There are many reasons to visit Florida; the state is home to a whole host of activities and attractions. Whether you are a fan of Mickey Mouse or looking to spend a few weeks in the sun, Florida can cater to your needs. Fly drive holidays give you the opportunity to explore the ‘sunshine state’ under your own steam. There are many possibilities to explore the whole state, which spans an area of nearly 70,000 square miles, if you jump in the car and set off into the sunset. With most of the state surrounded by sea, there are many chances to catch a bit of sun on the beach and the most famous attraction in the state is only a stone’s throw away. The county has always been a popular holiday destination and masses of tourists catch flights to Florida to explore the state.
What are Fly Drive Holidays?
Fly drive holidays are an alternative to all packaged inclusive holidays where much of your holidays are spent around one resort and within one hotel, fly drive holidays refer to holidays where you book your flights and fly to your destination, hire a car and drive yourself from place to place.
In fact fly drive holidays are taking over the holiday world especially for people travelling to Florida as there is so much to do and see within the infamous sunshine state, and driving under your own free will means it is a great way to venture off the beaten track and travel at your own pace and discover the regions of Florida which are rarely seen by tourists that choose a resort based holiday. There are also many festivals going on throughout the year, and as they are scattered across the state the best way to see them is in a car.
The Florida State Fair is held every February near Tampa. This is the best event to attend to see the varying cultures in the state, both past and present. The fair also houses fairgrounds which in turn host a cracker village, similar to the villages that were found in rural Florida in the 19th century. It also hosts an exhibition of counties. Each Florida County has a display and a representative to answer questions, so you can get to know the people and the traditions of each county.
The state holds several other festivals in February and March, including the Strawberry Festival in Plant City. The area is known as the strawberry capital of the United States and almost every dish on offer at the festival features strawberries.
There are also many other things to see and Disney is also well worth seeing. The amusement park has been a major attraction for people catching flights to Florida for the last 40 years and it brings more and more people to the state every year. Disney World covers an area of 30,080 acres and includes four theme parks and two water parks.
There are many things to see in Florida and by hiring a car and making your next vacation to Florida a fly drive holiday you can too enjoy seeing regions of Florida that you wont get to see otherwise.