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Visit Florida
Thrills in Central Florida: from airboat to rollercoaster
Whether you seek maximum g forces or the drama of the Atlantic Ocean, there’s a thrill ride for you in central Florida
Journey into Space: meet an astronaut, watch a rocket launch
Kennedy Space Center is both a museum of cosmological adventures and source of inspiration for the future of exploration
Central Florida Culture: designs for the good life
The Orlando area has a world-class design museum, while Bok Tower sings to the sunshine state
Welcome to Tampa: the coaster capital of Florida
Watch Simon Calder as he tries out Busch Gardens' theme park attractions - and gets up close with a giraffe
Tampa: a city steeped in heritage
Simon Calder takes a historical tour around the city on the west coast of Florida
Tampa: Florida's indulgent shopping and dining hub
Simon Calder indulges himself in the varied delights of the bay city
ST PETERSBURG
St Petersburg: Florida's fun-loving waterfront city
Simon Calder crosses Tampa Bay to the lively beach resort of St Pete's
St Petersburg: Florida's beachside cultural centre
Simon Calder finds a rich heritage in the waterfront city they call St Pete's
St Petersburg: The beachside Florida city built on indulgence
Simon Calder eats, drinks and splashes around in St Pete's, a sun-soaked playground on the Gulf of Mexico