Florida

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).

Further Information Regarding Florida

Popular Attractions to See in Orlando Florida
A list of some of the more popular tourist attractions to visit when traveling to Orlando Florida.

Interstate Driving Routes Florida
Florida roads consist of over 18,000 kms of highway, of which over 2,000 is part of the interstate highway system. See our quick guide on the major interstate routes in Florida.

Airports in Florida
There are approximately 20 commercial service airports and over 70 municipal/regional airports in Florida. Here's a guide to some of the major airports...

Disney World Florida
The Walt Disney World Resort Florida is the largest and most visited recreational resort in the world. It boasts 4 theme parks; 2 water parks; twenty-three themed hotels; and numerous shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation venues.

Travel Orlando by Scooter
Scooter touring makes your Orlando vacation easier by allowing you to see the sites or travel through theme parks, shopping malls, cruise ships, really any tourist destination, using mobility scooters or Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs).

Orlando Vacations for Disabled Visitors
Planning for an Orlando vacation can seem daunting if you or one of your traveling companions have difficulty walking or a disability that limits your mobility. But what you need to know is Orlando and its many visitor attractions is amongst the country's most accommodating, and most popular, destinations for people with mobility-limitations.

Things to do in Tampa Florida
Tampa is a city located at the west central portion of the state of Florida. It is set on a peninsula found across the Tampa Bay which extends from St. Petersburg. Clearwater is also said to comprise the entire Tampa metropolitan area.