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It is not advisable to carry large amounts of cash so a good alternative is to buy dollar travellers cheques as they can be used as cash and can be replaced if lost or stolen.

Tipping is usually expected. 15% is a general guide and should include anyone who offers a service i.e. bar attendant, waiter/waitress, taxi driver, hotel porter.

Take your credit card. Apart from not having to carry loads of cash it will provide a little extra buying security. Also without it you wont be able to hire your car.

Anyone below the age of 30 should expect to be asked for photo ID when buying alcohol. Although the legal age limit is 21, restaurants, bars and even convenience stores will request for recognised photographic ID such as a passport or driving licence.. Note in some places all members of the party must provide ID even if it is one person who is purchasing the alcohol (Normally applies to convenience stores).

Plan what you want to do so you get the most out of your holiday as there are so many things and so little time.

Water is safe to drink but may not taste that great as it contains a lot of floride.

Take some comfortable footwear as you will spend a lot of time walking. This is a MUST!!, the theme parks are huge.....

Dont pack too many smart dressy clothes, Florida is a very informal place and you wont need to get dressed up to go out, smart casual is more than enough.

Wear a high factor sun cream, the sun in Florida can be very strong even in the winter months.

Make sure you have adequateTravel Insurance. Remember there is no free medical service in the USA.

Pushchairs are essential for younger children at the parks, you can hire them there or take your own.

When shopping for clothes bare in mind the sizes will be different. For example a US size 12 would be a UK size 14 and a size 10 pair of shoes in the US would be a 9 in the UK.

Shop at a Wal-Mart store and if you buy something that is faulty or the wrong size you can get a refund from your local Asda store as long as you have the receipt.