How Can Apartment Dwellers Protect Their Valuables?

Posted on May 6, 2010 by admin
Lori Fiore asked:




My youngest daughter recently moved to an apartment community in Orlando, Florida. Young and on her own with her fianc

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Vacation Home Orlando

Posted on May 6, 2010 by admin
Nathalie Fiset asked:




Are you planning a unique get-away? Are you still thinking of a place to visit? Are you thinking of a fun-filled, remarkably wonderful vacation but you have a low budget? Then go to Orlando! It is a land of fun and entertainment. It is a place where nothing can go wrong. This is a place for you, your friends and your family.

Orlando is the home of different ranges of attractions. It has theme parks like Walt Disney, Sea World, and Universal Studios. It also has museums and parks like Morse Museum of American Art, Orlando Museum of Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Zoo Orlando, Leu Gardens, Blue Springs State Park, Wekiwa Springs State Park, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, Discovery Cove, Kennedy Space Center and Silver Springs. Orlando is also known for its water theme parks, the Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Wet ‘N Wild.

Aside from these, places such as Buena Vista Water Sports, Orlando Balloon Rides and Sky Venture are available. Fantasy of Flight, Daytona USA, Fun Spot, Gatorland, Green Meadows Petting Farm, The Holy Land Experience, Titanic- The Exhibition, Orlando Science Center, WonderWorks, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and Skull Kingdom are most-loved family sites.

Being one of the famous places of attraction, Orlando has all the types of lodging houses. They have high-rising hotels, ski resorts, camping sites, mountain lodges and vacation homes.

Vacation home have sprouted like mushrooms in Orlando. Almost every corner, there is a vacation home for rent or for sale.

Vacation homes are very different from other lodging places. It has more to offer than any of other lodging homes. First thing, staying in a vacation home is far more comfortable. You have the convenience of your home during a vacation. You can also enjoy more privacy in the comforts of your vacation homes. You will not be monitored whenever you go in or out of your place. Lastly, it is cheaper compared when staying in other lodging homes like hotels.

Whenever in Orlando, where can you find vacation homes for rent? Where are the reliable and efficient sources for it?

Vacation home rentals are widely advertised. You can find several listings in magazines and newspapers. There are also lists available online and through agents.

Another is through referrals of friends, relatives or neighbors. Some may have experienced renting a vacation home already and they might recommend the place where they stayed or the agents whom they talked to.

One source also is the visitors’ bureau or information centers. You can check on their websites or personally visit them in their office.

Vacation homes can either be bought from real state brokers or it can be rented. Here are some things that you should consider in finding a good vacation home?

Make sure that it is not far from the attraction sites. It should be at least 10-15 minutes away from the recreation areas. This is to avoid meeting traffic along the way. It might take you 30 minutes to 1 hour going to and from a theme park if you stay far from the attraction sites.

If you prefer to rent a vacation home, check if short-term rental is applicable. Ask for the minimum number of days allowed. Occupancy usually starts from 5 to 7 days. Inquire also the necessary information that goes with renting the place. Make notes on which specific furniture is rented out separately. In some cases, high-chairs or strollers for kids are rented out per day or the use of heated swimming pool requires extra charge.

Ask for the list of amenities that goes with the house. Swimming pool is a plus but heated swimming pools or an additional jacuzzi is better. Request for a tour before reserving the place, they might give you another house than the one you talked about.

Larger backyards are also more preferable since it allows more activity and wider play area for kids. Bigger spaces mean more people can enjoy the house.

Consider the house structure. If traveling with an elderly or disabled, better go for houses with no 2nd floors. It limits movements for them and for you as well.

When you have finalized the agreement, make sure to write everything. It is safer if transactions are made into writing. Be specific with dates, time and payments made. Include clause that you think is important to be noted.

Vacation home in Orlando is very convenient. It is one of the best options in having a rewarding and fruitful vacation.

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Tallahassee Homes

Posted on May 6, 2010 by admin
Thomas Asbury asked:




Tallahassee homes make great starter homes or a place to move to, because right now the prices are right and it is forecasted that the prices will be going up and up. There are so many things to do in Tallahassee, and many other things are within a short drive. Tallahassee also happens to be the capital of Florida.

In Tallahassee right now home prices are at an all time low. Tallahassee homes make a fantastic place to buy a starter home, and if you live outside of Florida and you are going to move there then Tallahassee would be a great place to look at homes. Currently homes in Tallahassee selling for between $100, 000 and $125, 000, and analysts are predicting by the year 2012 home prices could be back up to around $200, 000.

