Accessible Travel Florida USA
For travellers with a disability Florida is one of the best equipped destinations to enjoy sun, fun and excitement.
Florida is as large and as varied as a medium-sized country, and as such can’t be seen in a weekend. It has been said that to truly understand a culture (and Florida has several), one must spend months immersed in it. Florida is known for many things: the Everglades; the sun, sand, and surf that make up Florida’s 1500 kilometers of beaches; the Florida Keys; South Beach, the trendiest place in the world at the moment; and Disney World.
Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the northeast. Much of the land mass of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Most of Florida has a humid subtropical climate; southern Florida has a tropical climate. Florida is near several Caribbean countries, particularly the Bahamas and Cuba.
The climate of Florida is tempered somewhat by the fact that no part of the state is very distant from the ocean. North of lake Okeechobee, the prevalent climate is humid subtropical climate, while south of the lake has a true tropical climate. High temperatures in the state seldom exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 °C), with much of Florida commonly seeing a high summer temperature in the 90s °F (32 °C).
Florida's interstates, state highways and U.S. Highways are maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation. Florida's interstate highway system contains 1,473 miles (2,371 km) of highway, and there are 9,934 miles (15,987 km) of non-interstate highway in the state, such as Florida state highways and U.S. Highways.
Florida's beaches are one of the most popular attractions, along with some of the world's best known theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. However some of Florida's best secrets are in secluded locations away for tourist areas and well worth seeing. Regardless of preference Florida has something to offer for any kind of traveler.
Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida during Hurricane Season (June 1-November 30).
Articles
| Pub. Date | Topic | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-25 | Popular Attractions to See in Orlando Florida | Mairead Foley |
| 2009-01-28 | Interstate Driving Routes Florida | Mairead Foley |
| 2009-01-28 | Airports in Florida | Mairead Foley |
| 2009-01-28 | Disney World Florida | Mairead Foley |
| 2008-12-29 | Travel Orlando by Scooter | Jo Roberts |
| 2008-12-29 | Orlando Vacations for Disabled Visitors | Jo Roberts |
| 2008-12-23 | Things to do in Tampa Florida | John C Arkin |
