Florida, known as “The Sunshine State”, it is the most south-eastern state in the United States of America. Florida was the winter destination of the rich people from colder climates over a century ago and has been increasing in popularity ever since. Florida has a population of 17,019,068 and has the 4th largest state population in the United States. Popular attractions include the beaches and a number of theme parks. 

Get in: 

Florida's major cities are served by these busy airports:

• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• Jacksonville International Airport
• Miami International Airport
• Orlando International Airport
• Palm Beach International Airport
• Southwest Florida International Airport
• Tampa International Airport

There are also smaller airports which are also convenient, depending on where you plan to go.

• Daytona Beach International Airport
• Orlando-Sanford International Airport
• Panama City-Bay County International Airport
• Pensacola Regional Airport
• Sarasota International Airport
• Tallahassee Regional Airport

Amtrak's Auto Train carries passengers and automobiles between Sanford and Lorton, Virginia, effectively serving as a car-rail link to Florida from the Washington, D.C.

If you're driving in, there are three interstate highways. They are I-95 from the northeast, I-75 from the midwest, and I-10 from the west.  

Get around: 

There are plenty of car rental companies in Florida and in the major airports.

Florida's major interstate highways include I-95, which runs north to south along the east coast, I-10, which runs from Jacksonville in the east across the panhandle to the west, and I-75, which enters the state from Georgia and runs south through Tampa and along the Gulf coast. U.S. Highway 1 is a historic and scenic highway which originates in Key West and continues up the east coast. I-4, not a true interstate, runs from northeast to southwest, beginning at I-95 in Daytona Beach and ends in Tampa.

Greyhound provides the bus service for Florida.

If you want to go on a tour, Annett Bus Tours provide tours around Florida. 

See: 

• Beaches
• Parks
• Walt Disney World
• Daytona International Speedway
• Florida Keys
• Islands of Adventures
• Sea World
• Universal Studios

• Tour
• Sightseeing
• Water activities
• Airboat ride
• Learn about Floridian history

Heading out of Florida to the north is Georgia which will take you to the historic city of Savannah and the resort beach of Jekyll Island. In Alabama, Mobile is a historic port city and Gulf Shores is a popular resort. A little further out, Mississippi offers casino gaming in Biloxi and Gulfport.