Tallahassee also happens to be where Florida State University is located. Florida State University offers many different majors, and areas of studies. The top five areas of study at Florida State University are Finance, Political Science/Pre-Law, Psychology, Biological Science/Pre-Med and International Affairs. Thanks to Florida State University Tallahassee homes prices are on the upswing.

Another great thing about living in Tallahassee and attending Florida State University is the football. If you are a college football fan then you are in the middle of the biggest school with many rivals. When there is a home game you will see a completely different side of Tallahassee. The biggest rivals of the Florida State Seminoles are the University of Florida Gators and the University of Miami Hurricanes.

Living in Tallahassee you are a short drive away from many different attractions. Tallahassee homes are only a short drive away from Orlando. You can drive to Orlando and go to Walt Disney World, Epcot, Universal and many other theme parks. You are also a short drive away from many beaches, and Georgia, and many other big cities located in Florida.

If you are looking for a new home or looking to move to Florida you should definitely look into Tallahassee homes. Living in Tallahassee you would be close to many huge Florida attractions, you are within driving distance to many beaches. Living in Tallahassee you could also attend Florida State University and receive a top college degree.

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Renting an Apartment in Miami

Posted on May 6, 2010 by admin
Orlando A Garcia asked:




Finding an apartment for rent in Miami shouldn’t be a problem. With so many apartment complexes and individual investors who bought condos in the recent real estate boom, the inventory has remained high.

On the other hand, many apartment buildings were converted to condominiums and sold during the same real estate bonanza of the last 4 years, and the ‘rental conversions’ were a very popular option for those looking to buy their first home, but mainly with investors looking for a quick flip, and for a long time it was good business. This cut inventory at the other end of the spectrum, balancing the availability of rental units.

Reaching the fall of 2007, the backlog of homes for sale in Miami is at levels not seen for many years, the new condo buildings under construction keep adding more units to the already large inventory. Investors are now reluctantly becoming landlords, since condos are getting harder to sell, and new rental are coming online every month.

There are options for every taste. Just doing a quick search in the local MLS listings, taking as a sample apartments/condos with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, we found a wide range of rent prices, obviously depending of the areas: in Aventura, an area largely comprised of condo buildings, we found 328 of such units with rent prices between $1,200 to $5,250.

In Miami Beach, there were 385 units available, with rent prices between $1,200 and $16,000 at the luxurious Setai. Most condos and apartments hovered around the $3,000 monthly rent, and the majority is concentrated in popular South Beach.

In Downtown Miami, specifically in Brickell, where a good part of the new construction is taking place, there were 226 units available for rent, 56 of which were priced between $3,000 and $9,000 per month.

A few tips from Miami real estate agents about the process of renting in South Florida:

-Start looking early, don’t delay, call a real estate agent that handles rentals or start browsing the classified websites like SellHousesMiami.com, Craigslist, the Miami Herald, etc. If possible, begin your search at least 30 days before the date you’re planning to move. The reason for so much anticipation is simple: if there’s an application with the apartment complex or condominium association, it may very well take 10-20 days to get an approval, so the sooner the application the better.

-Make a list of the things you will need to know: how many parking spaces, is there washer/dryer in the premises, what is the policy regarding pets, and what is the minimum length of contract.

-Ask about application fees, and security deposits. Condo associations require an application fee that can be around $150, and many of them require now also a refundable deposit, in case you incur in damages to common areas.

-Landlords in Miami usually require first month’s rent and a security deposit (which is not the last month’s rent as many people believe) to cover for any damage to the property. Some landlords require 2 month’s rent as security deposit plus the 1st month.

-Ask about what is included in the rent: water, electricity, cable TV. Don’t be afraid of negotiating, many landlords and management companies in Miami do negotiate the terms of the leases.

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A Garage Conversion Project Starts With A Garage Conversion Plan

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin
Mark Donovan asked:




A Great way to add Living Space to Your Home

A garage conversion project is a simple and great way to add 200 to 400 square feet of living space to your home. Frequently garages are converted into bedrooms, bathrooms, and family rooms. Due to the fact that a garage already consists of a foundation, four exterior walls and a roof it is relatively an inexpensive solution for adding more living space to your home, compared to building a brand new home addition.

A garage conversion project has some of the same concerns and problems as finishing a basement. There are cold concrete floors and various protrusions and obstructions in both a garage and a basement that must be worked around.

