Orlando City Guide

With world-famous theme parks, warm weather and a huge range of accommodation, Orlando in central Florida is tailor made for a fun-filled holiday. Each year millions of tourists from around the world flock to Orlando to ride legendary rollercoasters and experience the most exciting theme parks around.

Unforgettable attractions like Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios and SeaWorld are all within easy reach of central Orlando. As well as the many villas and hotels around the edges of the parks, there’s also an abundance of accommodation in the resorts themselves for those who want the ultimate theme park holiday.

Orlando’s many restaurants serve up a huge variety of cuisine from around the world, with loads of options for kids. Of course Orlando isn’t just for families and there are plenty of bars and nightclubs to keep those without kids entertained into the small hours of the morning.

There’s also plenty to do in and around Orlando away from the theme parks, with some wonderful natural attractions just a short drive away. Florida’s east and west coasts are lined with pristine beaches, perfect for lying back and soaking up the sun. Just 40 minutes upstate are acres of unspoilt woodlands and thermal springs.

Orlando’s weather is another factor in its popularity. Central Florida is blessed with sunshine all year round, with daytime temperatures around 32°C during the summer months when the parks are at their busiest. Orlando’s weather is pleasantly mild throughout the winter when crowd levels are at their lowest. The theme parks also stay open all year, making Orlando a great holiday destination 365 days a year.