Holidays in Florida offer the traveller a wealth of opportunities and possibilities for creating your 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 there
Thomson, Thomas Cook, First Choice and MyTravel among others all operate a variety of package holidays in Florida 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 a cheap hotel in Orlando, or fantastic Miami hotel deals?

When to go
The peak season for Florida holidays works largely around school holidays so if you don't have kids you would be well advised to avoid December, March, April, July, August and October (or at least the school holiday parts of those months) you're unlikely to find many good Florida deals at those times. The weather is at its best in spring and autumn although there is always a chance of rain but 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
There are so many choices and options you can take for your holiday to 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. 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 and chic 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 Orlando car hire. However expect to eat well, especially seafood and watch out for the size of the portions!