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Published by admin on 17 Feb 2008

Many Faces of Orlando, part two

Golfing Orlando

For a great deal of its visitors, an Orlando holiday really comes down to pure indulgence - be it spa treatments at silver lake resort orlando or golfing at the premium orlando resorts at one of the area’s premier courses. You are welcome to immerse yourself in culture by spending your days at Orlando’s museums and galleries and spend your nights in style, at the ballet, opera or a Cirque du Soleil performance. Whatever the choice, your Orlando experience is guaranteed to be unforgettable.

Five Tips to Experience Orlando Many Faces

Tip #1: Dining with Gods

When it comes to dining out, Orlando has it all -nearly 5,400 restaurants in the area, including casual and authentic ethnic eateries, themed family restaurants, original dinner shows, renowned upmarket hot spots and romantic tables for two.

Tip#2: Shopping Dellirium

Nine malls waiting for you, including the internationally known Mall at Millenia, home to designer shops like Gucci, Chanel and Neiman Marcus. If you’re hunting for bargains, you can check one of several outlet centers and/or antiques shops.

Tip#3: Surprise Attractions

Besides its own ballet and opera company, Orlando offers theatrical and musical performances, world-class museums, historic sites, art galleries and numerous art, culture, music and film festivals throughout the year.

Tip#4: Breathtaking Outdoors

Orlando has thousands of lakes and rivers that are perfect for fishing and water sports. You can also try yourself at golfing on perfectly manicured courses, play a game of tennis or take a bike ride. Park and nature area is superb for birdwatching and offers plenty opportunities for sights of wildlife.

Tip#5: Magical Weddings!

Numerous venues, simple or extravagant, have made Orlando one of the most popular place for destination weddings. There are so many unique and beautiful places in Orlando to tie the knot: Cinderella’s Castle at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and the Orlando Harley Davidson motorcycle shop, are just some of them. Once again, possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

 

Published by admin on 28 Jan 2008

Many Faces of Orlando, part one

From fine culture to hilarious fun, Orlando has it all. Orlando has so much more to offer than just theme parks. Everything you could ask from a perfect holiday, from luxurious spas and great golf courses to vibrant nightlife and unique cultural opportunities. The only dilemma: how to replicate oneself and try it all?

Family Orlando

Take your family on a roller coaster ride, get splashed by a charming killer whale at SeaWorld Orlando and experience the classic “It’s a Small World” boat cruise at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. At SeaWorld Orlando, and other theme parks in Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, you are invited to experience days crammed with thrilling rides, child-friendly attractions, spectacular shows, up-close animal encounters and unique restaurants and shops.

The Orlando area has also many smaller but equally thrilling attractions. You can swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove or take a behind-the-scenes tour to try out a simulator at The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, that is only 45 minutes away.

Accommodation choice is virtually endless. You can choose between luxurious resorts like oak plantation that combine championship golf courses offered at some top class orlando vacation resorts, spas and posh restaurants and rustic campsites, as well as everything in between. Themed hotels cater to all sorts of interests. Rented holiday accommodation, offers you spacious private homes comprising pool, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, and providing access to the resort’s golf course, complete-service spa and very own water park.

Adults Orlando

The Orlando also offers a lot of adventure for adults. Be it skydiving, driving a real stock car or riding on a real airboat, hot air balloon or even helicopter. You can also choose just to relax and enjoy the shops, restaurants and nightlife. There is also diverse natural and cultural attractions throughout the area for you to enjoy, if choose so.

Step outside the theme park gates and you’ll find more than 2,000 named lakes, rivers and springs that are ideal for bass fishing, boating, waterskiing and wakeboarding, as well as for gardens, parks and sanctuaries. Ideal resort for watersports.

And, don’t you dare miss out on a romantic dinner for two at one of Orlando’s award-winning restaurant such as Victoria & Albert, which earned a coveted five-diamond rating from AAA, or visit Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. If you are after a superb culinary experience in town, make sure you visit Manuel’s or The Boheme (on the 28th).

Orlando’s nightlife scene is one of Florida’s most dynamic, with a variety of bars and nightclubs. You can also indulge in the themed clubs in Disney’s and Universal’s entertainment districts: Pleasure Island , CityWalk, etc.