This practical travel guide to Florida features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Florida guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Florida easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Florida has been fully updated post-COVID-19.
The Rough Guide to FLORIDA covers: Miami, the Florida Keys, the Everglades, the southeast, Sarasota and the southwest, Orlando and Disney World, the northeast, Tampa Bay and the northwest and the Panhandle.
Inside this Florida travel guide you'll find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Florida, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Florida's northwest coast to family activities in child-friendly places, like Sanibel Island or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Florida Keys.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Florida entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Florida, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.
DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Florida travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.
INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for sunbathing, kayaking or soaking up local history..
HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa and Miami's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Florida, even in a short time.
HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Florida guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Florida features fascinating insights into Florida, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning South Beach and the spectacular Everglades.
COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in downtown Miami, downtown Jacksonville and many more locations in Florida, reduce the need to go online.
USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.