A Guide to Orlando, Land of Entertainment
Boasting oodles of hot, golden sunshine, lush parkland and some of the best amusement attractions around, Orlando is a place simply bursting with energy and character. From its unparalleled range of theme parks and fun-inspired tourist attractions to its plethora of fascinating cultural venues, there's something to excite even the hardest to please travellers.
Based in the state of Florida, the city is renowned for being a centre of innovation in such areas as digital media and aviation, as well as being a leader in the entertainment stakes. Indeed, a result of much investment, Orlando is famous for its numerous amusement attractions, like Walt Disney World and its vibrant music scene, which includes hip hop, rock and Latino, is also impressive.
Offering up a wealth of diverse shopping opportunities, Orlando is the perfect place for people to indulge their passion for fashion. In fact, cited as the fastest growing retail market in the USA, and home to over 50 million square feet of dedicated shopping space, there's an abundance of malls, exclusive boutiques and bargain treasure troves to be discovered.
The Mall at Millennia is great for those looking to splash the cash, with both Bloomingdales and Cartier located there. On the other hand, the biggest shopping centre around, the Florida Mall, offers the visitor a number of high street stores to choose from, as well as one of the USA's best known department stores, Saks Fifth Avenue.
Guaranteed to satiate any cultural thirst, Orlando is also home to an exciting range of museums and art galleries. Situated in the city's Winter Park, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum allows visitors to view the stunning stained glass works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the founder of Tiffany & Co., whilst the Orlando Museum of Art is a brilliant example of American art and a definite highlight.
Orlando additionally offers up a huge array of outside spaces, with more than 300 parks, gardens and lakes for visitors to explore. Ideal for taking some time out, they are one of the best ways for soaking up Orlando's many sights. Leu Gardens, with its 50 acres of natural beauty and Lake Eola Park are two places not to be missed.
Of course, no visit to Orlando would be complete without heading to one of the many amusement resorts scattered around. The largest of the lot, Walt Disney World, is fantastic for taking the children to, with four theme parks and two water parks to choose from. Downtown Disney also offers up a huge entertainment programme, including the world famous Cirque du Soleil.
With so much to see and do, this city is an amazing one to visit, providing travellers with a holistic holiday experience regardless of if they've been once or a hundred times. Not only that, but Orlando's accommodation options are some of the most unique around, with the possibility of choosing from a host of cosy guesthouses, themed Disneyland hotels [http://www.hotels.com/city-hotels_orlando_1404711.html] and five star luxury spas, meaning every taste is catered for.
Based in the state of Florida, the city is renowned for being a centre of innovation in such areas as digital media and aviation, as well as being a leader in the entertainment stakes. Indeed, a result of much investment, Orlando is famous for its numerous amusement attractions, like Walt Disney World and its vibrant music scene, which includes hip hop, rock and Latino, is also impressive.
Offering up a wealth of diverse shopping opportunities, Orlando is the perfect place for people to indulge their passion for fashion. In fact, cited as the fastest growing retail market in the USA, and home to over 50 million square feet of dedicated shopping space, there's an abundance of malls, exclusive boutiques and bargain treasure troves to be discovered.
The Mall at Millennia is great for those looking to splash the cash, with both Bloomingdales and Cartier located there. On the other hand, the biggest shopping centre around, the Florida Mall, offers the visitor a number of high street stores to choose from, as well as one of the USA's best known department stores, Saks Fifth Avenue.
Guaranteed to satiate any cultural thirst, Orlando is also home to an exciting range of museums and art galleries. Situated in the city's Winter Park, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum allows visitors to view the stunning stained glass works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of the founder of Tiffany & Co., whilst the Orlando Museum of Art is a brilliant example of American art and a definite highlight.
Orlando additionally offers up a huge array of outside spaces, with more than 300 parks, gardens and lakes for visitors to explore. Ideal for taking some time out, they are one of the best ways for soaking up Orlando's many sights. Leu Gardens, with its 50 acres of natural beauty and Lake Eola Park are two places not to be missed.
Of course, no visit to Orlando would be complete without heading to one of the many amusement resorts scattered around. The largest of the lot, Walt Disney World, is fantastic for taking the children to, with four theme parks and two water parks to choose from. Downtown Disney also offers up a huge entertainment programme, including the world famous Cirque du Soleil.
With so much to see and do, this city is an amazing one to visit, providing travellers with a holistic holiday experience regardless of if they've been once or a hundred times. Not only that, but Orlando's accommodation options are some of the most unique around, with the possibility of choosing from a host of cosy guesthouses, themed Disneyland hotels [http://www.hotels.com/city-hotels_orlando_1404711.html] and five star luxury spas, meaning every taste is catered for.
