Approx flight time to Florida from the UK
Approx 9 hours
GMT
- 5 hours
Language spoken in Florida
English
Currency used in Florida
US Dollar
Best Time to Visit Florida
The Sunshine State of Florida, so named for its year round appeal, with the summer months being the hottest and November to May usually being the driest. Couples seeking a more sedate Florida honeymoon or wedding may want to head there out of season as it can get particularly busy during holiday times.
Best Beaches in Florida
Whilst not necessarily renowned here in the UK as a beach holiday, Florida has some beautiful stretches of sand. On the east coast there’s St. Augustine (boasting 24 miles of sandy coast line), the surfers paradise of Daytona Beach, the dreamy Cocoa Beach and the hidden treasure that is Palm Beach. In the south, Fort Lauderdale (which is still referred to as the ‘Venice of America’), Miami and South Beach provide chic, contemporary hang-outs for the coolest honeymooners. The west coast provides a sand covered playground for the rich and famous in the form of Naples beach. Marco Island, the laid back sanctuary of Sanibel, and Fort Myers provide beach bound getaways for theme park guests on the Gulf Coast.
For Activity Lovers
Theme Parks of all shapes and sizes in Orlando are just the start of things for Florida. Golf is an extremely popular pastime with many championship courses to be found. Watersports are available from many of the beach resorts, including sailing opportunities at Cocoa Beach. Snorkelling and diving are extremely popular in the Florida Keys where active honeymoon couples can also partake in cycling or hiking in the nature reserves. Time your visit well (and have a little luck with the take-off windows) and may also be lucky enough to bag yourself an up-close and personal viewing of a space mission launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Local Flavours of Florida
Florida, and the US as a whole is more than just a culinary home to the humble hamburger (although the burger experience here will be a little different to anything you may have experienced in the UK!). Why not try out an American breakfast of pancakes, maple syrup and bacon - OK, it’s quite unique, but once you get your head around the strange flavour combination it can become quite addictive! Flame grilled food is very popular in Florida with haute cuisine widely available at the vast array of top-end restaurants throughout the state. Fish and Cuban influenced dishes are a particular speciality of Miami.
On a Night in Florida
The trendiest night spots are located in Miami and are popular with the rich and famous, however there is nightlife to suit all tastes in most Floridian resorts. Evenings can be centred around restaurants, bars or clubs much as any other popular holiday resort. Additional activities that can be tracked down include theme-park based parades, firework displays and mind blowing stage shows such as Cirque de Soleil's 'La Nouba' in Downtown Disney.
Shopping in Florida
Florida is a shoppers paradise, with discount outlets for everything from trainers to jeans and massive shopping malls packed full of high street stores. Most of the major Floridian cities have specialist shopping areas full of designer boutiques and speciality outlets to attract honeymooners to part with their cash. Thanksgiving, July 4th, or any other major holiday often prompts retailers to offer big discounts and promotions so there are bargains a-plenty to be snapped up.
Top Resorts in Florida
Due to the lure of the theme parks, Orlando is the most popular resort in Florida, however all of the other resorts each receive their fair share of interest from holiday makers and honeymooners alike. Miami is popular with the trendsetters whilst the Keys are preferred by the active set. Beach lovers can choose from a multitude of resorts with the Gulf Coast and Naples proving exceptionally popular. In short, whether its a low-key wedding or exhilirating Florida honeymoon you're after, there will be a resort to suit you.
Out & About in Florida
In terms of the major tourist attractions, the theme parks of Florida are probably near the top of most peoples' lists. Disneyworld (incorporating the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kigdom and Hollywood Studios), Universal Resort, Seaworld, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and Kennedy Space Centre are perhaps the largest and most popular. Beyond the theme parks, there are a whole host of amazing places of natural beauty to visit - Florida Keys and the Everglades are just two of the places providing a chance to get a close look at Florida’s wide and varied wildlife.
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