Orlando Vacation Rentals

Getting to Your Orlando Vacation Rental

Orlando International Airport is the city's main airport. You can rent a car from the airport to reach your Orlando vacation rental or you can board one of several shuttle buses that go from the airport to various locations, including downtown, the theme parks, Port Canaveral, and Kissimmee. Shuttle services are cheap and operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Sanford International Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport, and Melbourne International Airport are other regional airports that are close to Orlando.

If you are coming from New York, you can use the Amtrak Silver Star and Silver Meteor lines. The Washington D.C. metropolitan area is connected to Orlando via the Amtrak Auto Train track, which links several important stations like Sanford, Lorton, and Virginia.

Eating out in Orlando

When it comes to dining, Orlando is not short on great eateries. Winter Park is known for its excellent gastropubs, with Luma on Park and The Ravenous Pig deserving special mention for their outstanding fare. The area is also treasured for its high-end boutiques. Downtown, eat at the Rusty Spoon, a few meters from the new Amway Center. Stand-out options on the eclectic menu are the Vidalia onion rings and a seafood stew called the 'Dirty South'.

To enjoy some creative American eats, check out K Restaurant in the College Park neighborhood. The spooky feel of the restaurant, which is housed in a supposedly haunted bungalow from the 1930s, adds to the appeal. For budget-friendly yet delicious meals, head to the Mills 50 district, where Vietnamese restaurants like Anh Hong have long been satisfying the appetites of locals with dishes for under ten dollars. Throughout Orlando, the 4 Rivers Smokehouse chain serves up some mouth-watering barbecue, ranging from Angus brisket to melt-in-your-mouth sandwiches and delicious pulled pork.

Weather in Orlando

Orlando generally enjoys typically hot Floridian weather. June to September is the hottest time, being very hot and humid and with sudden thunderstorms that can catch you off guard. Fall sees milder temperatures, although tropical storms are not uncommon, while the time between November and April sees milder temperatures and is generally dry. The ideal weather for your trip depends on what you wish to do. If theme parks and sightseeing are at the top of your list, then milder weather may be preferable.

Orlando's Key Attractions

Orlando boasts the world's best theme parks. A favorite is Walt Disney World, which encompasses the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and the Animal Kingdom. Another popular choice is Universal Studios Orlando, where visitors find a number of rides and attractions themed around popular films.

When visiting Orlando, you have the option of taking a two-hour drive to visit the famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Here you can learn about space exploration and view the large display of rockets.

Art enthusiasts can visit the excellent Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park and the Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the campus grounds of Rollins College.

For unwinding in the sun, visit one of the several beautiful beaches near Orlando. Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, and Canaveral National Seashore are about an hour’s drive from the city. You can even make the two hour trip to the west coast beaches of St. Pete, Tarpon Springs, and Clearwater.

Evening Entertainment in Orlando

Make your trip that much more memorable with an entertaining dinner show. Popular options include Medieval Times, which takes place in a castle-themed venue, and Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, in which murder mystery is done with a humorous twist. Comedy fans should head to Orlando's Improv Comedy Club or the Bonkerz Comedy Club.

When you choose to stay in an Orlando vacation rental, you will certainly not be at a loss for entertaining things to do. From the thrilling theme parks to excellent museums and beautiful beaches, this city has plenty to discover.

An exhilarating trip to the world's best theme parks in Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando

This aquarium allows visitors a close encounter with marine life. Dolphin and Orca shows, deadly sharks and fun water rides are some of this attraction's perks.

Magic Kingdom

Rediscover all your favorite Disney characters at the Magic Kingdom, the most popular theme park in the Walt Disney World Resort.

Universal's Islands of Adventure

Perfect for thrill seekers, this adventure park, which one TripAdvisor award in 2015 and 2016 brings your favorite cartoons, myths and films to life. Take a Jurassic Park raft ride, visit King Kong on Skull Island and much more.

Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is a sister Park of Orlando Seaworld with interactive experiences such as swimming with dolphins and feeding stingrays.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Dive straight into the top attraction of Universal Orlando, the wizarding village of Hogsmeade, made famous by J.K. Rowling. Sample the butterbeer and experience a simulated broomstick flight.