Florida Travel Guide & Theme Park Reviews

A current guide to Amtrak Auto Train in 2026, covering the Lorton-Sanford route, check-in rules, vehicle limits, accommodation options and when the service is worth the money.

A current 2026 guide to Amtrak Silver Meteor, covering the New York-Miami route, major Florida stops, onboard accommodation, dining and how live pricing works.

A current 2026 status guide to Amtrak Silver Star, including the temporary Floridian replacement, Tampa-routing context, onboard options and what travellers should check before booking.

Getting around Florida in 2026 is mostly about matching flights, rail, car hire, rideshare, and local transport to the kind of trip you are actually taking.

Buying Florida theme park tickets in 2026 is mostly about choosing the right ticket type, then checking whether parking, queue-skipping, or pass perks change the real value.

Credit cards are the default payment method across most of Florida in 2026, but travellers should still plan around foreign transaction fees, hotel and car-hire holds, and the places where a backup matters.

Parking can materially change the real cost of a Florida park day in 2026, especially once you compare standard parking, preferred parking, and the pass or hotel benefits that can remove the fee.

A Universal VIP tour can be excellent value for the right trip in 2026, but it only makes sense when the guided premium format improves the day more than simpler ticket or Express options.

Our 2026 guide to Gatorland Florida resident tickets explains the current local offer, how it compares with regular admission, and when the annual pass is the better buy.