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Florida, The Sunshine State, is among the most popular holiday destinations on the planet, attracting an estimated 89 million people in 2012. Not surprising really. With constant sunshine, the world's best theme parks, happening cities, sugar-beaches and crystal-clear tropical waters, Florida holidays are a once in a lifetime experience.

Unbeatable family fun...

Orlando is in a league of its own when it comes to family fun. With theme parks, water parks, huge entertainment complexes, film studios, zoos, aquariums and more it's undoubted king of Florida holidays.

Cementing itself as the world epicentre of family amusement, Orlando has the best theme parks in world. Disney World, the daddy of them all needs little introduction, while there's also the world-class Universal Studios and LEGOLAND. Orlando's nickname - The Theme Park Capital of the World - says it all really.

Sizzlin' cities...

Cosmopolitan Miami, with its spicy Latin American flair, bright lights and glamour is the city break destination for Florida holidays. This sizzlin', sun kissed city enjoys a legendary party scene and glitzy shopping, as well as dazzling white-sand Caribbean beaches. Visiting super-cool South Beach with hip clubs, wild nightlife and iconic Art Deco Buildings is essential.

It's simmered down a little since its wild 'spring break' days but sassy Fort Lauderdale is every bit as hot a destination as razzle dazzle Miami. Today, FL has a sophisticated nightlife and dining scene and is known as the 'Venice of America' for its elegant waterways. It is, of course, home to sublime powdery beaches. The city is also the gateway to one of the most famous attractions for Florida holidays; the lush evergreen Everglades.

East coast beaches...

Other top beach destinations on the east coast include the subtropical sandy paradise of Cocoa Beach, renowned world-class surfing. Daytona Beach is home to the headquarters of NASCAR and a mecca for motorsport enthusiasts. In between the two lies NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

The Florida Keys...

In the far south, jutting out into the bath-warm, transparent waters of the Caribbean is the stunning Florida Keys. Running from the Key Largo to Key West and is among the most idyllic, sunniest and unusual areas of the States.

If you like the sound of Florida...

...take a look at holidays to the Golden State of California and beach escapes in the Caribbean, or for a world-class theme park closer to home, check out holidays to PortAventura in sunny Salou.