If you’re thinking of family holidays to Florida then Orlando is an obvious choice. This holiday destination is perfect for families as it has something to appeal to everyone no matter what your age. There are an array of theme parks, sporting activities, water parks and shopping malls to visit – not to mention wonderful sunny weather!
Florida has become known as America’s playground and Orlando alone attracts a whopping 52 million holiday makers every year. When comparing the number of hotel rooms available across cities in the States, Orlando is the second largest city. If you throw in a sub tropical climate all year round then you have a guaranteed hot spot for amazing family breaks and last minute holidays to thrill everyone.
Possibly the most famous attraction on Earth is Walt Disney World Florida. 20,000 acres of swampland were converted to make the attraction. Since its opening in 1971 Orlando has never looked back. There are four Disney theme parks and two Disney water parks as well as other tourist attractions including six golf courses.
However there are other attractions that should not be missed including Universal Orlando, Sea World Orlando and Wet’n’Wild to name but a few. There has been an influx of leisure franchises setting up in the Orlando area over the past twenty years. One of the best known is the Hard Rock Café, a must see venue where the traditional café is combined with one of the coolest music venues in the States. There are so many theme parks you’ll have no problems finding activities to suit all tastes and ages.
When it comes to getting around the Orlando area you could hire a car however, it is still easy to see the sights of Orlando without driving. You can catch shuttle buses out of most of the main tourist attractions and you’ll be picked up from most of the hotels. However if you prefer, hiring a car is cheap and gives you the freedom to travel where you want to, when you want to. There are also plenty of tourist attractions that are worth a visit such as the Kennedy Space Centre, the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium and the Harry P. Leu Gardens.
Orlando gives great last minute breaks and family holidays to suit everyone, so to simplify the extensive list of travel options, contact your travel advisor to find out more.
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