Florida Travel Guide

America's sunshine state is one of the country's top tourist destinations thanks to miles of golden beaches and the popularity of Disney World in Orlando.

Florida's past embraces the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century and the coming of the railroad in the 19th century. Investigate the intrigue, tragedy and romance of those days at the state's many museums and re-enactments.

However, most visitors will be attracted by fun in the sun - scuba diving, water skiing, fishing and snorkelling, birding, hiking and kayaking.

But an acceptable alternative to anything active or edifying is to lounge in your lamé swimwear, delicately sipping from a pink cocktail boasting an umbrella and a large slice of pineapple. Jackie Collins impersonators and anyone seeking a perma-tan are welcome.