FEATURE FLORIDA
British market, Fort Myers’ historic district is brimming with old-world charm, while Sanibel Island is low key and laid back. Popular activities are beachcombing for shells along mile upon mile of golden sand, deep-sea fishing and windsurfing. Closer to Tampa is St Petersburg/ Clearwater; more pristine beaches plus a mix of culture and family fun await. The Dali Museum boasts the largest collection of the surrealist’s work outside Spain. Then there’s The Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Pier 60 with its sunset movie shows, craft stalls and buskers. Busch Gardens is also just a short drive away. For theme park thrills nowhere beats Orlando. Staying at a theme-park partner hotel may add to the holiday price but offers guests privileged access and other unique park perks. The more budget conscious may opt
to make Kissimmee, with its wealth of self-catering apartments and villas, their base. Just 40 minutes south of Orlando, Kissimmee is a destination in its own right with regular rodeos, a car-free Old Town and Gatorland, home to the world’s tallest and fastest zipline. The future is bright for the Sunshine
State and with new hotel openings and increased airlift to boot, there’s never been a better time to go.
What’s New For the summer months British Airways has increased flights to Orlando from seven to 10 per week, while Cosmos Holidays is offering
Clockwise: The new HD Amazing Adventures of Spiderman at Universal Orlando; Anna Maria Island; Sandhill crane; Key West
new regional flights to Orlando from Cardiff and Newcastle in addition to Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow. Travelbag, Flightcentre and
Travel2 are all looking to increase their USA programmes. Meanwhile, Visit Orlando, with its theme-park partners, will host its annual Super Fam later in the year. Complete the online training programme at www.
orlandoholidaychallenge.co.uk to
be in with a chance of joining the fam. For 2013,Virgin Holidays customers
staying 14 nights at selected accommodation between May 1 and October 31 will receive the free Dine Package for two adults and two children. This features vouchers for 14 breakfasts and either 14 lunches or dinners at restaurants in the International Drive, Kissimmee and Lake Buena Vista areas. Book before April 12.
“Suggest vibrant Miami as a twin- centre with the chilled-out Keys”
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