Links
There is so much to do in Orlando and the surrounding area that it is impossible to list it all. Included here are some key places and links to the tourist board for lots more. Most of the main attractions are between 10 and 20 minutes drive from Windsor Hills unless otherwise stated.
General Tourist Information
http://orlandotouristinformationbureau.com/
http://www.orlandoinfo.com/uk/index.cfm
Walt Disney
Information about all Walt Disney Attractions, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney and much, much more
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/parkOverview
The Best Water Parks
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/parkOverview
http://www.wetnwildorlando.com/
Universal Studios
The original and the latest and amazing Islands of Adventure
http://www.universalorlando.com/usf_index.html
http://www.universalorlando.com/ioa_index.html
Busch Gardens
Near Tampa – fantastic and varied, location is 75 minutes drive from Windsor Hills. Well worth the drive.
http://www.buschgardens.com/BGT/default.aspx
Sea World
Thrilling rides, close encounters with whales, dolphins etc and much more
http://4adventure.com/SWF/default.aspx
http://www.discoverycove.com/
http://aquaticabyseaworld.com/Site/ParkMap/Default.aspx
Science and Space Travel
NASA - Journeys into space start here – about an hours drive from Windsor Hills
Gatorland
Massive themed wildlife park known as “the Alligator Capital of the World.
Shopping
Save $$$$$ at the Premium and Prime outlet centres. The Mall at Millennia is pure luxury and has all the latest designer and fashion ranges plus good places to eat. Florida Mall is near the airport for any last minute shopping.
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17
http://www.primeoutlets.com/locations/orlando.aspx
http://www.mallatmillenia.com/stores/directory.htm
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?id=139
Beaches
Find the sand in less than 90 minutes – Atlantic East Coast or the Gulf of Mexico on the West – superb beaches and facilities. Here are just two of many.
http://www.daytonabeach.com/
http://www.clearwaterbeach.com/
Restaurants
Better Dining = Restaurants with prices at $20 and better per person. Orlando Dining Guide
All you can eat dining establishments with dinner buffets starting at about $10 and up. All You Can Eat Orlando Restaurants
Menu prices between $10-$20, some a little higher - IHOP, Chili's, Bubbalou's and Bennigan's restaurants. Orlando Cheap Places to Eat
Most restaurants do offer child menus and pricing
Some of our favourite places – check out the web sites:
- http://www.panerabread.com/ - artisan bread and super light lunches around Orlando. Located in and around some of the shopping Malls.
- http://www.seasons52.com/ - fantastic for a special meal
- http://www.ruthschris.com/ - you would be pushed to find a better steak – not cheap though
- http://roysrestaurant.com/ - fusions of Hawaii – very atmospheric, premium pricing.
- http://www.chuckecheese.com/ - just great for families, good value and so much fun and entertainment, the problem is getting the children out of here!
Airports
Orlando International for mainly scheduled flights – ½ hour from Windsor Hills http://www.state.fl.us/goaa/main.htm
Sanford for mainly Charter Flights – less than an hour from Windsor Hills http://www.orlandosanfordairport.com/
Tampa for the Gulf Coast but only about 75 minutes from Windsor Hills http://www.tampaairport.com/
Weather by month
Average daily maximum temperature:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Florida (ºF) | 72 | 73 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 84 | 78 | 73 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London (ºF) | 43 | 45 | 50 | 56 | 62 | 69 | 71 | 70 | 65 | 58 | 50 | 45 |
| Florida (ºC) | 22 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 23 |
| London (ºC) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
Average daily hours of sun:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Florida | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 9.3 | 10.2 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 6.7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
Local TV News and Weather whilst you are in Orlando http://www.cfnews13.com/Default.aspx