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Moving chronologically through the calendar, January and
February are usually considered off peak months, which means
that if you are looking for a little less crowded theme park
experience, this is an ideal time to travel. Lines for major
attractions are short, and often non existent, and the days,
although warm and pleasant are not debilitating.
This is a popular time for seniors to travel to Florida, often
to escape the winter conditions in their home land or state. And
these "snowbirds" as they are known, have been around a while
and are savvy enough to know a great vacation opportunity when
it presents itself.
Many families also take the opportunity to travel at this time
of year when accommodation costs, especially in privately rented
vacation homes, tend to be at their lowest. After all, you get
all the usual luxury you would expect, but for a lot less money,
so it really makes a lot of sense.
March and April can, dependant upon the year of travel, include
the Easter break. Without exception, Easter is the most popular
time to travel to Florida. Many vacation homes will actually
book out Easter and the surrounding weeks up to three years in
advance, so it is important that if you are restricted by school
vacation schedules that you don't drag your heels. You can
expect the theme parks to be busy, but remember that these
places are huge, and well equipped to handle large crowds and
keep them moving throughout the day.
May and June are often considered the respite months after the
hustle and bustle of Easter, and again you will discover the
parks are less crowded, excluding the half term UK vacation slot
towards the end of May / beginning of June, which again is very
popular. Temperature wise, things really start to hot up now, as
we head into the full glory of the Floridian summer. However,
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Independent travel used to conjure up ideas of backpacking
around unheard of destinations and staying in remote hostels,
sharing your room, and the one functioning toilet with twelve
complete strangers.
Well, not any more.
Orlando, Florida is still considered the world s number one
family vacation destination. Families too are enjoying the
freedom and choice which independent travel now offers.
When we first started visiting Orlando, being huge Disney fans,
we decided to stay at one of the Walt Disney World resort
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June marks the official start of the "rainy season", which is
actually a little less scary than it sounds.
At this transitional time in the meteorological calendar,
weather conditions are rapidly changing from late spring to
early summer, and as a result, it is not unusual to experience a
short shower around mid afternoon. The good news however is that
these showers last on average approximately 20 minutes, before
returning to the glorious sunshine for which Florida is famed.
July and August are considered peak months in the vacation
calendar, as it is the time when most folks are granted their
annual leave from work. Temperatures can soar into the high
nineties and beyond. It is a busy time for vacation home rentals
and theme parks alike, but also an excellent time to work on
getting that gorgeous bronzed tan !
September slowly begins to lead us out of the summer months and
begins to transition us in preparation for Autumn (or the fall).
Temperatures begin to slide to a luxurious 85 degrees, and the
humidity levels drop off too. Once again, the theme parks take a
respite after the events of another fun packed summer period.
By October and November, the temperatures have reached a modest
70 - 80 degrees throughout the day, but you will notice a
slightly cooler night time scenario. Of course by cool, I'm not
talking scarves and mittens, this is Florida after all ~ but a
lightweight jacket or sweat shirt will help to keep you
comfortable on your nocturnal travels. Again, another excellent
time to visit, as theme parks are a lot less crowded, (with the
exception of the end of October ~ yet another UK half term
break), and ideal if you find the hotter temperatures a little
to much to handle.
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Since Florida is a peninsula, it is lined with beaches on every side but one. And you can visit the Atlantic Ocean, the Florida Keys, and the panhandle by traveling in your rented RV. Plus you can stop at Disney World and Sea World on your way. Renting an RV is the perfect solution to people who are intimidated by the price of owning an RV or the thought of driving one they own all the way to Florida.
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And so to December. Always a magical time in Florida and this is
reflected by the stunning array of decorations and parades in
both the theme parks and in the local communities. But here is a
little known tip for those of you who always thought travelling
at Christmas way out of your league ... Between 1st and 15th
December most airlines tickets and vacation homes are available
at brilliant rates. The reason ? Most families are gearing up
for Christmas itself, with all that that entails, and so this
two week pre-Christmas slot tends to get overlooked ! So my
advice would be to give the family a pre-Christmas treat and
snag a bargain at what is a wonderful time of year.
Of course, as you would expect, the weeks including Christmas
Day and New Years are extremely popular, and are priced
accordingly. However, you haven't lived until you have witnessed
the New Year firework displays that Disney produces. They are
literally out of this world.
So, in conclusion, when is the best time to visit Florida ? I
stand by my original answer, and say, unreservedly, "Anytime !"
Because each and every month of the year holds something unique
and special for anyone travelling to the sunshine state. Go
ahead, stick a pin in a calendar and try it out for yourself ~ I
guarantee you won't be disappointed !
About the author:
Chris Neilson is a professional writer and private Villa Owner
who has an extensive knowledge of the Florida Travel Industry.
He is also the senior copywriter for the well known Florida
Vacation Rentals web site Online Florida Villas -
http://www.onlinefloridavillas.com © Copyright Chris Neilson
2005 All Rights Reserved
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