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