October 7th, 2009
When you are planning your activities for your holidays Orlando, go beyond the thrill rides of the major theme parks and look at the other great places where you can enjoy varied experiences. There are a lot of reasons why millions are drawn to this tourist hotspot all year round.
Ask around and find out what makes Orlando tick for many people and you will be surprised at how varied the responses that you will get. People who love and have close affinity with nature, culture and the arts, fine cuisine, science and the movies share a common interest of going to Orlando to experience their brand of rest and recreation.
For those individuals and traveling groups who want to look beyond the popular norm of going to theme parks while in Orlando can consider the other attractions that abound its rich landscape. Consider this wide array of choices – 168 world class golf courses, renowned Orlando beaches, hot air balloon rides, and horseback riding, to name a few. My favourite Orlando experience is living out my fantasy of being a Harley Davidson rider. I normally start my holidays Orlando by riding a rented bike and heading off to all directions and destinations not frequented by the crowd.
My wife and I were able to find the middle ground in as far as our holiday option is concerned. We both love holidays Orlando albeit for different reasons. While I am at my own version of Orlando discovery expedition, my wife usually goes on her personal commune with the finer things in life. Her favourite destinations in Orlando include Millenia Fine Art, Orlando Opera, the Shakespeare Festival and the Cornell Fine Arts Museum.
Our friends are quite amused and surprised at how we spend our holidays Orlando. Believe it or not, we find ourselves being drawn closer to each other every time we travel to Orlando. Indeed, Orlando is a place where everything is possible.
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September 25th, 2009
After getting your fill of excitement and adventure of the major theme parks during your Orlando holiday, there are still a lot of things to do and places to see and the best part about it is that some of them are FREE. If you have been in Orlando before and have gone to the major attractions or if you want to experience something different on your next travel to Orlando; here are some of the great options that you might consider. You may have been considering cheap Florida holidays to save on your travel budget. You can go a bit further to cut on your expenses but still make your holidays Orlando as interesting and exciting as possible.
You can still enjoy the amenities of Disney for free even if you are not staying in a hotel in Disney. All you have to do is park your car in any of the hotels in Disney and travel to the various resorts using the public transportation. You can have an amazing walk through to some of the finest resorts such as the Grand Floridian, The Wilderness Lodge and the Royal Pacific. You will have a great time transferring to and from the Wilderness Lodge and the Grand Floridian if you take the monorail. These hotels present one of the grandest decorations which are one of the greatest attractions throughout the year.
Down Town Disney is absolutely FREE and it is important that you include it in your travel itinerary. Set out on a hunting adventure and discover all the amazing items that the finest Disney stores can offer. The free boat ride is also one of the things that should not miss. The 30-minute boat ride starts from Down Town Disney and takes you all the way to Port Orleans. Port Orleans gives an opportunity for you to travel back in time with its perfect 1800 setting.
Another interesting place to visit Florida holiday is Old Town, especially if you are staying in Kissimmee. It is a mere 10-minute drive from Disney and parking spaces are free. There are a lot of things that you can do at Old Town. You can check out the wide array of stores and souvenir shops while your kids can sample the rides such as the bumper cars, thrill rides and go cart.
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