Holidays in Florida

Cheap holidays to Florida offer the traveller a wealth of opportunities and possibilities for creating their dream holiday. From trendy Miami to the luxury of Palm Beach, the wildlife of the Everglades, the stunning Keys right through to the theme parks of Orlando, the sunshine state has it all.

How to get to Florida
Thomson, Thomas Cook, First Choice and MyTravel among others all operate a variety of package deals on Florida holidays from major UK airports including London, Stanstead, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast. Many of the package holidays in Florida are focused on Orlando as it is so popular with families. However, you can make your own arrangements for a cheap holiday to Florida by putting together a flight and hotel yourself. Try our search for cheap flights to Florida and the best options on Orlando hotels, or fantastic Miami hotels or plan a multi trip across Florida.

When to go to Florida
The peak season for cheap holidays to Florida works largely around school holidays so if you don't have children you would be well advised to avoid the busy school breaks including December, March, April, July, August and October. You're unlikely to find many good Florida holiday deals at those peak times but there are some bargain holidays available. The weather is at its best in spring and autumn although there is always a chance of a drop of rain; these are great times to find a cheap holiday to Florida. For an ideal combination of good weather and good value Florida deals try September, early March and late April.

What to do in Florida
There are so many choices and options you can take for your cheap holiday in Florida. If you are travelling with the family then the theme parks around Orlando are definitely worth visiting although they will be busy in peak times as this is the most popular of all the different types of Florida holidays. Beach lovers should head for the Florida Keys where there is almost a Caribbean atmosphere. Alternatively the Gulf coast is also worth a visit with its warm waters and great beaches. A trip to the wilderness of the Everglades is also recommended and if you're brave enough you should book a ride on one of the airboats, its a once in lifetime opportunity to see how beautiful Florida really is. The shopaholics amongst you will find that Palm Beach is a haven for designer goods and features some very chic bars and restaurants. Miami itself has seen a wave of redevelopment especially of the waterfront. These days you will find lovely art deco hotels as well as fantastic nightlife with some exceedingly cool bars and clubs. A hire car is definitely the best way to get around as public transport is not that great (try our search for great deals on Miami car hire, and car hire in Orlando). Expect to eat well, especially seafood and the specialist cuisine available and of course watch out for the size of the portions!

Useful links and information about Florida

Visit the state tourism authority to find out more about the different types of Florida holidays available or check out the famous Florida Everglades national park. Get the latest exchange rates for holiday money in Florida or check the latest temperatures with this Florida holiday weather forecast.