Hottest Cities in Florida

Florida, the state of the eternal sun, has a lot to offer. So much, it's sometimes very hard to choose what to do first. Let us guide you to Florida's hottest scenes and discover what things you just have to see or do.

First stop: Miami

Miami is the hot spot were fashion designers mingle with bikini models. The city has an international outlook, with half of the population being Hispanic. Visitors get to enjoy the wide variety in flavours of languages, music and Latin American food.

Miami Metrozoo can be visited between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. This amazing zoo offers more than 200 species to see, like black rhinos, Komodo dragons, Bengal tigers... You can go and see a wildlife show in the amphitheatre and the kids will have a fabulous time at the petting area.

The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are worth visiting. The Vizcaya villa was built in 1916 as a winter residence for James Deering. This Italian Renaissance villa is filled with tapestries, painting and antiques. The estate is very famous for its Gardens that were inspired by Italian Renaissance Gardens. You can see the Secret Garden, the Formal Garden, the Fountain Garden and the Theatre Garden. Absolutely beautiful!

Of course there's a lot more to see in Miami, like the International Boat Show, the Venetian Pool, Seaquarium, Monkey Jungle, Museum of Science and Space Transit and many more.


Next stop: Orlando

Everybody that hears Orlando, thinks of Mickey Mouse. But there's so much more to see than Disney. Orlando is a year-round destination because of the temperate climate. It's not only the city of theme-parks it is also part of Florida's high-tech corridor.

Islands of Adventure is probably the best theme park in town. The characters beat the ones for the Magic Kingdom and the rides top the rides of Universal Studios. Plunge yourself into the adventures of Spider Man or duel a dragon.

Discovery Cove is an innovative attraction that is limited to a thousand guests per day. If you are going here, make your reservation on time. Spent some time in the Ray Lagoon, watch the exotic and tropical birds or take a swim with a dolphin. It's all there for you to enjoy it.

Other attractions that are worth visiting in Orlando are: Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Science Center, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Seaworld...


Next stop: Jacksonville

Jacksonville is the second largest city in the United States and an amiable place that will treat you with art downtown and nature that is surrounding the city.

The Museum of Science & History or MOSH has great exhibits about the history of Jacksonville, including the French, Spanish and US settlement. A great plus for this museum are the Cosmic Concerts and the planetarium.

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens brings you the best collection of art in Florida. The museum houses The Entombment of Christ from Rubens and the portrait of President Andrew Jackson made by George PA Healy. The museum was made in the house of Ninah May Holden Cummer who left it and her entire collection to the state of Florida. The gardens surrounding the museum are breathtaking and draped with wisteria, a place to relax.


Last stop: Tampa

Tampa proves that not only Miami Beach is worth visiting. This sparkling city on the west coast proves you it is ready for some action. The historic heart of the old cigar industry finds a place in Ybor City.

The Florida Aquarium is a three-storey building with thematic exhibits. It holds mangroves, a limestone cave, turtles and an amazing coral reef. Just say: wow!

Bush Gardens is a theme-park that brings Africa to your door. It has great scary rides and superb roller coasters. It has a great Egyptian area that is the home to chimps and gorillas. At an imitation of Serengeti you will be able to see zebras, giraffes, lions....

Tampa offers you more than this. You can also visit Adventure Island, Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa Theatre, Tampa Museum of Art...