Complete Orlando Travel Guide
Looking for Orlando travel information? You’ve come to theright place.
We’ve rounded up all of our Orlando-related articles into one convenient post so
you can see the broad range of activities available in this ever-popular
destination.
In light of Peter’s radio show from the Orange County Convention Center during
AARP’s Orlando@50+ event, we’ve made it even easier to explore Orlando and its
environs–and we’re not just talking Disney World.
To learn more about Peter’s radio show from Orlando@50+, check out the guest list here.
Though it’s probably best known as the home of Disney World, there’s a lot to
Orlando aside from Mickey Mouse. So make sure you Explore Orlando Beyond the Theme Parks.
Of course, if you do want to find out more information on
Orlando’s various theme parks, we’ve got an entire section on Theme Park Travel. And don’t miss producer Diane
Panosian’s take on the hottest new summer attractions at theme parks, including Disney’s World of Color.
It’s no secret that times are tough and travelers, especially groups of
travelers, are looking to save money any way they can. That task is made a lot
easier with Five Ways to Get Group Discounts & Special Deals at
Orlando’s Theme Parks. For some simple hints, try Money-Saving Tips for Theme Parks.
What’s even better than saving a bundle of money when you visit Orlando? How
about having a great time? Get some tips on Preventing Family Meltdowns at Theme Parks. And you can
make just about any family vacation go better with 10 Tips For Single Parents Traveling With Kids.
And while it’s no surprise that Orlando is a family-friendly destination, it
might surprise you to learn just how far that sentiment extends. Find out why
Orlando’s is one of the Most Kid-Friendly Airports Around the World.
For even more suggestions for families visiting Orlando, don’t
miss the unusual activities, tours and offbeat fun in Beyond Disneyland: Family-Friendly Travel in Orlando,
Florida.
If you’re a baseball fan and headed to the Orlando area in the spring, don’t
miss 5 Places To Catch Baseball’s Spring Training.
Speaking of unusual activities, Orlando is also home to the Presidents’ Hall of
Fame. Learn more in Let’s Get Political: Presidential Libraries, Museums, And
More. But that’s just one offbeat travel option. An outdoorsy sort of
alternative isEverglades National Park: An Eco-Vacation in Florida.
Naturally, one of the best ways to explore any destination is to get a local’s
perspective on their home city. Find great restaurants and hidden hotspots with
our Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Orlando, Florida.
But it hasn’t been all smiles and sunshine in Orlando, which
has suffered significantly in the economic downturn. Find out why withGovernment Travel Planners Say Goodbye Las Vegas, Hello
Milwaukee? And for more insight into the problems of destinations like
Orlando, don’t miss Some Destinations Actually Faring Well In The Recession.
But some things are looking up for Orlando–it may be one of the first cities to
get a high-speed rail connection up and running. Find out more in Obama’s State of the Union Address & New High-Speed Rail
Projects. And Orlando, and Florida more generally, managed to avoid a
potentially devastating blow from the BP oil spill this summer. Find out how
with Florida Tourism Unexpectedly Rises in Wake of BP Oil Spill.
Well, now that you have all the information you need to visit Orlando, perhaps
the only question left to answer is … when should I go? Well, we’ve actually
got the answer to that one, too, with these articles: Unexpected Summer Destinations: Death Valley, Aspen,
Florida, Palm Springs and Beyond as
well as Six Great Back-to-School Family Vacation Ideas.
And finally, for even more Orlando travel information, don’t miss Peter’s
previous radio show from the city, which took place at the Hilton at Bonnet
Creek. You can get the guest list here. You can also to listen to the show
online to get even more of the inside scoop:
