Florida Weather

Florida Weather

Who’s not fed up with the Great British summer?! With June and July being complete wash outs!

Who can plan anything other than to go abroad for some fun in the sun! What a perfect place to do that than the sunshine state of the USA Florida!  From Feb-Nov you can guarantee sunshine and warmth!

FEB-MARCH

Visitors can expect spring temperatures in the 70’s  this time of the year you can enjoy very comfortable temperatures indeed.

APRIL

Is perfect for an Easter holiday break in Florida, the weather is warm with temperatures in the 80’s with humidity low.

MAY

See’s temperatures rise to the late 80’s and sometimes you may have the odd shower as humidity rises, so packing an umbrella is a very good idea also a poncho for staying dry on rides in case of a shower!

JUNE/JULY/AUG

Summer hits hard in Florida it’s inevitable that temperatures will be in the 90’s with the hotter temperatures comes the humidity and it does get very close then come the rain! You may experience a heavy down pour although they don’t usually last long!! Then out comes the sun again and dries up all the rain and you carry on holidaying in the sun!!

SEP/OCT/NOV

Whilst the rest of the USA can be experiencing cool, dry crisp temperatures Florida’s temperatures  are still in the late 80s in sep to the low 70’s, Oct sees mid 80’s to low 70s.

Nov visitors can expect high 70s to mid 50’s.

Florida Weather

So whenever you choose to holiday in sunny Florida you know that the Florida Weather is going to be better than the UK's!  So give us your holiday dates and book yourself some Florida sunshine!

FLORIDA 2012 LABOUR DAY HALLOWEEN CHRISTMAS EVENTS

FLORIDA 2012 LABOUR DAY HALLOWEEN CHRISTMAS  EVENTS

Calling all you spooksters out there! Legoland Florida looks forward to its first anniversary party this October which looks to be amazing!

But the big event before that is going to be the Fourth of July this will have guests wearing 3 d glasses which will make fireworks look like exploding bricks!

The celebrations at floridas newest park has planned its events specially geared towards towards family’s with children 2-12 years.

This years fourth of July celebration is sure to delight and dazzle you.

FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

See’s a very special celebration indeed!

HALLOWEEN

Halloween - Florida Events

The Halloween event will take place every Saturday and Sunday in October 2012 and is set to be more fun than the opening event was so get your tickets fast!!

The admission is included in your days pass so nothing to spook you out there!!!

This is set to be a favourite with the haunters as much if not more than the dark scary events and it adds to the excitement to have your little ones involved.

FIRST CHRISTMAS

Lego Florida are planning a Christmas brickacular with an amzing Christmas tree made from over 270,000 bricks!

Can you imagine how amazing the decorations will be! Also looking forward to the events and of course the main man Santa Claus!

If when your at Legoland Florida you find yourself wondering how the bricks are ,ade then be sure to take a tour of the factory, where you will find out exactly how they are made, also you will be able to make your own bricks if you choose to, what a fab souvenier of your Florida holiday.

Looking for some new exciting things to do on holiday in Florida 2012-2013

Looking for some new exciting things to do on holiday in Florida 2012-2013 then read on!

Fantasyland is expanding it will be more than double its current size, with two phases that are due to open in both 2012 and 2013 the land will offer more imaginative and immersive experiences and will introduce a fuller array of characters, to give you a taste of some of the changes planned!

YOU’LL GO UNDER THE SEA!

This little mermaid ride looks set to be very immersive, guests will get a ride into 3 dimensional retelling of the animated film!

LESS QUEUEING AT DUMBOS’

Duo Dumbo  rides are due  - so less queuing  for this ever popular ride!

The barnstormer is getting renamed and slightly re-themed the new name is The Great Goofini to take it back to its story book circus roots!

HIGH HO!

Well! Disney has been at work to come up with the all new Snow White Ride!  The ride focuses on the dwarfs and their work in the diamond mine, to add a little thrill the carts will swing to and fro as they navigate the track, they have focused on the ride with excellent settings and theme relating to the movie - every little girls dream!

