Visit Orlando in America and visit some of the top tourist attractions in the world!

August 21, 2009 by 247 Travel Guides  
Filed under Travel Tips

Florida is the sunny state of America and offers more than just the sun. Well everybody knows this place, not to mention its attractions and massively unique resorts, there really isn’t another place like it.

 

Walt Disney was responsible for creating some of the best known cartoon characters in the world; he was also responsible for the construction of the biggest holiday resort in the world. Disney World as said is the largest of all the tourist resorts, and is also the most visited in the entire world receiving about 17 million visitors just to the Magic Kingdom resort. This place has something for everyone, with more than just one theme park, a total of four in fact, and more than 20 hotels each with its own theme. Orlando holidays have soared because of Disney World.

 

Next up is the Universal Orlando resort. The Disney world resort is by far the largest resort in the world, this is the second. Universal studios offers a massively wide range of attractions for everybody, it is guaranteed that you will have seen a film that they have an exhibit of here. In 1999 the Resort had two large hotels built when it became apparent that more revenue could be made for people that wanted to stay for a weekend or even a week. Thanks to this Theme park, the employment rate is high in this area, they employ a huge amount of staff and attract lots of tourism.

 

Last but by no means is least, the Sea World Orlando. If you have been to a sea life resort before they will pale in comparison to this one. Considering its local competition, like Disney world, this place still receives just under six million visitors a year. It is hard to explain Sea World as a sea life centre becuase really it is more of a theme park, it wouldn’t be right to play down the fact it has roller coasters and other attractions you might find at a regular theme park. Shamu is the most famous Killer Whale in the world, he performs many tricks and stunts in an arena surrounded by many people and have become the much loved Mascot of the Sea World.

 

Many people go on America holidays to see these amazing places, it is clear that Orlando is very famous for all these amazing attractions. In Nevada Las Vegas holidays bring a very different format to the holiday destination.

 

How To Save Money On Your Trip To Disney World

A family vacation to Disney World is a magical experience that you and your children will remember forever. Unfortunately, a one week vacation for a family of four can be quite expensive and out of reach for most families. Especially if you want to do it right.

Lucky for you I have found a great source to help you plan your Disney vacation and save a ton of money.

The Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide is a special report that will show you tips and techniques to save a ton of money on your trip to Disney Word.  This booklet was written by Beth Haworth, a best selling travel writer and a former Disney cast member.  Her insider secrets are definitely top notch and you will realize how incredible these secrets are once you start reading them.

Beth doesn’t just cover a few ways to save money on your trip but also how to make the overall experience more enjoyable.  She covers travel costs, ticket prices, restaurants, dining, hotels, souvenirs, off-park adventures, how to beat long lines, hidden entrances, and the best times to do everything. (This is just a portion of the guide!)

So, if you are planning a vacation to Disney, head on over to Beth’s site and get your own copy of the Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide today.

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Orlando Is An Enjoyable Senior Vacation Destination.

January 18, 2008 by Travel Guide Greg  
Filed under Florida, Golf Vacations, Senior Vacations

You don’t have to be a senior citizen to find most amusement parks like the Disney parks, Universal’s two large parks and Sea World daunting. The amount of walking that is entailed and the huge crowds can be enough for anyone to have second thoughts about spending an entire day there. Many times grandparents find themselves at these same parks they took their own kids to in order to relive the experience through their grandchildren’s eyes.

That doesn’t mean that the crowds are any thinner or the walking is any less. But, is Orlando a destination that lures seniors to come on their own? The major parks sure hope so and for those people who just adore everything Disney, they will certainly make time to revisit Orlando every few years or so.

There are many other amusements abundant in Orlando besides the parks. Anyone who enjoys the game of golf will have to spend at least one vacation here playing as many of the more than 50 stellar courses that are in and around Orlando. Golf packages are quite reasonable and sometimes, a room and a round of play package can amount to less than the round of play itself. In fact, most people who have played some of the beautiful 9- and 18-hole courses have booked their next golf vacation to Orlando as soon as they return home.

Another amazing sports activity in Orlando that is untouchable compared to anywhere else is shopping. There are almost as many shopping malls, outlets, and flea markets in Orlando as there are golf courses.

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Making The Most Of Your Disney Epcot Vacation

January 18, 2008 by Travel Guide Greg  
Filed under Family Vacations, Florida

Poor Epcot. It is the one Disney amusement park that has gotten labeled as the “boring” park. Kids, even many adults can’t seem to find the thrill and the enjoyment in it. Well, that view just isn’t true. Epcot is one of the most interesting and fun of all of Disney’s parks. Admittedly, it is a different type of fun. While there aren’t as many thrill rides as the other parks, — not even Animal Kingdom, which if you aren’t all that into animals of the African savanna, Animal Kingdom can be a pretty uninteresting park for some.

The key to enjoying each of the Disney parks is to see it from the point of view of its creators. Disney parks include many great rides, but a thrill park isn’t always their goal. If it were, all of Disney’s parks would just be different versions of Six Flag parks except theirs’ would be cleaner and have better decorating. No, Disney makes a definite statement and takes us on a completely different adventure with every park it creates. Their eye for detail and authenticity allows the visitor to immerse himself or herself into the theme if they only let themselves.

The name Epcot stands for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”. That was Walt Disney’s concept. To have a park that was similar to the World’s Fair, but have it be on display continuously. Epcot is the place to showcase all of the technological advances and what the future holds in these fields. Mr. Disney also wanted this to be the think tank for experts and companies to develop future communities. Read more