Florida holidays
Exhilarating theme parks, upbeat beaches and luscious national parks. Artsy neighbourhoods, sunset hot spots and sublime island vibes — Florida offers spectacular experiences for your holiday abroad.
Our cheapest holidays to Florida
Holidays in Florida
Whether you are looking for an epic family trip away, a couples’ holiday or an on-the-road adventure, we can guide you to book your ultimate Florida holiday.
We have up to six daily direct flights to Florida from London, so you can choose the flight time to best suit your trip to Florida’s fun and sun.
Not sure where to start your adventure? Take a look at our expert guides for top-notch places to stay, the best bites to eat and the most enthralling attractions. Why not fly to one city, book car hire, drive around the state and fly out of a different city? Save when you book your multi-centre trip with us by combining flights, hotels and car hire with our great value package holidays.
Carefully selected Florida hotels
Our recommended holidays in Florida
Whether you’ve come for the exciting cities, the amazing theme parks, or just the gorgeous, beach-friendly weather, you’ll find the perfect hotel for your Florida holiday with British Airways. For a budget three-star in Orlando, stay at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando. It’s situated on the popular International Drive, and you can easily reach all the best theme parks, thanks to the inn’s free shuttle. If you stay in Universal Orlando™ you can enjoy great benefits, like early access to some of the parks’ best attractions. Enjoy being close to all the action at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Universal Orlando™, a Caribbean-themed resort with an enormous pool – it’s an oasis after the excitement of the parks. If you’re after a city break in Miami, bag a room at the Cardozo South Beach, owned by Gloria & Emilio Estefan. Its lovingly restored Art Deco facade will get you in the Miami mood as you attempt to recreate scenes from featured Hollywood blockbusters.
You can also book a great selection of villas in Florida. Discover our villas in Orlando.
Florida fly-drives with Avis
See as many cities as you can on your holiday in Florida. The Florida coastline makes for epic road trips and hopping from one place to the next is easy. Choose your gateway, then explore more. Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa are all brilliant places to start.
Cruise the Sunshine State with the top down. You'll catch a breeze as you scout subtropical scenery, endemic wildlife and sultry Miami nights during your time on the open road. You'll even earn Avios rewards - and have time to explore hidden gems. Just be aware of the toll roads and highways as you navigate your way.
Recommended road trips
The ultimate Florida road trips
See more of the Sunshine State on a fly-drive adventure across Florida. Create a road trip to tick off theme parks in Orlando or explore the super cool city of Miami. Discover mesmerising beach scenes in Clearwater and the kooky tropical islands of the Keys. Plan your journey with our Florida guide.
The best five Miami fly-drives
There's so much more to Florida, so hire a car and enjoy the Everglades, or drive up the Gold Coast in search of ever more beautiful beaches on a Miami fly-drive holiday.
A road trip through the Deep South
The local radio twangs and warbles and your stomach grumbles at every barbecue shack you pass. Down oakmoss-strewn driveways, along a lazy Mississippi and across the Blue Mountains, drive into the depths of the Deep South on one of our three epic road trips.
Florida holiday FAQs
You’ve pencilled in your holiday, and you’re keen to hit all the Florida attractions.
- Don a headband with Mickey Mouse ears and head straight to Walt Disney World Resort get ready to mingle with a gaggle of loveable movie characters. You can also catch them during a variety of stage shows when you take a break in between rides.
- Did you know that Universal Studios Florida remains a working film and TV studio? It’s true. Universal Orlando Resort just happens to have a host of rides and performances, too. Plus, it’s the place for Harry Potter superfans.
- You weren’t planning on extra-terrestrial travels during your Florida holiday near Disney. However, you can explore all things ‘outer space’ at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. It’s about an hour from Orlando – and it serves as NASA’s main launch site.
- Temporarily trade Florida’s theme parks and beaches for a quiet day in the Everglades. The expansive natural area is the prettiest place in Florida, home to wading birds, as well as the mammoth reptiles (crocs and gators) that make it famous.
- You’ll experience laid-back ‘island time’ as you traipse south along The Florida Keys. The journey ends at Key West, but the entire trip is picturesque. It makes for an ideal, lackadaisical tail-end of a holiday in paradise.
Winter is one of the best times to visit Florida because the weather remains relatively warm year-round.
Here’s the low-down on the best place to visit in Florida, whether you want to book Florida holidays with a villa stay or a beach hotel with turquoise ocean views.
- The theme park capital of the world and a veritable outlet shopping haven, Orlando offers adrenaline and entertainment. With a variety of hot hotel locations from Kissimmee to Lake Buena Vista, Orlando villa holidays and deluxe retreats, the City Beautiful has something for everyone.
- Discover charismatic coastal towns, vibrant culture, flawless beaches and the spectacular natural wonders of Tampa and the Gulf Coast. Find city sanctuaries in Sarasota, beachside resorts in St Pete and Clearwater or golfing retreats in Naples.
- From cool beach vibes and big nights out in the city, explore the assortment of Miami scenes. Explore the Art-Deco District, grab beers in Wynwood and check out the street art — all from your beachside hotel.
- The ‘Venice of Florida’, with waterways and glorious golden sands, is dotted with palms and kissed by Atlantic surf. Choose the accommodation for you, whether you require five-star opulence or cheap and cheerful accommodation in Fort Lauderdale.
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Orlando hotels for every traveller
Pick the perfect hotel for your Orlando visit, with options to suit all budgets and needs
Our guide of where to stay in Orlando, highlights hotels to suit your unique holiday needs. Whether you are looking for family-friendly hotel in the centre of it all, a luxurious sanctuary, or a resort with the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure – discover it with us.
Orlando villas
Orlando is not only the theme park capital of the world, it’s also the ultimate villa destination. Take a break with a home away from home. See our selection of beautiful Florida villas in perfect Orlando locations, including luxurious stays and budget retreats on the doorstep theme park rides and family thrills. Pick the villa for you.
The ultimate Florida road trips
Roam Florida on a road trip to remember. With so many places to visit in Florida, look at our itineraries to find your ultimate adventure. Drive down the east coast, pass through the Everglades or cruise along the west side.
A guide to Walt Disney World Resort
What if you could make someone’s dreams come true? Walt Disney World can help you out: they’ve been in the wish-fulfilment business for decades. Their six wonderful parks have everything you could want – rides, resorts, restaurants and nightlife – to make your trip amazing. This really is the most magical place on earth.
Experience a Universal Orlando Resort holiday
Get the lowdown on the best places to stay, the craziest rides and the wettest water slides, with our insider guide. At Universal Orlando Resort, holidays are blockbuster proportions of epic, flled with cinematic rides and experiences. With five immersive worlds orbiting in 2025, don’t just have a ‘vacation’, have an adventure.
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