Florida is all about tourism. Over a million of the states population is directly employed by the tourism industry. Florida is famous for its sub-tropical climate, world class destinations and enough "stuff' to keep the crumb-munchers happy for days at a time! The moderate temperatures and warm Florida sun have been sending happy vacation-goers home for centuries. major gateway cities include Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, Ft Lauderdale and Miami. These are just a few of the places (if you're flying in) you may want to consider. Florida is spread out, so if you're exploring, then definitely rent a car.