Orlando Florida, with approximately 52 million visitors each year and mega tourist attraction drawcards such as the Kennedy Space Centre, Disney World, Seaworld and Universal Studios, it's no wonder the second largest number of hotel rooms available in the USA are located in Orlando. Yet look downtown and you will find a technology industry comprising digital media, aviation, aerospace and software with more then 150 international companies setting up shop.
Orlando is now the second largest convention centre location next to Chicago and vying with Las Vegas for the most conventions and exhibitions held each year.
Orlando Information
Population: Approx. 2 million
Time Zone: UTC -5
Languages: English (official), Spanish, Native American
Currency: American Dollar ($USD)
Currency Exchange: Purchase your USD cash and traveller’s cheques before you leave Australia
Electricity: 110v - 60Hz
Orlando Climate
During the height of Orlando's very humid summer season, temperatures rarely fall below 70°F (21°C), and daytime highs average in the 90s (32-37°C). Although temperatures rarely reach over 100°F (38°C), extreme humidity can push the heat index to over 110°F (45°C).
During the cooler seasons, humidity is lower and temperatures are more moderate, and can fluctuate more readily. Average night time lows in January are around 50°F (10°C), and average daytime highs are about 72°F (22°C) making winter the perfect time to visit.
Orlando Airport
Name: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Address: 1 Airport Blvd, Orlando, Florida
Distance to city: 10km (6 miles)
Opening Hours: Orlando Airport is open 24 hours
Partner Airline: Delta Airlines operates from Terminal B
Airport Hotel: We recommend Hilton Garden Inn
Orlando Transport
Car Rental: Great choice of hire cars at mates rates from our car suppliers
Transfers: Available from the curbside outside the Terminal, fares range for each destination
Taxi: Available from the curbside. Use dedicated Taxi booths only, do not accept any other form of rides.
Floridays Resort Orlando
4 Star property
Floridays Resort Orlando is a 20-acre property featuring two- and three-bedroom vacation suites. Each suite boasts a full kitchen, dining area, living room, two baths, outdoor patio, washer and dryer, jetted tubs, free wireless internet access, large flat screen TV in the living room and additional TV's in each bedroom.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
4 Star property
Floridays Resort Orlando is a 20-acre property featuring two- and three-bedroom vacation suites. Each suite boasts a full kitchen, dining area, living room, two baths, outdoor patio, washer and dryer, jetted tubs, free wireless internet access, large flat screen TV in the living room and additional TV's in each bedroom.
Regal Sun Resort
3.5 Star property
An Official Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, Regal Sun Resort is located across from the Downtown Disney area and provides all travelers a central location and Complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Water Parks. The Resort boasts 626 beautifully renovated rooms, a Disney Character Breakfast Buffet on Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday, 2 pools including the brand new Oasis Pool Playground, a Director of Fun to entertain the children in our exclusive children's game area, a beautifully appointed lobby including a lounge and 24 hr deli, the Poolside Restaurant, Oasis Bar & Grille, and the Lakeside Restaurant serving a daily breakfast buffet.
Lake Eve Resort
4 Star property
Lake Eve Resort is an all suite hotel located on International Dr, just 6 miles to Walt Disney World Resort or 6 miles to Universal Orlando; and 2 miles to Sea World; . The resort's luxury accommodations offer guests the highest quality for any traveler. All suites offer a fully equipped kitchen, open and spacious living room with 52 inch Flat Screen TV and balcony, as well as washer and drier. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi tub and rest well on the premium pillow top bedding.
Hilton Orlando
4.5 Star property
The Hilton Orlando offers travelers to Orlando a real resort experience in an ideal location. Guests can enjoy the fun, revitalizing, refreshing, and relaxing benefits of a complete Florida resort with a location that delivers everything that there is to see and do in Orlando? only minutes away. This property offers a shuttle to SeaWorld.
Vista Cay Resort by Universal Studios
4 Star property
Stay in a multi room unit and save! Vista Cay Resort by Universal Studios, is Orlandos newest luxury, lake front all-suite resort. Enjoy two and three bedroom executive suites and town homes with all the comforts of home in a resort setting. Units range from 1,500 to over 2,300 sq. ft. and come fully equipped with separate dining area, living room and full kitchen.
Dining
If variety is the spice of life, you won’t be disappointed in the wide range of tastes available at Orlando restaurants. Traditional African cuisine, Caribbean flavors and varying styles of barbecue abound. And in a category all by itself is Soul Food, the heart of African-American cooking. The southern cooking style has almost become a lost art these days, usually preserved in little “mom and pop” operations, living monuments to the legacy of the communities in which they hang their signs. Orlando’s soul food restaurants are no exception.
Shopping
Retail therapy in Orlando is an exciting affair with a dizzying array of options. With free shuttle services from local hotels to the area’s top shopping destinations, planning an incredible shopping trip will be a snap when you visit upscale one-stop shopping areas like The Mall at Millenia. Guests can browse premium brands such as Betsey Johnson, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and more — all within an 11-mile range.
