Tijuana Flats
A good bet for lunch, Tijuana Flats has huge burritos and gooey quesadillas that come with your choice of 12 different hot sauces, from 'Georgia Peach and Vidalia Onion' to 'Smack My Ass and Call Me Sally'.
Dragon Room
A Japanese inspired lounge with an indoor waterfall, low tables and sofas, paper lanterns and an unusual neon blue bar. A black-clad crowd
sips sweet cocktails before converging on the
tiny dance floor.
Tanqueray's Bar & Grill
This former bank vault draws a dressier clientele, with a good steakhouse menu and live music, usually reggae or blues, on weekends. Great Guinness on tap and an award-winning martini
make it worth a visit.
Le Coq au Vin
Le Coq au Vin is a local favourite for French food, and chefs from the area are known to frequent it. The place's eponymous signature
dish is available year-round. The food is elegant,
but the atmosphere is relaxed.
Passage to India
This place is heaven sent for vegetarians needing a break from salad bar fare. It's a little pricey, but worth it - try the bhaigan bharta (baked eggplant) or tandoori chicken or some of the hot, fluffy baked naans.
SeaWorld
A not-altogether-logical blend of marine animals and thrill rides, SeaWorld is home to both Shamu the killer whale and Kraken the floorless coaster. Journey to Atlantis tries to bring both concepts together: it's an oceanic water-coaster with a 60ft vertical drop. Feedings and shows take place at scheduled times, so plan out your day to make sure you don't miss out.
Discovery Cove
Adjacent to its parent park SeaWorld, Discovery Cove is an innovative and elite attraction and is limited to only 1000 guests daily; make reservations well ahead. Private beaches and an exotic bird aviary are just a few of the diversions, and guests don't have to worry about a thing. All gear is provided and lunch is fantastic, filling and free.
Mennello Museum of American Folk Art
Small and bright, this collection features paintings by Earl Cunningham, a self-taught artist (and pilot, and anthropologist) with an eye for colour. Wonderful rotating exhibitions focus on other folk art themes; definitely check this place out.
Islands Of Adventure
The best theme park in Orlando, Islands of Adventure, has better characters than the Magic Kingdom, better rides than Universal Studios and better food than Holy Land. Go wild on the Hulk and Duelling Dragons rides, before finishing on the state-of-the-art Amazing Adventures of Spider Man.
Independent Bar
Crowded and loud, the Independent plays host to DJs spinning underground dance and alternative rock until the wee hours of the morning. Women receive free drinks until midnight on Wednesday so bring your thirsty lady friends.
Walt Disney World
This is a self-contained city. Apart from the four main parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom), there are three water parks, a shopping district, 22 hotels, countless eateries, a police force, transport systems, medical centres, even kennels for the pooch. Watch out for the mouse.