Make a Florida villa or Florida apartment your home away from home

Florida, the ‘Sunshine State’, could have been created entirely for tourism. The endless sun, beautiful white sand beaches, unrivalled water sports, exquisite golf courses, magnificent and varied landscapes, beautiful national parks and world famous theme parks mean that holidays in Florida villas are unforgettable experiences, suitable for every type of holiday maker and family groups.

Things to do in Florida

The 1,500km of glorious white beaches are second to none in the USA, with the beaches of Vero Beach, Charlotte Harbor, Venice, Miami and Fort Myers leading the way. These coastal resorts are not just excellent places to relax, lounge and top up your tan. The warm waters of the Gulf Coast are some of the richest fishing areas to be found, and trophy fish, from marlin to barracuda can be caught from the beach or on deep sea fishing excursions, which are easily arranged. Snorkelling and scuba diving conditions are ideal and there are many learner dive sites as well as expert cave and wreck dives.

Family holidays are spoilt for activity choice, with Disney World, Orlando being one of the largest single attraction in the world. Daytona Beach, Universal Studios, the American Space Agency at Cape Canaveral, Sea World, Busch Gardens and Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are just a few of the possible attractions available, and where better to base yourself so that you have the flexibility to cram as much as possible into a Florida holiday than a villa in Florida?

However, taking a Florida villa does not mean that you have to take to the white knuckle rides or spend your days on the beach. The interior of Florida is made up of some of the most incredible ecosystems in America. The Everglades are at the focal point of much of the natural wonderment, but the many miles of forested waterways, large freshwater lakes (where carp and bass fishing thrives), idyllic coral sand islands, rolling hills (adorned with numerous world class golf courses like the Southern Dunes) and mangroves are certainly worth exploring from a self catering Florida property. The vibrant, cosmopolitan cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Orlando, Sarasota and Naples also hide secret treasures which mean that holidays to any region across Florida are a real treat.

Places to holiday in Florida

Davenport is a laid back, rural destination, which prides itself on the abundance of top class outdoor activities available from any Florida accommodation rentals in the area, from golf to fishing, hiking to boating, and all within just minutes of Orlando’s Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and Kennedy Space Centre. Kissimmee, slightly further round the shores of Lake Tohopekaliga, is similarly idyllic, with a huge number of attractions, activities, restaurants and shops.

Naples sits on some of the nicest beaches of the Gulf Coast, with excellent access to the Everglades, the glorious coral islands of Marco Island and the Isles of Capri, and the deep sea fishing of the Gulf of Mexico.

Fort Myers is one of the most unspoilt regions in which to take a self catering Florida holiday rental house or luxury villa. It is an idyllic tropical getaway with abundant wildlife, beaches, golf courses, sporting opportunities and a traditional Floridian atmosphere. Also see our American holidays section where you can find more ideas such as holidays to New York.

Weather in Florida

The Sunshine State has claimed its title for a reason. The climate is one of Florida’s best natural resources, with long warm summers and remarkably warm winters. There is so much to see and do during Florida holidays that there is never a poor time to take a villa in Florida.

Travel to Florida

Miami (MIO) receives direct flights from the UK, provided by British Airways. Flights arrive in around 10 hours, and further connections to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Jacksonville (JAX), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Fort Myers (RSW) and Palm Beach (PBI) can be taken to get you even closer to your self catering Florida accommodation.

See the Florida Travel Resource Directory.