Finding the right accommodation for your holidays is a key part of making for a successful vacation. Villa holidays are a popular choice for many of us, offering freedom, flexibility and privacy. Villas in Florida are a great way for families to make the most that Florida has to offer and can also be an affordable choice, to help you to keep the costs down. A villa in Florida is a great base to explore the huge variety that the State has to offer and also provides a secure home from home for you and your family. Florida holidaysare perfect for families – offering a combination of attractions and entertainment all located in this friendly, sun-kissed State. Well known for the theme parks around the State – particularly around Orlando, there are plenty of other attractions that make holidays to Florida in 2012 the perfect choice.

Sights and sounds around Orlando

Florida villas in the Orlando area offer easy access to all of the famous theme parks – including Walt Disney World® Resort and the Universal Orlando Resort® complex. In addition the beaches close to Florida offer plenty of space to sit back and relax. Space seems to be something of an industry in Florida – the Kennedy Space Center is located just 35 miles down the road from Orlando and offers a different theme for part of your holiday. The coastline around the world famous Cape Canaveral has been protected thanks to the needs of NASA’s complex; it is famous for its unspoilt beaches and there are a number of small towns along the coastline that offer great dining and shopping experiences. Surfing is at its best on the warm sub-tropical beaches – and if you haven’t learned to surf yet, this is the place to give it a go. At the Space Center itself there are a range of exhibitions and although the Space Shuttle Program is now at an end, unmanned rocket launches still take place from Cape Canaveral – the chance to view one of these will beat all the theme parks put together – even for the kids!

Getting outdoors

For those enjoying a Florida villa holiday on this coastline there are numerous opportunities to get away from it all. Florida has a number of State Parks – and a number of National Parks. Amongst the most famous is the Everglades National Park which is definitely worth a visit. Take an airboat ride through its swamps and enjoy some alligator spotting! The State Parks have a slightly different theme and are great places for fishing, hiking and cycling. If you choose a Florida villa holiday the State Parks will offer a chance to get away from your home from home in the form of well-equipped camp sites, or for the more adventurous some ‘wild camping’.

Surprisingly affordable choices

If you have yet to book your holidays for 2012, consider the options that a Florida villas have to offer. Combining the theme parks with a few wilder parks makes for a great family holiday. Most major operators have some great deals to help you find the right holidays to Florida in 2012. Prices vary, but cheap holidays to Florida are surprisingly widely available. Wherever you choose to stay in Florida you’ll find has a great range of opportunities to allow you to set the theme!

Thanks to chrisedwards2791 for the photo from Flickr!