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Eating and drinking

American food might conjure up images of pancakes and bacon for breakfast, and burger and fries in a 50’s style diner but there’s much more to the country’s cuisine than that. From barbecue ribs to raw, vegan restaurants, you won’t fail to find something to appeal to your palate. Experience the unique culinary tastes of the Deep South, with fried chicken, biscuits and gravy or shrimp and grits, and the international influences countrywide – from Tex Mex to Japanese. Excellent seafood can be found in Florida, and don’t forget to wash dinner down with a glass of top quality Californian wine.

Family Holidays in America

Of course, there is no better destination for a family holiday in America than Orlando, with its theme parks that delight big and little kids alike. Younger children will be in their element meeting their favourite characters at Walt Disney World, while teenagers will love the thrills and movie experiences of Universal Resort Orlando. Parents too will be impressed by the high quality shows, excellent restaurants and fantastic weather. If your family prefers a beach holiday, then the Gulf Coast of Florida has miles of unspoilt white sand beaches, where children can spend hours searching for the sharks’ teeth the area is famous for, and plenty of relaxed, family-friendly towns.

History

Originally populated by Native Americans, the USA was colonised by Europeans in the late 16th century, and British colonies in Massachusetts and Virginia laid the cultural and political foundations of the America we know today. The 4th of July 1776 saw the Thirteen Colonies declare independence from the United Kingdom, starting the War of Independence which lasted until 1781. In 1891 the Constitution came into effect, uniting the existing states, and settlers expanded west, with a disastrous effect on the Native American population. The American Civil War started in 1861 and ended in 1865, bringing about the abolition of slavery. Following WWII, the USA emerged as the dominant economic power in the world.

Not to be missed

The Everglades is a unique ecosystem found almost nowhere else in the world, and a trip on an airboat to look for alligators, manatees and rare birds is a must. Fried conch, a type of giant sea snail, is a Florida delicacy, so try this if you dare – it’s delicious! For the less adventurous, Miami has the best Cuban sandwiches outside of Cuba. The Amelia Island Museum of History delves into the fascinating history of an island where the flags of eight nations have flown, while the historic district of St. Augustine gives a glimpse into the past of the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Florida.

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