When developing a garage conversion plan there are a number of items you should first consider before actually moving forward with such a project.

Check first with your Local building Inspector

Local code requirements may vary on garage construction versus living space construction. You may want to first check with your local building inspector to determine if there are any structural or zoning issues with converting your garage into a completed living space. For example, it may be okay for garage roof trusses to be spaced 24″ apart in your municipality, however local building codes may also specify that these may need to be 16″ on center for formal living space. It is worthwhile talking to your building inspector first before completing a garage conversion plan and hiring contractors. You will need to pull permits anyway, so you might as well learn up front any code issues / restrictions before submitting plans to the building inspector and beginning your project.

Garage Conversion Projects and Plumbing

When considering a bathroom, kitchen or wet bar as part of your garage conversion project special upfront attention needs to be paid to plumbing. Most garage floors are concrete, and as a result, you typically only have a couple of choices to address plumbing requirements. You can either cut out swaths of concrete flooring to run drainage pipes or elevate the floor. Elevating a bathroom or kitchen floor is typically less desirable, unless of course you plan on elevating the entire garage floor. I will discuss this issue/concept in more detail later.

The alternative to elevating the bathroom / kitchen floor is to cut out swaths of concrete flooring. This task is extremely messy, dusty, and requires a great deal of hard manual labor, but in the end you will achieve a better product. Consequently, my recommendation is to first consult with a plumber before you develop detail floor plans of your garage conversion project. He can help you decide where the best location is for your bathroom / kitchen / wet bar, and recommend a layout. Ideally you will want to locate the rooms requiring plumbing near each other and near the existing sewer/septic drain pipes within the main home to minimize concrete cutting.

Once you have completed your garage conversion floorplan, have your plumber mark the locations for where the concrete needs to be cut away. Remove the concrete prior to beginning any other work on the project. Cutting concrete is an extremely dusty and noisy endeavor so make sure everything is out of the garage prior to cutting. I would also recommend hiring either the plumber or another subcontractor to perform this work.

Framing in the Garage Door Openings

When converting your garage into formal living space you will probably want to frame in the existing garage door openings. You may want to consider locating a standard door or windows in one or more of these openings as you frame them in. Cutting new door openings and windows into existing walls is a more expensive effort, as external siding and potentially interior sheetrock will need to be disturbed that may not otherwise be required. If aesthetically and functionally it makes sense, replacing a garage door opening with a standard door and/or windows can potentially save some money.

Also, when framing in the garage door openings, first build up the base of the openings with either concrete or concrete blocks to the same height of the adjacent foundation walls. This will help to ensure a finished external appearance that blends in well with the rest of the home’s siding.

Garage Floors

Garage floors can be cold. Garage floors typically consist of just an un-insulated concrete pad. Also, frequently garage floors are sloped so that water runs toward the garage door opening(s). To address both these issues it may make sense to raise the entire garage floor using 2″x2″s, 2″x4″s or 2×6″s depending how much floor insulation is desired. Shims can be used to level the raised subfloor. Alternatively the 2″xNs can be trimmed to level the floor. If there is sufficient ceiling height in the garage the use of 2″x6″s could eliminate the need for concrete cutting for installing drain pipes. Using 2″x6″s can frequently provide enough height to support sufficient drain pitch. Again, you may want to discuss this with your plumber if you plan to elevate the entire garage floor.

Ducts, Pipes, and Other Obstructions in a Garage

Like a basement there are frequently air ducts, pipes and other obstructions in a garage. Unless you want to spend significant time and money moving the ducts and pipes, you will want to box these obstructions in using either 2″x2″s or 2″ x 4″s. The boxed in areas can then be easily sheetrocked. Aesthetically it is better to box in clusters of obstructions with one large box rather than having several small boxed in areas. Many small boxed in areas will make a finished room look chopped up.

Garage Wall thickness

Frequently exterior garage walls are framed using 2″x4″s, where as the rest of the home’s exterior walls are framed with 2″ x 6″s. The 2″x6″ walls allow for additional insulation. You may want to add furring strips to your garage exterior wall studs to enable additional insulation thickness. As a matter of fact, your local building codes may mandate this.

A garage conversion project is a great and inexpensive way to add formal living space to your home. The only real downside is the loss of a sheltered place to store your vehicles. As outlined in this article develop a solid garage conversion plan first before beginning work.

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Orlando, The City Beautiful

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin
Sardool Sikandar asked:




Orlando is a city of central Florida. The city of orlando is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. Orlando is the 6th largest city in Florida.

