Orlando - The Sunshine State, or Oversized Disney?

Orlando, Florida may be famous for Disneyland buthome to plenty of outlet stores where you can buy
there's more to the Sunshine State than oversizeddesigner gear at discount prices. Not to mention its
Disney characters and excitable children! Here are thevintage shops where you can pick up that
top reasons to visit.one-of-a-kind item. Holidaymakers could spend the
With its numerous theme parks, you may notwhole of their vacation in retail paradise!
associate Orlando with relaxation but with its 168If you're still in need of some relaxation, why not try out
spectacular golf courses, it certainly can be. Thean Orlando spa? The city has a great selection of
courses are all located within a 45-minute drive ofspas and resorts. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Grande Lakes
downtown Orlando so golfers don't even have toOrlando is the largest spa in Central Florida and has 40
leave the city. And since Orlando hosts the Bay Hilltreatment rooms and a fantastic selection of
Invitational and the FUNAI Classic PGA tournamentstreatments.
there's plenty for golfing fans to watch.You may not immediately associate Florida with culture
Orlando has over 5000 restaurants so you're bound tobut the city is actually home to world-renowned art
find something to suit your taste buds. Whether its fastexhibits. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of
food or a luxury dining experience you're after OrlandoAmerican Art is home to the world's most
has plenty of choice. For a trendy restaurant with acomprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort
great atmosphere, try Hue in the Thornton ParkTiffany. The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of
neighbourhood. Or for a bit of Irish charm try the IrishFine Arts celebrates works by artists of African
Pub for some traditional Irish fare.descent. The city also hosts the Orlando Ballet,
Shoppers are in their element. Orlando has nine mallsOrlando Opera, Orlando Philharmonic and the 150-voice
including the luxury The Mall at Millenia. Orlando is alsoBach Festival Society.