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The villa is just 10 minutes away from all the major theme parks and tourist attractions. There are large shopping malls, cinemas and restaurants close-by and all sporting activities are catered for.
For more tourist information visit Orlando Info or SEE Orlando.
Disney World
Meet all your favourite Disney characters in Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Magic Kingdom. Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks provide the ideal settings to relax by the beach or engage in some fun water activities.
SeaWorld Orlando
A must for animal lovers - this marine-life adventure park, owned by Anheuser-Busch, features some wonderful attractions including Shamu the playful killer whale, Wild Arctic - a hi-tech ride through blizzards and avalanches, Kraken and Journey to Atlantis roller-coasters, Penguin Encounter and dolphin, sea lion and otter shows.
Discovery Cove Orlando
Adventure seekers should visit this tropical paradise. Swim with dolphins in Dolphin Lagoon or alongside sharks in Coral Reef. Snorkel with large rays in Ray Lagoon or feed the birds in the Aviary. There is also a Tropical River and beaches to explore.
Universal Orlando
Visit Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Universal City Walk and Wet 'n' Wild for exciting roller-coaster rides, hi-tech special effects, superb nightlife and exciting water rides. There are attractions for all the family, featuring ET, Spider-Man, Popeye, Shrek, the Incredible Hulk, Woody Woodpecker, Terminator, Men in Black, Earthquake, Twister, Jurassic Park, Jaws, The Storm, Bomb Bay... and many more.
Arabian Nights
Why not treat the family to a dinner show. There are many dinner attractions and themed restaurants to choose from. Arabian Nights, a romantic fairy tale and equestrian extravaganza, was voted by locals as top dinner attraction in Orlando.
Dixie Stampede
Guaranteed by owner Dolly Parton as "a fun place to eat" - you will be able to enjoy a four course meal whilst watching magnificent horses and stunt riders, buffalo, ostrich races, dancing, magic and comedy.
Gatorland
Get up close to alligators at this working farm where you can see hundreds of alligators in the breeding pens, nurseries and rearing ponds. Shows include Gator Jumparoo in which the alligators leap out of the water for food and the alligator wrestling show with its historically interesting commentary.
International Drive Orlando
"I Drive", between Disney World, Universal Studies and SeaWorld, is 3 miles of shops, restaurants, hotels, theatres and amusements. Attractions include the weird Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the upside-down Wonder Works, the haunted Skull Kingdom, Wet'n'Wild water park, FAO Schwartz toy store and Mercado shopping mall.
Kennedy Space Center
Visit the Visitor Complex for a highly informative and entertaining space experience. There you will find the Rocket Garden, Astronaut Encounter and Space Shuttle. Take a bus tour to see the launch pads, International Space Station and Apollo/Saturn V Centres.
Busch Gardens
A theme park re-creating colonial Africa and also a top American zoo. Visit Morocco, Nairobi, Timbuktu, the Congo, Egypt, Edge of Africa, Serengeti Plain and Land of the Dragons. For the brave there are the Kumba and SheiKra roller coasters - two of the largest and fastest roller coasters in Florida.
There is plenty to keep the dedicated shopper entertained. Visit the Florida Mall which has large department stores including Saks Fifth Ave, Nordstrom, Sears, plus 270 stores and restaurants; or try the Mall at Millenia for a world class shopping experience with international names and 150 stores. For bargain hunters try the Premium Outlets offering savings of 25-65%, on many designer labels including Burberry, Coach, Armani and Nike.
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