"Urlaub in Florida" Travel Website Design

Build a modern, professional travel website for the brand “Urlaub in Florida” targeting German-speaking and European travelers interested in visiting Florida.
The overall style and functionality should be inspired by Visit Florida — clean, visually engaging, easy to navigate, and optimized for tourism marketing.
The website should feel trustworthy, premium, and informative while also inspiring users to book trips and explore Florida destinations.
Primary target audience: travelers from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland planning vacations, seasonal stays, or future relocation opportunities in Florida.
Main focus areas should include:
Florida travel guides
Beaches and destinations
Things to do
Restaurants & nightlife
Family activities
Vacation rentals & hotels
Real estate & living in Florida
Insider tips for European travelers
Events and attractions
Website must be mobile-friendly and optimized for SEO, especially for German-language search terms related to Florida travel.
Preferred structure:
Homepage with large hero images/videos
Destination pages (Miami, Naples, Sarasota, Orlando, Tampa, etc.)
Blog/news section
Business directory / partner listings
Event calendar
Interactive map functionality if possible
Newsletter signup integration
Social media integration
Important: The website should be easy for me to update myself after completion (articles, listings, photos, events, promotions, etc.).
I would like recommendations for the best platform/CMS for scalability and SEO (WordPress preferred, unless another platform is clearly better).
Branding should combine:
Florida lifestyle
Vacation feeling
Palm trees, beaches, boating, sunsets
Modern European design aesthetics
The site should eventually support:
Affiliate marketing
Paid partner listings
Membership/discount card integration
Advertising opportunities
Potential e-commerce features
Speed and performance are very important. The website should load quickly and be optimized for desktop and mobile users in Europe.
Multi-language capability is important (German first, English later).
Please provide examples of similar tourism/travel websites you have built before.
I’m looking for a long-term relationship with someone who can also help with future updates, improvements, and SEO growth.