Brits have for many years now flocked to the sun for the summer. In the past the Mediterranean was the favourite of many, featuring sun, sand and sea. Though the Med is still popular with many British Tourists, destinations a little further afield have also grown in popularity. Florida has been increasingly popular for many years, and despite the recession still is high on the list with many families. Independent tour operators like Ocean Florida can book flights with Virgin Atlantic and Thomas Cook, which offer excellent value for money when it comes to their deals for Florida holidays 2012 – and Florida has to be one of the most family-friendly destinations on offer.
Themed Holidays
Theme Parks: well we can’t mention Florida without talking about them. Florida’s theme parks offer a chance to master that most difficult of the Dark Arts – keeping the kids entertained and having some fun yourself. Talking of Dark Arts, the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” is a recent addition to Universal Studios, close to Orlando. If the kids haven’t heard about it yet (as if) then let’s hope they aren’t looking over your shoulder, if they are then visit Ocean Florida to find some of the better deals on Florida holidays for 2012. Other theme parks include the original (and the best?), Walt Disney World® Resort. With decades of experience in entertainment, Walt Disney World® Resort offers some of the most memorable experiences a child could ask for!
Natural destination
Florida Villas are varied and nearly always high quality. With its sub-tropical climate, massive number of theme parks, National Parks and State Parks, the whole region is naturally geared to tourists, making it the perfect holiday location. The National and State Parks offer a different theme for those who would like to wean the kids away from the better known kind. Theme parks are great, but you can’t beat coming face to face with a real, live alligator when it comes to excitement! While the National Parks focus particularly on conservation the state parks combine conservation and recreation; fishing, hiking, kayaking and surfing are common activities and most offer camping facilities to allow you to experience the wild side of life in Florida at first hand. The east coast of Florida is well known as the best surfing coast on the whole of the US eastern coastline – and the warm waters make it an ideal place to learn to surf for kids and really big kids alike.
Getting there
Most major airlines and tour operator offer excellent services direct to Florida. Last-minute deals offer amazing savings and cheap Florida holidays are real bargains. Florida offers a range of options for those looking for anything from a simple theme park based holiday right through to a cruise and stay option. The Sunshine State is the gateway to the Caribbean and beyond, with major cruise lines embarking from Miami or Port Canaveral. Other options include twin centre holidays – allowing for time at theme parks and time away from them! Getting there couldn’t be simpler with direct flights from major UK airports direct to Orlando – the theme park capital of the world!
