Hotels in Florida

Florida's hottest period, from June to August, comes with quite a helping of rain. And the winter months can, at times, be slightly cool for those seeking to bask in the sunshine. So, the best times to pay a trip to the Sunshine State are during either spring (March to May), and autumn (September to November).

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