North America: Round-the-World Travel Destinations
Budget Scale: 1-5
1-least expensive; 5-most expensive
3.5– Accommodations can actually be cheap in Orlando, and you can get by on food without busting the budget. Family theme parks, however…
Indie Travel Scale: 1-5
1-not a good Indie Travel destination; 5-a great Indie Travel destination
2– Orlando is known for Disney and theme parks, which are about as un-indie as you can get. But if you have a family, the kids will eat it up, and believe it or not, there are a few things to do that don’t involve Mickey Mouse.
Indie Travel Tips
- There is actually a pretty good night-life in Orlando, so if you don’t have kids or are bringing the grandparents along, take advantage of the babysitter and get out for some cocktails and entertainment.
- Downtown Orlando is actually a pretty bustling area. Head to Orange Avenue and check out the various bars, clubs, and restaurants.
- Right off Orange Avenue is the pedestrian-only street called Church Street. More restaurants and bars can be found here, and there is plenty of live music on nearby Wall Street.
- Explore Lake Eola, a park nearby downtown.
Why you should add Orlando to your RTW travel list
- Home of Disney World, “the happiest place on earth”
- Not enough theme parks? Try Universal Studios and SeaWorld
- Too many theme parks? Get back to nature and see the endangered manatee at Blue Spring State Park
- See if you have the “right stuff” at the Kennedy Space Center
Why you should not add Orlando to your RTW travel list
- If you don’t have kids, it’s not the most desirable destination, but there are plenty of adults who still love it sans kids. To each their own.
- A car is almost a necessity if visiting Orlando.
Are you heading to Orlando? What do you need to do?
- Buy an international plane ticket
- Book an Orlando hostel
- Book an Orlando hotel
- Talk to travelers on the North America message boards
- Check out our Orlando Travel Guide
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