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Travel planning | Tips and info for your Florida vacation
Good preparation saves nerves – and often money too. So that you can enjoy your Florida vacation right from the start, I’ll show you here what’s important: entry, rental cars, accommodation, insurance and more. Short and clear – just what you need! Your Florida trip will be a relaxed alligator jump into the pure vacation feeling – guaranteed without any belly laughs!
Travel planning for Florida – well prepared for the Sunshine State
Whether you’re dreaming of the hustle and bustle of Orlando with Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, or planning a trip to Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Key West – well thought-out travel planning is the key to a successful vacation in the Sunshine State of Florida.
Because only those who plan their accommodation, itinerary and suitable activities in good time will get the most out of their time in the south-east of the USA. Highlights such as the Everglades National Park, the fascinating Kennedy Space Center, relaxed beach days on the coast at Cocoa Beach or relaxation in the Florida Keys – they all need to be sensibly combined.
Especially on a Florida round trip, it is important to combine the cities and places sensibly and to realistically estimate how much time you should plan for visiting individual regions. Find out here what you really need to pay attention to with ESTA, car rental bookings and travel insurance.
Checklist for travel planning – the most important things
- Check valid passport and apply for ESTA
- Booking flights early saves money
- Best locations when planning accommodation , especially in hotspots
- Book a rental car early for low prices and the best selection
- Take out international health insurance
- Don’t forget rain protection in the summer months
- Credit card is mandatory and a little cash makes sense
- Digital preparation with Google Maps offline storage, airline apps, etc.
Planning a Florida vacation from the idea to departure
A perfect vacation starts with well thought-out planning – because if you know when you want to go where, what you need and when it’s best to do it, you can relax and enjoy your vacation.
Entry & Customs
Entering the USA requires good preparation. In addition to a valid passport, many travelers need the ESTA electronic travel authorization. You should also be familiar with the customs regulations.
Health
We hope not, but even in paradise you can suddenly fall ill. To make sure you’re well prepared, you can find out everything you need to know about medical care in the USA and what you should look out for when taking out health insurance abroad.
Climate & Weather
As is usual for tropical climates, Florida also has a dry and a rainy season. In the summer months in particular, the weather can always thwart your vacation plans. With our information, you’ll be on the sunny side weather-wise
Regions in Florida
Find your perfect region in Florida! Whether beach vacation, nature adventure or family time – here you get compact information on all vacation regions in the Sunshine State with insider knowledge and insider tips.
Car rental guide & offers
Get in, turn on your favorite music and just drive off – it’s this feeling of freedom that makes a road trip through Florida so special. Here you can find out everything you need to know for a relaxed road trip, including traffic rules and booking options.
Everything you need? Use our packing list
The right packing list is the key to a stress-free Florida vacation. From bug spray to credit cards – if you plan well, you won’t forget anything important. Special items for hand luggage and medication should not be forgotten either.
Accommodation from hotel to vacation home
Whether you are looking for peace and quiet, a family vacation, a winter getaway or a road trip – in Florida you will find the right accommodation for every travel plan, from motels to vacation homes.
Mobile with telephone & Internet
Actually, you don’t necessarily want to be reachable on vacation. But you don’t want to be completely cut off from the outside world either. Florido gives tips for communicating with the Internet and telephone. It has never been easier than it is today.
Criminal law regulations
A beer on the beach, a little odd job to supplement your pocket money, swimming topless – surely that’s allowed? No way! Find out here what you should never do.