Florida Holidays

Things To Do on Florida Holidays

A Florida holiday to most people means Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and the other huge theme parks near Orlando. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is one of the most famous tourist spots that you just can't afford to miss. This fully functioning space port allows you to get relatively close to the space shuttle, launch pads, astronaut training centre, space exhibits and also features an IMAX cinema. Other parks that are well worth the journey include Biscayne National Park, Mallory Square Largo National and the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Marine Sanctuary.

There is much more to Florida that theme parks though. St Augustine and Castillo de San Marcos are worth visiting, a time capsule capturing about 500 years of Florida's history. The Spanish Quarter Living Museum is a township where the traditional day-to-day life of 18th century settlers is acted out, complete with crafts and skills used by the Spanish soldiers and settlers. There are also world class museums located in St. Petersburg including the Salvador Dali Museum, which houses the worlds' most exclusive collection of works by the famous Spanish surrealist.

Adventure

To most people, Florida holidays mean Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and the other huge theme parks near Orlando. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is one of the most famous tourist spots in the world, and you really can't afford to miss it. This fully functioning space port allows you to get up close and personal with the space shuttle, launch pads, astronaut training centre, space exhibits, and it even features an IMAX cinema. It's a truly unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. Other parks well worth the journey include Biscayne National Park, Mallory Square Largo National and the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Marine Sanctuary.

But there's much, much more to Florida that theme parks. St Augustine and Castillo de San Marcos are worth visiting, a time capsule capturing about 500 years of Florida's history. The Spanish Quarter Living Museum is a township where the traditional day-to-day life of 18th century settlers is acted out, complete with crafts and skills used by the Spanish soldiers and settlers. There are also world class museums located in St. Petersburg, including the Salvador Dali Museum, which houses the worlds' most exclusive collection of works by the famous Spanish surrealist.

Nightlife

Florida nightlife starts early or late, depending on how you look at things. Once the sun sets over the Caribbean, Florida comes alive. Whatever your idea of a good night out, Florida will cater for it, with everything from spectacular firework displays at Disney World to an all-you-can-eat feast at a seafront restaurant overlooking one of Florida's many stunning beaches.

There are great nightclubs in Miami with parties starting after sunset and lasting until dawn. In the Northwest of Florida, Panama City Beach has some fantastic beach clubs while downtown Pensacolas' Seville Quarter, reminiscent of Bourbon Street, should never be missed. Packed with bars, restaurants and clubs featuring live entertainment, the Seville Quarter is party central. Whether you want to dance to techno, chill out in a dimly-lit jazz club, or go wild at a beach party, you'll find it on Florida holidays!