As a border and coastal state, Florida has a culture influenced by immigration, most notably from Latin America and Europe.
As one of the Southern states, Florida was heavily influenced by Southern American culture. This culture remains in the state, particularly in North Central Florida, the Panhandle, the First Coast, and the Florida inland. Florida culture is also affected by its economy. It is heavily influenced by tourism which has a huge impact on its wealth.
Getting to Florida. Holiday Flights and airport guide.
Miami Airport is an international gateway, Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale also have large numbers of US and international flights.
Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports are just 30 minutes apart. If you can, always fly into and out of Fort Lauderdale rather than Miami, it is much cheaper.
December through February is the high season with warm, dry weather, big crowds and high prices. From June to October, temperatures and rainfall rise and prices drop. Summertime is hot. The shoulder seasons make an ideal time for those seeking a quiet appreciation of the State.
Things to do, excursions and trips; a Florida guide.
American family fun capital, Walt Disney World can be found in Orlando. Sea World, Discovery Cove, Universal studios and other famous mega-theme parks can also be found here. But there is so much more to this holiday state than just Disney and its neighbours.
There is an abundance of world class golf courses in Florida for the budding Tiger Woods. It is an ideal destination for a party of golfers with some of the best courses in the world. With so many things around the state it makes sense to book a villa holiday and then travel from one villa to another rather than base yourself in one place for the whole holiday.
There is always an abundance of excellent places to eat for all the family wherever you are in Florida. And the holiday state is cheap to eat out! You also get to make the most of the HUGE American portions, never a country to do things by half!
There is an abundance of excursions which range from Mickey Mouse to the fantastic MGM Studios, the amazing water parks to the world famous Daytona Beach, the innovation of the Epcot Centre, the spectacular Busch Gardens to the awesome Kennedy Space Centre. However, if you think its all adverture parks and burgers think again. Take time to visit the Florida Keys or the natural wilderness of the Everglades and you will soon realise Florida is much more than you originally thought.
You will never be short of amazing places to visit whilst in Florida. It is after all the holiday state!
Passport and Visa guide for the USA
Every person entering Florida from abroad will need a passport. Currently, passports are required of everyone arriving by air. At land and sea entry ports, the only exceptions are for US and Canadian citizens, who may enter with proof of citizenship. Unless travellers qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme, you must have a visa. Entry to America can be very strict. Ensure you have the right documentation or risk being turned away.
Can I drink the water in Florida?
Yes, the water is safe to drink in Florida.
What language do the locals speak in Florida?
75% of Florida’s residents speak English with the next most popular language been Spanish
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