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It is far more varied than its beaches suggest.\r\n\r\nMiami is a vibrant, Latin American-influenced city, with the pastel Art Deco hotels of South Beach, the street art of Wynwood and the Cuban cafes of Little Havana. Orlando is the theme park capital of the world, home to Walt Disney World and Universal, which opened Epic Universe in 2025. From Miami, the Overseas Highway hops across more than 40 bridges to Key West, the laid-back island at the southern tip of the continental USA.\r\n\r\nInland, the Everglades is a vast subtropical wetland of alligators and wading birds. Central Florida's freshwater springs are clear enough to see the bottom, and manatees gather in them in winter. On the Space Coast, you can watch rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center. Give Florida at least a week. 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Take an airboat or ranger-led tour in Everglades National Park, or cycle the Shark Valley loop.\r\n\r\nDrive the Overseas Highway to Key West, snorkelling at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on the way. In Key West, watch the sunset at Mallory Square and take a boat or seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park.\r\n\r\nIn Orlando, spend a day or two at Walt Disney World or Universal. Visit Kennedy Space Center and watch a launch if one is scheduled. Swim with manatees at Crystal River in winter, and in St Petersburg, visit the Dal\u00ed Museum and the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"South Beach | Art Deco and the ocean\r\nEverglades | Alligators and airboats\r\nOverseas Highway | To Key West\r\nKennedy Space Center | Rocket launches","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Florida","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Florida's beaches are mostly free, from South Beach to the Gulf Coast. Wynwood's street art outside the Walls, Little Havana and the Art Deco district cost nothing to explore. Sunset at Mallory Square in Key West is free.\r\n\r\nWatching a rocket launch from the public beaches of Cocoa Beach and Titusville is free.\r\n\r\nIn Miami, the downtown Metromover is free. Everglades National Park charges entry, plus a $100 surcharge per international visitor aged 16 and over from 2026.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Beaches | Mostly free\r\nRocket launches | From public beaches\r\nMetromover | Free, in Miami\r\nMallory Square | Sunset in Key West","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Florida","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Miami's Cuban food is a highlight: try a Cuban sandwich, croquetas, pastelitos and a strong cafecito. Florida's seafood is excellent, especially stone crab claws (October to May), grouper sandwiches and conch fritters.\r\n\r\nKey lime pie comes from the Keys, and Florida's oranges and citrus are famous. The Gulf Coast has fresh fish shacks, and Orlando has a huge choice of restaurants.\r\n\r\nTip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants, and check bills, as some add a service charge.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Cuban sandwich | In Little Havana\r\nStone crab | October to May\r\nKey lime pie | From the Keys\r\nService charges | Check your bill","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Florida","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Miami has some of the biggest nightlife in the USA, with clubs in South Beach and downtown, and bars in Wynwood and Brickell. Some Miami clubs stay open until 5am.\r\n\r\nKey West's Duval Street is a famous bar crawl. Orlando has bars downtown and at Disney Springs and Universal CityWalk.\r\n\r\nSpring break brings big crowds to beach towns in March.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"South Beach | Clubs until late\r\nWynwood | Bars and street art\r\nDuval Street | Key West bar crawl\r\nSpring break | March crowds","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Florida","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa have big international airports. Brightline trains run fast between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando airport. Miami has Metrorail, including a link from the airport.\r\n\r\nA car is the easiest way to get around the rest of the state, and essential for the Keys and the Everglades. Many highways have tolls, so get a toll pass with your hire car.\r\n\r\nThe Panhandle, west of the Apalachicola River, is on Central Time.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Brightline | Miami to Orlando by train\r\nCar | For the Keys and Everglades\r\nTolls | Get a toll pass\r\nMetrorail | Miami airport to the city","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Florida","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Florida costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Florida can be expensive, especially Miami Beach, Key West and the theme parks. Prices peak in winter and spring, and drop in summer and early autumn.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6 per cent statewide, plus county taxes, reaching 7 per cent in Miami. Hotels add tourist taxes. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nTheme park tickets are the biggest cost. Everglades National Park has a $100 surcharge for international visitors from 2026.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Key West | Expensive\r\nSales tax | 6%, 7% in Miami\r\nTheme parks | The biggest cost\r\nEverglades | $100 surcharge from 2026","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Florida","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Florida is generally safe for visitors; take normal city care at night in Miami.\r\n\r\nHurricane season runs from June to November, peaking from August to October: follow local warnings and evacuation orders. Summer afternoons bring thunderstorms and lightning. Rip currents are dangerous on many beaches, so swim near lifeguards.\r\n\r\nDo not swim in lakes or canals, where alligators live, and use strong sun protection. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nHurricanes | June to November\r\nAlligators | Avoid lakes and canals\r\nRip currents | Swim near lifeguards","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Florida","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Miami for the south and the Everglades, Orlando for the theme parks, and Key West for the Keys.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Miami |  | A vibrant Latin city of beaches and Art Deco. | South Beach; Wynwood Walls; Little Havana; Vizcaya; Everglades nearby | 1306564\nOrlando |  | The theme park capital of the world. | Walt Disney World; Universal; Kennedy Space Center nearby | 1306565\nKey West |  | The laid-back island at the end of the Overseas Highway. | Mallory Square; Duval Street; Hemingway House; Dry Tortugas | 1306563\nTampa |  | A Gulf Coast city with Cuban roots. | Ybor City; Riverwalk; St Petersburg and Dal\u00ed Museum nearby | 1306566","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"November to April is the best time, warm and dry, though busier and pricier. Manatees gather in the springs from November to March. Summer is hot, humid and wet, and hurricane season runs from June to November.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Miami, rounded. North Florida is cooler in winter.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 24 | 5 | Dry, manatee season\r\nFebruary | 25 | 5 | Dry\r\nMarch | 26 | 5 | Spring break, Ultra\r\nApril | 28 | 5 | Pleasant\r\nMay | 30 | 4 | Warm\r\nJune | 31 | 2 | Rainy season, hurricanes\r\nJuly | 32 | 2 | Hot, wet\r\nAugust | 32 | 1 | Peak hurricane risk\r\nSeptember | 31 | 1 | Peak hurricane risk\r\nOctober | 29 | 3 | Drying out\r\nNovember | 27 | 4 | Pleasant\r\nDecember | 25 | 5 | Art Basel","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Music festivals, art fairs and rocket launches.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"api","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Art Basel Miami Beach | December | Miami Beach | One of the biggest art fairs in the world. |  | \nUltra Music Festival | March | Miami | A huge electronic music festival. |  | \nFantasy Fest | October | Key West | Key West's costume festival. |  | \nManatee season | November to March | Crystal River and Blue Spring | Manatees gather in the warm springs. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Miami prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. 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