Orlando is quite simply The Entertainment capital of the world, providing fun for all ages, young and old. You will find the largest concentration of theme parks, attractions, hotels and restaurants to guarantee you the holiday of a lifetime.


It is, of course, the home to Walk Disney World, Universal Resort and Sea World. The main tourist area is immense, with WDW covering more than 45 square miles itself. One of the great things about Orlando is the ever changing entertainment that is on offer.


The parks add new features every year and new attractions are popping up all the time, all trying to capture the ever increasing number of holiday makers visiting the area.


Orlando is well served by Water Parks. They are a terrific way to relax and cool down in the summer heat. WDW offer the themed Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon which are both very different and popular. Wet 'n' Wild is situated at the North end of International Drive and is great for those enjoying thrill and rides. Water Mania is located on the US192 in Kissimmee and is quieter but still a great place to spend the day.


Orlando is well served by Water Parks. They are a terrific way to relax and cool down in the summer heat. WDW offer the themed Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon which are both very different and popular. Wet 'n' Wild is situated at the North end of International Drive and is great for those enjoying thrill and rides. Water Mania is located on the US192 in Kissimmee and is quieter but still a great place to spend the day.


    Traffic lights are suspended over the road unlike in the UK. Right turns are permitted on a red light, provided that you have come to a complete stop and there is nothing coming from your left. A left turn is controlled by its own arrow, but you should give way to traffic coming from the opposite direction on a solid green light. A flashing amber means that you can proceed provided no other traffic is joining the road and on a flashing red you can proceed if all is clear.

    Florida law states that your headlights must be switched on during a rainstorm. Just remember that when your wipers go on so do your lights.

    Speed limits are 30mph on business and residential roads, 55mph in other locations and 70mph on main highways. All speed limits are clearly posted and strictly enforced. Beware that some highways have a minimum speed as well. School areas have a 20mph limit which extend 30 minutes either side of the opening and closing. Speeding fines can be doubled in a school and construction are as well as on Disney property.

    You should never drink and drive. Florida has much tougher laws than in the UK with a much lower level of blood/alcohol being accepted. You should not carry any alcohol inside the car, it should always be in the boot.

    You should carry your driving license and car rental documents at all times when driving.

    When driving on a 2 way street all vehicles should stop for a stationary school bus that has its red light flashing, regardless of your direction of travel. If driving on a dual carriageway you need only stop if traveling in the same direction as the bus.

    Seat belts must be worn by all passengers sitting in the front or back of the vehicle.

Useful Driving Tips

    All cars in Florida are fitted with air conditioning. From time to time you may notice pools of water appearing under the car. This is a normal occurrence and is nothing to be concerned about. You should take time to acquaint yourself with the operation of the air conditioning as they tend to be more efficient than in the UK and can ge very cold indeed inside the car.


        Orlando has over 100,000 rooms to accommodate holidaymakers requiring that little piece of luxury all the way down to budget properties. You will find that even the most basic of the budget properties are more than adequate for your holiday needs.

        Holidays are for the family and Orlando has an abundance of hotels to fit every need. Most hotels have special amenities for adults and children alike, games rooms and themed pool areas. For a more in-depth look at the hotels on offer please look at the relevant pages on this site where you will be able to identify the right hotel for you.

        If you would prefer to have your own accommodation rather than stay in a hotel, Orlando has a large number of very high quality villas and town-houses spread across the tourist area, many offering their own pools. These can work out less expensive than a hotel, leaving more to spend on the exciting attractions that are on offer.