Summer 2010 Florida Deals

Whether its a villa holiday, package deal involving a hotel or a fly drive, we have plenty of options to choose from.

With access to unpublished fares ex-UK to Florida, we are confident that we can beat our competitors for price.

So give us a call on 0870 990 8318 or visit our website to let us know about your specific holiday reuirements in Florida this coming summer.

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How About Miami

Have you ever thought about a holiday break in Miami? How about one week staying in the Days Hotel Thunderbird Beach Resort for a knock down price of £579 per person based on 2 adults sharing.........and what's more you can fly direct from UK to Miami...now that is what we call a bargain. Click here to book.

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Explore the Vizcaya Museum

The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was formerly a vacation estate built in 1916 by the wealthy agricultural industrialist, John Deering. The main house was designed to mimic an Italian villa that had been lived in for generations. Its interior rivals that of the finest European castles and housed inside its walls are an extraordinary assembly of fine art and luxurious furnishings. The estate’s ten acres of gardens are equally as impressive and the historic Vizcaya Village will enjoy significant renovations. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is located at 3521 S. Miami Avenue and is open daily from 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. You won’t regret adding this stunning estate to your list of things to do in Miami, Florida.

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Hollywood Beach Boardwalk

One of the most popular things to do in Miami, Florida for visitors is to hang out at the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, where miles of beaches and walking trails allow for relaxing strolls, bike rides and hours of people watching. Find a mix of cafes and bars, and dine at one of the boardwalk’s restaurants. There is a thriving beach theatre at the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, featuring the “Theatre Under the Stars” concert series on Monday nights. Hollywood is located between North Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale along Highway 1.

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Go Cars in Miami

The most original and exciting way to see Miami, take out a GPS guided "Go Car", explore the city at your leisure and visit parts that other vehicles cannot reach.

In addition to the GPS system guiding you around there is tour narration in up to 5 different languages so throw away your guide books and maps and let the "Go Car" bring Miami to life.

Easy and fun to drive you have the choice to follow the GPS or if the mood takes you do your own thing! For more information or to book one of these "Go Cars", call us, chat with us or fill out our on-line enquiry form for your holiday in Miami.

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Marathon of the Palm Beaches

The 5th Annual Marathon of the Palm Beaches takes place between December 5th - 7th 2008. The Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Team Relay will all start at 6:00 a.m. on December 7th.

One of the highlights of Marathon Weekend will be the marathon breakfast on Dec. 5th, featuring marathon great Uta Pippig, an advocate of women's running, as guest speaker. More than 60 percent of the participants are women. Pippig, 43, a two-time Olympian for Germany and the first woman to win the Boston and Berlin marathons three times, will run the 5K and give out medals and sign autographs during the kids' races.

Returning men's champion Paul Rugut, a Kenyan now living in America, will defend his title against several top local runners, including two-time Olympian Ronnie Holassie of Miramar.Defending women's marathon champion Sonja Friend-Uhl is six months pregnant and will run the 5K.

Marlene Persson of Deerfield Beach is among women's marathon favorites.

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Free Things To Do in Miami

Miami is a vibrant and exciting place to visit but did you know there are plenty of things to do for FREE during your holiday in Miami:

1. Tour the Art Deco District: The most striking examples lie between Sixth and 23rd streets, on Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue. Self-guided tour maps are available from the Art Deco Welcome Center at 1001 Ocean Drive.

2. Little Havana: Home to exiles escaping Castro's Cuba, Miami embodies the spirit of Cuba through its sights, sounds and smells. Stop by at night to hear the sounds of Cuban music on every street corner.

3. Holocaust Memorial: In 1990 this memorial opened on Miami Beach to honor the 6million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The solemn and moving tributes to the lives lost makes for a powerful visit, and sculptures on site, especially the "Sculpture of Love & Anguish," are not to be missed.

4. Spanish Monastery Cloisters: William Randolph Hearst brought this monastery backf rom Spain in numbered pieces, and it was finally put together at its current location in 1954. The stones of the original building date to the 1100s.

5. Miami Art Museum: This collection of post-World War II American artwork is free to the public the second Saturday of every month.

6. Miami Beach Botanical Garden: The garden covers more than 4 acres and is open between Tuesday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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WinterNational Thanksgiving Parade

Miami's annual WinterNational Thanksgiving celebration takes place on Thursday November 27th and features a parade with more than 70 colourful floats and marching bands. The festival runs through the Thanksgiving weekend and includes a carnival, live music, dancing, food stalls and fairground rides. The parade proceeds along NE 125th Street between 6th and 12th Avenues.

Bands, clowns, floats, marchers, motorcyclists and much more will fuse together for an incredible display of Thanksgiving cheer. Amongst palm trees and crystalline sands, who would expect to ever see Frosty the Snowman marching with polar bears and decorated policemen?

Well. Needless to say, anything is possible in Miami. This winter, book your holiday in Miami with us and catch a little bit of summer sun and winter cheer with the WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Electronic System for Travel Authorisation

With effect from January 12th, 2009, any Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travelers will be required to obtain a travel authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the U.S.A. under the VWP.

ESTA is now accessible online at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ for citizens and eligible nationals of VWP countries.This modern system enhances the security of the VWP and will allow the U.S.A. government to continue and expand the VWP, which allows visitors from participating countries to travel to the U.S. for business or pleasure for 90 days or less without first obtaining a visa.

What is the Electronic System for Travel Authorization? The Electronic System for Travel Authorization is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the VWP. It requires the same information as the paper I-94W form that VWP travelers currently fill out en route to the U.S.A.

