Florida - The Winterless State

State Capital: Tallahassee
Admission to the union:
March 3rd, 1845 as 27th state

The retirement state of Florida has seen rapid growth since WWII and especially so with the advent of air conditioning. The endless sunshine, constant warmth, golden beaches and affordability of housing has made the state a favourite for retirees fleeing northern winters and the 9 to 5 rat race of the Rust Belt. Florida is now the fourth most populous US state with a diverse mix of peoples comprising its cities. The state also has a rich heritage, St Augustine being the nation’s oldest city founded in 1565 and the Kennedy Space Centre one of the planets most famous landmarks. The millions of visitors to the state each year are well catered to with a bewildering selection of activities to pick from. Florida’s tropical climate creates perfect hurricane conditions; however the state is remarkably resilient and bounces back swiftly from its numerous encounters with nature.

Things to do in Florida:

Orlando’s Disneyland is a complete holiday destination on its own and is best experienced with a 5 Day Magic Pass.

Relive your dreams of being an astronaut with an exciting visit to the Kennedy Space Centre and discover the amazing world of NASA for yourself.

Amaze yourself with a surreal swim with friendly dolphins and avoid the not-so-friendly gators of the Everglades.

Experience a romantic sunset scenic flight over America's Caribbean coast and Miami's mansions.

America’s oldest town is St Augustine where you can drink from the Fountain of Youth, see the towns amazing lighthouse, preserved buildings and stroll its tropical gardens.

Browse over a list of other exciting Florida attractions you can book on-line and save.

• Fort Lauderdale
• Key West
• Miami
• Orlando
• St Augustine
• Tampa