When you think of holidaying on the east coast, only one place comes to mind, and that’s Florida! Whether it’s a romantic gateway, or a much needed escape from the hustle and bustle of your work life, or a fun-filled vacation with family and kids, or a thrilling adventurous trip, or even just some time to be on your own in solitude in a serene and tranquil setting — Florida is the place to be.

Florida's beaches are known to be some of the best in the country for their breathtaking beauty, ease of access to amenities as well as the activities they have to offer. You can enjoy all-year-round sunshine, brilliant white sand and fun attractions such as surfing, golfing, deep sea fishing or even snorkeling and many more. It is often dubbed as the "sunshine state" because of its tropical to subtropical climate. The children really love the beach, which leads to an amazing ‘family-time’. Right from playing mini golf, watching movies, to collecting sea shells, stargazing and walks on the beach at sunset; there are a host of other entertaining activities to undertake as well.

Depending on where you decide to stay, the resort or hotel you have picked might have some family activities planned. There even might be an in-house entertainment center within these hotels or resorts.

If you plan on looking for some reasonable accommodation, renting out a holiday home sounds like an excellent option. They are affordable and mostly situated right on the beach! With a few more bucks in your budget, you could even hire a villa, as they are grander and much more extravagant than the regular vacation homes. You would have the opportunity to stay there for a longer time, even as many as a few weeks if you wish.

Florida is home to the launch headquarters of NASA, and provides several entry points for visitors. The tours involve Shuttle Launch Experience at Kennedy Space Center, ditch gravity at the Astronaut Hall of Fame, and you could also get a chance to observe a shuttle launch while visiting the Cape Canaveral area.

Busch Gardens is located in Tampa Bay. This theme park is also known as Busch Gardens Africa, and is one of the nation's top theme parks and zoological institutions. The Anheuser Busch brewing conglomerate gave birth to the existing theme park in 1959 which thus, explains the origin of the park’s name. They built it as a center for entertainment, offering various types of incredible rides, including boat rides, and a platform to exhibit all kinds of animals. It was set up first as a haven for birds and then in 1965, Adolphus Bush established an impressive wildlife park. There are over 300 species of animals and birds, presently in the park. It’s perfect for the family to enjoy several attractions and activities such as the roller coasters like Montu, Kumba, etc., the Rhino Rally, and the safari rides through the wild forest on the African themed regions, even shows such as Moroccan Roll, Ka Tonga, Pirates 4-D, and many more. In fact, Busch Gardens has a little something for all people of varied interests.

Another hot spot for the entire family is Walt Disney World. It is the most visited and the largest recreational resort in the world, having 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, 23 themed hotels, and various shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational sites. The four theme parks are viz.; Epcot Center, Magic Kingdom, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios have been symbolized by the ‘Cinderella Castle’, ‘Spaceship Earth’, ‘The Sorcerer's Hat’, and ‘The Tree of Life’ respectively. The other attractions include Blizzard Beach, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney's Wedding Pavilion, Walt Disney World Speedway Disney's Boardwalk and Downtown Disney.

So whether you are an adventure enthusiast, or an eco-tourist, or just a family on a vacation, you are sure to have the time of your life in Florida.