Vacation in Florida: Offers & Tips for the Sunshine State

Weather & Climate in Florida

You have warm temperatures and sun all year round in the Sunshine State Florida. However, there are two different climate zones:

In the north, you have a subtropical humid climate with a lot of rain in the summer months, but in southern Florida (including Miami, Orlando, and Key West) there is a distinctly tropical climate. Therefore you have fantastically warm temperatures all year round and even in the winter months rarely below 60°F. In summer, up to 100°F are not uncommon, although the perceived temperature is often higher due to the high humidity. Basically, we recommend a Florida vacation from the end of November to mid- May, because the probability of rain is lowest there.

The south of the country is easy to travel to since extreme heat or cold snaps are prevented by the moderate Gulf Stream. A rough distinction can be made between two climatic phases, namely the warm and dry winter half-year and the rather hot and humid summer. Hurricane season lasts from June to November, with a peak in September and October. As a rule, however, the warning time is long enough and locals and hoteliers are well prepared in this case. Because of the pleasant temperatures, Florida trips are also very popular in winter, bathing is still possible in some cases, but a cardigan is recommended for the evenings.

Florida Vacations By Car or Rental Car

From just $300 you can rent a big SUV for a whole week including all insurance. And "convertible" usually means (at least for the big, well-known chains) an almost brand-new Mustang!

We recommend a road trip through Florida to everyone! You should allow two to three weeks for this. However, the longer the better, because just in an amusement park you can spend several days. The best way to travel through Florida is by car, because the distances are large and easy to underestimate. It is best to book your rental car at home before your vacation in advance of your trip, as this is usually cheaper and you can save valuable vacation time.

Our pirate tip: Be sure to obey the speed limit! While this might seem obvious to some of you, you need to know that Florida's highways limit you to 70 mph and other roads less.

Tips for Your Florida Vacation

Well, we've already gone through the top spots that you definitely have to see during your Florida trip and you can see that a single vacation is not enough to see everything. Nevertheless, we would like to encourage you to do some of the following activities to get to know Florida culture better. We guarantee you won't regret it!

Florida Vacation with Kids

Florida is an absolute dream destination for family vacations! The children will be delighted by Mickey Mouse & Co. in the countless amusement parks, can romp on the dream beaches (especially on the west coast, as there are less high waves) and discover nature in the Everglades and other national parks.

Accommodation and food in Florida is also great for a family vacation! The room sizes are usually large enough for families. In many hotels children even stay for free!

The Greatest Sights - Must Do's in Florida?

1. Miami, the Undisputed Metropolis of Florida: Where is the best place to start in the mega-metropolis of Miami? Maybe on the beach? Because the South Beach on Ocean Drive is really world-famous and the scene of many films and series. In addition to tourists and locals, there are also plenty of celebrities, models and athletes. Absolute must-sees here are the District Art Deco (one of Florida's most popular postcard motifs) and South Pointe Park on the southern tip of Miami Beach, from where you can overlook South Beach. Other highlights include Little Havana (then you also have the feeling that you booked your Cuba vacation at the same time), the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, the Bayside Marketplace, and, for shopping and dining, the Lincoln Road Mall. You should also stroll through Wynwood and Midtown Miami, the cultural heart of Miami, where you will find not only outstanding art but also really hip parties and events.

2. The Everglades National Park in Florida: In southern Florida you will find the famous Everglades, part of which is protected as Everglades National Park and has therefore also been able to assert itself as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a " grass river ", although the river is not necessarily recognizable at first glance, even though it is up to 37 miles wide! This is because it is often only a few centimeters deep, which means that almost the entire surface is sometimes covered with grass. The Everglades are particularly famous for their breathtaking wildlife because you will find the only wild flamingos in the USA and many other bird species here. There are also raccoons, snakes, spiders, cougars, black bears, turtles, and manatees, among others. The biggest highlight of the Everglades is probably all the alligators and crocodiles, which you can marvel at up close during an airboat tour. This is especially special because the Everglades is the only region in the world that is inhabited by both alligators and crocodiles.

