Florida ''The Sunshine State'', the Floridian plateau lies flat topped and low, extending in a series of gentle slopes into the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Wherever you are in Florida the sea is never more than 60 miles away, so sun, sand and surf will be an every day occurance whilst on vacation - with an abundance of rivers, lakes and freshwater springs, Florida is a paradise for all forms of watersports, just as enjoyable is the scenery and wildlife!

For the golf fanatic, Florida has over a thousand top class golf courses, hundreds of shopping malls and restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world. If flying is your forte, there are many local airports offering flying/skydiving lessons...Whether you are looking for driver rules and regulations, passport information or a villa in Orlando, you will find it here! We have attractions and theme parks, theatres and dining, concerts and events, as well as area maps and tourist information. Click on the links below for more information.

Other useful Florida information

Health tips and after sun care, sunburn can ruin your holiday! Schools and colleges in states across Florida, find out about schools in your area. Why not visit our Orlando Villas links page! Or - Florida Tourist Information Links !

Train Information - Amtrak serves Orlando with four daily trains originating in New York and Miami with stops in downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Sanford and Kissimmee, as well as with a tri-weekly train originating from Los Angeles. Also available its popular Auto Train that features bi-level Superliner sleepers, a diner and a lounge while transporting passengers and their vehicles. The Auto Train runs daily between Lorton, Va., and Sanford, Fla., leaving each town at 4:30 p.m. and arriving at the destination at 9 a.m. the next morning. The Florida Fun Train connects Orlando to South Florida and combines entertainment, transportation and fun for all ages.

You can rent 2-way radios for a reasonable deposit at most major theme parks; they can be handy for keeping in touch with the rest of your party when you want to split up to go on different rides or attractions.