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Parking in Florida

• Walt Disney World Resort parking (FL 32836) costs $45 per day during off-peak and $50 per day during peak season. The car parks are enormous, with trams to whisk you to the theme park entrances.
• Miami Beach (FL 33139) there is on-street parking a few blocks west of Ocean Drive. Pay at a nearby meter or via the Miami Beach parking app, ParkMobile.
• Garland Lot (109 W Pine St, 32801) is just off N Garland Ave in Downtown Orlando, close to a plethora of attractions, shops, and restaurants.

Key roads in Florida

• The I-95 is the main north-south Interstate Highway on the East Coast of the US, running from the border with Canada to Miami.
• The I-75 is another Interstate Highway running through Florida. It connects Miami, Fort Myers, and Tampa.
• The I-4 connects Tampa on Florida’s west coast with Daytona Beach on the east coast, passing Lakeland and Orlando.  
• The I-10 links Florida’s northernmost cities of Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville.

How to get from Miami International Airport to the Florida Keys

It takes an hour to drive the 55 miles from Miami Airport to the Florida Keys.

1. Leave the car park at Miami Airport.
2. Take Departures and NW12th Drive to join FL-826 West.
3. Take the left lane to join the FL-874.
4. Merge onto Ronald Reagan Turnpike.
5. Merge into the US-1 and follow until you reach Key Largo.

How to get from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort is just a 20-minute drive from Orlando Airport. Leave the car park and follow Jeff Fuqua Boulevard north. Take the FL-528 heading west to join the I-4 heading south. At Junction 65, merge onto W Osceola Parkway then follow signs for the parking lot.

Best hotels in Florida

Marriott Stanton South Beach

161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Wake up to the sound of waves lapping on the shore at Marriott Stanton South Beach. Enjoy your morning coffee from your balcony overlooking the crisp white sands of Miami’s South Beach, then take a stroll along the world-famous Ocean Drive. Art Deco-inspired décor, an infinity pool, and a relaxing spa complete the package for this Miami hotel.

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837

Located on a lush 500-acre property, this luxury resort is guaranteed to make your holiday in Florida extra special. With sumptuous rooms offering luxury bedding, marble bathrooms, and sweeping views across the resort, as well as in-house dining, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor pool complex, at your disposal, you won’t want to leave.

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa

601 Front St, Key West, FL 33040

This boutique hotel in Key West is the perfect place to stay if you’re on a Florida Keys road trip. The tranquil resort overlooks the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with private balconies, quirky seaside décor, and a laidback tropical atmosphere make Hyatt Centric Key West your base to explore all Key West has to offer.

Best restaurants in Florida

Stubborn Seed

101 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

If you’re looking for a fancy restaurant in Miami, you just found it. The Stubborn Seed serves Masterchef-quality dishes with unique flavor combinations and contemporary flair. Choose the eight-course tasting menu for the full experience or opt for a la carte – either way it’s sure to be a meal to remember. 

The Boheme

325 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Set inside the Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando, The Boheme is a seductive and suave dining experience. From elegant evening dining to Sunday Jazz Brunch and even steak flambéed before your very eyes, don’t miss this Orlando restaurant. 

Mangrove Mamas

19991 Overseas Hwy, Summerland Key, FL 33042

If you’re visiting the Florida Keys, don’t miss this unpretentious eatery on Sugarloaf Key. Sit down to eat al fresco, surrounded by palm trees and a sea breeze. Serving up the freshest authentic local seafood alongside specialty drinks and award-winning desserts, Mangrove mamas has the Floridian vibe down to a tee.

Best attractions in Florida

Boat Tours from Key West

Various locations, Key West, FL 33040

No holiday to the Florida Keys would be complete without a boat trip. From historic harbor tours and fishing trips to sunset sails, party boats, and wildlife-spotting catamaran trips, there’s something for everyone.

Lake Kissimmee State Park

14248 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898

There’s more to Florida than theme parks and sandy beaches. Get back to nature at Lake Kissimmee State Park, a 6,000-acre state park offering miles of excellent hiking trails, kayaking, camping, fishing, and bird watching among lush green prairie, wetlands teeming with life, and tranquil lakes.

Salvador Dalí Museum

1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

From his iconic melting clocks to his distinctive mustache, Salvador Dalí was a uniquely brilliant artist. Explore an unparalleled collection of his great works housed in a supremely surreal architectural marvel.