Travel guide Florida
This destination is synonymous with a dream vacation! Hundreds of kilometres of beaches, amusement parks, nature parks, wild parties... nothing is missing. So it's no wonder Florida welcomes sixty million visitors a year. Tourism is the main source of income in this southeastern United States state, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. If its capital is Tallahassee, Miami is much better known, a mythical city rich in Latin American cultural influences, artistic vitality and nightlife that compete in luxury in the upscale South Beach district. In Orlando, there are about ten huge theme parks to choose from, the most famous being Walt Disney World Resort, which alone includes four theme parks and more than twenty hotels. Nature lovers will go to other parks, natural ones, including Dry Tortugas on the Keys Archipelago, seven islands at the end of the world in the turquoise waters that delight divers, or Everglades National Park, a gigantic subtropical mangrove swamp that is home to a rich birdlife. Florida also has 30,000 lakes and more than 100 protected natural areas, orange cultivation and Kennedy Space Center, home to the aerospace and military industry, and above all 300 days of sunshine per year. Within the Sun Belt, a sunny belt, this state does not only attract tourists. It is highly sought after by companies, wealthy businessmen and wealthy retirees. Consult your tourist guide for more information!
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When to go Florida ?
It is advisable to travel to Florida between November and April. It is the dry season: temperatures are not excessive, air humidity is lower and mosquitoes are fewer. The hurricane season runs from June to November. Temporary showers occur almost every day, making the atmosphere already hot (about 35°C) and very humid. Mosquitoes are then numerous. In winter, the mild temperatures make the region a magnet for crowds of retirees. The period is ideal but there are many people and prices are at their highest. In summer, you will have to withstand temperatures between 30°C and 40°C. Mosquitoes are abundant in some areas. In August, there is a violent storm almost every day and it is also the season of devastating tornadoes and hurricanes. To fully appreciate Florida's charms without too many people, it is better to stay in spring or autumn... Spring is magnificent (especially April and May). The air is warm, the humidity still bearable and the vegetation is in full bloom. In autumn, the vegetation turns red and golden, the temperatures are pleasant, the humidity measured.
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L'éloignement de la Floride et la durée du vol incite généralement à opter pour un séjour d'une semaine minimum. En sept jours, vous pourrez visiter Miami et partir pour un ou deux jours aux Everglades ou dans les Keys. Si vous envisagez un circuit incluant d'autres immanquables de la Floride (le Kennedy Space Center, les parcs d'attraction d'Orlando, la cossue ville de Naples ou l'ensoleillée Saint Petersburg, mieux vaut prévoir au minimum deux semaines sur place. Enfin, si vous désirez également explorer l'extrémité le nord-est de la Floride et la capitale Tallahassee, ou le nord-ouest et l'historique Saint Augustine, trois semaines ne seront pas de trop. Car il ne faut pas oublier qu'où que vous soyez ou presque, vous rencontrerez de superbes plages ou de nombreuses piscines qui vous donneront envie de paresser au soleil et de prendre le temps... C'est aussi cela, un voyage en Floride !
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How to go Florida
How to go alone
This is a destination that is really no problem for the independent visitor. Take a dry flight to Miami or Fort Lauderdale. On the spot, rent a car and compose your trip as you wish. Keep track of your money. You can spend your savings quickly in Florida.
How to go on a tour
Florida is one of the most touristic destinations in the United States. It is widely and under many formulas in the catalog of tour operators. It is the insurance to control a little your budget. But be careful, tips and all the extras will quickly inflate the bill. But the most difficult thing in Florida is to be reasonable.
How to get around
Urban transport is very affordable and taxis are not very advantageous. But as in the rest of the United States, the ideal is to have a car. In the Keys or Miami, a scooter is fine. In Orlando, most hotels offer shuttles to the parks and the city's bus network is well designed. Taxis are much cheaper than in France but Uber is even cheaper! Uber has offices in all major cities in Florida, but not in Key West.
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Florida is one of the most visited states in the United States. It is known to be festive, sunny, lined with palm trees and beautiful beaches. But would it be fair to summarize it only as such? Probably not! You will discover it between these pages, Florida is a complex state, all in nuances, relatively unknown. So let's go together for an overview of the one nicknamed the Sunshine State: its history - rich and eventful -; the figures who shaped it; its incredibly varied landscapes populated by a remarkable fauna and flora; the social and economic issues that we know today; its climate as mild as it can be devastating... In short, we are going to highlight the multiple facets of Florida, your next travel destination, to help you understand it and above all, to make you want to explore it even more!
