Family Holidays to Florida

The glamour of the 1950s meets modern luxury at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, an oceanfront hotel on Collins Avenue. Get your dose of sunshine and nightlife – staples for any holiday to Miami – at this landmark hotel with its impressive pool-scape, intimate lounges and high-energy nightclubs where top international artists take to the stage.

With an ideal beachfront position, the magnificent Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa Clearwater boasts a wide variety of guest rooms and a wealth of facilities, including a poolside bar, a café, two different restaurants, a children’s swimming pool and a rooftop terrace.

Inspired by the classic Florida beach resorts there’s a distinctive vintage feel to Cabana Bay Beach Resort at Universal Orlando from its use of bold primary colours to a collection of antique cars parked out front. Families will find plenty to enjoy at this pleasingly affordable Florida property from two sprawling swimming pools complete with lazy river and diving boards to spacious Family Suites equipped with kitchenettes and sleeping up to six people. You’ll also love the easy access – not to mention early admission one hour prior to opening – to Volcano Bay and the Wizarding World or Harry Potter.

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort brings tropical elegance to the Universal Orlando Resort family of hotels. Loews Sapphire Falls exudes Caribbean chic in a world of barefoot luxury, reminiscent of a leisurely estate. Guests can enjoy plenty of other perks of the park including early admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (theme park ticket required), complimentary transport to the Universal's theme parks and CityWalk, and resort wide room charging with your key card.

Together with its neighbouring sister Swan hotel, the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort offers elegant accommodation for guests at the heart of the Disney complex in central Florida. This eye-catching hotel, easily identified by the large dolphins adorning its roof, is just a 20 minute drive or bus ride from Orlando International Airport.

The five star Loews Miami Beach Hotel, located in the historic Art Deco area, is close to the shops, restaurants and nightlife of South Beach’s Ocean Drive. Enjoy direct beach access, a heated pool with concierge service and the exhale Spa.

Universal Loews Royal Pacific Resort is a tropical five star resort located in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort. The hotel is decorated in traditional South Seas style, with tropical gardens and palm trees swaying in the breeze. Guests have access to six restaurants and bars, a large lagoon pool and beach, a kid’s camp and a fitness centre.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is a luxury 4 star plus resort modelled on the beautiful Italian fishing village of Portofino. This award-winning hotel features stunning authentic Italian design and encourages guests to enjoy la dolce vita, as well as providing the ideal base for exploring Universal Studios.

Enjoying an idyllic setting in the heart of Clearwater, Florida, the impressive Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa boasts a wide selection of guest rooms, as well as a number of different facilities, including two open air swimming pools, a 24-hour gym, a poolside bar and a luxury spa tub.

The luxurious Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa is located just minutes from Key West's Old Town area. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the waterfront hotel offers 118 beautiful rooms with balconies. The International Airport at Key West is three miles from the hotel.

The whole family will have a wild time at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge where zebra and giraffe roam the grounds. Head off on a private safari encounter, have little ones entertained at Simba’s Clubhouse and spend the evening watching movies under the stars. Speak to Best at Travel about arranging your Disney Passes.

Disney's Contemporary Resort offers guests convenient access to Epcot via the resort Monorail that glides into the distinctive A-frame building. It also lies within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort welcomes you to a tropical paradise that overlooks the Magic Kingdom Theme Park and the Seven Seas Lagoon.

Disneys Grand Floridian Resort is Walt Disney World's luxurious flagship resort with Victorian style architecture overlooking Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom Park. The whole family can look forward to a swimming pool, an on-site arcade and activities around the evening campfire.

The four star Cheeca Lodge and Spa is the ideal place to get away from it all and soak up the sun. Guests can enjoy a host of facilities from water sports to tennis, along with two beautiful swimming pools and a saltwater lagoon in which to relax. Choose from succulent steaks and seafood at Atlantic’s Edge, freshly-made sushi at Nikai and Tuscan delights at Limoncello.

Nestling on the banks of Crescent Lake, Disney's Beach Club Resort offers New-England style accommodation against a Floridian backdrop of fabulous weather and the world’s finest theme park resort. Situated on the Walt Disney World Complex, it is only 20 minutes drive away from Orlando International Airport.

Hilton Key Largo Resort, located on the Gulf of Mexico just outside the town of Key Largo, offers guests a picturesque retreat within easy reach of mainland Florida. The hotel offers a range of activities from an on-site water sports centre, bicycle hire and a swimming pool complete with waterfall, as well as a range of indoor and outdoor dining options.

A prime spot within the scenic Bonnet Creek Nature Reserve – and with complimentary shuttle service to the nearby Disney theme parks – make Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek a popular choice with families. Waterslides and a lazy river are fun additions to the sprawling swimming pool, kids’ menus are available at the casual Harvest Bistro restaurants and little ones can be entertained at the WA Kids Club at Waldorf Astoria Orlando, located right next door.