THE FAMOUS FLORIDA THEME PARKS...
LOOKING TO ESCAPE THE PARKS?
The vast majority of visitors to Orlando come for the
theme parks and there's no denying they are world
class destinations that should not be missed. But be
sure to leave some time in your vacation for exploring
some of Florida's other charms and attractions.
A NOD TO PARKS...
Walt Disney World
Disney's
incredible
parks
are just 20 minutes from
Solterra.
The
Kilimanjaro
Safari in Animal Kingdom
has an impressive 100acre Savannah, with many exotic species. EPCOT
offers a multicultural experience, including a
snack tour ‘around the world’. The Twilight Zone
Tower of Terror at Disney Hollywood Studios is
one of the best attractions in the park. And Magic
Kingdom has the best shows in Disney, like the
New Year’s Eve light show and the Christmas day
celebration.
Universal Studios
Universal
Studios
is
30
minutes from Solterra up
the I-4. The diversity of
attractions
in
this
park
includes
everything
from
4D movie theaters, a special ride through the set
up of the movie Jaws, experiencing the incredible
special effects of a tornado in the Twister attraction
and of course a full immersion in the spectacular
Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Water Parks
There are many great water
parks within 25 minutes
of Solterra and Adventure
Island is only an hour
away in Tampa. Disney’s
Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Island are two of the
best. For more adventure, Wet ‘n Wild is the largest
water park in Orlando. Sea World Aquatica combines
water with beautiful animal themes. Next to Sea
World is Discovery Cove, an interactive educational
park where you can swim with dolphins.
Cape Canaveral
Oliver knew all the planets and
their moons by heart as a kid
and his Dad always promised
to take him to Cape Canaveral.
So imagine our delight to now
own a home just 75 minutes drive away. The U.S.
space program began at Cape Canaveral Air Force
Station, home to the Air Force Space and Missile
Museum, before operations moved to the Kennedy
Space Centre. Canaveral also boasts the historic
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, Merritt Island National
Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore.
And if you leave early enough, you can spend some
time at the nearby Cocoa Beach.
Beach Time
What better way to recover
from the theme parks than
with a day at the beach. And
the best beach near Orlando
also happens to be the closest.
Just 80 minutes from Solterra Resort, Cocoa Beach is
a great place to play golf, do some water sports, go
deep sea fishing or take an extraordinary eco-tour
adventure on a kayak to get up close and personal
with Florida's awesome wildlife. Or you could simply
relax on the beach. On the other side of Florida, the
Tampa Bay area has some excellent beaches. Our
favorite is Clearwater.
Shop 'til you Drop
You will need to bring empty
suitcases to Central Florida,
such is the array of shopping
available. Two Premium Outlet
Malls, one at 8200 Vineland
Avenue, 20 minutes from Solterra, and another on
International Drive 32 minutes away, offer great
savings, especially if you join the VIP Shopper
Club. Florida Mall, 32 minutes from Solterra on
Orange Blossom Trail, is Central Florida’s largest
mall. Orlando Outlet Shopping at Lake Buena Vista,
20 minutes away, offers coupons on its website.
Artegon Marketplace at 5250 International Drive, 30
minutes away, is an artisan mall, hosting galleries
to showcase local artists. The Mall at Millennia, 32
minutes from Solterra, has more luxury brands.