Florida holidays

Chill out, meet Mickey and shop till you drop in Florida

Perfect as a one centre beach stay or after a stay in Orlando these great Florida resorts offer a combination of glorious beaches, sunshine and world class shopping.

Explore the string of tropical islands known as the The Keys and watch the sunset from Mallory Square, scream on thrilling rides in Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios®, and get up close to hippos and hyenas in Busch Gardens® at Tampa Bay.

Laze on Miami’s seductive beaches and take a surfing lesson with bronzed experts, or enjoy an eco-tour through the Everglades to spot bulbous manatees. Stay in luxurious beachfront spas, Disney hotels where giraffes and zebras roam the grounds, or our selection of sumptuous private pool villas.

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Florida Gulf Coast holidays
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Florida Keys holidays
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Miami & Fort Lauderdale holidays
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Orlando holidays
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Universal Orlando Resort® holidays
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Walt Disney World Resort

Florida Holiday Highlights

•   Visit Typhoon Lagoon in Walt Disney World and experience wicked waves and raging rapids at the fantastic waterpark.
•   For golf aficionados, Naples is well known for its challenging golf courses, and world class shopping for those happier off the green.
•    Cruise along the waterways of the ‘Venice of America’ Fort Lauderdale before kicking back on Miami beach.


Florida Honeymoons

Our Florida hotels are the ideal place to base your Florida honeymoon. Whether it's to take on Disney, visit Universal or chill out on the Keys, it'll be perfect.


USA Weddings

As a weddings abroad specialist we at Kuoni are the ideal choice to help you plan your perfect wedding in America. Experience a fairytale Disney wedding or perhaps marry in the beautiful Leu Gardens in Orlando. For further information please see our dedicated
USA weddings pages or request a copy of our Weddings Brochure.

USA Multi-Centre holidays

A vast nation with a limitless domestic airline network, the USA is the perfect multi-centre destination itself. Look beyond its borders and you can combine the US easily with the Caribbean, Bermuda and Mexico. The USA is also the perfect destination to build your own
multi-centre itinerary.

USA Tailor Made

Tailor make your ideal USA holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni USA holiday or multi-centre itinerary simply:
•   View our online portfolio or download our
America & Canada brochure.
•   Then, call our USA sales team on
01306 747002 who will guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.
•   Request a
quote

USA Facts

For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:
•   See our comprehensive list of USA
facts and information.
•   Read our i-travel articles for
USA Holidays

Population

Florida has a population of approx. 18.5 million.

Time difference / local time

-5 hours

Language

English is the official language, although many other languages are widely spoken in certain cities and communities. America has its own written US English spellings.

Currency

The US dollar is divided into 100 cents. There are bills (banknotes) of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. All bills are of the same size, shape and colour. Coins are 1 cent (penny), 5 cents (nickel) 10 cents (dime) and 25 cents (quarter).

Safety

Keep expensive belongings hidden and look out for pickpockets as they do occur in tourist heavy areas.

Highlights

The big theme parks are a must especially The Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Busch Gardens.

Beaches

Florida has a great range of beautifully sandy beaches.

Passports and Visas

British subjects require a full 10 year British Passport which must be valid for six months after return to the UK. A visa waiver must be completed to allow entry in the US for stays no longer than 90 days. The traveller must never have been arrested (even if arrest did not lead to a conviction).

British subjects require a full 10 year passport that is valid for at least six months upon entry to the US. All passports much be machine readable with a digital photograph or an e-passport with an electronic chip. It is possible to check the validity of a passport on a link to the US embassy website, www.London.usembassy.gov or by phone on 0906 8200 290. Passengers should not be staying for more than 90 days and are required to show onward / return tickets at check in. Travel must be for business, tourism or transit only, not seeking employment. Passengers should never have been arrested (even if arrest did not lead to a conviction), refused entry or deported from the US, or previously violated the terms of admission under the Visa Waiver scheme.

New entry requirements require a ESTA – Electronic System for Travel Authorisation. All travellers staying or transiting will require an electronic travel authorisation prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the US under the Visa Waiver Programme. This is available online and is MANDATORY for everyone. Applications can be submitted at any time prior to travel however, we recommend no later than 72 hours prior to travel. Information and applications can be made via the following link: http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov Passengers will not be allowed to travel without the ESTA.

Shopping

There are plenty of places to give your credit card a work out, but some of the best places are Naples, Ft Lauderdale and around Miami Beach.

Flying time to destination

9 hours

No vaccinations are necessary.

Clothing

Florida is warm all year round but light jumpers or jackets are useful during the winter months, especially in the evening. If you are going to be visiting the theme parks then a hat and comfortable shoes are a must. In the Everglades you will want long sleeves and trousers to avoid being bitten. Strong closed toe shoes are also a must.

Tipping

Tipping is an established and accepted custom in America. There is no need to give anything if the service has been poor, but waiters, taxi drivers and hairdressers expect

between 15 – 20%, counter and bar staff 10-15%. Porters can expect anything between $3 and $5 per case – there is normally a Union Rate that is displayed in reception, and Tour Guides can be given the equivalent of £2 - £3 per day. It is advisable to carry small change with you for this purpose. These figures are for guidance only and assume that service has been good.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

Florida is an all year round destination as are all the Disney theme parks.

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