Orlando is also nicknamed as “O-Town”, “The City Beautiful” and “The Imaginary City”. The fountain of Lake Eola is the symbol of Orlando. The city is believed to be named after a soldier named Orlando Reeves who allegedly died in the area, during the war against the Seminole Indian tribe.

Orlando is one of the world’s most visited vacation spots. The tourism brings in the largest revenues to the city. Orlando attracts an estimated 52 million tourists a year, during its peak seasons. The orlando vacation and orlando vacation packages are hotly pursued deals.

The major attractions of Orlando include Arboretum of the University of Central Florida, Blue Spring State Park, Central Florida Zoological Park, Church Street Station, Cirque du Soleil, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, Discovery Cove, Gatorland, Hard Rock Live & Hotel, International Trolley and Train Museum, Kennedy Space Center, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Morse Museum of American Art, Old Town, Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Science Center, Wekiwa Springs State Park, World of Orchids and Ripley’s Believe It or Not!.

The city is widely known for the Disney World theme park, including the EPCOT Center and Animal Kingdom. The Disney World Resort is in the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

The other tourist attractions include Sea World, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Orlando Resort and the World’s Largest McDonald’s.

The downtown Orlando attracts the considerable number of tourists. Gatorland is one of the oldest attractions in the area.

Orlando is home to the University of Central Florida, which is the second largest university in Florida.

The Orlando area is home to many lakes including Lake Apopka, Eustis, Griffin, Harney, Harris, Jesup, Monroe, Sand Lake, Conway and Tohopekaliga.

The parks in Orlando and adjoining areas include Azalea Park, Baldwin Park, Callahan,
College Park, Crescent Park, Delaney Park, Lake Davis/Greenwood, Lake Eola Heights, Park Central, Park Lake Highland, Roosevelt Park and Thornton Park.

Orlando has highly established hotel industry. The are mickle of restaurants and luxury orlando hotels. The hotels in orlando are known for their luxuries, comforts and quality services. Every single orlando hotel offers a complete romantic world to the visitors.

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Buying Florida Homes Now With a New Home Rebate

Posted on May 5, 2010 by admin
Chris Robertson asked:




If you’re seeking real estate in Orlando, Florida or surrounding areas, there’s never been a better time to buy a Florida home. There are many benefits of building a new home in Orlando as well. With a Florida new construction, builders and Realtors are finding creative ways to work with buyers. They are offering specials and new home rebates out of their own commissions to give you even more reason to purchase real estate or build a home in this beautiful part of the state.

A new home rebate isn’t the only reason to buy now, but it is a tremendous value-added service. Preconstruction opportunities, new home construction, and other types of realty in Orlando are abundant since Florida has been ranked as Top 3 in growth in the United States. It also ranks Top 4 in population and has about 18 million people.

Benefits of Moving to Orlando, Florida

Orlando has much to offer its residents. There is always plenteous sunshine, and the weather is great through much of the year. Florida has no state income tax so you’ll be able to keep more of your hard-earned money! Orlando is only about an hour to an hour and a half from several beautiful beaches, from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf of Mexico beaches. Also, Orlando is a center for attractions in Florida such as Walt Disney World, Universal Thrill Rides, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, and many others. The area attracts many tourists each year and offers numerous employment opportunities.

Retirement Benefits of Moving to Orlando

New home rebates are a great reason to retire in Orlando. As a retiree, you can benefit by receiving up to 2% of your new home’s price as a cash rebate. This puts anywhere from $4,000 to $30,000 in your pocket! This also benefits you if you’re looking to buy Florida new homes for investments, a second home, or a condo. A Florida buyer’s rebate will give you an opportunity to do any needed repairs on the home, pay other bills, or just improve your cash flow after a new home purchase. Your retirement can be a great experience, and you’ll be able to make the transition more easily once you’ve worked with a helpful Realtor.

Search Tips to Find the Right Real Estate Property in Orlando

In Florida, new homes, condos, and new construction builders might seem difficult to find. A great way to explore the available real estate is to use online resources. You can specifically search for property in Orlando, locate a Realtor (be sure he or she offers the buyer’s rebate), and compare pricing and benefits of certain neighborhoods. The Internet also enables you to view photos of the homes, calculate your payments, and more. There are many helpful tools to make your real estate purchase go smoothly.

With these tips in mind, choose real estate in Orlando, Florida that will best suit your personal needs. With the new home rebate that is being offered today and other benefits of Orlando residence, you’re sure to find exactly what you are seeking.

