Orlando Florida
134 miles south west of
Jacksonville, 228 miles north west of
Miami Orlando was a little known citrus farming area until Walt Disney started
acquiring land on the outskirts of the town in the 1960s. By 1971, that
land had become Walt Disney World and since then the name of Orlando,
Florida has become indelibly linked to the theme parks, thrill rides, fairy tale palaces
and Disney characters loved the world over.
Orlando is
the fifth most popular US destination for overseas
travelers, and has the second highest number of hotel rooms,
second only to Las Vegas. The accommodation industry
represents a large part of the local economy.
Visitors have a
wide choice of
accommodation types in a wide price range. From
luxury hotels, fantasy theme resorts, exclusive golf resorts,
condominiums and inns, vacation rentals, bed and
breakfasts.... from back-packer hostel to super luxury,
it's all available in and around Orlando.
Most of
the major entertainment parks are actually located outside of Orlando in the
adjacent towns of Lake Buena Vista and Kissimmee.
These towns provide an incredible choice of shopping,
holiday accommodation
and dining experiences where every possible whim is catered for, both
inside and outside the parks.
Nearby Winter haven and Altamonte Springs provide a change of pace from
the hustle and bustle of Orlando and the theme parks.
Their country
charm and more sedate pace provide a peek back to a time before the
region became the home of the world's best known theme parks.
Getting
There & Getting Around
At least 35 airlines and as many charter operators
fly into Orlando
International Airport. Delta runs around 25% of the
flights from approximately 160 cities. Other carriers include Air
Canada, America West, American, British
Airways, Continental, Northwest and US Airways.
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