Florida

Fly to Miami and discover this chic, buzzing beach city. Go whizzing along South Beach promenade by Segway, or stretch out on its sunkissed sands. Explore the flourishing art scene and mingle with the hip crowd at glamorous beach bars. Then for a more laidback holiday experience, drive across the Overseas Highway to the picturesque Florida Keys. In family-friendly Key Largo, swim with dolphins or go snorkelling in the emerald waters of the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Unwind in tranquil Duck West or sample the lively nightlife of southernmost Key West.

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Fly into Fort Lauderdale – the ‘Venice of America’. Famed for its meandering waterways and promenade-lined beachfront, Fort Lauderdale is the antidote to its lively neighbour, Miami. Stretch out on golden sands or enjoy a leisurely drift along the network of canals by water taxi. Get your cultural fix at excellent museums and sample the sophisticated nocturnal scene. Head west across the scenic Everglades to elegant Naples. Discover its world class shopping and dining, or hone your golfing skills at top-notch courses. Alternatively head north to the Palm Beaches, where buzzing cities, beautiful beaches and natural oases ripe for adventure await.

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Fly to Tampa and go wild at Busch Gardens theme park, or soak up the Latin vibe of the historic Ybor district. Then hire a car to explore the glorious Gulf Coast, with its award-winning beaches. Stretch out on the sun-drenched shores of Clearwater. Or immerse yourself in culture in St Petersburg. Stop at sophisticated Sarasota, palm-lined Fort Myers and the golf course-crammed Naples. Look out for creeping crocodiles at the awe-inspiring Everglades National Park, before ending your journey in multicultural Miami.

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Stroll along the palm-fringed promenade past boldly-painted Art Deco buildings in Miami. Head to Little Havana and sip rich coffee in a Cuban-style café. Or drink daiquiris with the cool crowd at sizzling South Beach. Drift in a gondola on the Venetian-style waterways of Fort Lauderdale, before hopping off for some delectable dining on Las Olas Boulevard. Browse in the chic boutiques of Mizner Mall in upmarket Boca Raton. Then unwind on the sunkissed shores of the Gold Coast in Palm Beach.

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Miami truly is a destination of multiple faces and personalities. Stretch out on white sands fringed by swaying palms and paint box pastel-hued buildings at Miami Beach. Sip mojitos at a trendy South Beach bar or groove to Cuban rhythms in Little Havana. Why not combine your Florida break with a Caribbean escape? Fly from Miami to Barbados and discover why so many adore this laidback island idyll. Visit sprawling plantation homes nestled in lush grounds, or stretch out on pristine sands kissed by azure surf.

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