Orlando, Florida is an extremely popular tourist destination, as you may well imagine. To give you an idea of how popular Orlando really is as a tourist destination, in 2000 it hosted 43.3 million visitors. That's more people than the population of California.

When people think of vacationing in Florida, there are some obvious points of interest that are on the agenda but many people don't realize that there are many more places to visit than just Disney World and Universal Studios. If you love vintage homes, the historic neighborhoods of Thorton Park, Lake Eola Heights, Lake Lawsona, Lake Cherokee, and Lake Copeland are perfect for checking out some of Orlando's classic real estate. If you are into the urban lifestyle scene, downtown Orlando is the perfect spot, featuring restaurants, clubs, bars, and other trendy spots to visit. If that's not your scene, a 45-minute drive from the theme parks will take you to the Florida countryside, very similar to the UK with rolling hills and oak trees.

When visiting Orlando, you will obviously want the ultimate in comfort to complement your trip. You might consider an Orlando Vacation Home Rental rather than dealing with the crowds and madness of a hotel, it will definitely enhance your Florida vacation.