Florida Gulf Coast Resorts holidays

Recharge on your Florida Gulf Coast holidays

Clearwater is one of the most popular and liveliest resorts on the Gulf Coast. Just two hours drive west of Orlando, Clearwater boasts miles of fabulous sandy beaches, a glorious sunny climate and a whole range of activities including snorkelling, fishing, dinner cruises and dolphin watching.

The islands of Captiva and Sanibel offer miles of beaches, with excellent watersports facilities and a relaxed lifestyle. Life on this part of the Gulf Coast is quieter and relaxing, with interesting shops and restaurants to choose from. Sanibel and Captiva are a beach comber’s paradise.

The elegant resorts of Marco Island and Naples are ideally located for many sights, resorts and beaches and are great spots for fine dining, shopping and sunbathing. The Everglades start just a short drive from the resorts and Miami is about a two hour drive away.

If you’re looking for a real Florida hot-spot, then look no further than “St. Pete’s”! With seven miles of sugar, sandy beaches, the warm waters of the Gulf and an incredible sunshine record, St. Pete’s is a firm favourite with British holidaymakers.

Soar across the glittering waters of Tampa Bay on a beach-bound causeway and you'll know why Kuoni clients return here: water clear as a teardrop and warm as breakfast toast, 28 miles of sun kissed sand.

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Holiday to Florida Gulf Coast highlights

•   Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and enjoy an exciting combination of thrill rides, live entertainment and a zoo, a perfect day out for the whole family.
•   Sanibel is famed for its brilliant shelling beaches which, due to its unique location, are often covered with beautiful shells.

•   The beach at Fort Desoto is widely regarded as one of the best in the US and is a treat for those looking to relax on sugar soft sands.

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What could be more romantic than a stay in one of our Florida Gulf Coast hotels, with mile upon mile or sumptuous beaches, its a slice of heaven.

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.

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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.

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USA Holidays

Population

Florida has a population of approx. 18.5 million people.

Time difference / local time

GMT -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

US Dollar ($)

Passports and Visas

•  Brits must have a full 10-year British Passport that's valid for six months after you return to the UK.
•  You will also need a USA visa or waiver form/ESTA. Apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours before travelling (http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov).

Events and festivals

There are a great range of events and festivals going on all over Florida, here are just a few examples of what's going on!

Jan or Feb - The Gasparilla Pirate Festival

Feb-Apr - Universal Mardi Gras

March - Miami Film Festival

June - Disney/MGM Star Wars Weekend

October - Daytona Beach Biketoberfest

November - Sarasota Blues Festival

Flying time to destination

10 hours

Electricity

The domestic electrical supply is 110V, 60 cycles AC. Sockets are for plugs with two flat pins.

Health Care

• No vaccinations are compulsory but it's recommended you have one for tetanus. • For more information, contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre.

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. For good service, waiters and taxi drivers expect 15-20%, and counter and bar staff 10-15%. Porters can expect from $3-$5 per case, while tour guides can be given the equivalent of £2-£3 per day.

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