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Florida

Florida is a family favourite, with Orlando's world-famous theme parks, sunny beaches and warm weather much of the year. Fort Lauderdale offers beaches and canals, and the Overseas Highway leads across the Florida Keys to laid-back Key West. Fly-drive holidays are a popular way to see the state.

Region: Usa

Trip types on sale: Family, Beach.

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Best time to go

March to May and October to November for warm, comfortable weather. The summer holidays are popular but hot and humid; the hurricane season runs from June to November.

Who it suits

Families, theme park fans, couples and road trippers.

Getting there

Non-stop flights from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester and other UK airports to Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) take about 9 to 10 hours.

Practical

  • Time: 5 hours behind the UK most of the year.
  • Currency: US dollar
  • Language: English; Spanish is widely spoken.

Typical daytime highs

  • Orlando, winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 22 to 24°C in Orlando in winter (December to February).
  • Orlando, spring and autumn. Typical daytime highs around 27 to 31°C in Orlando in spring and autumn.
  • Orlando, summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 32 to 33°C in Orlando in summer (June to August).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • Visit Orlando's theme parks
  • Drive the Overseas Highway across the Keys
  • Watch the sunset at Mallory Square in Key West
  • Relax on Fort Lauderdale beach
  • Take an airboat ride in the Everglades
  • See a launch site at Kennedy Space Center

Questions

How long is the flight to Orlando?

About 9 hours 30 minutes non-stop from the UK.

How far is Key West from Fort Lauderdale?

About 4 hours by road via the Overseas Highway.

When is the best time to visit Florida?

Spring and late autumn.

UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.