| Florida is possibly one of the nicest places I've ever | | | | much needed water draining south. First into Lake |
| visited, and I feel the holiday accommodation here | | | | Okeechobee, then down into the Everglades helping |
| really does play a huge part in this. I often rent a | | | | form vast mango swamps near the sea and slow |
| holiday villa, and i'm never disappointed by the | | | | moving saw grass further inland. |
| standards. Other than the theme parks here are a | | | | Hundreds of beautiful lakes make the ideal setting for |
| few other things you may wish to look at. | | | | the lovers of fishing and water sports. There are also |
| Some tourists come to Florida to experience the | | | | never ending white sandy beaches ideal for swimming |
| amazing sports facilities. For those people who enjoy | | | | and scuba diving. |
| water sports, it provides the idea setting and climate. | | | | For all you bird lovers, you will also not be disappointed |
| Whether it be a small sailing boat, wind surfer, yacht or | | | | as salt marshes provide the ideal habitat for many |
| motor cruiser, Florida's coast line provides the perfect | | | | species of bird and wildlife. |
| setting for most water sports. | | | | It is known as the sunshine state because of its all |
| Golfers come from all over the world due to the year | | | | year round good weather. Some tourists find the |
| round sunshine. There are numerous cheap golf | | | | summer months too hot and humid and find the |
| courses available to the masses all the way through to | | | | sudden downpours of rain a blessing as they reduce |
| the world championship golf courses. No matter what | | | | the humidity. |
| your golfing ability or budget, there are courses | | | | Hurricanes during the months of July and August, |
| available to suite all needs. | | | | sometimes sneaking into September. Recent |
| Florida is one of the flattest states in America and its | | | | hurricanes have caused great destruction and |
| highest hill, near Lakewood is only 345feet high. The | | | | suffering but the state of Florida has learned to cope |
| Everglades are only ten feet above sea level. | | | | and adapt to them. |
| The state is made up of a wide plateau that is one of | | | | I would say it is the mix of the new with the old that |
| the most stable in the world. As a result not much has | | | | has led to Florida becoming one of the top tourist |
| changed since it was formed many million of years | | | | destinations in the world. During recent years there has |
| ago. | | | | been a vast growth in the number of holiday homes |
| The Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico are | | | | and villas available for rental direct from their owners, |
| separated by Florida, and to the south is a series of | | | | holiday accommodation has never been easier to find. |
| islands that have formed over millions of years. These | | | | This has led to tourists having far greater choice of |
| series of Islands are known as the Florida Keys and | | | | where to stay and at far cheaper prices than that of |
| have been made up from a sediment of limestone | | | | staying in hotels. Holiday makers like the freedom and |
| forming over the older rock. Many tourists flock to the | | | | independence that these holiday homes provide and |
| Florida Keys to experience the crystal clear water and | | | | come back year after year to enjoy the benefits of |
| laid back island culture. | | | | taking a vacation in Florida. |
| A lot of tourists like to take an air boat ride on the | | | | All in all I would recommend Florida to anyone. The key |
| Everglades in search of alligators. The Everglades are | | | | to having a really successful holiday is securing the |
| a stark reminder of how Florida used to be and it is | | | | right holiday accommodation, in the right area. Holiday |
| easy to imagine yourself drifting back in time as you | | | | villas are often your best bet in getting quality holiday |
| glide over them on your air boat. | | | | accommodation but most hotels are also well up to |
| Near daily rain fall at some times of the year, keeps | | | | par. |