Best Of Florida

Orlando is a city located in central Florida famous for its many theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and many more. Orlando is also home to SeaWorld where tourists can see whales, dolphins and penguins. Legoland is also nearby offering a magical experience for children and families. The bigger theme pars have accompanying hotels, spas and restaurants offering the chance to unwind and relax after a day of excitement.

While the city is most commonly known for its theme parks, Orlando’s attractions have grown to include world-famous restaurants, high-end outlet shopping centres, theatrical performances, and amazing concert and sporting event venues.

Orlando is home to historic golf courses suitable for all levels of golfers. The Orlando Museum of Art and the Mennello Museum of American Art are perfect for art-lovers as well as a number of small, funky galleries and art studios sprinkled throughout the city.

Orlando is a city known for hospitality, many hotels, spas and services that suit every budget and taste.

If you’re looking for cool, interesting things to do in Orlando, the city has several fun spots that make for great memories and unique stories.

Madame Tussauds Orlando has a dazzling assortment of lifelike wax celebrities and the Great Escape Room is part scavenger hunt, part mind-game as groups and families work together to get out of an enclosure with hidden passageways and trap doors.

Visit one of the many water parks to cool down or spend an air-conditioned afternoon inside the Orlando Science Center, the Orlando Fire Museum or the National Vietnam War Museum.

For an incredible view of the city from a glass capsule, visit the 400-foot ICON Orlando observation wheel on International Drive, which is also near several great shops, restaurants, bars and galleries.

One of the coolest spots in town – quite literally – is ICEBAR Orlando, which features a below-freezing room with a bar entirely carved from ice and a full menu and dance floor in the warmer adjacent room.

Craft beer enthusiasts will love trying the organic beers at Orlando Brewing or special-batch brews at one of the dozens of breweries and taprooms, many of which also have excellent menus offering everything from wings to vegan dishes to fancy oysters and sustainable seafood dishes.

Orlando has several parks and lakes that are great for relaxing, exercise and adventure. Rent a paddleboard or paddleboat, soar over the city in a hot air balloon, picnic under an old oak, spot dolphins on a boating day trip, swim with manatees and pet a sloth at the Exotic Animal Experience.

There are several watersports centers if you’re looking to try waterskiing or jet skiing, or for an even bigger thrill, try parasailing or sky diving.

• Walt Disney World Resort

• Universal Studios Florida

• Universal Orlando Resort

• Magic Kingdom Park

• Epcot

Below are a few of the hotels we feature as part of our Orlando holidays. If a hotel you are interested in is not listed please call us.

Clearwater is a captivating small town in British Columbia. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Wells Gray Provincial Park, Clearwater is often considered the gateway to one of the province's most stunning natural areas. The town is surrounded by pristine wilderness, including dense forests, towering mountains, and a number of pristine lakes and rivers, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Wells Gray Provincial Park, just a short drive from Clearwater, is a major draw for visitors. The park spans over 5,000 square kilometres and offers countless opportunities for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Known for its incredible waterfalls, such as the stunning Helmcken Falls, Clearwater is a perfect base for exploring the park's rugged terrain and diverse ecosystems. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, elk, moose, and numerous bird species, making it an ideal destination for wildlife lovers and photographers.

Clearwater itself is a quiet, welcoming town with a close-knit community. The town has a range of services, including shops, restaurants, and accommodations, catering to visitors who come to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Clearwater’s history is closely tied to the development of the Canadian forestry and ranching industries, and there are opportunities to learn about the area’s heritage at the Wells Gray Information Centre.

The town is also a popular spot for camping, with several campgrounds located nearby that offer easy access to the natural attractions of Wells Gray Provincial Park. With its combination of breath-taking landscapes, outdoor activities, and small-town charm, Clearwater offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Italy's third-largest city thrives on the chaos that prevails amid its busy streets. This is the place where pizza was invented  and its restaurants continue to serve some of Italy's finest cuisine. Sheltered by the Bay of Naples and dominated by the slopes of Mount Vesuvius  Naples is imbued with the best of nature's bounty. The city is somewhat schizophrenic in its juxtaposition of superb museums and Renaissance and Baroque churches alongside crumbling tenement blocks and squalor. Noisy markets sell a collection of items  from high-quality fresh produce to fake designer goods. Roads are characteristically hectic with gung-ho moped drivers weaving wildly through the streets and frustrating traffic jams clogging the city's arteries. Despite these less refined elements  Naples is a fascinating destination and a great base from which to explore the Amalfi Coast  Pompeii and Herculaneum.The city's transport hub is located around the immense Piazza Garibaldi  on the east side of Naples. The area's growing African population has imbued the streets with the flavours of its immigrants. Southwest from here is the Piazza Bovio  and branching to the left of it  the Piazza Municipio and nearby Piazza del Plebiscito. On the watery edges are the Molo Beverollo and the Stazione Marittima  the point of departure for ferries. From the reaches of Spaccanapoli one can explore the historic part of Naples with its numerous palaces and churches.

Miami is the most populous county in Florida and is the cultural, economic and financial centre of South Florida. Miami offers colourful unique buildings, beautiful white sand beaches, water sports, pristine turquoise waters, trendsetting nightclubs and much more.

Miami is one of the state's – and the world’s – most popular vacation spots. Though destinations often are said to offer something for everyone, the Miami area does indeed offer multiple enticements for everyone:

The trendy nightlife of South Beach, bejeweled by the eye candy of the Art Deco district.

The bustle of Calle Ocho and the highly caffeinated energy of Little Havana.

The plush hotels of Miami Beach and the historic hideaways of Coral Gables.

Seemingly endless shopping opportunities in modern, sprawling malls and the quiet, personal attention offered by the family-owned shops of Coconut Groveand many other corners of the region.

The lures of deep-sea fishing and golf and tennis.

Miami's major league football, basketball, hockey and baseball.

Boat shows and auto racing.

Art festivals and outdoor food and wine extravaganzas.

• Vizcaya Museum & gardens
• Miami Seaquarium
• Bayside Marketplace
• Jungle Island
• Perez Art Museum Miami

Below are a few of the hotels we feature as part of our Miami holidays. If a hotel you are interested is not listed please call us.