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Orlando-Bahamas_2-2-2012-0716.jpg 1. Orlando features hot and humid weather all the year round. The rainiest months are considered to be September and October. Those tourists looking for visiting excursions as well as active leisure fans should better plan a visit to Orlando within October and May.
2. The most convenient way to cruise the city is by car. A vehicle can be rented in one of numerous rental centers of the city. The most popular centers to rent a car are considered to be the Alamo, Enterprise Rent-EZ-car, Avis and “L&M rent a car” ones. Landmarks and sights as well as entertaining spots of the city are located far from each other that is why a car will be the optimum way for organizing a city exploration tour.
3. Drivers should take into account that central streets are rather traffic jammed in late afternoon. The suburbs of large entertaining centers feature jams on Saturdays and Sundays as these are considered to be shopping days.
4. Among city transport means travelers will find buses and trolleybuses. A cost of a trip will be about 2 USD. A special Lymmo type bus is cruising the city center. The bus offers free rides. Taxi cars are available at any part of day and night. A taxi car can be called by phone or stopped right in the street.
5. Local restaurants and cafes welcome tips. 10% of the total order will be quite enough to reward a waiter meanwhile in upscale gastronomy establishments a service fee may be included into the bill. In this case a total amount should be rounded up to any convenient sum. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Many museums and entertaining centers should better be visited in groups or with a family as in this case one can get good discounts. Some museums offer free entrance for kids under three years old and kids aged 4 till 17 years old are offered sufficient discounts.
7. Local entertaining centers meet the heaviest visitors’ traffic on Friday evenings and during Saturdays. The checkout lines can be rather great and it will take long to get into a destination that is why a visit to popular entertaining establishments should better fall within weekdays.
Top touristic routes around Orlando: architectural sightseeing and landmarks
Discovering the architecture of Orlando from bird's eye view! Spaceship Earth, Orlando Science Center , Florida Citrus Bowl, Kennedy Space Center, all those monuments are defining the image of Orlando … Open
8. Young people looking for visiting local eating houses and entertaining establishments should have an authorized copy of an identification documents by themselves. Restaurants and bars are prohibited to sell alcohol and alcohol containing drinks to visitors under 21. Casinos and night clubs are as well age restricted establishments.
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What to visit being in Orlando - unique sights

Wet'n'Wild Orlando

From the series “The Greatest and Fanciest Water Parks”
Check on the map:   Distance from Orlando center - 11.7 km.
Wet'n'Wild water park is one of the largest in the world. It’s also worth noting that it operates all year round. When the weather is rainy, a special water heating system is activated, so the pools and rivers still remain suitable for comfortable entertaining. The water park has several shops where you can buy all the necessary beach accessories. To make a pause in outdoor activities, you can visit one of the local cafes. Wet'n'Wild in Orlando is a great place for a family holiday, where you can comfortably spend a whole day. … Read further

Ripley Believe It or Not

From the series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Orlando center - 13.1 km.
The original construction of the museum building is a tribute to the important event - the strong earthquake that happened in Orlando in 1812, which removed many houses from the city and some of them lost their lives. The huge crack on the facade is just one of the peculiarities of this original museum. The so-called 'anti-clock' is fixed on its façade, the hands of which turn backwards. The way this watch always shows the right time can not be understood immediately. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Orlando

Florida
2. Tourists who plan to travel a lot within a state or come to rest as a great company are recommended to rent a car. While planning trips, it’s worth remembering that there are serious traffic jams on the main streets of major cities in the morning and in the ... Open »
Tampa
2. The city has an extensive non-cash payment system, so there is no need to bring large sums of cash. You can pay with credit card in almost all major restaurants, hotels, stores and gas stations. 3. The city has a good public transport system; it is possible to ... Open »
Miami
2. The best place for currency exchange is still the airport, though the currency exchange service is offered by numerous bank institutions. The last operate from Monday till Friday and are open from 8 – 9am till 4 – 5 pm. Some banks can run on shortened schedule ... Open »
Nassau
2. There is no public transport in Nassau, so you can walk on foot or use taxi services at the resort. The taxis are metered, so there is no need to worry about overpaying. 3. A car rental would be the best option for active tourists who are planning to travel a ... Open »
Atlanta
2. Travelers should not use the services of illegal taxis. Inexperienced travelers can easily become the victims of scammers and thieves. 3. You should not appear on the streets of the city in a drunken state. This will cause confusion among the local residents ... Open »
New Orleans
2. Tourists limited in time and desiring to observe the most significant landmarks should take a trip on local tram. Its route runs through the central streets of the city thus passing all the landmarks and sight. The cost of the trip will be about 1.3 USD. 3. The ... Open »
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