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)