If you're lucky enough to have some extended time to spend on vacation in Orlando with your family, you want to make the most of it! From accommodations that will help you enjoy time with your family members to the right activities for your vacation, make sure that you've planned all the important details.
Step One: Book Your Flights
Your Orlando vacation starts with getting there! Book your flights early, so that you won't have to worry about whether or not you'll be able to get to your destination. If possible, try to book both your flight out and your return flight, even if you're planning on an extended stay. This will ensure that you aren't sweating the details when you should be enjoying your vacation.
Step Two: Choose Your Accomodations
- Plenty of space for the family to spread out, including private bedrooms.
- Your own kitchen, where you can prepare meals when you don't feel like eating out.
- Pools for relaxing, swimming, and making some great memories with your family.
- Home theater systems, games rooms, and more, for quiet days and memories made on even the rainiest of days.
Step Three: Make a Plan
On your extended Orlando vacation, what do you want to do? While you'll want to have some time to kick back, relax, and just enjoy your stay, you also want to be sure that you're getting maximum enjoyment out of your vacation. Create a bucket list of the items you most want to accomplish on your vacation. This might include:
Theme Parks
Are you headed to any of the popular Orlando theme parks? Many multi-day tickets need to be used within a certain number of days of your initial visit, so it's important to include this in your planning. If you're planning to be in Orlando long-term, you may find that season passes to your favorite theme park will allow you to make more visits on a schedule that's more convenient for you. Of course, if you're going to visit the Orlando theme parks, you want to be sure that you have plenty of time to check out every corner of your favorite parks.
Day Trips to the Coast
Orlando might be landlocked, but it's a short drive to the coast--and that means beach time! Plan in some days spent swimming by the ocean.
State Parks
The state parks in Central Florida are perfect for a day of exploration and fun--and with 7 in a 50-mile radius of Orlando, you're sure to find a place for a fun-filled day. Wekiwa Springs State Park offers 13 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and biking. At Blue Spring State Park, you can go snorkeling in crystal-clear blue waters. De Leon Springs State Park offers a 50-minute boat ride where you might view eagles, manatees, alligators, and more.
Restaurants
On your extended stay in Orlando, you'll have plenty of chances to check out some of the best restaurants in the area. Give yourself the chance to explore some of the great tastes of the area, including:
Domu, an intimate Japanese restaurant that offers an extensive ramen menu
Trevi Pasta, which offers an experience much like actually being in Italy
Pizza Bruno, where you'll get some of the best, most authentic Italian pizza in the area
4 Rivers Smokehouse: Texas barbecue in the heart of Florida means a meal you can't resist
And many more! Orlando also offers a wide assortment of chain restaurants, so you're sure to be able to find anything that appeals to you and your family.
As you're planning your Orlando vacation, make sure that you pay attention to all the important details. You need to know that you and your family will have everything, from the perfect place to stay to the perfect adventures to help you build memories together. By creating a solid plan before you head off for vacation, you'll avoid missing out on any of the things you most want to do--and make sure that your extended Orlando vacation will stand out in your memory for years to come. Ready to book your vacation rental? Contact us today to book the perfect property for you.