| The world-famous city of Orlando is located in the | | | | endless range of designer |
| central area of the state of Florida, in the USA. Home | | | | outlets, many well-known department stores, |
| to the world's number-one tourist attraction, Walt | | | | countless fashion boutiques and |
| Disney World, Orlando also offers a range of | | | | sprawling shopping malls. Popular shopping areas |
| must-see sights, which are popular with both children | | | | include the famous International |
| and adults. Ranging from historical museums to vast | | | | Drive, together with South Orange Blossom Trail, |
| water parks, landscaped gardens to superb | | | | West Oakridge Road and Vineland |
| restaurants, Orlando has it all and is one of America's | | | | Road.Orlando Tourism:Tourist attractions in Orlando |
| most popular vacation options, attracting visitors from | | | | are outstanding, making Orlando the ideal holiday |
| all over the world.Orlando is a spreading city and | | | | destination. Facilities include many major landmarks |
| covers almost 100 square miles / 260 square | | | | and monuments, museums, art |
| kilometers, with a population of around 200,000. | | | | galleries, historical sights, recreational and sporting |
| Acclaimed as perhaps the | | | | activities, and in-depth guided |
| ultimate family holiday destination, Orlando is also | | | | tours of the city. Top attractions in Orlando include the |
| known for its outstanding | | | | Disney Magic Kingdom - |
| shopping malls, vibrant nightlife and sports facilities. | | | | complete with its fairytale castle and Mickey Mouse |
| Other popular attractions can | | | | attractions; the Universal |
| be found in nearby towns and cities, including | | | | Studios - with many outstanding rides, such as the |
| Kissimmee.Orlando Transport:Around Orlando, public | | | | 'Back to the Future' ride and the |
| transport is well maintained and the city offers a | | | | 'Earthquake'; the Epcot Center - Disney's vision of the |
| number of | | | | future; and the MGM Studios |
| options, which include taxis, coaches, trains, trams, and | | | | Theme Park - where you will find many movie-related |
| buses operated by the | | | | rides and tours.Other popular places to visit in Orlando |
| Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority. | | | | include the Church Street Station, |
| Renting a car is one of the most | | | | Gatorland, Leu Botanical Gardens, the Orlando |
| popular ways to travel around the Orlando area and | | | | Science Center, Ripley's Believe It or |
| allows the freedom to explore | | | | Not! Wet 'n |
| the nearby towns, which surround the city.Florida's | | | | ' Wild and Sea World of Florida - home to Shamu the |
| number one airport, the bustling Orlando International | | | | killer whale and |
| Airport (MCO), is | | | | featuring more than 200 acres / 80 hectares of |
| located close to the city and each month sees | | | | marine stadiums and lagoons.Orlando Weather:Orlando |
| several million passengers arriving | | | | has a subtropical and extremely warm climate, with |
| and departing. Also, the smaller Orlando Sanford | | | | hot summer weather |
| International Airport (SFB) is | | | | and sunshine throughout the year. The city has |
| nearby and has two terminals, offering a range of | | | | become a year-round resort, with |
| flights. Both airports provide a | | | | little rain and predictable high temperatures. Winters |
| selection of reasonably priced ground transportation, | | | | (from December to April) are |
| which travels into central | | | | mild and pleasant and many of the city's most popular |
| Orlando.Where to Stay in Orlando:Since the arrival of | | | | festivals are held at this time |
| Disney's Magic Kingdom, the tourist trade in Orlando | | | | of the year. Summers (from June to September) are |
| has grown | | | | hot, with temperatures |
| dramatically, together with the number of hotels. | | | | consistently in the 80s and 90s.Nia Rees writes for |
| Orlando now offers an enormous | | | | World Guides - providers of travel and tourist |
| selection of hotels, both throughout the city and | | | | information for |
| clustered around many of the | | | | major cities throughout the world.For further tourist |
| popular attractions, particularly Disney World. The | | | | information about Orlando, Florida, USA visit World |
| nearby town of Kissimmee is just | | | | Guides to |
| a short trip from Orlando and offers many reasonably | | | | Orlando at Travel Guide to |
| priced hotels, which are often | | | | Orlando, Florida, USAFor further information about the |
| more conveniently located and offer better value for | | | | airports visit Airports Guides to Orlando at |
| money.Orlando Shopping:Orlando is an impressive | | | | Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Sanford |
| shopping destination offering a huge selection of | | | | International Airport (SFB). |
| outstanding shops and stores. Facilities include an | | | | |