The new Mini Lands will include guests in activities instead of the classic meet and greet, Disney are stepping it up a bit as it will envelop guests into the worlds of classic Disney films adding to the make believe that is Magic Kingdom!

BEAUTY AND THE BEASTLAND!

I t won’t just be Cinderella that has the castle in Fantasyland, the Beast is due a castle too!

There will be a Belle’s village with her father’s cottage, where a magic mirror will transport guests to the Beast’s castle where guests can act out the fairytale for Belle!

After all that excitement guests can dine at the elegant  “Be Our Guest “restaurant ”, or grab a quick bite at the Gaston’s tavern.

PRINCESSES MANIA!

There will be a new meet and greet area Princess fairytale hall where you can meet all the princesses wow what an amazing experience for any little girl!!!

Tallahassee - Florida Holidays

When you think of Florida what springs to mind? Attractions, Theme parks, business, queues, lots of kids?

How about peace, tranquillity, natural beauty, and no queuing!?

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City is very blessed with an abundance of natural wonders and year round activities, so what better to go with that than four seasons of sun, flora and fauna!

Tallahassee is nestled in the Red Hills, bio-region in the Panhandle and it boasts the best topography in Florida it is also the most biologically-diverse region in the United States.

Not surprisingly Tallahassee has been named one of the USA last great places by both land and water, here you will find incredible wildlife mixed with breathtaking landscapes and lots of recreational activities perfect for those explorers and adventure seekers, plenty here to fill up on!

Tallahassee Wildlife Florida

Here’s a small list of things to do in this area;

Hiking, Biking, Running, Walking, Birding, Hunting, Equestrian, Parks and gardens, Locally grown produce, Natural North Florida, Fishing, Diving, Manatees, Paddling, Places of Interest, Edward Ball Wakulla State Springs Park.

Florida Tallahassee Location

Wakulla Springs state park includes flood plain forest and a spring that entices a huge number of bird species to winter at, get up close and personal with the manatees who reside in the rivers in this area, also the wonderful birds on the parks river cruise, with very informative guides who are both fun and educational!

ELINOR KLAPP-PHIPPS PARK & Lake Jackson.

670 acres of beautiful land on the eastern shore of Lake Jackson the park has a blue bird trail with a series of 30 blue bird boxes, take a day to follow the trail and see how many beautiful birds you can spot?

Paddling, Manatees, Natural Beauty, Solitude.

Both canoeing and kayaking around Tallahassee is an adventure for both experienced and novices alike, getting away from it all on the water is a perfect way to unwind and see the real beauty of Florida.

Children learn a new sport and it’s very educational too! Try your hand at kayak fishing, beware manatees are year round residents in the rivers in this area and they are protected so follow the manatee rules!

If you’re into paddling then you won’t get bored there are 20 lakes, five rivers and miles of pristine coastline to choose from!

For the real adventurous why not try an overnight paddle and camping trip, there are many trips to choose from?

For the historians out there a visit to the Museum of Florida History may be a highlight for you?

Museum Of Florida History

This is a free attraction and not to he missed!

Tallahassee Museum of Florida History 

This is Florida’s newest exhibit that explains the history in Florida from 1513-1821, titled forever changed La Florida it highlights the arrival of European nations to Florida.

Phase one of the new exhibit opened on the 3^rd march 2012 and is spilt into 3 sections the section known as the “land of many sections” highlights the year 1513 when up to a million people where in Florida, including the Timucua, Apalachee, and Calusa Indians, featured in this section is a recreated native dwelling.

The other two sections in phase one include “Spanish exploration” and “meeting of many cultures”.

The highlight of the Spanish section is the Spanish ship that visitors can walk through whilst learning about the age of exploration.

In the “meeting of many cultures” section you will be amazed by the life sized figures of people who lived in Florida in the sixteenth century.

All of phase one includes artefacts, drawings as well as interactive activities.

When the next phase is complete it will cover Floridian history through from 1821.

