Outdoor Orlando

June 21st, 2009, Comments Off

Your Disney hotel is a comfortable home-away-from-home, but it’s hardly Orlando’s finest destination. Central Florida is one of the U.S.’ most varied landscapes, and can be easily accessed from the Orlando International Airport. These outdoor attractions will make those oft-trod and overrun theme parks look like your local mall, so…

Orlando’s Best Day Trips

June 13th, 2009, Comments Off

While an Orlando vacation is sure to revolve around the theme parks, these nearby attractions are the best ways to broaden your trip beyond Disney’s scope. Visit Florida’s surrounding bodies of water, see NASA’s home base, and shop for antiques, all within a short drive of Mickey Mouse.

Mount Dora

Downtown Mount Dora…

The Best of Orlando’s International Drive

June 8th, 2009, Comments Off

International Drive in Orlando is a welcome respite for the park-fatigued, home to countless t-shirt and souvenir shops, putt-putt golf courses, and all-you-can-eat rib joints. The following unique attractions, all of which reside on I-drive’s main drags, rival the theme parks for family fun.

SkyVenture Indoor Skydiving

An entertaining and cost-effective…

Best Places to Shop in Orlando

November 27th, 2008, No Comments

Orlando is not just a paradise, it’s a shopper’s paradise.  There’s great bargains to be found all over the city as well as shopping malls galore.  After a morning of shopping, whether it’s for high-end fashion or discount outlet stores, you’ll be ready to work on your tan in…

Free Things To Do In Orlando

August 27th, 2008, No Comments

(cc: photo credit: Flávio Cruvinel Brandão)

Who doesn’t love a free lunch, a free ride, a free anything.  Especially in this day of higher prices, finding ways to entertain your family or even just yourself, for free, on a trip to Orlando can be nothing but good for the budget.  …