Luxury Florida Holidays

The Everglades National Park is actually the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Its unique landscape is home to numerous rare and endangered species including the manatee and American crocodile. The most fun way to see the park and to spot wildlife is on an Airboat ride - its exhilarating and something you will want to do again and again.

You won't get closer to nature than this and you don't have to be a professional at kayaking. Through the quiet winding lakes, creeks and mangrove tunnels you will paddle as you look out for rare birds, fish and dare we say, reptile!

Take your holiday to the next level at Universal Orlando Resort. There are three incredible theme parks, including Universal’s Volcano Bay™ water theme park. It’s also the only place where you can experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at two parks, connected by the Hogwarts™ Express. Plus, with six on-site hotels to choose from, the fun need never end!

It’s the place where dreams come true. Imagine six fantastic Disney Parks, two exciting night-time entertainment districts, and a state-of-the-art sports complex. Now add in countless opportunities for dining, shopping, recreation and relaxation – and all in an area the size of Manhattan and it’s easy to see why Walt Disney World Resort is the number one holiday destination in the world.

First established in 1959, the Daytona 500 is a historic 500 mile motor race that is held every year during the month of February at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach.

The annual Florida State Fair is held each February in the city of Tampa. With a packed schedule of live music, exhibits, rides and games, the fair proudly celebrates Florida’s agriculture industry. 

Florida Strawberry Festival first began back in 1930 and has been an annual tradition ever since. For 11 days between February and March, the quiet town of Plant City comes to life to celebrate the local strawberry harvest with live music, agriculture exhibits, arts and crafts, and a carnival midway. 

The Florida Film Festival is a well-established ten-day film festival that has been running for three decades and features current independent and international films. Many films that are prized with Academy Awards are first screened here. Taking place in Central Florida with two primary venues in Winter Park and Maitland, you can enjoy the chance to mingle with renowned filmmakers and celebrities while sipping on hand-crafted cocktails and tucking into fine cuisine. 

Experience Florida Seafood Festival, a two day annual event that takes place in the historic town of Apalachicola within Franklin County. You can feast on delicious seafood and watch Oyster shucking contests and blue crab races. There are also plenty of arts and craft stalls and musical entertainment for you to enjoy.

If you visit Florida Keys, you’ll find Key Lime pie everywhere, which is made with a crumb crust and has a smooth and zesty lime filling, before being topped with delicious and sweet meringue. It is the zingy Key limes that make all the difference to this flavoursome dessert. 

One of the world’s most famous sandwiches, the Cuban sandwich consists of fresh Cuban bread filled with roasted pork, sliced ham, melted Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles. It is served toasted. 

The best time to enjoy a dish of delicious stone crab in Florida is between October and May, when they’re caught fresh off the Atlantic Coast. Unlike other types of crab, stone crab is cooked, cracked, and served up alongside mustard sauce. The best place to find this delicious dish is from seafood shacks along the coast. 

Florida’s enjoys a long growing season and so it boasts a bounty of fresh tropical fruits and vegetables. One of the most iconic is, of course, the orange. Orange juice is a favourite across the state. While there’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, it also makes its way into many Floridian sauces, marinades and sweet confections.