Florida need not be expensive, and we'll show you how to travel on a budget.

Orlando, Florida is not only home to Mickey Mouse and Sea World but the Orlando Fringe Festival calls it home too. The Fringe Festival is a 12 day annual arts festival in May.

Who needs Hollywood when you have Florida? Yes, that's right, Universal Studios in Florida is an amazing visit for those of you wishing to add a little bit more excitement to your Florida vacation.

Orlando is home to two Premium Outlets, giving you superb shopping opportunities

The Winter Park/Orlando area of Florida is one of the best parts of the state for shopping.

Orlando's premier shopping experience offers stores like Allen Edmonds, Cartier, Chanel, Tiffany Co., Gucci, Apple, Neiman Marcus and Montblanc.

Sports enthusiasts of all ages should love ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. Owned and operated by the Walt Disney Company, the complex has nine venues, all with a new audio system and some with HD video scoreboards.

Visiting Florida's Walt Disney World Resort is a magical experience for the whole family.

There is a little known gem just outside of Disney World in Orlando, Florida called Old Town. Themed around the 50's, this 4 1/2 block area of Kissimmee is packed with tons of activities for the young and the old alike.

Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay is both a world class theme park and zoo, so makes the perfect day(s?) out with the kids.

Florida is a perennial favorite destination for family breaks. There's a nearly endless range of things to do here, and for most of the year, the Florida weather delivers sunshine, warm temperatures, and only the occasionall storm. Kids love it, and the parents can take some time out to relax.

Everyone, either through necessity or enjoyment, has to shop on occasion and if you are in Orlando a perfect place to do this is the Florida Mall.

Internet veterans Bob Diener and David Litman have launched new hotel rooms booking site www.getaroom.com which promises some outstanding savings on room rates.

SmarterTravel.com's new "Free Travel Special Report" uncovers free (or nearly free) travel deals and offers a comprehensive list of attractions at top destinations around the world that won't cost the consumer a single penny

Waiting in line for a free burger is out of the question for me. So waiting an hour for a 60-second ride is not going to happen. Luckily, Orlando is catching on. Several of the smarter Orlando hotels and amusement parks are coming up with ways for people to play more and wait in line less

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