Find Flights to Orlando
Orlando offers much to do for travelers with imagination and
appreciation for the magic of film. Visit Mickey Mouse and other Disney
characters at Walt Disney World Resort or hop on a ride at Universal
Studios to reenact a favorite movie scene. SeaWorld Orlando is also
nearby for sea life enthusiasts. Located in the center of the Florida
peninsula, Orlando is a great destination for families and
kids-at-heart alike.
For those more interested in sun and fun, Orlando is home to
impressive golf courses such as the Bay Hill Club & Lodge, the setting
for the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational. Beautiful beaches and the
NBA Orlando Magic also add to the entertainment list in Orlando. Even
professional athletes like Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and Ken Griffey,
Jr. call this top destination home.
Orlando hotels have typically offered more budget-friendly prices
for families. However, 5-star resorts are now also available including
Ritz-Carlton Orlando at Grande Lakes and the Waldorf-Astoria Orlando --
the first resort of this brand built from the ground up since the
flagship hotel in New York City in 1931.
Why Visit Orlando?
Orlando is often called Hollywood East
for its high concentration of movie studios in the area. Movies
including "My Girl," "The Waterboy" with Adam Sandler and "Jaws 3" were
filmed in Orlando. Recording studios are also in the area, some of
which were the creative grounds to launch the careers of boy bands such
as the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. It is not uncommon to cross paths
with celebrities and famous athletes who frequent the area.
Additionally, Orlando is one of the top tourist destinations in
the U.S. featuring the second largest number of hotel rooms in the
country behind Las Vegas. Attractions provide quality entertainment for
families with kids of all ages.
When to Visit Orlando
Orlando weather is typically dry and
mild during October through May, the best time to visit. Temperatures
reach a cool 50 degrees at night and 72 degrees during the day. The
rainy season starts in June and lasts until September. Temperatures
rarely drop below 70 during this time.
How to Get There
Orlando
International Airport (MCO) is the main airport in Orlando. The
destination offers non-stop, daily flights to international cities
throughout the world on airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa,
Virgin Atlantic and TAM Airlines. Orlando is the secondary headquarters
for AirTran, Southwest and JetBlue, potentially leading to some of the
best deals for domestic flights to this location. Interstate 4 is the
main highway in Orlando, a convenient way to get around the area by
car. Amtrak also runs along the CSX A Line from the Orlando Amtrak
station to travel by train.
Must See Places
Watch the NBA basketball stars compete
against the home team, the Orlando Magic. Or, take in an NCAA college
football or baseball game at the University of Central Florida. Enjoy
many of the serene lakes in the Orlando wetlands environment, including
Lake Buena Vista. Tourists have flocked to the popular Walt Disney
World Resort since 1971 or the Universal Orlando Resort near Universal
Studios.