The 12 keywords Florida
1. #Alligator
The emblematic animal of Florida! Head to the Everglades to have the best chance to see them. Prefer the trails like theAnhiga Trail: they allow you to see alligators in their natural environment, a few meters away from you! The experience is impressive. However, be careful if you are with children.
2. #Cape Canaveral
A mythical place in the history of the American space conquest! It is indeed here that the Apollo 11 mission was launched, allowing Neil Armstrong to take his first steps on the moon. The Kennedy Space Center is a must-see, a clever mix of theme park and museum dedicated to space. Simply fascinating.
3. #Daytona Beach
This city located on the east coast of Florida is world famous for its races on its sandy beach. Since 1959, they have been held at the Daytona International Speedway. This oval circuit hosts events such as NASCAR or the Automobile Racing Club of America. There is also a museum: the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
4. #Ernest Hemingway
The American writer is an emblematic personality in Florida, especially in the Keys. He lived in Key West, at 907 Whitehead Street, where he wrote, among others, The Snows of Kilimanjaro, For Whom the Bell Tolls or To Have or Not to Have, which describes Key West during the Great Depression. The author's house is open to visitors.
5. #Everglades
Alligators by the hundreds, flocks of birds and swamps make up the unique landscape of the Everglades, a region unique in the world. A freshwater river, only a few centimeters deep in places, winds its way through the southern part of Florida on 600,000 hectares of pine, mahogany and mangrove forests. Discover it on foot, by bike or by airboat.
6. #Florida's Turnpike
At 720 kilometers, it is the largest toll highway in Florida. It runs north-south through 11 counties and is marked with green signs. The best way to avoid tolls is to get a Sunpass to stick on your windshield (about 5 US$). It can be recharged online and is charged at each toll.
7. #Manatee
This large mammal(manatee in English), nicknamed "sea cow" is present on the Florida coast. It was until 2017 on the list of endangered species, its population having greatly decreased because of man who hunted it for its meat and fat. Today, there are about 2,000 of them populating the warm waters of Florida.
8. #Mickey
If the most famous mouse was born in California, his largest kingdom is in Florida! Walt Disney World, in Orlando, is indeed the biggest tourist attraction in the world. A real city within a city with 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, more than 25 hotels and a public transport network with monorail and cable car!
9. #Ocean Drive
Mythical avenue of Miami Beach with its Art Deco hotels and multicolored neon lights, Ocean Drive is a must. A permanent animation between bars, restaurants, trendy stores and luxury cars. At night, the palm tree lanes light up. For our greatest happiness, a part of the avenue is pedestrian since the Covid-19 pandemic.
10. #Orlando
City of entertainment par excellence, Orlando is THE city of theme parks! Disney World (four parks), Universal (two parks including a Harry Potter themed extension), and SeaWorld are some of the best known, but you can also visit LegoLand or Fun Spot America. To really enjoy the parks, plan at least one day per park.
11. #Sunshine State
It's Florida's well-deserved nickname. With 240 days of sunshine a year, it's fair to say that it's sunny - almost - all year round! Tampa even has the nickname of Sunshite City with 360 days of sunshine. The sun is Florida's number one resource and attraction. Sunscreen was invented in Miami in 1944!
12. #Tallahassee
Less well known than Orlando and Miami, Tallahassee is nevertheless the capital of Florida since 1824. Its name, of Native American origin, means "old field". Located at the northern end of the region, this city of 130,000 inhabitants is renowned for its college soccer and baseball teams. A must-see!
You are from here, if...
You don't cook much and prefer to have your meals delivered or buy them ready-made at the supermarket catering corner.
You never go to the beach without your umbrella and your folding chair.
You always ask people how they are when you greet them:"Hi! How are you?"
For you, king size beds (180cm) are the norm.
You know the difference between crocodile and alligator.
You have invested in an annual pass to visit Disney World, Universal Studio or Sea World whenever you want.
You shop at the outlets.
You don't miss the traditional weekend brunch.
Happy hours hold no secrets for you.
Celebrating Christmas in a T-shirt doesn't surprise you anymore.
In summer, tropical showers don't scare you because you know that the sun will come back 10 minutes later.
You are used to having dinner early, between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.