Agreeing on a family holiday that everyone wants to go on and stays within budget isn’t always easy, but if you’re still agonising over where to go this year, we may have the answer – Florida, the original Sunshine State boasts amazing weather, amazing value and plenty to do for everyone. And thanks to TUI’s flexible packages and flights and extensive range of accommodation, your dream holiday is just a few clicks away.
Ask any child (and, let’s face it, plenty of adults) where’s on their dream holiday bucket list and what do you think they’ll say? Disney World and Universal Studios are going to feature pretty high up on the list. Or maybe you’ve always dreamt of visiting Miami’s stunning beaches? Either way a trip to Florida will have something for everyone, and with plenty of amazing deals currently available from TUI, that trip of a lifetime might be more affordable than you think.
Not sure what sort of trip you fancy yet? With a huge range of accommodation to choose from, you can take your pick, from roomy villas with private pools to Disney resort hotels right in the heart of the action to log cabins set in lush pine forests, there really is something to keep every family member happy. And don’t forget that TUI’s beach package holidaysinclude flights, transfers and accommodation.
If you fancy a bit more flexibility, TUI also offer fly drive holidays, which includes a flight, and car hire – allowing you to hit the road and explore all the best bits of Florida at your leisure, from the theme parks and beaches to the shopping malls and everglades. Plus, you get unlimited mileage so you can travel as much or little as you’d like. Alternatively, use Florida as the starting point of one of our Marella Cruises – you can either visit the Caribbean as well as some of the best bits of the state, head out to New Orleans or New York, or even head up the East Coast as far as Novia Scotia.
Plus, if you book to travel between 1 May and 30 June, you can save up to £600 (£300 per adult), with adventure-filled holidays to Florida starting at under £700 per person. And with flights available from Birmingham, Gatwick, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and Bristol airports, that trip to the Sunshine State is more accessible than ever before.
Best value for money
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Just minutes away from SeaWorld, Disney World and Universal Orlando, CoCo Key Hotel And Waterpark, Coco Key Hotel and WaterPark has plenty to keep everyone happy right on site too. With a huge waterpark with 14 slides and separate quieter pool area and several options for food onsite, even your quiet days on the resort will go by in a flash.
- 30 Minutes from Orlando International Airport, 90 Minutes from Melbourne Orlando International Airport
- Cocos Kid's Club
- No resort fees
- Onsite water park, separate quiet pool area
Best for the theme parks
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Only a stone’s throw away from Walt Disney World resort, this is the place to stay if you really want to max out your time at the Magic Kingdom. Self catering apartments give you flexibility and privacy, and with four pools on site, you’ll have plenty to do - even if you can drag yourself away from Mickey and friends!
- Apartments with kitchens
- Four pools on site
- Shuttle to theme parks
- A short drive to the beach
- 20 minutes from ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 90 minutes from MELBOURNE ORLANDO AIRPORT.
Best for family fun
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Boasting Disney’s biggest pool, the Art Of Animations Resort is themed around four Disney and Pixar films - The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo. The cartoon theme, children’s pool areas, plus the no-fuss food court or food delivery options to your room make this the perfect place to hang out in between theme-park visits for families with young children.
- 3 pools plus children’s wet-play area
- Free shuttle bus to and from Disney Parks and Disney Springs
- 35 minutes from ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and 90 minutes from MELBOURNE ORLANDO AIRPORT.
- Disney films are streamed under the stars a few nights a week
Best for the outdoors
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Perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors, the log cabins at Fort Wilderness are nestled in a huge pine and cypress forest and set next to a lovely lake surrounded by deers, rabbits and armadillo. Sports fans can try an array of watersports, archery or can even sign up to horseback trails around the woods. After a busy day, you can chill out with evenings by the campfire.
- Set in a wooded forest
- Two pools
- Located within the Magic Kingdom Resort Area
- 35 minutes from ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 90 minutes from MELBOURNE ORLANDO AIRPORT
Best for some grown-up R and R
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Named after a New York retreat famed for wellness, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort And Spa is the place to go for some serious R&R - while the kids are fully entertained with a wide selection of sports, activities, arts, crafts and video games, of course. Which means you can spend your time in between theme part visits fully relaxing and recharging in the Senses spa - isn’t that what holidays are all about?
- Spa complex
- 5 pools
- Free shuttle to Disney Parks
- Within walking distance or a short boat ride away from the entertainment, shops and dining of Disney Springs
- 30 minutes from ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 90 minutes from MELBOURNE ORLANDO AIRPORT
Best for privacy and space
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This community of privately owned 3, 4, or 5 villas gives you all the privacy of a villa holiday, just 20 minutes drive away from Walt Disney World Resort. And with a private pool and access to an 18-hole top-tier golf club on site, there will be plenty of opportunity to unwind in between visits to Orlando’s biggest attractions.
- Named community with its own clubhouse
- Private pool
- Walt Disney World 13 miles
- Universal Orlando Resort 24 miles
- Seaward 19 miles
- Nearest beach 80 miles
- Care hire essential
- 40 minutes from ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 90 minutes from MELBOURNE ORLANDO AIRPORT
Best for families with small children
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Inspired by some of Disney’s best-loved movies, the All-Stars Movie Resort has rooms inspired by films from Toy Story to The Jungle Book, while the two pools are based on Fantasia and The Mighty Ducks. Playgrounds and arcade machines on site mean this is the perfect place to truly soak up the magic of Disney.
- Located in Disney's Animal Kingdom Resort Area
- Free shuttle bus to and from the Disney Parks and Disney Springs
- 35 minutes from ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 90 minutes from MELBOURNE ORLANDO AIRPORT.
- 2 pools
- Food court with five different kiosks
Best for beach lovers
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The perfect location to really soak up life in Miami. Less than two minutes walk to two different beaches and with its own freshwater pool, Residence Inn Miami Beach Surfside is made for soaking up the sun with a good book.
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- 3 minute walk to Surfside Beach
- 7 minute walk to Bal Harbour Beach
- 12 minute walk to Bal Harbour Shops
- 40 minutes from MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (by Taxi)