Homestead Orlando-John Young

Lufthavn (ORLANDO INTL AIRPORT - MCO)

17,699

During its founding in the mid-1800s, Orlando was a swampy place in the middle of Florida. This, of course, was not a recipe for success in drawing sun-seeking beach-goers. By the 1960s, however, that changed with the construction of Walt Disney World. In a matter of decades, Orlando completely transformed into one of the worlds biggest tourist destinations. Today, the city has more theme parks than any other place in the world. It is also an important destination for professional conferences. Millions of people visit the city of Orlando each year, and Extended Stay Hotels has a hotel in every exciting area of Orlando to put visitors exactly where they need to be. While Walt Disney World Resort is the areas biggest draw, other theme parks and amusements in Orlando are well worth a visit. Tourists regularly flock to Orlandos other huge theme park, Universal Studios Orlando, which also includes the Islands of Adventure, a place where the older set enjoys catching a ride on a fast-moving roller coaster or watching entertaining shows, all of which center around Universals huge box office hits. SeaWorld Orlando is, bar none, one of the best aquatic venues of its kind, allowing children to learn about marine life, as well as the importance of conservation. Whether they want to ride a roller coaster, jump on a water slide or watch a sea creature show, children of all ages will love a visit to the parks at Orlandos SeaWorld. Orlando contains an eclectic collection of restaurants that offer world-class fare for the most discerning of palates. Restaurant Row is the best place to find your favorite kinds of food or to try something exotic and unique. At the Samba Room, diners can enjoy a delicious array of Latin choices. Moonfish, on the other hand, is one of the neighborhoods most unique seafood joints. At this spot, delicious seafood is fused with Asian seasonings that are out of this world.FROM I-4 EXIT 74-A -SAND LAKE ROAD/ROUTE 482- TAKE SAND LAKE ROAD EAST TO JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY/ROUTE 423 TURN RIGHT -SOUTH- ONTO JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY HOTEL IS ON THE RIGHT TAKE THE BEELINE EXPRESSWAY/ROUTE 528 WEST TO EXIT 3 -JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY NOR TURN RIGHT -NORTH- ONTO JOHN YOUNG PARKWAY HOTEL IS APPROXIMATELY 1 5 MILES ON THE LEFT