The completion of the museum is one of the many ways which Florida is celebrating its 500^th anniversary in 2013.

A WARM SUNNY ROAD TRIP???

If you’re looking for warmth, sunshine and adventure then this is the perfect road trip where you will see 8 different states!

Some of the most unspoilt unique areas of the usa are so easily accessible from I-10 a highway which begins in Los Angeles and ends in Jacksonville Florida, along this route you will pass through the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida!

What sights will you see along the route? The grand canyon, paddle boat tour of the Mississippi, historic towns in Georgia, Roswell, beautiful panhandle coastal cities, San Diego zoo , Tijuana Mexico, just a 20 minute drive from San Diego.

These are just a few of the sights you will pass along the way on this route, what a fun and exciting way to see the fabulous USA!!

There aren’t many places in the world where you will experience such a diverse culture! The best of things are found right in the city of LA from eateries skyscrapers, zoos, mountains, tranquil parks.

On the northern side you will find the famous beaches such as Venice beach, Malibu and Santa Monica, on the southern side you have Newport Beach, long beach and Huntington Beach.

The beach regions are so very different from the inland ports such as Beverly Hills and Hollywood, Los Angeles is a city made up of many smaller city’s that make it what it is today.

121 miles down the i-10 route you will find San Diego there are many fun places to stop reroute such as Newport beach, Laguna Beach, and there are some fabulous mansions to stop at also.

San Diego has many attractions to offer its visitors from San Diego zoo to the San Diego Coronado Bridge to the Coronado beach.

A twenty minute drive away you will find yourself in Tijuana Mexico! San Diego has a more laid back feel to it than Los Angeles and no matter which city you’re in, you won’t be more than 5 miles from the ocean!

Further down you will come to Arizona and the largest city Phoenix where temperatures can be over 100 degrees in the summer months!

A Warm Sunny Road Trip - USA

To the east you will come to Tucson and Saguaro National park.

Places of interests in this area:

Sedona

Ghost towns like Tombstone, Nogales, Yuma, amazing mountain scenery everywhere!

Essential side trips:

The Grand Canyon, when you see it you understand why it’s one of the Seven Wonders of the World!

LAS VEGAS

Add some craziness and excitement to your trip visit - Las Vegas which is about 90 minutes away.

New Mexico

Great places to visit in this region- white sands National monument, Albuquerque, Carlsbad caverns.

There is a lot of Hispanic and Native American influence in this region, so Spanish reminiscent architecture and hiking as well as excellent dining options.

TEXAS

As you enter Texas the mountainous region will provide some stellar views of the Chihuahua desert, the air becomes more humid as you approach the Gulf area of Houston, the 4^th biggest city in the US.

Places of interest in this area; Austin, Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio and Houston.

They all have a Texas feel to them, but each one has its own niche!  Don’t miss the Houston space centre and if you can’t wait until you get to Florida for the parks then San Antonio has its own SeaWorld!

LOUISIANA

This is where the Cajun culture began! This state has a lot of Native American, old French, Creole and good old southern charm.

With fantastic architecture and authentic Cajun cuisine it’s unlike anywhere else in the world!

Follow the coastline down the Mississippi river which is what this state is famous for, try a river tour experience the beautiful views.

ALABAMA

The coastline in Alabama maybe short but it has many bays and inlets dotted around making it a great photo opportunity!

FLORIDA

The state full of hundreds of destinations on the coast as well as inland, some of the lesser known quieter beaches are abound the shores of the Florida panhandle with their stunning white sands and southern flavour and they are definitely worth a visit!

Here you will find something for everyone, young or old  - Florida holidays - the home of the big child in you!!

The Beautiful Florida Keys and Islands

DAYS OUT IN ANNA MARIE ISLAND

Whilst relaxing on Anna Marie Island why not enjoy a day on the ocean where you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself whilst watching out for dolphins, manatees and turtles! Visiting this area of the world really is so relaxing and can they can be Cheap Holidays in Florida depending on the activities you intent to take on.