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Orlando’s Medical City at Lake Nona – A Boom To Economy And Real Estate in Central Florida

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin
Gitta Urbainczyk asked:




Burnham Institute for Medical Research opened in April 2009. It will be the major hub in Lake Nona ‘s “medical city.” Burnham will be “the research anchor” for the La Jolla, CA’s institute. It’s primary focus will be cancer. Burnham has drawn support from UCF’s Medical School and a research facility constructed by the University of Florida to complete the $85 million dollar 175,000 square-foot “biotech center.” Burnham Institute will continue to advance medical technology and stimulate job growth for “high skilled, high paying jobs” to southeast Orlando ‘s Lake Nona.

Sanford Burnham Medical Research Institute was built to provide an “innovative research environment” for scientists from a variety of different fields. It employs over 750 scientists. They propose to create an environment where they’ll be challenged to tackle some of today’s most important medical issues and create breakthroughs. By focusing on diabetes, cardiovascular complication, cancer, infectious, and inflammatory diseases they hope to come up with answers.Sanford Burnham’s Lake Nona Campus sits ten minutes from Orlando International Airport and 10 miles south east of downtown Orlando in what is called Medical City at Lake Nona.

The ecology friendly design and construction of Burnham’s campus is particularly important to its developers. Their primary goal of making medical discoveries that benefit the community it serves as well as contributing to the lives of its employees and the community around it is accentuated by its glazed windows and “high performance exterior glass.” The building not only makes the most of the environment’s natural landscape as it high lights the surrounding planned communities but it also adds recognition to the building’s central purpose of benefiting the environment by lowering heating and cooling costs without damaging the ecosystem and polluting the outside environment.

The Burnham Institute sits amidst a growing community of homes, estates, and luxury residences. The facility and homes in the area have incredible views of lush fairways, over 8,000 acres of green meadows, “crystal blue lakes,” and natural springs that run through it. Homes and developments in the area complement its natural beauty and the ongoing development of the medical technology center with its 7,000 master planned community called Lake Nona,a city within a city. Spacious single family, town homes, and condos make up housing options. The medical research facility will advance the community by discovery. Whether you’re working, relaxing, or starting a family Lake Nona ‘s Burnham’s Medical Research Institute and its surrounding community will help you discover the best choice for you.

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Why Stay in an Orlando Vacation Home?

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin
Karyn Kudrna asked:




Think back to your last Florida vacation with the family. If you stayed in a hotel, you most likely had a room with 2 queen sized beds, and perhaps a small kitchentte. The hotel probably had a restaurant and a swimming pool, but not much else. If you have small children, you may have found it difficult to get them to sleep while the adults were still awake, perhaps watching television and talking in the same room. You most likely found any excuse to get out of the hotel room, even if you would rather stay put, simply because you couldn’t stand being “cooped up” any longer.

Now, it’s true that hotels have some advantages over other types of accommodations. They are usually close to plenty of area attractions and entertainment. They typically have restuarants on-site, so there’s no need to go far to find a meal. And of course, there’s daily maid service. However, when you consider the cost of the room, and the cost of eating out 3 meals a day, in addition to travel and other expenses, you may decide it’s time to consider a different form of accommodation for your next vacation.

Vacation Homes Advantages

Vacation homes have been gaining in popularity over the past 5 years or so, especially in the Orlando – Disney area. The reason for this surge in popularity among vacationers is simple – for the same cost as a moderately priced hotel room you can now book an entire home for your family, complete with up to 6 bedrooms and a private pool! These homes offer guests much more space and privacy than a hotel room. Each family member can have his or her own bedroom, and often their own bath as well. These homes usually come very well equipped with everything guests need to feel right at home. Linens and towels, hair dryers, irons, washers and dryers are all provided. Best of all, guests can save a lot of money by using the fully equipped kitchen to prepare some or all of their meals in their home rather than eating every meal at a restuarant.

Many vacation homes also comes with game rooms, large screen TVs, DVD players, and even an Xbox or PlayStation to keep the kids ( and adults ) entertained.

How to Book a Vacation Home

Don’t know where to go to book a vacation home? The most common way guests find a home to book is online. There are many, many management compaines have websites dedicated to Orlando vacation homes . Or you can visit your local travel agent. Many travel agents are contracting with management companies to book home from them for their clients. Or, you can simply contact the owners directly and cut out the “middle man”. Like management companies, many owners have their own websites dedicated to promoting their vacation properties.

