Sparkling
blue waters, brilliant white sand and sun-kissed
skies grace Florida's shores with a timeless beauty and ageless appeal. It's
no wonder that from the Panhandle to the Keys, Florida's magnificent beaches
are worldwide favorites, and are perpetually rated among the top 10 in the
United States. University of Maryland professor and coastal geomorphologist
Stephen Leatherman, otherwise known as "Dr. Beach," travels the nation's 650
beaches and ranks them annually. His evaluations are based on 50 criteria,
including soft sand, clear blue water, abundant wildlife, and far-reaching
views. Florida has continued to capture stellar ratings since the survey
began in 1991, and its beaches make up nearly half of this year's overall
best in the country.
JUST SOME OF THE OTHER WORLD CLASS ATTRACTIONS
 SEA
WORLD
- The world's largest marine life park is the area's second most popular
attraction. Discover the exhilaration of unforgettable adventures at Sea
World of Florida. Feel the rush of danger as you explore the wild artic.
Touch feel or just get face to face with awesome and amazing wild animals.
Dare to take a one of a kind water coaster thrill ride through the
mysterious lost city of the Atlantis at new Journey to Atlantis, opening
Spring 98. 407-351-3600
WET 'N' WILD
- A 25 acre water recreation park with a bonanza of water slides, water
rides and wave pool. 407-351-1800
 La
Nouba: music, costumes, excitement and romance. Who can resist the
circus? There is a mysterious invite that comes from the huge, overpowering
circus tent. The white canvas outer shell with its soaring peaks, seeming to
be held to the earth only by an occasional stake. A windowless structure
that makes promises of an adventure, a momentary escape from reality. It's
within all of us, this curiosity about the traveling road-show and the
amazements that it brings... CYPRESS GARDENS
- A beautiful setting for water ski shows and boat rides. Girls in
beautiful southern traditional dress stroll around the incredible
gardens. 1-800-282-2123 or 941-342-2111
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
- 407-363-8000
Opened in May 1990, this is a state of the art motion picture and television
studio that includes features such as a lifelike King Kong and Jaws! You'll
thrill to over 40 rides, shows and attractions at the Universal Studios
Florida, the No 1 Movie Studios and theme Park in the world. There are also
hotels, restaurants etc. and a 5000 seat amphitheatre. Universal's Islands
of Adventure is an all new 21st century theme park to come in 1999.
BUSCH GARDENS, TAMPA - A safari theme
park, water rides, sky way and monorail rides to view African wildlife,
dolphin show and roller coaster rides. Montu, the worlds tallest and longest
inverted steel rollercoaster, traveling in excess of 60 m.p.h. !, Also check
out Egypt, Busch Gardens ninth theamed area east of the Crown Colony section
of the park.- make an early start! 987-5082
SPLENDID CHINA -Orlando’s newest major
attraction replicates more than sixty of China’s best known scenic,
historical and cultural sites in both full scale and miniature. Major
features include the Great Wall of China, a 2.600 foot-long version of the
4,200 mile long original, and a miniaturised re-creation of Beijing’s
Forbidden City and Imperial Palace. Splendid China also offers a variety of
live entertainment.
CHURCH STREET STATION - Home of Rosey
O'Grady; this entertainment complex is set in historical Orlando, dine and
dance or sit and watch in the variety of theme restaurants and clubs.
407-422-2434
KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE - The centre
exhibits spacecraft and gives space science demonstrations.
ARABIAN NIGHTS - Medieval banquet and
entertainment.
COCOA BEACH AND DAYTONA BEACH (ATLANTIC
COAST) - Cocoa beach is very pretty, Daytona beach is an education where
cars drive along the beach - the whole atmosphere is fun.
CLEARWATER BEACH (GULF COAST) - The sandy
beach is like talcum powder - one of the best in the world.
ALLIGATOR LAND - Go and see alligators at
close hand in this alligator breeding farm. 407-855-5496
KING HENRY'S FEAST - Lots of merriment
with banquet, serving wenches, fighting knights, jugglers and troubadours.
MARDI GRAS - Exciting cabaret show
combining the tropical beat of the West Indies, the carnival atmosphere of
Latin America and the rhythms of New Orleans.
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Walt Disney World ResortThe entertainment
capital of the world. WALT DISNEY WORLD
Amidst the fun-filled activity you will find Wait Disney World Resort, where
you can visit the
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Magic Kingdom Park - Probably the best known
of all the Disney Parks, the Magic Kingdom has seven separate themed lands,
with Cinderella's Castle right at the heart. With no fewer than 50
attractions, the park is heaven for both the young and young at heart.
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EPCOT - Visit the whole World as well as the
future at Epcot '96. Take a stroll around the World Showcase Lagoon and
experience the culture, cuisine and entertainment of eleven different
countries, or take a trip to the future at Future World, Innovations and the
cosmic Spaceship Earth.
