Snuggled among Orlando's world-renowned attractions is a shopper's paradise of outlet centers, discount superstores, fashionable boutiques, antique shops and luxury department stores are the beautiful hotels that offer luxurious accommodation along with all the facilities. The Sheraton Studio City Hotel is one of the area's landmark hotels. The stay in hotel gives an exciting experience. The convenience provided here is unprecedented.

It is in close proximity of the Orlando International airport. The guestroom services offer a various amenities from Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds and high speed internet access to voice mail, valet and door keeping services. Howard Johnson Kissimmee Hotel has very peaceful atmosphere. The surrounding here is typical and sun bathing near the crystal blue sparkling pool is an experience in itself. Howard Johnson Orange Blossom Trail has clean, comfortable, spacious and airy guest rooms. Every morning a complimentary, continental breakfast is served. The hotel is best for the leisure and business travelers. Days Suites Orlando Maingate offers the spacious standard double guest rooms. The amenities provided are heated pool, giant playground, gift shop, tiki bar, restaurant and cafeteria. The family resorts are more of condominiums with full kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and two-burner stove. Days Inn Orlando-Kissmmee hotel along with nice accommodation has a tourist information center, which sells discount tickets to all area attractions. Caribe Royale Resort Suites & Villas offers exceptional suite accommodations. The 120 luxury villas here feature a fully equipped kitchen and master bedroom with a 2 person Jacuzzi tub.

It also offers exercise facilities, and an interactive discovery pool for kids. Best Western Plaza International Orlando is a 3 diamond AAA rated hotel and has all the amenities that the travelers consider while planning their vacation. Holiday Inn Family Suites Resort Lake Buena Vista was named the Best Overall Hotel in North America. It is located 1 mile away from the Walt Disney World Resort. The hotel offers Free All-You-Can-Eat Hot Breakfast Buffet daily for all suite guests.

Top 5 hotels in Orlando

• Amerisuites Lake Buena Vista South : Get more details on this by visiting Amerisuites official site.
• Clarion Hotel Universal : Get more details on this by visiting Clarion Hotel official site.
• Courtyard by Mariott Lake Buena Vista : Get more details on this by visiting Mariott official site.
• Radisson Hotel Orlando at Universal : Get more details on this by visiting Radisson official site.
• Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort : Get more details on this by visiting Holiday Inn official site.

With the growth in economy, the diversification and classiness of the restaurants offering superb dining has also increased. The restaurants here offer from catfish, alligator, grits, barbecue, seafood to Florida specialties. Not only this, the intercontinental cuisines are also a norm here. "Restaurant Row" is the fashionable culinary theme park flanked by steakhouses and other expensive eateries. Numerous restaurants located in Disney World and at Universal Studios rank are among the finest in Orlando.

Dining in the World Showcase section of Epcot is an experience in itself. The outfit at most of the restaurants is casual. For all those who desire scrumptious breakfast items in a family-style ambience First Watch, located in 2425 Wekiva Springs Road, Longwood offers no-nonsense service, strong coffee and some of the finest whole-grain pancakes in town. The Floridian French toast made with sourdough bread speckled with wheat germ and smothered in berries and bananas is the kids' favorite. Le Peep in the hub of this tourist country is also a safe bet for the breakfast. It offers numerous dishes made of egg, banana split with bananas, strawberries, strawberry yogurt, blueberries, granola, shakes and smoothies, pastas, salads, burgers and grilled paninis. Back Yard Burgers is a fast food burger joint. The angus beef burgers served here are shaped by hand and are grilled over real charcoal, which enhances its taste. Additional list of options include BLT sandwiches, hot dogs, blackened chicken sandwiches and a garden burger. Bubbalou's Bodacious B-B-Q is Orlando's barbecue chain and offers everything from sausage, lamb and chicken to ribs, sliced pork, beef, gizzards and liver. The items here are pocket-friendly. The Amazon-themed restaurant at Downtown Disney viz. Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney Marketplace has a family oriented ambience.

The menu here has a standard American flavor. The Coastal Calamari is the classic preparation of bread, with marinara sauce. For the fitness freaks Seasons 52 is an ideal place since none of the item has more than 450 calories, and none of the desserts has more than 250 calories. The dishes here are cooked in olive oil. The city also has some restaurants that offer Italian, Mexican, and Chinese restaurants like Limoncello Ristorante, PR's Taco Palace, and 4-5-9 Chinese Restaurant respectively.

The universities in Orlando offer degrees that provide the necessary education. Even the local internship adds value to the credentials of the students. University of Phoenix is the selection of the working professionals as compared to any other university in US. The degree programs provided here are very flexible, precisely it is more convenient for the working professionals.

The classes here can be attended in the day or evening from more than affiliated campuses spread throughout the US. From the seven decades DeVry University has been providing excellent education not only to its regular but also to the net surfers. It is a private university and follows a trimester course schedule. The main programs of study here are business administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network communcation Management, and other technology. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University also known as Florida A&M or FAMU. The university follows a four-year degree program and the main areas of study are science, home economics, agriculture, mechanical arts. The university also offers the B.S. degree in education. The FAMU sports teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Stetson University is located in DeLand, Florida. It is a co-ed university and is one of the top four regional universities in the South. Florida Institute of Technology is a growing technical college and an independent branch.

The main area of study is centered on engineering fields. Reformed Theological Seminary is a protestant specialized university and aims at training candidates for positions within a religious context. It offers the academic degrees in Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religion, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Missions, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling, Christian Thought, and Christian Education, Master of Theology (Th.M.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).

Orlando Universities

• University of Central Florida

Orlando houses the Orlando Magic, an NBA pro basketball franchise that plays their home games in TD Waterhouse Centre located in downtown Orlando. The Orlando Predators is one of the renowned teams of Arena Football League. Throughout the 1990s Orlando was having a monopoly in minor-league ice hockey.

At that time the city housed now-defunct Orlando Solar Bears of International Hockey League. The team successfully terminated their IHL rule after winning the Turner Cup championship in 2001. Starting 2002, the Atlantic Coast Hockey League was formed with Orlando forming one of the licensed franchises viz. Orlando Seals. In 2004, the team shifted to Kissimmee and adopted the name Florida Seals. The Citrus Bowl organizes regular-season football play-offs for the University of Central Florida (NCAA Division I-A) and Jones High School. In 1985, the Orlando Renegades played at the Citrus Bowl as a USFL franchise. The Orlando Rage was a chartered franchise of the XFL that played their home games in the Citrus Bowl. In 2001 the team became a member of the minor-league Southern States Football League (SSFL). The Orlando Breakers were an imaginary NFL football team, which was created to reflect the NFL expansion of 1995. The city's pleasant weather provides ample of opportunities for the outdoor activities like sailing, fishing and especially golfing. The city is an abode of over 30 PGA Tour professionals.

The raw golfers can test their talent on signature holes designed by Watson, Palmer, Nicklaus, and other golf legends. ChampionsGate is regarded as one of the top Golf Resort in the country and is located 15 minutes from the Disney attractions. Orlando Watersports offers wakeboarding and waterskiing fun. For all those who love to capture fish Incentive Fishing Charters has some of the area's finest sport fishing.

Orlando Sports :

• Orlando Magic Official Site : NBA