Why is a travel authorization via ESTA soon required for VWP travelers? Recently enacted U.S. legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to implement an electronic travel authorization system and other measures to enhance the security of the VWP. ESTA adds another layer of security that allows DHS to determine, in advance of travel, whether an individual is eligible to travel to the United States under the VWP and whether such travel poses a law enforcement or security risk.

Who will need to submit an electronic travel authorization? All nationals or citizens of visa waiver countries who plan to travel to the U.S. for temporary business or pleasure without a visa will need this authorization to travel prior to boarding a U.S.-bound airplane or cruise ship.

How do you apply for authorization to travel to the U.S.? To apply for travel authorization, please visit https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/. Answer all required questions and submit your application for travel authorization.

When will travelers be required to obtain pre-travel authorization? All travelers will be required to obtain a travel authorization via ESTA to travel under the VWP as of January 12, 2009.

When should you start using this Web tool? The ESTA Web site is already operational, and the U.S. government recommends all those eligible to travel to the U.S. under the VWP to begin using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization this autumn. An approved travel authorization via ESTA will be mandatory as of January 12th, 2009 for travel to the U.S.A. under the VWP. All responses must be provided in English.

Can someone else apply for me if I don’t have access to the Internet? Yes, a friend, relative, or your travel agent or operator, or other third parties may file an application on your behalf.

What information does a traveler need in order to complete the travel authorization form? The traveler must provide biographical data including name,birth date, and passport and travel information, as well as answers to questions regarding eligibility to travel under the VWP. Again, all answers must be submitted in English.

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Golfing in Florida

There are 1,067 golf facilities in Florida. Since many facilities have more than one golf course, it turns out that this equates to an astonishing 1,216 courses. What does all this mean? It means that, if you’re a golfer, Florida is the place. No other state in the U.S.A. comes close to the abundance of fine layouts found here.

But Florida isn’t just about the world-class tour resorts seen on television. It has plenty of friendly municipal courses and historic links.

You may even be admitted to some of Florida’s private clubs if you play with a member or if you ask your club golf pro to call ahead to arrange a game. Or, you may want to take advantage of golf privilege cards, which offer special pricing on many courses and often include access to private clubs.

If you prefer to travel light, or decide to play a few rounds of golf on a whim, you’ll be happy to know that most facilities rent excellent, pro-line quality golf clubs. You may even be able to closely match the set you left at home.

Florida has three levels of courses: tough, legendary PGA Tour calibre tracks; challenging courses; and layouts so easy it’s like shooting fish in a barrel. The vast majority are in the “challenging” category, but you’ll need to select the one that best fits your game.

If you do go for the famous tracks, you should play from the set of tees that will allow you to walk away with fond memories of your round, not frustration from a day of torture. The special features that make celebrated courses famous are still in front of you and awaiting your attempt to defy them. If you play from the middle tees, you have a better chance to see what a Tour player is really up against in the heat of a tournament. You’ll play faster, have a more enjoyable experience and not hold up all the other golfers on the course who are attempting to create their own lifelong reminiscences.

Of course, if you are a scratch player and you want the full experience of some of the best and most difficult courses in the world, Florida’s got them here for you. Go to the back tees and fire away. Just pick the right track, and enjoy your day in the Florida sun.

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British Airways Cuts Fuel Surcharges

British Airways has followed Virgin Atlantic in cutting its fuel surcharges as airline passengers finally benefit from the fall in the cost of oil. The reduction will bring down the cost of a return trip to long-distance destinations such as Los Angeles by up to £26 for economy passengers, bringing the levy down to £192. Shorter trips such as New York will cost £20 less, with the surcharge falling to £136.

These cuts, which are the same as those announced by Virgin, will mean that passengers in the slightly more spacious World Traveller Plus cabin will get more modest reductions. The £10 cut on trips to destinations like New York, will bring the fuel surcharge down to £166 for return trips. While the levy on journeys over nine hours will be £229, £13 less than before.

However the surcharges levied on business and first class passengers will be unchanged as will those on anyone travelling on shorter flights.

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Loews Hotel in Miami

Our very own, Sharon, recently stayed in the Loews Hotel, Miami and has filed the following blog.

I was very impressed with the Loews Miami. The location is excellent, Lincoln Road is only 3 blocks away which is great for shopping and eating with plenty of restaurants to chose from. It's also really close to Ocean Drive so I didn't need to get a taxi anywhere the whole time I stayed at the Loews.

The pool area is great with a huge pool, a jacuzzi and plenty of sunbeds and very helpful, friendly staff on hand to help. During the day the staff would come round offering chilled towels and the chance to get spritzed with water and aloe mist, both of which were great for cooling me down when the temperature was in the 90's! It didn't stop there, Iwas also offered samples of fresh fruit, smoothies and ice cream at various times during the day. On my first day I thought perhaps it was for a one off special occassion but I'm pleased to report I got offered this every day and I was at the hotel for a week.

The Nautilus poolside bar and grill was great for lunch or better still you have the option to get the food served to your sunbed so you don't even have to move!

I stayed in a partial ocean view room with a balcony which was great and I thought the room was a really good size and so was the bathroom. I love a good shower and Iwas not disappointed, it was really powerful. You're given lovely bathrobes and lots of toiletries which are replenished every day. The room has a flat screen TVand an iHome for your ipod which is great for playing your favourite music in your room and for charging if you'd forgotten to bring yours like I did! The bed was amazing, it was so comfortable, I certainly didn't have any problem getting a good nights sleep.

All in all I really enjoyed my time at the Loews, it's a big busy hotel but very well organised. If you want somewhere that has friendly staff, good facilites,decent size rooms and a great location then this is the place. I recommend it for families, singles and couples who want to holiday in florida.

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