| Going on a great Orlando, Florida vacation sure can | | | | be just steps or a short shuttle ride away from a |
| be fun, but it takes at least a little planning to get the | | | | multitude of things to do. From shopping expeditions |
| most fun out of your trip. | | | | to dining spots after your long day at the theme |
| Just what kind of planning should you consider, when | | | | parks, there's a way to get there. |
| considering an Orlando, Florida vacation? | | | | Playing Around Town -- the Attractions |
| What should you know before you go? | | | | If you're going to stick around for a couple of days |
| Is There Room at the Inn? | | | | you may want to go and get a GO Card. A GO Card |
| For one you want to make sure that you don't | | | | is your one ticket to many discount Orlando |
| spend more than you have. The most expensive | | | | attractions. You pay for "days" on the card and go |
| single item you'll pay for while in Orlando is your hotel | | | | from place to place, only flashing the card to get in. |
| room. But you're in luck if you can book a room at | | | | Why wait in line paying for each individual attraction -- |
| one of the Disney World value resorts, All-Star or | | | | you have more important things to do! (Like have |
| Pop Century -- they can be surprisingly affordable! | | | | fun.) |
| And if you want to go the lavish route, check out | | | | Out and About in Central Florida |
| the Disney Deluxe resorts. | | | | You may eventually want to go outside of Orlando |
| If Disney isn't your thing, no problem -- you can | | | | and see what the rest of Central Florida has to offer. |
| always stay at one of the major hotel chains on | | | | Cocoa Beach is the closest beach to Orlando, But |
| International Drive or Highway 192. | | | | Daytona Beach isn't all that far away. Cape Kennedy |
| If you're traveling with a large group you might want | | | | is also a great place to take families to see all of the |
| to look into a timeshare, condo or a vacation home | | | | exciting things NASA is doing. And to the west, |
| that you can rent for your Orlando, Florida vacation. | | | | you're just an hour or so away from Clearwater |
| This can be a tremendous savings for your wallet! | | | | Beach and the Tampa Bay area attractions. |
| Just keep in mind that the further away from the | | | | Always Remember (and Never Forget) |
| theme parks you are, the less you will pay. Also keep | | | | While you're having fun anticipating your Orlando, |
| in mind that if you find a deal that's too good to be | | | | Florida vacation, remember to pack and dress |
| true, especially close to any of the major attractions, | | | | accordingly. The summers in Florida are super hot and |
| it probably is. (I speak from the Voice of | | | | muggy -- think temperature and humidity in the upper |
| Experience...and what an experience!) | | | | 90's. The winters can be surprisingly chilly at times, so |
| There are a lot of people on the internet looking to | | | | don't get caught off guard without a sweater or |
| cater to tourists coming to Florida. The good news is | | | | jacket between December and February. |
| that in Orlando, just about anywhere you stay, you'll | | | | |