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What’s in a name, people often ask. Shakespeare certainly did, back in 1596, when he was writing Romeo and Juliet.

This week’s blog comes with a warning – if you read this, you may never go back to a regular hotel stay in Florida again.

By Susan & Simon Veness For all the fact much of the Sunshine State’s immense holiday reputation is based on the obvious charms of the theme parks, big cities, nightlife and lively beach scene, there is just as much to enjoy when you look...

By Susan & Simon Veness As if we needed one more reason to visit the lovely St Pete-Clearwater area of Florida’s Gulf Coast, here comes a full 26-acre, $92million attraction from the city of St Petersburg. St Pete and the nearby beaches have...

When it comes to enjoying as much of Florida as possible – taking as big a bite from the orange as you can, in effect – it’s hard to beat a classic fly-drive option, and this is something the Sunshine State offers in abundance.

So, you’re looking for a get-away-from-it-all holiday. Good idea. We have a solid recommendation for you – head for Florida.

There are various names that trip off the tongue lightly and immediately whenever you mention Florida. Cities like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, St Augustine, Daytona Beach; they all readily spring to mind as obvious Sunshine State destinations.

Ready to take a trip with us? This could almost be A Tale of Two Cities (Florida Version), as we showcase the contrast of the state’s two greatest assets – its theme parks and the beaches.

When you’re looking for that ‘somewhere different’ destination; that offbeat location that has a distinct, unique charm; somewhere that gets you off the beaten track and discovering something new – let us introduce you to Anna Maria Island.

Orlando’s Theme Parks Make A Welcome Return

When it comes to how much of Florida is driven by the appeal of its big theme parks, there can be little doubt that most eyes have been on Orlando in recent weeks, waiting for news about the re-opening of the parks and their many attractions.

The two destinations are little more than an hour apart (from Miami to Key Largo; the full journey to Key West takes almost four hours), but light years in terms of their style and ambience.

Stop us if you’ve heard this before – but Florida is a BIG place and there is an awful lot of it to see. It’s one of the reasons we moved here and, more importantly, it’s one of the reasons people come back year after year.