If there’s one place I have travelled to more than anywhere else, it’s Florida. And you’ll see why in this ‘bumper blog’.
Having been to the glorious Sunshine State no less than 11 times now, (I know, obsessed) I have plenty of top tips for things to do and places to see off the tourist trail – proving that Florida is so much more than Disney World!
Caveat! To fully enjoy all that my guide offers, you’ll need the ability to venture further afield than Orlando and have the inclination to shake off the mouse! Carefree, kid-free, stress-free.
So without further ado, let me show you the real Florida….
Planning Your Trip
If you’re going to make this the holiday of a lifetime, you want to get it right – so investing time in planning your trip properly really pays off.
Theme Parks
If Florida is best known for anything, it’s the theme parks. But with prices steep, do you select one, two – or go the whole hog and visit them all?
- Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios
- Busch Gardens and Seaworld
- Disney – Coming soon!
Beaches
The entire state of Florida is filled with sun, sea, surf, sand and tiki bars – so it’s really not necessary to go all the way down to the Keys to find somewhere amazing to laze the day away!
From the west coast to the east coast….
The weird and wonderful
There’s loads of weird and wonderful places to visit in the central Florida area – and beyond – away from the bustling crowds. Here are a few of my favourites…
- Bok Tower Gardens/ Spook Hill
- Disney’s Celebration
- Mount Dora
- Old Town Kissimmee
- St Petersburg and Tampa Bay
- Winter Park and Winter Garden
Fun Stuff
I could spend forever writing about all of the fun-filled activities you could do in Florida, from go-karting to crazy-golfing and taking a helicopter ride. But here are a few select favourites that all happen to start with ‘A’ – A for A-rated!
Miami
Calling all you muscle-clad, model-faced, sun-worshipping party animals (and arty-types too) – the Magic City awaits you! Is a holiday to Florida really complete without visiting Miami?
Take a look at why you should hit up Miami!
Treats and Eats
Holidays and food go together like Mac ‘n’ Cheese! With so many choices of where to eat and what to eat, how could you possibly know where to begin if you didn’t read this first?
The best independents, chains, supermarkets and dieting options (yes, really)
Thank you for reading my guide to the ‘real’ Florida, I hope you have come away with lots of ideas for your trip! Please drop any comments below 👇🏻
Sun, See and Suitcase 
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