Whatever you choose, once you’ve stayed in an Why stay in an Orlando Vacation Home?

Think back to your last Florida vacation with the family. If you stayed in a hotel, you most likely had a room with 2 queen sized beds, and perhaps a small kitchentte. The hotel probably had a restaurant and a swimming pool, but not much else. If you have small children, you may have found it difficult to get them to sleep while the adults were still awake, perhaps watching television and talking in the same room. You most likely found any excuse to get out of the hotel room, even if you would rather stay put, simply because you couldn’t stand being “cooped up” any longer.

Now, it’s true that hotels have some advantages over other types of accommodations. They are usually close to plenty of area attractions and entertainment. They typically have restuarants on-site, so there’s no need to go far to find a meal. And of course, there’s daily maid service. However, when you consider the cost of the room, and the cost of eating out 3 meals a day, in addition to travel and other expenses, you may decide it’s time to consider a different form of accommodation for your next vacation.

Vacation Homes Advantages

Vacation homes have been gaining in popularity over the past 5 years or so, especially in the Orlando – Disney area. The reason for this surge in popularity among vacationers is simple – for the same cost as a moderately priced hotel room you can now book an entire home for your family, complete with up to 6 bedrooms and a private pool! These homes offer guests much more space and privacy than a hotel room. Each family member can have his or her own bedroom, and often their own bath as well. These homes usually come very well equipped with everything guests need to feel right at home. Linens and towels, hair dryers, irons, washers and dryers are all provided. Best of all, guests can save a lot of money by using the fully equipped kitchen to prepare some or all of their meals in their home rather than eating every meal at a restuarant.

Many vacation homes also comes with game rooms, large screen TVs, DVD players, and even an Xbox or PlayStation to keep the kids ( and adults ) entertained.

How to Book a Vacation Home

Don’t know where to go to book a vacation home? The most common way guests find a home to book is online. There are many, many management compaines have websites dedicated to vacation home accommodations. Or you can visit your local travel agent. Many travel agents are contracting with management companies to book home from them for their clients. Or, you can simply contact the owners directly and cut out the “middle man”. Like management companies, many owners have their own websites dedicated to promoting their vacation properties.

Whatever you choose, once you’ve stayed in a vacation home, you will probably never want to go back to staying in hotels again.

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10 Places to Visit in Orlando, Florida

Posted on May 4, 2010 by admin
Orson Johnson asked:




Walt Disney World – Almost everyone who has heard of Disney World has dreamt of going there at least once. The biggest attraction in Orlando Florida and with good reason too. This mega resort hosts 6 Theme Parks, 2water parks, hotels and food all tucked away in a fairytale experience.

Universal Studios Orlando – Go behind the scenes from your favorite action movies or get on board the most thrilling of rides in either one of the two theme parks. Top your day off with a stroll down Universal’s Citywalk, the hottest spot for one stop dining and entertainment.

Sea world Orlando – The shows here are what attract people more than the rides. Watch dolphins jump through hoops or go behind the scenes yourself and experience for a day what it’s like to be in the shoes of a mammal keeper.

Gatorland – Not only is Gatorland a tourist attraction, it’s a fully working alligator farm as well. This 110 acre gator park gets you up close and personal with the gators as you learn a thing or two about them.

Kennedy Space Center – Tour launch areas, eat space food, train in spaceflight simulators and if you’re lucky, you may even get to witness an actual launch. No Orlando visit is complete without heading to NASA’s launch headquarters.

Fun Spot Action Park – Race on 4 unique go-kart tracks and challenge yourself to beat your own time. A great place for people with need for speed.

Silver Springs – View this amazing 350 acre all natural spring in all its glory, and better yet, on its famous glass bottom boats. Yes, you get to sit in the boat, sheltered from the heat and in your own comfort all while viewing the underwater life below you.

Orlando Science Center – Experience hands on fun in this one of a kind science center that lets you try out things you wouldn’t be allowed to try at home. Stay on till nightfall and view the stars from the largest refractor telescope in Florida.

Orange Tree Golf Club – For all golf lovers out there, you can’t go visiting Orlando without stopping by this club. Said to be one of best golf courses in Florida, take part in their everyday challenges or just go for a relaxing swing around the area.

Wonderworks – This upside down house has been attracting stares for years now and is probably one of the most famous houses in Orlando. It’s actually filled with over 100 exhibits and interactive fun and promises to blow your imagination out of this world.

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