Visit Orlando

Orlando is internationally recognized as being synonymous with entertainment for the entire family, including numerous theme parks and attractions that each year attract millions of visitors from around the world. Now, with its wide range of hotel options and infrastructure for various conventions and events, Orlando is far from offering only an exciting family vacation: Orlando is chosen every year by meeting planners, and event organizers for top-level meetings. In 2010 alone, the number of people who traveled and stayed in Orlando exceeded 50 million visitors, the first US city to exceed that number of passengers in a year.

From renowned international restaurants and luxury hotels, to event facilities designed to meet all needs, Orlando is a city that constantly renews itself and grows, keeping in mind both the business traveler and the leisure traveler.

Weather

Orlando has a subtropical climate. During the height of Orlando’s humid summer season, temperatures rarely fall below 70 °F (21 °C), and daytime highs average in the 90s (32–37 °C). The area’s humidity acts as a buffer, usually preventing actual temperatures from exceeding 100 °F (38 °C), but also pushing the heat index to over 110 °F (43 °C). During the cooler seasons, humidity is lower and temperatures are more moderate, and can fluctuate more readily. Average nighttime lows in January are around 50 °F (10 °C), and average daytime highs are about 72 °F (22 °C). Temperatures rarely dip below 32 °F (0 °C).

Population

According to the 2010 US census, the city has 2,134,411 in its metro area. Orlando is the third largest metro area in Florida.

Currency and taxes

Currency is US Dollar, while sales tax in Orlando is 7%. Hotel taxes may vary.

Dining

Many of Orlando´s top dining options are well located within the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek | Waldorf Astoria Orlando complex. Visitors can also enjoy other options such as Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar, House of Blues Orlando (offering live music entertainment), among many others within close-by theme parks and resorts. For more information, please visit http://www.visitorlando.com/things-to-do/restaurants/.

Attractions

Orlando is internationally renowned as a family entertainment mecca, offering numerous attractions and theme park options. Some of these include the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios Orlando, Sea World, Gatorland, plus shows from companies like the Blue Man Group and Cirque Du Soleil among many others.

Shopping

Orlando offers numerous possibilities to those visitors interested in shopping. From large outlet malls, to shopping centers offering leading top brands. Some of these options include The Mall at Millenia, The Florida Mall and Prime Outlets Orlando.