Planning Your Trip to Florida
By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide to Florida Travel
A one-stop guide to help you plan your Florida vacation or getaway with detailed information on destinations, getting to and around the Sunshine State, where to stay and information for special needs travelers.
Disney World
Florida's No. 1 vacation destination, Disney World, includes four theme parks — Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom — a sports complex, resort hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, water parks — Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon — and lots of activities. Disney World is a great place, but it can also be overwhelming trying to decide where to stay, what to see, or even what can you afford. Here we give you the information you need to make informed choices.
- Ticket Information
- Park-by-Park Information Guides
- Disney World Attraction Maps
- Directions to Disney World
- Dining at Disney World
- Magic Kingdom
- Epcot
- Hollywood Studios
- Animal Kingdom
- Downtown Disney
- What's New at Disney World In 2009
- Behind the Scenes Tours
- Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Disney World Resorts - Value $
- Disney World Resorts - Moderate $$
- Disney World Resorts - Deluxe $$$
- Downtown Disney Resort Hotels
- Disney World Resorts - Camping
- Disney World Resorts - Vacation Club
Orlando
Orlando is much more than just theme parks. While Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal are great attractions, there is so much more to see and do in the Greater Orlando area. Also, let's face it... Orlando covers a huge area, encompassing many communities. We could all use a little help getting to know and getting around this great place.
- Downtown Orlando Tour
- International Drive (I-Drive)
- Orlando International Airport
- Orlando Maps
- Orlando Vacation Deals
- Places to Stay in Orlando
- Things To Do in Orlando
- Disney World Resort
- SeaWorld Orlando
- Universal Orlando Resort
Other Destinations
Choosing a destination is an important first step in planning your vacation or getaway. While Florida has long been a vacation paradise, now there are more destination choices than ever, including world-class beaches, popular theme parks and sensational cities.
- Super Bowl 2010 in Miami
- Top 10 Florida Destinations
- Top 10 Florida Beach Vacations
- Top 10 Family-Friendly Resorts
- Delightful Day Trips
- Florida State Parks A to Z
- Kennedy Space Center
- Small Towns... Big Surprises
- Amelia Island
- Daytona Beach
- Florida Keys
- Mount Dora
- St. Augustine
- Fairy Tale Wedding Destinations
- Fairy Tale Honeymoon Destinations
Getting To and Around Florida
Now that you've decided on a Florida vacation or getaway, you'll want to figure out the best way to get to your chosen destination and how to get around once you're there.
- How Far Is It? Driving Distance Chart
- Driving Directions to Disney World
- Maps: Florida Cities
- Maps: Florida Highways
Event Calendar - Monthly Guides
A special events calendar and detailed month-by-month guides featuring weather conditions, weather forecasts, water temperatures, best times to go and events. Get details on Florida's holidays and special occasions too!
- Events Calendar
- Florida January Guide
- Florida February Guide
- Florida March Guide
- Florida April Guide
- Florida May Guide
- Florida June Guide
- Florida July Guide
- Florida August Guide
- Florida September Guide
- Florida October Guide
- Florida November Guide
- Florida December Guide
- Christmas In Florida
- Fourth of July in Florida
- Halloween Haunts in Florida
- New Year's Eve Celebrations
- Spring Break in Florida
- Summer in Florida
Money-Saving Tips
Save money with these tips and tricks, plus plenty of links to online discount coupons for travel, Florida attractions, lodging, dining, and shopping.
- Florida Coupons & Discounts
- FREE Florida Vacation Guides
- Top 10 Things To Do for FREE
- Top 10 Best Vacation Values in Florida
- Top 10 Cost-Cutting Vacation Tips
- 10 Money-Saving Vacation Tips
- Family Fun On a Small Budget
- Are Multi-Park Tickets a Good Deal?
- Vacation Without the Theme Parks
- Book Review: Disney On A Dime
Special Needs Travelers
Information to help you plan when traveling with special needs or groups - disabled, gay & lesbians, international visitors, nude and clothing optional, pets, spring break and more.
- Disabled Travelers' Guide
- Disney World Special Visitors' Guide
- International Visitor's Information
- Nude and Clothing Optional Guide
- Traveling with Pets
Weather
The climate has always been Florida's most important natural resources, which is reflected in its official nickname, the "Sunshine State." Find average temperatures and rainfall, heat index chart and more.
Where to Stay
Whether it's a fancy resort or a cozy inn off the beaten path... where you stay is an important consideration.