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Disney-MGM Studios - Experience the golden
era of 30's Hollywood, the art of film making and many heart-stopping rides.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is not for the faint hearted - beware!
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Animal Kingdom - Everyone is going wild with
this new animal park which had its doors opened to the public in April 98.
Disney World Information : 407-824-4321 
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Typhoon Lagoon - popular water park complete
with blue lagoon, white sand beaches and the world's largest inland surfing
waves. Ride down a creek on a rubber tube, snorkel amongst the reef or take
a white water raft ride.
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Blizzard Beach - Opened in April '95,
Disney's newest water adventure has some of the longest, tallest, and most
exciting rides. The concept is that of a ski resort built following a freak
Florida snowstorm, which turned into a water park once the snow began to
melt.
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River Country/Discovery Island - River
Country has white water rapids, a swimming hole and corkscrew slides, all
set amidst extensive grounds. Just nearby you 1, will also find Discovery
Island, Disney's zoological park and bird sanctuary.
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Pleasure Island - Disney's centre of opening
entertainment, Pleasure Island includes a selection of night clubs,
restaurants and shops. Night Owls can dance into the early hours after
enjoying a meal in one of the many restaurants.
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Walt Disney World Speedway - 407-939-0130
Ride or drive a stock car
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AIRLINES
AirTran Airways, Inc.
6280 Hazeltine National Drive
Orlando, FL 32822
407-859-1579
800-247-8726
Daily, 5:30 am to 11:30 pm. Affordable jet service between Orlando and over
20 cities throughout the United States.
Bahamasair
1730 Bentway Court
Orlando, FL 32818
407-298-2879
Fax 407-298-3379
Nonstop air from Orlando to Nassau, Bahamas.
Carnival Air Lines, Inc.
3606 Floyd Road
Tampa, FL 33618
813-931-5544
Fax 954-920-8305
800-311-5657
http://www.carnivalair.com
We are the largest scheduled passenger carrier headquartered in Florida.
Launched in 1988, the carrier operates 25 jets with more than 60 daily
scheduled departures between the Northeast, Florida, California and the
Caribbean.
Continental Airlines
255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1575
Orlando, FL 32801
407-843-9367
Fax 407-843-7940
800-652-6525
www.flycontinental.com
Continental is the nation's 5th largest airline, serving over 185 cities
worldwide, including more than 130 cities in the United States. Continental
- 'More Airline For Your Money'.
Martinair Holland
9445 Airport Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32827
407-977-0408
Fax 407-977-1530
800-627-8462
At Orlando International Airport, B Terminal-International. Since 1958 the
favorite of travelers seeking value and convenience. Martinair flies from 10
North American gateways to Amsterdam.
Miami Air International
5000 Northwest 36th Street
Miami, FL 33122
305-876-3600
Fax 305-871-4222
A charter airline, providing group transportation via Boeing 727-200
aircraft, directly to Orlando from all gateways in the Americas.
Southwest Airlines
2702 Love Field Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
214-792-5487
Fax 214-792-7717
800-423-5683
www.iflyswa.com
Package vacations to 16 destinations including Orlando. We are affordably
priced and perfectly planned. Call our toll free number for reservations and
information.-
US Airways
5850 T.G. Lee Boulevard, Suite 135
Orlando, FL 32822-4407
407-825-6290
Fax 407-825-6294
8:30 am to 5 pm. Over 4500 flights a day to more than 270 cities throughout
the United States, Canada, Caribbean, Bermuda, Frankfurt, Rome, Munich,
Madrid, and Paris on USAir and USAir Express.
United Airlines, Inc.
9459 Airport Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32827
407-825-6800
Fax 407-825-6893
-At Orlando International Airport-Daily flights from Central Florida serving
North America and International markets for both the passenger and cargo
transportation needs.-
Vanguard Airlines Orlando International Airport
9246-A Aiport Boulevard, #19
Orlando, FL 32827
407-825-6592
Fax 407-825-6594
Low-fare airline providing 737 jet service to cities such as: Kansas City,
Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Las Vegas. Call 1-800-VANGUARD for
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LIMOUSINES, VANS & TOWN CARS
Town & Country Coaches, Inc.
Post Office Box 22096
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-827-6350
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. Taxis, limousines,
vans, and town cars.
Airport Connection
5996 Bent Pine Drive, #3303
Orlando, FL 32822
407-851-5826
800-282-5466
24 hours. Dependable transportation service utilizing vans to transport
visitors and convention delegates all over the city.-V MC DV-
All Star Transportation, Inc.
Post Office Box 690882
Orlando, FL 32869
407-239-8100
800-239-2393
24 hour complete service. Full ground transportation company. Town cars,
limos, vans, buses, minibuses, meet and greet services, tours, and
convention transportation. Individuals and groups - any size.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I - Ride Bus Service
7041 Grand National Drive, Suite 104
Orlando, FL 32819
407-248-9590
Office hours - Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. The I-Ride is a bus
service circulator serving International Drive seven days a week from 7 am
to Midnight. The I-Ride charge is 75 cents per ride. Passes available.
