Weather
Florida enjoys fine weather all year round. Even in winter the weather is generally warm and frequently hot. Many Americans and Canadians come south to Florida to escape the harsh winters in the north. Keep up to date with local conditions with The Weather Channel.
Attractions
Divers come to Florida for the tropical seas, nature lovers for the abundant wildlife. And tourists come for the attractions.
The most famous is Walt Disney World, the attraction that put Orlando on the map. But that's not all...
Wet n'Wild - Family Water Fun
Gatorland - The Alligator Capital of the World
Silver Springs - Nature's Theme park
Daytona USA - Daytona Raceway
Green Meadows Farm - Petting Farm
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides - Explore the wetlands
Kennedy Space Center - The Home of the NASA Space Program
For the golfer...
Metro West Golf Club - US Open Qualifying Course 1999-2001
Eating out...
Boston Lobster Feast - World Famous Seafood Restarant
Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show - brought to you by Dolly Parton
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows - Murder Mystery Dinners
That's just a sample. Then there's the shopping!
Visa requirements
Whilst relations between the USA and UK are good, immigration law is strict, especially since September 2001 and the subsequent emphasis on enhanced security.
Changes to rules mean that if travelling to and from the USA on or after 26 Oct 2004 travellers must be in possession of a Machine Readable Passport. These can generally be identified by two lines of computer code printed at the bottom of the biographical page (the page that contains the passport holders personal details). Travellers not in possession of machine readable passports will be required to apply for either B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourist) visa or apply for a new passport (this is regardless of whether your original is still valid).
In addition, families will be required to obtain individual passports for each child should they wish to travel visa free, regardless of the fact that they may currently hold a family machine-readable passport. This means every passenger travelling will now be required to hold their own personal passport. The reason is the coded information will only obtain one persons details.
If you are in doubt as to whether or not your passport is a machine-readable passport, you should contact the UK Passport office on 0870 5210410, or if a British passport holder, the UK Passport Agency.
Most British passport holders with no criminal record should be eligible for the visa waiver scheme which simply requires the completion of a form on the plane and allows you to stay for 90 days. You should check with the American embassy in London for the latest information.
Link to American Embassy