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Florida State law says that if you approach a school bus which is displaying flashing red stop signals and an extended stop sign, then you must not pass the bus but must come to a complete halt

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Read about where you can see and even swim with manatees in Florida today. In 2019, it was thought that there are only around 6,300 West Indian (Florida) manatees left in existence

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Florida has more toll roads than any other state, over 650 miles in total. Tolls can be anything from 25 cents to several dollars between toll plazas.

The Sizzlers restaurant chain are good value family eateries, which centre around an "all you care to eat" buffet. This is not just a salad bar, but is quite extensive, including meat dishes such as chicken or meatballs, pasta including the childrens' favourite macaroni cheese, salad and fruit

We explore the shopping in Florida. With the numerous retail outlets, it makes a great place for the shopping lovers.

Shoney's restaurants are a combination of American diner and family restaurant and have a more 'homely' feel to them compared to say Denny's; you might almost describe them as old-fashioned (but in a nice way)

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People often ask "when is the best time to visit Florida?". Florida is a year round destination but in reality it depends on several factors

If you were looking to eat at a Ponderosa Steakhouse restaurant in Florida, then your options are limited. There is just one left in Orlando.

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The Go Orlando All-Inclusive Pass is an all-inclusive digital ticket to many of Orlando’s top attractions and some of the smaller theme parks, museums, gardens, cruises and tours plus discounts at a number of restaurants and shopping outlets

The Go Orlando Explorer Pass is a multi-attraction pass that allows you to build your own personalised pass to some of central Florida’s best attractions. Choose from 2 to 5 attractions from a list of nearly 20.

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The Go Orlando Build Your Own Pass allows you to select from a number of attractions in Central Florida and a few from South Florida and the Keys, nearly 40 attractions in all. You only pay for the attractions you choose

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You can save up to 50% on the regular admission prices of destinations like Gatorland, the Kennedy Space Center, LEGOLAND Florida, Zoo Miami and many other attractions in Central and Southern Florida with a Florida Go City Card

In recent years, Florida escaped the worst of the Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes but in 2017 Hurricane Irma changed all that when it hit the Florida Keys as a category 4 hurricane. In 2018 the Florida Panhandle bore the brunt of Hurricane Michael

With all the talk of the "credit crunch", it is even more important than ever when planning a holiday to Florida to look at ways of saving money

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As well as the various themed restaurants in the theme parks, there are also plenty of others outside of the parks across Florida

The Go Miami Explorer Pass is a multi-attraction pass that allows you to build your own personalised pass to some of southern Florida’s best attractions including Ft. Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Trip, Jungle Island and Miami Seaquarium

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The Rainforest Cafe Restaurant chain operates under the strap line "Rainforest Cafe-A Wild Place to Shop and Eat" and is one of the most imaginatively themed restaurants around

The Go Miami All-Inclusive Pass is the only all-inclusive digital ticket to many of Miami’s top attractions and some of the smaller theme parks, museums, gardens, cruises and tours plus discounts at a number of restaurants and shopping outlets

The weather around Jacksonville and the North East of Florida is similar to the panhandle and has a milder climate than the rest of Florida which helps to attract large numbers of visitors throughout the year

The weather in Pensacola and the panhandle of North West Florida is milder than the rest of Florida but still with hot and humid summers and generally cooler and drier winters particularly between December and February

The weather around Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg is very pleasant with warm Gulf breezes. However during the summer months it is very hot with near 100% humidity and frequent thunderstorms

The weather in Orlando and Central Florida is great for the holiday maker with hot summers and mild winters

If you live outside of the USA and plan on buying either DVDs, videos or console games like Playstation or X-Box games then you need to be aware of the different regions and formats used

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The weather in Miami and southern Florida has a sub tropical climate with year round warm to hot weather. In the summer months the high humidity can be uncomfortable but it is helped by sea breezes

Like all US States, Florida has its fair share of State symbols, everything from its own flag and song to orange juice, the alligator and the manatee.

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If you are visiting Florida, it pays to be aware of the potential dangers from mosquito bites as some Florida mosquitoes carry life threatening diseases.

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Another firm favourite, the typical American diner complete with the counter and stools. Many Denny's restaurants are open 24 hours a day and you can order one of their famous breakfasts like the Original Grand Slam® at any time of the day, not just in the morning

All dollar bills (notes) are exactly the same size and traditionally they were all basically the same green colour which can still lead to confusion so be careful when handing over bills or receiving change.

Many of the theme parks in Florida have enormous parking lots and when you arrive you will usually be directed into one of the lanes. Most parking lots are divided up into named character zones with one or more tram stops per zone

There are two US coins related to Florida, the Florida State quarter and the Everglades National Park quarter. The US Mint started producing commemorative 25¢ quarters for each US State in 1999

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US dollar travellers cheques (checks) can be purchased in various denominations (typically $25, $50 or $100) from most banks, travel agents like Thomas Cook, the Post Office and bureau de change outlets but check on any charges, sometimes there is up to a 1 to 2% fee.

The Friendly's restaurant chain is an old family favourite. A good selection of starters, entrees and sandwiches, which are good value for money and always ended with their famous ice-cream deserts. Lots of choice in lots of flavours! You can also just call in for dessert

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Everything you need to know about the hurricane and tornado seasons in Florida, hurricane and tropical storm names and more

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Visiting the major theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios is not cheap, get the top tips to buy Florida Theme Park tickets

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The Go Miami Build Your Own Pass allows you to select from a number of attractions in South Florida and the Keys and a few from Central Florida, around 40 attractions in all. You only pay for the attractions you choose

As the playright George Bernard Shaw once said - England and America are two countries divided by a common language