Visiting The Big Apple & Florida

New York. It’s undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating cities in the world. They say it’s the ‘city that never sleeps’, and they’re not wrong! It’s a place where you wake up early to grab the freshest bagels for breakfast, spend your mornings climbing to the top of some of America’s tallest buildings, your afternoons shopping along Fifth Avenue, your evenings taking in the very best of Broadway, and your nights drinking Manhattans at world famous rooftop bars. Phew! Also, why not venture to places like Queens which was voted one of the top tourist destinations in the US by Lonely Planet.

Any trip to the Big Apple is sure to be exciting but tiring, which is why choosing a ‘twin centre’ holiday is the perfect choice.

Twin Centre Trips

Multi-centre holidays have been continuously rising in recent years as we’re starting to become more adventurous with our travel choices. ‘Britons travelling to long-haul destinations are now demanding more varied experiences in return for parting with their holiday pounds’, says Niel Alobaidi of tour company Hayes & Jarvis. Hayes & Jarvis report that one of the most popular twin centre holidays in the United States is New York and Florida, where travellers can combine the adrenaline of the Big Apple with the relaxed, chilled out nature of Miami, Key West, or Fort Lauderdale, for example.

Fly or Drive?

So what are the best ways to enjoy the shopping and architecture of New York with the theme parks and beautiful beaches of the Floridian coastline? Regular flights are the quickest option, but if you’re not pushed for time, renting a car allows you to see many of the sights between the two states, like the ghost town of Centralia or even the world’s largest paint can! The trip between Manhattan and Orlando takes around 15 hours, so allow at least 3 or 4 days. Want to travel cheaply? The Silver Meteor and Silver Star train services make regular journeys. Looking for a bit more luxury? Consider a round-trip cruise from New York that takes in some of Florida’s best cities. Create your holiday, your way! 

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