Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
High Se
High Season (
n (Mar-Aug)
South Florida beaches peak with spring break.
Panhandle and northern beaches peak in summer.
Orlando theme parks peak in summer.
Summer wet season hot and humid (May to September).
SShoulde
r (Feb & Sep)
In South Florida, February has ideal dry weather, but no spring-break craziness.
With school in September, northern beaches/theme parks less crowded, still
hot.
Prices drop from peak by 20% to 30%.
ulder (
Low Se
n (Oct-Dec)
Beach towns quiet until winter snowbirds arrive.
Hotel prices can drop from peak by 50%.
November-to-April dry season is best time to hike/camp.
Holidays spike with peak rates.
w Season (
Useful Websites
Visit Florida
(
www.visitflorida.com
)
Official state tourism website.
My Florida
(
www.myflorida.com
) Portal to state government.
Florida Smart
(
www.floridasmart.com
)
Comprehensive Florida links.
Miami Herald
(
www.miamiherald.com
) Main daily newspaper.
Florida State Parks (
www.floridastateparks.org
)
Primary resource for state parks.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/florida
) Pretrip planning and fellow-traveler advice.
