What is included?

• Overnight stays in the hotels listed¹

• A digital roadbook with practical tips and a day-by-day itinerary

What is not included?

• International flights²

• Rental car³

• One-way fees, fuel, parking, tolls and ferry crossings

• Resort fees (if applicable, unless otherwise stated)

• Meals (unless otherwise stated)

• Optional excursions, transfers and park entrance fees⁴

• Personal expenses and gratuities

• Travel and cancellation insurance⁵

¹ The hotels listed are examples within the proposed hotel category (standard, superior or deluxe). Combining different hotel categories is also possible.
Your Travel Designer will be happy to suggest alternative hotels, other types of accommodation or unique places to stay, tailored to your preferences, travel party and budget.

² Flight prices depend on the travel dates and booking class. Check the publicly available fares on our website: https://www.connections.be/en/flights
Your Travel Designer also has access to attractive and flexible fares, available exclusively when booked in combination with a land arrangement.

³ The rental car price depends on the vehicle category. Check prices including full insurance coverage and unlimited mileage on our website: https://www.connections.be/en/rental-cars
Need advice on choosing your rental car? Your Travel Designer will be happy to help you find the right option.

⁴ Your Travel Designer offers a wide range of optional excursions and services to make your trip even more memorable. They will be happy to include them in your itinerary.

⁵ Check the terms and conditions and prices of our insurance policies on our website: https://www.connections.be/en/products/travel-insurance
Not sure which insurance you need? Your Travel Designer will be happy to advise you.

Travel Documents

• Travel documents: All Belgian nationals* (children and babies included) must be in possession of an international e-passport (biometric) containing min. 2 blank pages, valid at day of entry and during the entire stay. Connections recommends to let common sense prevail and to build in some slack in terms of validity. Often unforeseen circumstances (weather factors, volcanoes, and threats all kinds) are the cause of a mandatory postponed return date. A credit card is required upon check-in at the hotels and also when renting a car.Please keep this in mind. We strongly recommend you to print out the Esta- or Eta permit and to have it on you while you travel to avoid problems.

• All passengers who travel to and /or via the U.S. must apply for an electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure. The ESTA ($ 40) procedure must be requested via the official website link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and paid by a personal credit card only.

• Travellers who have visited Cuba since 12 January 2021 or who wish to travel to Cuba prior to a visit to the United States are not eligible for ESTA and must apply for a US visa at a US Consulate before travelling to the US.

• Travellers with a non-Belgian nationality and / or travellers travelling on a foreign passport are invited to spontaneously report this matter to the Connections travel consultant and shall contact their respective embassy (s) or Consulate (ate) to obtain the latest updates concerning all current travel requirements and documents. They must apply for an electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure via the official website link https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and pay by a personal credit card only.

Insurances

Have a safe and carefree trip: travel fully insured with our Protections travel insurance! Our Protections insurance policies offer various formulas in order to offer you the widest possible cover (with even a fly-on-time, natural catastrophes and epidemics) for both single journeys or for the entire year. We guarantee you the best protection at the best price.

Tailored travel

The tours in our brochures are just a few examples of travel itineraries possible. Our trips can be tailored to suit your specific needs. If you want to book a specific destination or combine it with a mini-tour then we will gladly make you a tailor-made offer. For a personalised day-by-day program please contact our destination experts.

Would you like to travel in a group; with your entire family, friends or colleagues? (min. 10 people required). Put our know-how to the test and send us your details and wishes. We will gladly turn the blueprints of your trip into a detailed quote and a lasting memory for you to cherish. Contact our Connections’ Group Service by e-mail at groups@connections.be or by telephone on +32 (0)2/550 01 65. We would love to hear from you.

Health

No mandatory vaccinations. To verify the latest updates on health requirements, please surf to https://www.itg.be.
Medical interventions and costs can soon become outrageous in the U.S.A. Reflect before leaving and subscribe a decent travel insurance. Our protections All-in Premier insurance was especially designed specifically for travel to the U.S.A. and provides ample cover for all major calamities (fly-on-time and natural disasters included)!

Time zones

The United States span 4 time zones:

• Eastern (- 6 h)

• Central (- 7 h)

• Mountain (- 8 h)

• Pacific (- 9 h)

Payments methods

A personal credit card is required upon check-in at the hotels and also when renting a car. The most convenient method of payment is by credit card but cash euros and dollars in small amount come in handy. Before departure, check with your bank that your credit card and debit card are activated for use in the US.

You must then apply for a release of your credit card. This may be done prior to your arrival in the U.S. (in your bank branch or via the telephone number listed on the back of your credit card or by means of a special form available for PC banking) as well as after arrival in the US (through a withdrawal at an ATM. Please note, in this case there will be a transaction fee charged to your account). The same applies to the Maestro function in your bank card.

Top Attractions on Your Florida Road Trip

Florida is bursting with impressive attractions you can’t miss during your journey. In Orlando, the magical worlds of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios await the whole family. The Everglades National Park offers a thrilling airboat ride where you can spot alligators in their natural habitat. In Miami Beach, enjoy vibrant South Beach with its iconic Art Deco architecture and explore Little Havana with its Cuban influences. The Florida Keys, with Key West as the highlight, connected by the spectacular Overseas Highway, offer a tropical paradise where you can snorkel among colorful fish and relax on white sandy beaches.

Best Travel Season for Your Florida Vacation

Timing is key for the perfect Florida trip. The best time to travel is from November to May, when the climate is pleasantly warm without too much humidity. Summer (June to September) brings higher temperatures, more humidity, and occasional tropical rain showers. Fall carries a small risk of hurricanes, but outside of hurricane season, the weather is almost perfect. Winter months offer pleasant temperatures around 20–25°C, ideal for visiting the theme parks in Orlando and relaxing on Florida’s stunning west coast beaches without extreme heat.

Why Choose a Florida Road Trip

A road trip is by far the best way to discover Florida. You can easily combine all the highlights this diverse state has to offer. Unlike a beach vacation at a single location, a Florida road trip lets you experience both the thrill of Orlando’s theme parks and the relaxation of the state’s most beautiful coastal spots. You can go at your own pace and explore the places that interest you most. With a rental car, you can easily navigate between the lively cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the tropical Florida Keys, the wild Everglades, and peaceful Gulf Coast towns like Clearwater and Naples.

Discovering Florida with Kids

Florida is truly a paradise for families with children of all ages. Not only are the world-famous theme parks like Disney World and Universal Studios a guaranteed success, but the entire state is set up for family fun. Many hotels have amazing pools, the beaches are safe and easily accessible, and most restaurants offer kids’ menus. During your family road trip, you’ll enjoy a perfect mix of intense theme park days in Orlando balanced with relaxing beach time in Clearwater or Miami Beach. In Crystal River, kids can even swim with manatees, and an airboat tour in the Everglades spotting alligators creates lasting memories. Our Florida For Kids road trip is thoughtfully designed with family-friendly activities in mind.

The Ultimate Florida Itinerary

Your ideal Florida trip often begins in Orlando, where you’ll spend several days immersed in the enchanting world of theme parks. Then drive east to the Kennedy Space Center for a fascinating look into space travel, followed by visits to trendy beach towns like Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. Next, take the spectacular Overseas Highway to Key West, the southernmost point of the continental U.S., where Caribbean vibes prevail. On the way back, explore the mysterious Everglades before heading up Florida’s west coast with stops in Naples and Sarasota. Complete your journey with a stay in paradise-like Clearwater, known for its crystal-clear water and white sandy beaches, before returning to Orlando for your flight home.