First, Orlando surpassed Las Vegas as the top tourist destination and now Orlando has dethroned Vegas in another category, Most Popular Spring Break Travel Destination for 2011. These results are according to an Orbitz survey.
Last year, Orlando ranked #5 so it looks like it wasn’t just Las Vegas that was surpassed. Perhaps Orlando came out tops in this survey because it is a family-friendly location. Not all Spring break travelers are college kids looking for the next beach keg party. In fact, the survey indicates 88% of the respondents try to avoid popular Spring break locations for the college-age group.
The fact is, four Florida locations ended up in the top ten of this list. Of course, Miami/Fort Lauderdale made it, but Fort Myers and Tampa also are hot destinations this Spring break.
If Orlando Doesn’t Have It, It’s Close By
Orlando pretty much has it all. You can find the world’s greatest theme parks, sporting venues, recreational opportunities, and oh yeah, you are within easy driving distance to beaches not just the Atlantic Ocean, but the Gulf of Mexico too. Pick your beautiful poison on this one.
Many cruise lines call Port Canaveral home and you can fly into Orlando International Airport and catch a shuttle over to set sail for an exotic location. Check out the newest ship in Disney’s fleet, the Disney Dream. I hear it really is a dream of a ship.
For sports enthusiasts, the Orlando area is home for spring training to many Major League Baseball teams. The Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and New York Yankees are just a few of the teams you can see play while you are in town.
It’s no wonder that Orlando came out on top in this survey. There are just so many different things to do and enjoy. Regardless of age, you can have a great time in Orlando - not just in the Spring, but any time of the year.
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