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ORLANDO, a quiet farming town in 1970, now has more visitors than any other place in the state. The reason, of course, is Walt Disney World, which, along with Universal Studios Escape, Sea World and a host of themed attractions, pulls more than 25 million people a year to a previously featureless plot of scrubland. Few people head to Orlando proper, choosing instead one of the countless motels along Hwy-192, fifteen miles south, or International Drive, five miles southwest. Despite enormous expansion over the last decade, the town itself remains free of the commercialism that surrounds it.

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Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida
Rated #1 for all Orlando Things to do
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Neighborhood:Universal Studios [Map]
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SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando
Rated #2 for all Orlando Things to do
(203 Reviews, 1 Guides)
User Rating:4.625 stars - Write a Review
Neighborhood:International Drive [Map]
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Wet 'n Wild Wet 'n Wild
Wet 'n Wild
Rated #3 for all Orlando Things to do
(41 Reviews, 2 Guides)
User Rating:4.35165 stars - Write a Review
Neighborhood:International Drive [Map]
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Halloween Horror Nights Halloween Horror Nights
Rated #4 for all Orlando Things to do
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Neighborhood:Universal Studios [Map]
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Gatorland Gatorland
Rated #5 for all Orlando Things to do
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Neighborhood:Kissimmee [Map]
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Titanic, Ship of Dreams Exhibit Titanic, Ship of Dreams Exhibit
Titanic, Ship of Dreams Exhibit
Rated #6 for all Orlando Things to do
(23 Reviews, 2 Guides)
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Neighborhood:International Drive [Map]
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Boardwalk Surf & Sport Boardwalk Surf & Sport
Rated #8 for all Orlando Things to do
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Neighborhood:International Drive [Map]
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Fall Fiesta in the Park Fall Fiesta in the Park
Rated #9 for all Orlando Things to do
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User Rating:4.75 stars - Write a Review
Neighborhood:Downtown Orlando
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Rated #10 for all Orlando Things to do
(11 Reviews, 1 Guides)
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Neighborhood:International Drive [Map]
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WonderWorks WonderWorks
WonderWorks
Rated #11 for all Orlando Things to do
(37 Reviews, 4 Guides)
User Rating:3.56364 stars - Write a Review
Neighborhood:International Drive [Map]
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Popular Attractions in Orlando

* Universal Studios Florida
* SeaWorld Orlando
* Wet 'n Wild
* Gatorland
* Halloween Horror Nights
* Titanic, Ship of Dreams Exhibit
* Boardwalk Surf & Sport
* Fall Fiesta in the Park
* WonderWorks
* Orange Tree Golf Club

Popular Hotels in Orlando

* Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
* The Westin Grand Bohemian
* Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
* Marriott Orlando World Center
* JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
* The Peabody Orlando
* Universal's Royal Pacific Resort
* Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn
* Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
* Hampton Inn

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* Key West
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* Sarasota
* Jacksonville

Orlando Caters to Serious Shoppers

Orlando Caters to Serious Shoppers with High-End Stores, Boutiques and Galleries

For those who consider shopping an art, and many of us do, Orlando provides both the inspiration and ample opportunity for practice.

At Orlando’s newest and most luxurious mall, The Mall at Millenia, shoppers are instantly wooed by wide, uncluttered walkways, comfortable seating and an artful combination of glass and Italian marble. Ambiance aside, the mall delivers the goods—and exquisite goods at that. Its more than 100 stores include department stores Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus as well as upscale clothiers Burberry, Gucci, St. John, Alviero Martini, Bernini, Hugo Boss, Christian Dior and Kenneth Cole. The latest in home entertainment recently became available at the SONY Style store, a hot new retail concept from the electronics manufacturer.

Other luxury retailers at The Mall at Millenia include jewelers like Tiffany & Company as well as purveyors of accessories and leather goods Chanel, Coach and Louis Vitton. Timeless gifts and collectibles can be found at Lladró or Swarovski. For the strappy heels made famous by red-carpet celebrities, shop Jimmy Choo.

Shoppers are enticed to make a day of it by breaking bread at one of the mall’s tempting full-service restaurants, California Pizza Kitchen, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s and Brio Tuscan Grille. Blue Martini, an upscale martini bar, features live entertainment.

Discriminating shoppers will revel in The Mall at Millenia’s dedication to service, including valet parking, full-service concierge, foreign currency exchange, gift wrapping, taxi stand and even ticket sales for area attractions.

Serious art collectors don't have to go far to find a unique treasure. Adjacent to The Mall at Millenia is Millenia Fine Art, showcasing the Southeast's largest and most diverse gallery collection of museum quality modern and contemporary art, with 15,000 square feet of exhibition space.

At Orlando’s largest mall, The Florida Mall, upscale department stores Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard’s, Macy’s, and Lord & Taylor anchor more than 250 stores selling every heart’s desire—apparel and shoes for the whole family, cards and books, specialty foods, makeup and perfume, sporting goods, toys and games, cameras and electronics, jewelry, home furnishings and more. The Florida Mall also offers shoppers several guest services including valet parking, a taxi stand, stroller rental, gift wrapping and multilingual staff members at its two guest service locations.

Shoppers at the upscale department stores at either The Mall at Millenia or The Florida Mall may choose to enlist the complimentary services of a personal shopper. Although the service is complimentary, personal shoppers work on an appointment only basis, so it is necessary to call your store of choice ahead of time. Neiman Marcus, located at The Mall at Millenia, even offers an online personal shopper request form on its Web site, neimanmarcus.com. Knowing your particular preferences in advance, the personal shopper can pull a variety of items from throughout the store and bring them to the personal shopping office for you to make an effortless and private selection, or gifts can be wrapped and waiting for you to pick up.

