Hi, I'm Lewis — a Florida-obsessed dad from Gloucester who's been visiting the Sunshine State since 1991. Back then I was an 11-year-old from Cheshire stepping off a plane in Orlando for the first time, completely blown away. Thirty-five years later, I still get that same feeling every single time.
Since 2009 I've been taking my wife and three kids to Florida regularly, and over the years I've learned what works, what doesn't, and where British families can get the most out of every penny they spend.
If you're a UK family planning a Florida holiday, this blog is for you. Honest advice, real budgets, and no-nonsense tips from someone who's been making the same trip for over 35 years.
New here? Let me point you in the right direction. If it’s your first trip to Florida, start there. Trying to work out what it’ll cost? My budget calculator does it in about 30 seconds. Choosing your tickets? I’ve broken down Disney and Universal for UK families. And if you’re planning a full two weeks, my 14-day itinerary maps the whole thing out. Or if you need help planning your park days, my theme park day planner builds you a personalised itinerary in two minutes.
And if you’d rather browse by topic, that works too — I’ve organised everything into four areas: planning your trip, theme parks, beaches, and Florida beyond Orlando.
