Planning Your Trip

These steps will help you plan your next vacation.

Step-by-step information to help you plan your next Florida vacation, including best times, destinations, getting to and around Florida, where to eat and stay and what to do while you're here.

If you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World, start here for helpful trip planning information.

Holidays in Florida can be great fun if you follow these safety tips.

Your guide to Florida's hottest spring break destinations.

What new in the Sunshine State for 2012.

It's summer. The kids are out of school and it's time for the family vacation or at least a long weekend getaway. Where do you go? What is there to see? Where are the best deals? While Florida is one of the top vacation destinations in the nation because it has plenty of what vacationers look for beaches, theme parks and shopping summer...

Resources for everything you need to know before traveling Florida in the summer — weather, travel tips, activities and the best deals.

Great weather and events are what make these Florida fall and winter getaways great ideas.

Florida has some of the best beaches in the world, and with some 1200 miles of coastline, they are plentiful. Everything "beachy" is here - beaches, beach photos and cams, all about shells, building the perfect sandcastle, beach safety and more!

While we all understand travel may involve some inconvenience, there are certain things that can make travel down right unpleasant. These are the things I hate about traveling.

While we all understand travel may involve some inconvenience, there are certain things that can make travel down right unpleasant. What are some of the things you hate about traveling?

Florida's top vacation destinations include Disney World, the Keys, Daytona Beach and more.

Small towns in Florida offer some big surprises when it comes to things to do. They often make perfect day trips or weekend getaways.

Many popular destinations are a short distance and make perfect day trips.

Your dreams can come true in Florida - one of the top wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world.

Your dream wedding and honeymoon can come true in Florida - one of the top wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world.

It's easy to keep connected while you travel in Florida.

If you are going to spend hundreds of dollars on a vacation, doesn't it make sense to spend just a few on a guide book? While there are no guarantees that a guide book will assure you a good time, it will make planning easier. I've selected a cross-section of guide books on Florida's beaches and Disney World, plus guide books for those with special travel needs (including one for travel with your…

Want to avoid large crowds, packed attractions and expensive lodging? Make plans to visit Florida during one of the Sunshine State's off-seasons.

Places to dine out in Florida for Thanksgiving.

The weather outside may not be frightful, but Christmas in Florida can be so delightful. See how Floridians celebrate this special time of the year with a variety of holiday activities.

It isn’t necessary to avoid traveling to hurricane prone areas during hurricane season. While there are no guarantees, there are steps you can take to lessen the impact the threat of a storm or an actual storm might have.