Vacation Rentals in Florida

Florida is the most south-easterly part of the United States with a high quota of sunshine that makes it popular all year round. Whether you like the thrills and spills of hair-raising rides, countryside adventures or simply want to laze on beautiful stretches of sandy beaches then Florida has them all.

Florida is served by four airports, Orlando, Miami, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Rail lines and three interstate highways connect Florida to the rest of the US. Fast, well-maintained roads loop around Florida's coastline and give easy access to its interior.

Orlando is the home of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando. Walt Disney World is the largest theme park in the world where you can take in everything from the Magic Kingdom to the sci-fi attractions of Epcot. Universal Orlando takes you to the heart of your favorite movies while the SeaWorld Adventure Park teaches you all about life in the ocean.

Head to the beach, Florida has some of the best in the world such as Panama City Beach, West Palm Beach and South Beach. You'll be spoilt with miles of sand to stretch out on or try your hand at diving to explore coral reefs and sunken ships. The Florida National Scenic Trail gives you over 1000 miles of hiking routes that criss-cross the country.

Whether you enjoy salt or freshwater fishing you will find some of the best fishing action in the world in Florida. Sailfish, Largemouth Bass, and Tarpon are some of the species waiting to challenge you.

Apart from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, discover the delights of Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, two water parks and all the shopping and dining you could want.

Take a tour of America's launch point for manned space missions and the Space Shuttle. Located at Cape Canaveral this visitor's complex is full of interactive fun with spacecraft displays, huge IMAX movie screens, and a museum charting the history of space exploration. Be sure to try out the new Space Shuttle Launch Experience and see what if feels like to be an astronaut.

No visit to Florida is complete without exploring the Everglades National Park. Enjoy an airboat ride through the swamps, trying to catch a glimpse of alligators in their natural settings or see hatchlings at the visitor's center. Drive across the Everglades on Route 41 and stop off at Shark Valley for a vintage tram tour.

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge crosses the mouth of Tampa Bay. This masterpiece of engineering is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. As well as being beautiful to look at it is also a favorite haunt of fishermen with two long fishing piers converted from the remains of the previous bridge.

Take a cruise around the canals of Miami while the homes of the rich and famous are pointed out to you. Many of Miami's buildings are stunning reminders of the Art Deco thirties.

Florida enjoys a semi-tropical climate making it a pleasant destination all year round. Sea breezes in the Summer make the heat out of the day enjoyable.

Cuisine in Florida has many influences from early Spanish to the Caribbean. Fresh seafood and locally grown vegetables and tropical fruit are always available.