Florida The Sunshine State


State Information Visit Florida • 020 7932 2406 • www.VISITFLORIDA.com/uk • Population: 18,251,243 • State Capital: Tallahassee • Largest City: Jacksonville • Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind the UK • Weather: The summer is hot and the south can be humid. Winters usually mild, and spring/autumn the best weather of all • National/State Parks: 200+ • Int'l Gateways: Miami, Orlando and Tampa


Florida recognises the loyalty of its international visitors. With the State of Florida boasting beautiful beaches, FloridaLive.com invites potential visitors to view what is happening through real people, in real time from destinations around the state. FloridaLive.com also offers up-to-date information on beach and weather conditions and an extensive collection of Florida vacation deals making it the ultimate holiday-planning tool for visitors. After experiencing the beach, explore the festivals that attract lovers of performing and culinary arts with a vast selection of film, food and wine festivals. Thrill-seekers will enjoy Florida’s best rollercoasters in the popular theme-parks where there is always something new and exciting to try. www. VISITFLORIDA.com Facebook at: VISIT FLORIDA UK and Ireland.


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elcoming over 80 million visitors a year, from 154 different countries,


Georgia The Peach State


State Information Georgia Dept. of Tourism • 01444 483 767 • www.georgiatourismusa.co.uk • Population: 9,544,750 • State Capital/Largest City: Jacksonville • Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind the UK • Weather: Mild all year round. South east coast is very warm from February to November • National/State Parks: 63 • International Gateway: Atlanta


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tlanta, the capital city is a cosmopolitan hub, which in 1996


State Secret Benjamin Green was


the Miami Beach, Florida pharmacist who invented the first consumer mass- produced sunscreen product in 1944 – fitting for the Sunshine State!


Don't miss The 825 miles of


award-winning beaches the Sunshine State has to offer – 3 of which made Dr. Beach’s list of top 10 beaches in the US.


was host to the Olympics and today home to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Centre and the Martin Luther King Jr’s Historical Site. Historic Savannah offers cobbled streets, 22 green squares and an atmospheric riverfront as seen in movies such as Forrest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil. Antebellum homes and manicured gardens portray the many driving trails and in contrast the state’s islands provide remote beaches and outdoor activities such as kayaking, birding, hiking, cycling and miles of nature trails. In the North East are the mountains, whilst the Chattahoochee National Forest was home to the first American gold rush in Dahlonega back in 1828, today they are a protected scenic mountain region scattered with cabins and cottages offering great adventure.


Antebellum Inn, Milledgevill State Secret Leisurely cruise


South of Savannah to the Golden Isles off the Georgia coast which comprise St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and Little St. Simons Island.


Don't miss The Annual


Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage from Athens to Macon showcases historical homes, impressive architecture, battle sites and museums as well as spring festivals.


Guam Where America's Day Begins


State Information Guam Visitors Bureau • 001 671 646 5278/9 • visitguam.org • Population: 175,877 • State Capital: Hagåtña • Largest City: Dededo • Local Time: CST - 10 hrs ahead of the UK • Weather: Temperate, tropical climate with av. daily temp. of 81F (27C) • National/State Parks: 1 • Int'l Gateways: Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Australia and NZ


island in the western Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by miles of pristine coral reef, the island’s renowned marine environment attracts dive and beach enthusiasts from across the globe. Home to the oldest culture in


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the Pacific, Guam unites ancient Chamorro traditions with modern-day conveniences - 5-star hotels, world- class spas, luxury boutique shopping, and exceptional dining. Sightseeing includes trips to carefully preserved cultural sites as well as a number of World War II battlegrounds and memorials, on land and undersea. There are hikes in Guam’s lush jungles, snorkelling or diving in the pristine ocean waters, or visits to the War in the Pacific National Park. Guam’s Chamorro culture provides visitors with a unique experience.


Guam is home to the Pacific's oldest culture


nown as 'where America’s day begins', Guam is an idyllic tropical


State Secret One of the world's most unique dive sites - the Tokai Maru


and SMS Cormoran - two wrecks from two wars and two countries that touch below the surface.


Don't miss Chamorro Village in Hagåtña, where locals and visitors


gather on Wednesday and Friday evenings for some food, music, dancing and local handicrafts.


Hawai'i The Aloha State


State Information Hawaii Tourism Europe • 020 7644 6127• www.gohawaii.com/uk • Population: 1.2 million • State Capital/Largest City: Honolulu • Local time: GMT -10 hrs. • Weather: Average high 83°F (28°C), Average low 68°F (20°C) Year-round moderate temps • National/State Parks: Volcanoes, National Park – Big Island • National Park - Maui • Int'l Gateways: Honolulu (HNL), Hilo (ITO), Kona (KOA)


of Aloha to honeymoon, cycle down a volcano, relax on one of Hawai'i’s perfect palm-fringed beaches, watch the humpback whales and dolphins,surf the giant waves, or simply to shop! Each island offers incredible diversity


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and beautiful scenery, ranging from active volcanoes set amidst black lava plains, to lush rainforests and waterfalls, as well as uncrowded, pristine beaches. As well as the enormous surfing waves


of Oahu’s North Shore, which have made Hawai'i so famous, you can head off the beaten track. Hawai'i’s rugged inland terrain is perfect for avid trekkers. The year-round temperate climate and


warm seas make Hawai'i perfect for all watersport activities. The cultural mix of island people is


reflected in the music, dance, fantastic food, and the warm spirit of ‘Aloha’.


Big Island volcano lava flows www.visitusa.org.uk State Secret Hawai'i, the Big


Island offers black, white and even green sand beaches! They encircle the island’s 428 kilometres of picturesque and varied coastline.


Don't miss Visit the world’s


largest and most active volcano, Kilauea. on Big Island and watch a spectacular display of lava flow into the ocean day or night.


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awai'i offers you so much choice. Whether you’re visiting the Islands


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