With 1,200 miles of glorious beaches, some of the most famous theme parks in the world and a consistently warm climate, it is no surprise that Florida is the UK's most popular long-haul destination. Most visitors are familiar with the thrills of the theme parks, the temptations of the factory outlet malls and designer stores and the countless bars and restaurants, but Florida has so much more.

Nature lovers can swim with the dolphins and manatees or go alligator spotting, outdoor enthusiasts can camp and go kayaking in one of Florida's 2000 state parks; if this all sounds too active, there are miles of golden beaches to relax on. And with direct charter and scheduled services from a number of UK airports and 13 international airports in Florida to choose from, getting there is easy.