1. Florida Travel

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Summer Warm to hot temperatures, high humidity
Brief but intense thunderstorms
Hurricane potential throughout the whole state from June to November

7. 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)

8. Who Goes to Florida? Families Sun seekers and cruisers
Seniors (snowbirds)
Students (Spring Break)
Culture Vultures
Sports enthusiasts (especially baseball fans, Stock car fans)