Fun
To-Do Activities in Orlando
Sure, there’s Mickey and Minnie and
all their pals. You’ve witnessed movie magic at the Universal Parks.
You’ve seen Shamu do tricks. But once
you’ve had your fill of rides and funnel cakes, what else is there
to do?
Well, a lot more!
There
are other reasons to visit the Orlando area. So,
we’ve dedicated this portion of our website to tell you why you
should spend more time in vacation paradise.
TOP TEN OTHER REASONS TO VISIT ORLANDO:
#10
Excellent golf courses. Orlando
is a golfer’s paradise. Not only do you get great weather all year
round, there is a wide selection of terrific courses. Two public
golf courses worth mentioning:
Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club
– Huge, fast, undulating greens and expansive fairways. Rated among
“America’s
100 Best Modern Courses”. Number 6 in Florida
“Best in State” by Golf Digest. Learn
more about Southern Dunes - click here!
Champions Gate – 2 championship golf courses
designed by Greg Norman. First class facilities. Lush fairways.
Creative greens. Site of the world headquarters of the David Leadbetter Golf Academies. Book
Your Tee Time Here!
#9
The beach is just an hour away.
A Florida
vacation would not be complete without a trip to the beach. Go
fishing, surfing and diving, and it’s just 45 to 90 minutes away
from Orlando. To the east are Cocoa
Beach and Daytona
Beach. Go west for the Tampa Bay
beaches like St.
Pete's and Clearwater.
#8
Shopping. Every trip requires a little shopping. Orlando
is home to major shopping malls. From boutiques to outlet malls.
Two shop-til-you-drop ideas:
The
Mall at Millenia – Gucci, Louis Vuitton,
Chanel are just
some of the chic shops at this upscale mall. You deserve a treat.
Orlando
Premium Outlets – Big savings on designer brands. 110
stores like Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, Fendi,
Coach. Enjoy!
#7
Dining. Whether looking to grab a quick bite with the
kids or indulging in a more sophisticated menu, Orlando
offers its guests a gastronomic adventure with its almost 4,500
restaurants. Some ideas:
Get a taste of Hawaiian fusion at Roy's
Restaurant.
Dine
Disney-style at the various Disney-themed restaurants.
The kids will love the Character Breakfasts.
#6
Shows. Orlando can give Las Vegas
a run for its money when it comes to nighttime entertainment. It
offers something for everyone. A few to check out:
Blue
Man Group at the Universal
Orlando Resort
Experience the excitement of stampeding buffalo at the Dixie
Stampede
Arabian Nights was named Florida
Living Magazine’s Best Dinner Show
Witness the theatrical delights of La
Nouba - Cirque Du
Soleil
#5
The adults can go on a Casino Cruise. Port Canaveral
is just an hour away and from there the adults can hop on either
Sterling
Casino Lines or SunCruz
Casinos for a few hours of Las Vegas
style gaming and excitement.
#4
Clubs/nightlife. Long after the parks have closed for
the evening, the nightlife is still going strong. There are various
options for everyone looking to extend their daytime fun. Here
are some ideas - cheers!
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island
– 7 clubs for the price of one.
Universal CityWalk – showcasing Hard Rock Café and Hard
Rock Live Orlando, Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, CityJazz, and Pat
O’Brien’s.
#3
Spas. Everybody needs a little pampering now and then.
Schedule some me-time to unwind from the parks. The good news is
that Orlando has emerged as a top-notch spa
destination. Some recommendations:
The
Spa at Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate – “Luxury
with European sensibility”. Three outdoor cabanas for relaxing
alfresco treatments.
The Mandara Spa at the Portofino
Bay Hotel features 14 exotic treatment rooms, and was voted “Best
Day Spa” by Orlando Magazine.
#2
Hot air balloon rides. Look at the Orlando
skies at sunrise and chances are you’ll get a glimpse of these balloons
soaring over the horizon. Well, it’s even better when you’re on
it! Checking out the Orlando sights from above could be the
highlight of your vacation!
Blue
Water Balloons
Painted
Horizons
Bob's
Balloons
And the number one reason to visit Orlando?
#1
More Theme and Water Parks – Need we say more?
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