3. The Florida Keys and Key West: The Florida Keys are a long archipelago in the south of the Sunshine State, ending abruptly in Key West in the Caribbean. Here you can just relax on the beach and enjoy the great sea and weather! If that's too monotonous for you, we recommend exploring the Florida Keys underwater. Because here you will find the only living coral barrier reef in the USA and the third-largest barrier reef in the world! You should definitely visit the Dry Tortugas National Park! But you can also experience a lot on land! Take Key West, for example, where about a third of the Keys' population lives. Key West is known for its nightlife and you will find a lot of cool restaurants, bars, and clubs here. You can even see Cuba on the horizon from here on a clear day!

4. Orlando, Florida's Amusement Park Paradise: Most of you probably associate Orlando directly with amusement parks... and rightly so! Hardly any other city in the world has such a large number of amusement parks: from Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom to SeaWorld and Discovery Cove (where you can swim with dolphins) to Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando, and Universal Studios Florida. Disney fans, in particular, will get their money's worth here because in addition to Disney World and Magic Kingdom there is also Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Blizzard Beach. And those were just a few of Orlando's fabulous theme parks. As you can see, a holiday here is guaranteed not to be boring!

5. Fort Lauderdale, America's Venice: Fort Lauderdale, in south-east Florida, is best known for its dream beaches and boat canals, which is why it is also known as "America's Venice". In addition to trips to the beach and boat and canoe tours, you should also visit the many museums and the huge flea market. But Fort Lauderdale also has a lot to offer at night. The city boasts extensive nightlife and the world's largest 14-screen drive-in cinema.

The Most Beautiful Beaches in Florida

Florida is full of absolute dream beaches including a Caribbean feeling. Deciding is not that easy! That's why we present you our top 15 of the most beautiful beaches in Florida:

Road Trip through Florida

A vacation in Florida is ideal for anyone who wants to escape the cold weather during the winter season. The sunny state in the south is not only famous for its orange juice, but also for dream beaches and exciting national parks such as the Everglades. Let us help you plan your Florida road trip.

Florida Car Rental Road Trip from Miami

Route: Miami - Fort Lauderdale - Titusville - Orlando - Fort Myers - Miami

Florida is perfect for exploring with a rental car and you often see an alligator on the side of the road. Many parks are accessible by car and there are actually enough parking spaces everywhere. Since you have a rental car, the hotels don't necessarily have to be on the beach, there are enough parking spaces everywhere.

Let's Go to Miami

We start in Miami, the undisputed metropolis of Florida. After a day or two of town and beach, we continue to the Florida Keys, the long archipelago in the far south that ends abruptly in the Caribbean-looking Key West. Just relax on the beach and enjoy the great sea and weather!

Fort Lauderdale

Across the swamps, it then goes back to the Atlantic coast to Fort Lauderdale. Things are much more relaxed here than in hectic Miami. Unless it's just another mega sale in the Sawgrass Mills Mall, one of the largest in North America.

Titusville

Here you can check out Cape Canaveral, Merrit Island, and Canaveral National Seashore.

Orlando

Orlando is called amusement parks like Disney World, Sea World, and many others.

Fort Myers

Don't forget to visit the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. At the end of the day, you reach Naples and with it the Gulf Coast of Florida. A boat trip is recommended. You will most likely be accompanied at least part of the way by dolphins, which you can also see from the jetty. Of course, the beautiful beaches in the surrounding state parks also deserve your attention.

Miami & Everglades National Park

After Miami you drive directly through the Everglades, definitely drive into a park on the way or take a tour with one of the whole boat tour providers. Otherwise, you will find the largest outlet shopping mall in the USA Sawgrass Mills in Miami, perfect for very cheap shopping. Yes, and of course don't miss the great beach and great parties in Miami!