Another great amusement park to visit for your summer vacation is Busch Gardens. Located in Tampa Bay, it’s just a short drive from Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an African themed park with rides, shows and attractions for the whole family. There are lots of rides to choose from with names like Python, Scorpion and Cheetah Chase, of which all are daring roller coasters.

Orlando is definitely a great shopping destination with its outlet centers, malls, and plazas. One of the newest malls in Orlando is the Mall at Millenia, which is located at 4200 Conroy Road and is just minutes away from Orlando attractions and major hotels. The Mall at Millenia has some great amenities like foreign currency exchange, Orlando attraction tickets, gift wrap, valet parking, taxi stand, international phone cards, a US post office and excellent customer service.

If your taste buds are set to BBQ, head over to Sonny’s BBQ, which has four Orlando locations. Sonny’s was started in 1968 by Sonny and Lucille Tillman and is known as the official "Feel Good Bar-B-Q."

Bam! Bam! Yes, we’re talking Emeril here! Whether you’re a fan of the show or just a fan of good food, be sure to check out Emeril’s restaurant located at 6000 Universal Blvd., on the upper side of Universal Studios City Walk.

If Disney is your Orlando destination and music is your passion, consider staying at Disney’s All Star Music Resort. Located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, you’re just a hop skip and a jump away from all of Disney’s theme parks, water parks and downtown Disney. Disney’s All Star Music Resort features rooms decorated in musical themes from jazz to rock 'n roll.

The new big thing in Orlando night clubbing is the Blue Room, located at 17 West Pine Street. The Blue Room recently underwent a five month long remodel and has recovered with art work covered walls, a new drink menu and some of the hottest music to dance to or sing to on karaoke night. The Blue Room is open seven days a week from 10PM to 3AM and is 21 and over only, but does have some 18 and over events.

If you are a shopaholic, Orlando is a perfect vacation destination with their upscale outlet centers. Orlando Premium Outlets is one of those perfect shopping spots and it is located at 8200 Vineland Avenue. You will find 110 stores with names like Fendi, Burberry, Nike, Kenneth Cole, Coach, MaxMara Diesel, Gap Outlet and Polo Ralph Lauren.

A fun place for kids and adult kids alike is Fun Spot, which is located off International Drive at 5551 Del Verde Way. Parking and admission is free but you’ll need to buy tickets or armbands for the rides and go kart tracks.

A magical and royal time await you at Doubletree’s Castle Hotel. Located at 8629 International Drive, Castle Hotel is just minutes away from theme parks, shopping, dining and entertainment.