| Going on a great Orlando, Florida vacation sure can be | | | | that in Orlando, just about anywhere you stay, you'll be |
| fun, but it takes at least a little planning to get the most | | | | just steps or a short shuttle ride away from a |
| fun out of your trip. | | | | multitude of things to do. From shopping expeditions to |
| Just what kind of planning should you consider, when | | | | dining spots after your long day at the theme parks, |
| considering an Orlando, Florida vacation? | | | | there's a way to get there. |
| What should you know before you go? | | | | Playing Around Town -- the Attractions |
| Is There Room at the Inn? | | | | If you're going to stick around for a couple of days you |
| For one you want to make sure that you don't spend | | | | may want to go and get a GO Card. A GO Card is |
| more than you have. The most expensive single item | | | | your one ticket to many discount Orlando attractions. |
| you'll pay for while in Orlando is your hotel room. But | | | | You pay for "days" on the card and go from place to |
| you're in luck if you can book a room at one of the | | | | place, only flashing the card to get in. Why wait in line |
| Disney World value resorts, All-Star or Pop Century -- | | | | paying for each individual attraction -- you have more |
| they can be surprisingly affordable! And if you want to | | | | important things to do! (Like have fun.) |
| go the lavish route, check out the Disney Deluxe | | | | Out and About in Central Florida |
| resorts. | | | | You may eventually want to go outside of Orlando |
| If Disney isn't your thing, no problem -- you can always | | | | and see what the rest of Central Florida has to offer. |
| stay at one of the major hotel chains on International | | | | Cocoa Beach is the closest beach to Orlando, But |
| 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 to | | | | is also a great place to take families to see all of the |
| look into a timeshare, condo or a vacation home that | | | | exciting things NASA is doing. And to the west, you're |
| you can rent for your Orlando, Florida vacation. This | | | | just an hour or so away from Clearwater Beach and |
| can be a tremendous savings for your wallet! | | | | 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, it | | | | accordingly. The summers in Florida are super hot and |
| probably is. (I speak from the Voice of Experience...and | | | | muggy -- think temperature and humidity in the upper |
| 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 jacket |
| cater to tourists coming to Florida. The good news is | | | | between December and February. |