| Florida, and especially Orlando, has a worldwide | | | | Must-sees: |
| reputation as a destination for thrill-seekers and theme | | | | The Florida Black Heritage Trail |
| parks. But the sunshine state has a lot more to offer | | | | Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine |
| the discerning traveler in addition to roller-coasters and | | | | Kennedy space Centre |
| log-flumes. Whether you like sophisticated city breaks, | | | | Museum of Science and Industry |
| the great outdoors or a traditional sun, sand and surf | | | | Museum of Contemporary Art |
| getaway, Florida holiday packages may have more to | | | | 2. Sophisticated City Breaks. |
| offer you than you realise. Following is a round-up of | | | | Florida is no stranger to metropolitan sophistication and |
| three top reasons you should choose a package | | | | you can find some great Florida holiday package deals |
| holiday to Florida this summer, with some examples of | | | | at the moment which will save you more money to |
| not-to-be-missed experiences, whatever your tastes. | | | | pamper yourself with once you arrive. Cities like |
| 1. History and Culture. | | | | Orlando and Miami boast unbeatable shopping, |
| Originally settled by humans around 12,000 BC, there's | | | | exquisite dining, exciting nightlife and sumptuous spa |
| more than a little history to find in Florida. It boasts the | | | | experiences. Or just hang out on the beaches and |
| oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, and its | | | | soak up the cool as well as the sun. |
| modern history links it to many of the events which | | | | Must-sees: |
| defined the United States we know today. From the | | | | Bayside marketplace |
| early conflicts between European states and | | | | Aventura mall |
| kingdoms fighting for control over the Americas, to | | | | Nine18 |
| African-American history and the American Civil War | | | | The Venetian Room |
| this is a state steeped in history. | | | | San Sebastian Winery |
| Alternatively, if you are more interested in the history | | | | 3. Adventure and outdoor pursuits. |
| of science, you will also be well catered for in Florida. | | | | Florida has practically everything for the adventure or |
| A major base of operations for NASA, the Kennedy | | | | outdoor pursuit fans. In-land Florida's 31 state forests |
| Space Centre is a Mecca for science buffs. | | | | span a breath-taking one million acres of undeveloped |
| Alternatively, MOSI (The Museum of Science and | | | | wilderness with canoeing, epic mountain-biking, horse |
| Industry) and MOCA (The Museum of Contemporary | | | | and hiking trails and underground caverns. Meanwhile, |
| Art) explore science and art respectively in an | | | | with almost 700 miles of beaches and Caribbean |
| engaging and hands-on way. | | | | coastline, off-shore there's a host of exciting water |
| With countless more museums of art, history and | | | | sports to indulge in from surfing, water skiing and diving |
| science and a thriving arts scene this all adds up to | | | | to more laid-back fishing and boating. There is an |
| Florida being a top cultural destination for travellers | | | | exhausting list with Florida holiday packages to find an |
| seeking | | | | opportunity to unwind. |