Florida Travel
How to Get There Air Florida is accessible through many international airports The busiest of the airports are Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Ft. Lauderdale Many flights leave Canada daily including those from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal Flying time from Ontario to Florida is about 3 hours
Rail Rail travel is also important in Florida with most major centers linked with rail networks Amtrak is the major rail network in the USA and has a few lines in Florida Jacksonville is the major hub with lines going; West to Tallahassee, Pensacola and Alabama Along the East coast to Miami Lines to Orlando and Tampa
Road Most popular way to get to Florida is driving Interstate highways link from Ontario to Florida (I-75, I-95) These Interstates also head deep into Florida to access Miami The state is also crossed by I-10, I-4, and the Florida Turnpike
Climate Winter Has ideal temperatures and weather 700F – 800F (210C – 270C) during the days, cool at night (can get cold with some snow) little rain, some humidity
Summer Warm to hot temperatures, high humidity Brief but intense thunderstorms Hurricane potential throughout the whole state from June to November
Why Go to Florida? Favorable year round climate Relatively low cost Easily accessible by many transportation modes Lots of bargain packages (air, hotel, car/transfer, entertainment, meals) Many family attractions (mainly around Orlando) Fishing & sailing (both coasts) Gateway to cruises (Caribbean and South/Central America) Cultural diversity (especially Miami) Outstanding beaches Spring training Nightlife (Miami)
Who Goes to Florida? Families Sun seekers and cruisers Seniors (snowbirds) Students (Spring Break) Culture Vultures Sports enthusiasts (especially baseball fans, Stock car fans)