SARA MACEFIELD takes to the water on the world's biggest cruise ship ahead of its maiden season

Forget what you’ve seen on telly and discover the city’s many pleasures yourself says GARETH DORRIAN

KATIE Holmes and her five-year-old daughter Suri took to the high seas last week on a pre-launch voyage on board new superliner Allure Of The Seas.

Cruises are often associated with 24-hour buffets and coach trips but many also offer fitness facilities and active excursions. LIZ BIRD selects the healthy options

Universal Studios Orlando theme park is spooky haunt for Halloween says ED GLEAVE

ANNA MELVILLE-JAMES goes to the west coast of Florida to discover a very different side to the Sunshine State

Enjoy creature comforts and close encounters with the animal kingdom on a family trip to the Florida says NATASHA JONES

AFTER the high life of Miami or the theme park thrills of Orlando, recharge your batteries in the Florida Keys

THE Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened its gates in Orlando last weekend and looks set to become as popular as the books and films. But is it any good? EDWARD GLEAVE was one of the first to check it out.

JAMES ELLIS has a sneak preview of the magic of Florida's new Harry Potter park