If you appreciate finer brands like Coach, Barney's, Burberry, Giorgio Armani and Fendi, you'll appreciate the savings you'll find at Orlando Premium Outlets. These are just a sampling of the 110 upscale clothing, shoe, luggage, accessories and other stores at the outlet center.

Discerning shoppers will enjoy the fresh-air, small-town feel of browsing on Winter Park’s Park Avenue, dubbed “Rodeo Drive East” for its boutiques and galleries. Small upscale clothiers like Tuni, Cody’s, John Craig, Patchington, Nicole Miller and Golden Rabbit dot the avenue along with independent stationers, jewelers and florists and a few high-end chain retailers such as Ann Taylor, Talbot’s and Williams-Sonoma.

For truly one-of-a-kind finds, stop in one of Park Avenue’s many galleries. Timothy’s Books & Gallery, annually named a Top 100 Retailer of American Craft by NICHE magazine, offers handcrafted home décor, jewelry and gifts. At Scott Laurent Gallery, bronze sculptures are the specialty. The Miller Gallery offers collectors paintings, sculpture and fine crafts by emerging artists and masters. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, home to the world's most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, features a museum gift shop with a wide variety of stained glass reproductions.

For other artistic items, visit the gift shop at the Orlando Museum of Art, featuring art-related items reflecting the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions. The Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park features the nation’s most extensive permanent collection of Earl Cunningham paintings and also boasts a vast collection of works by self-taught artists. The museum gift shop features artwork and unique crafts created by Florida artists.

In Downtown Orlando, several shopping areas cater to the discriminating shop-a-holic. Thornton Park features specialty stores perfect for an afternoon of exploring. And even the most experienced of antique shoppers will be impressed with the old-world treasures on Antique Row on Orange Avenue or the nearby Ivanhoe shops.

Whether you’re in the market for clothing, artwork, jewelry, home décor or a few tasteful gifts for friends and family back home, Orlando offers a variety of high-end shopping options sure to please the most discriminating tastes.

Relax the Day Away at One of Orlando

Relax the Day Away at One of Orlando's Luxurious Spas

Escaping from cell phones, laptops and the hustle and bustle of everyday life to focus on personal well-being is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Whether your goal is pure relaxation, fitness, health or all of the above, a visit to one of Orlando's premium day spas and salons surely will soothe away all cares of the world.

Central Florida is home to a number of full-service spas including The Spa at theOmni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, a 10,000-square-foot European-style spa offering a variety of massage and hydrotherapy treatments, facials and nail treatments. Part of the 730-room golf resort that opened in October 2004, the spa caters to both men and women with 10 private treatment rooms.

At Walt Disney World Resort, the 65-acre Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa features 552 guest rooms. Among its many offerings including massage therapies, facials, and hand, feet and body treatments, the spa specializes in hydro-massage therapies such as the Geyser Spring, Oneida Spring and Rosemary Spring that use water to wash away tension and soreness.

SpaCanyon Ranch SpaClub at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is an innovative, 20,000-square-foot full-service spa that features signature treatments such as the Canyon Stone Massage, utilizing warm basalt stones; Mango Sugar Glo Scrub; Aqua Lift Replenishing Facial; and fitness and health services including one-on-one training and nutrition consultations.

At Disney's 9,000-square-foot Victorian-themed Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, visitors can restore harmony and maximize therapeutic benefits with a detoxifying and mineralizing Marine Algae Body Masque, a hydrating Paraffin Body Masque or a restorative Sun Relief Wrap.

The Mandara Spa at the Portofino Bay Hotel, an 8,000-square-foot relaxation center at Universal Orlando Resort, offers guests an exotic spa experience rooted in Balinese healing traditions passed from generation to generation. The Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel is a new 12,000-square-foot ancient Asian-inspired retreat featuring 13 treatment rooms, meditation gardens and a sophisticated hair and nail salon.

The 10,000-square-foot Papillion Spa at Westgate Lakes Resort touts a Carrot-Vitamin, Anti-Aging Body Wrap and the "Papillion Experience," the spa's signature deep-kneading massage.

Spa Orlando's largest spa is the 40,000-square-foot The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Grande Lakes Orlando. In addition to 40 treatment rooms, a few of which are equipped for couple's massages, the spa offers a full-service salon, spa boutique and signature citrus-infused treatments. The spa also features the first Carita Institute and Salon in Florida, offering the ultimate in luxury skincare.

At the Spa at Buena Vista Palace in the Walt Disney Resort, guests can enjoy the Royal Pedicure treatment in a popular European Pedicure Chair. At 10,200 square feet, the spa offers 60 unique treatments and services.

One of Orlando's first and most well-known spas is the 4,000-square-foot Euro Day Spa & Salon located in historic Winter Park. With a wealth of refined and proven spa techniques like the Marine Algae, Black Mud and Dead Sea Salt body treatments, guests are sure to relax, reenergize and rejuvenate.

For sports enthusiasts, a visit to the 4,000-square-foot Forté Salon & Spa is a must. Located within the RDV Sportsplex in Maitland, the training facility for the Orlando Magic NBA team, the spa's deep-tissue sports massages are the specialty of the house.

In 2006, Winter Park welcomes The Regent Winter Park, a 150-room luxury hotel which will house a 20,000-square-foot Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Featuring the well-known makeup, fragrance and skincare brand Elizabeth Arden, the spa is expected to provide a signature line of services and products that promote wellness and beauty.

Why not start your next Orlando vacation with a visit to one of our luxurious spas? They'll massage away the stresses and strains of your everyday life so you can enjoy the rest of your vacation even more.