Lynx
225 East Robinson Street, Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32801
407-841-8240
Office hours - Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am to
6 pm; Sunday 8 am to 6 pm. 4,000 stops in three counties. International
Drive service until at least midnight. Fares below $1. Catch LYNX at the
nearest LYNX Paw Sign.
BUSES, MOTOR COACHES, SHUTTLE, AIR AND GROUND
Mears Transportation Group
324 West Gore Street
Orlando, FL 32806
407-422-4561
Open 24 hours. Full-service ground transportation provider. Taxis and
shuttle service available to all area hotels and attractions from baggage
claim level of Orlando International Airport.
Transit Masters
2453 Orlando Central Parkway
Orlando, FL 32809
407-851-5122
800-777-5333
Email: CPSDMC@AOL.COM
Transportation professionals providing quality, full-service ground
transportation systems to include airport meet/greet, convention/group
shuttles, and VIP service.-V MC DV-
Transtar Transportation, Inc.
7065 McCoy Road
Orlando, FL 32822
407-856-7777
800-543-6681
24 hours. Providing quality hotel shuttle, motor coach, sedan, limousine,
and taxi service from baggage claim level of Orlando International Airport.
Specializing in convention, corporate, and incentive groups.-AE V MC-
World Transportation
Post Office Box 22749
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-2749
407-826-9999
800-781-8999
7 days a week, 5 am to 2 am. Scheduled shuttle service from hotels to
attractions. Wheelchair buses and vans, luxury town cars, and limousines.
Charter buses 25 to 69 passengers. Sanford Airport scheduled shuttle, taxi,
limo, and charter services.-AE V MC-
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AUTO, RV, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE RENTALS
Avis Rent A Car
8445 Bear Road
Orlando, FL 32827
407-825-3754
Fax 407-825-3745
800-331-1212
-At Orlando International Airport-Avis offers competitive rates with FREE
unlimited mileage. Convenient on-airport rentals with 80+ locations across
Florida. Call Avis Today! Mention Discount K000213.-AE V MC DC CB DV-
Budget Car and Truck Rental
8855 Rent A Car Road
Orlando, FL 32827
407-850-6700
Fax 407-856-2526
800-527-7000
Budget has 12 locations throughout greater Orlando. We offer free pickup
service from area hotels and convenient in-airport rentals.-AE V MC DC CB
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Cruise America, RV, Trucks, Bus and Motorcycle Rentals
2915 North Orange Blossom Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-931-1409
800-327-7799
Rent motor homes, truck campers, and motorcycles - USA and Canada. Local or
one way.-AE V MC-
Dollar Rent A Car
2002 North Lois Avenue, 8th Floor
Tampa, FL 33607
813-877-5507
Fax 813-673-3470
800-822-1181
Competitive rates. Convenient on-airport location. Unlimited free
mileage.-AE V MC DC CB DV-
EagleRider Motorcycle Rental
527 West Miller Street
Orlando, FL 32805
407-316-8687
Fax 407-316-8678
http://www.travelresource.com/harley
We specialize in Harley-Davidson rentals ($75 to $135 a day) and guided
tours. Locations: Orlando, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7652 Narcoossee Road
Orlando, FL 32822
407-281-3555
Fax 407-381-2632
800-325-8007
Daily, 6 am to 11 pm. Auto rental services for economy through luxury. FREE
pick-up service at Orlando Airport and over 30 Central Florida locations.-AE
V MC DC CB DV-
Hertz Corporation
5601 Butler National Road
Orlando, FL 32807
407-859-8400
Fax 407-859-5097
800-654-3131
For low rates with FREE unlimited mileage, call your travel agent or
Hertz.-AE V MC DC CB DV-
Image Rent-A-Car
3101 McCoy Road
Orlando, FL 32812
407-855-6325
Fax 407-240-7908
Image Rent-A-Car is the only car rental company in Central Florida to offer
a full line of exotic and/or luxury cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Thrifty Car Rental
5757 South Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32822
407-380-1002
Fax 407-381-2397
800-367-2277
Open 24 hours. Call any of our 8 Orlando locations today. We feature a wide
variety of Chrysler products including 15-passenger vans.-AE V MC DC CB DV-
Value Rent A Car
2510 Jetport Drive
Orlando, FL 32809
407-851-4790
Fax 407-851-1877
800-468-2583
http://www.go-value.com Open 24 hours. Low rates. Unlimited FREE Mileage. No
drop fees within Florida. Award-winning Mitsubishi cars. Value has 4
locations throughout Orlando and offers Free pick up at area hotels.-AE V MC
DC CB DV-
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