Visit small islands where you can spend your time snorkelling looking for the perfect sea shell or just lying in the sun reading a book!

If an evening watching breathtaking sunsets whilst catching the warm sea breeze, enjoying light refreshments is your cup of tea then why not try an evening cruise and experience a beautiful Florida sunset at sea.

If you have always wanted to try riding a horse along the beach then this is the perfect place to try!  Imagine a beautiful horse, palm lined beaches, you riding your horse as it gently wades into the crystal clear water, this is an experience to be tried by anyone as young as 3 to senior citizens!

SIESTA KEY

At the southern end of Sarasota are is the island of Siesta key, its award winning beaches have powdery white sands and an amazing blue sea which is crystal clear.

The sand is cool to the touch even under the subtropical sun!

The visitors who visit here every year enjoy the many miles of wide white sand beach, gourmet restaurants, shops and a quaint village with an island ambience all of its own.

MANASOTA KEY

Manasota key lies south of Sarasota and is one of Florida’s best kept secrets.

It’s not unusual to see dolphins play just off the beach! Logger-head turtles in the sand and tourists collecting shells whilst enjoying the warm waters of Manasota key  the sea temperature here is nearly always in the 80’s.

After you’ve had a relaxing day on the gorgeous pristine beach watched the sun go down, why not visit the charming town of Venice, which is minutes away.

SARASOTA

Travelling to other areas around the Sarasota area is very easy with quick access to the interstate 75.  Tampa Bay, Florida aquarium, and other attractions are only an hour of Sarasota, Orlando is only a 2.5 hours drive 125 miles away.

Sarasota has a more cosmopolitan feels to it with its street lined cafes and restaurants that range from star bucks to push restaurants which have such amazing menus, you will be spoilt for choice.

WHAT SORT OF RESTURANTS ARE ON OFFER?

You’ll have a choice of Thai, Spanish, Mexican, Greek, Seafood, French, Japanese, Amish, American or Mexican.

Just make sure you bring enough evening wear with you as people in Sarasota tend to dress up more than the average American you may find in other towns.

Sarasota is where the award winning beaches meet culture and art.

The main beach of Sarasota is a little more built up compared to other beaches on the Gulf coast, with condominiums and Florida hotels backing on to the beautiful beach.  

Harry Potter World of Adventure and Mystic

This is the park in Florida with a difference! Using the castles, classrooms, corridors, magic state of the art in technology and characters from the Harry Potter films, this park will not disappoint the hardcore Florida holiday Thrill Seeker Adventurers.

As you pass through the Hogwart Castle gates you will feel you have been transported to a different land as the parks has been kept in total keeping with the film, and it’s there for you to create your own Adventures!

The Harry Potter and new park is split up into different areas such as Dragons Challenge, Fly the Hippogriff, Hogsmeade as well as shops and restaurants, the magic and excitement here has no hogbounds!

The rides here are completely different to anything else you will find whilst on your Florida holiday, here’s a sample of just one of the rides in Harry Potter land, Dragon Challenge, where each dragon gives you a completely different experience, chose from a Chinese fireball or Hungarian horn tail, then hop aboard and hang on as the dragon’s twist and loop on an intertwining Roller coaster! (Height requirement is 54” 138 cm)

Dining in Harry Potter land is also a unique experience, visit the Three Broomsticks and sample dishes such as Sheppard’s pie, fish and chips, great feast platter, Cornish pasty!

The kids meals are mini adult meals.

Desserts are just as delicious and to wash it all down visit the Hogshead pub where you can sample the butter bear and pumpkin juice! Other beverages and some speciality’s drinks too!

Whilst at Harry Potter land you can post your postcards and stamp’s when it reaches it destination it will have an authentic Hogameade postmark! You can tell your family and friends that you're having the perfect Florida Holiday. 

Before you leave Harry potter land don’t forget to visit Ollivanders and purchase a wand there are many replicas to choose from as well as collector’s sets,  you can practise your magic when you return home!