Million Air May-June 2018

MILLION AIR FLIGHT BRIEFING ORLANDO

A thrilling ride THE THEME-PARK MECCA OF ORLANDO IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS IN THE US

WHERE TO SLEEP Do as Tiger Woods does when he is in Orlando and rest your head at the Villas of Grand Cypress, a sprawling and secluded blend of beautiful green space and luxury villas only minutes from downtown Orlando. Book the duplex, four-bedroom villa, furnished with oversize American Leather sofas and a waterside deck — perfect for entertaining. One North Jacaranda, (407) 239-4700, grandcypress.com WHERE TO EAT No matter where you are in the world, nothing says luxury like Ritz-Carlton, and that rule holds true in Orlando, thanks to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Amid all the regality, it’s Norman’s — the hotel’s Italian palazzo–inspired dining option — that demands your attention. This is in part due to Norman Van Aken’s New World cuisine, served overlooking the Greg Norman–designed golf course. 4040 Central Florida Parkway Orlando, (407) 206-2400, grandelakes.com

Walt Disney World Resort

Situated among the rolling orange groves of central Florida, Orlando has, in just a few short decades, grown from a charming Southern town into one of the most- visited destinations in the United States. The warm hospitality and similarly pleasant climate surely have a lot to do with the rapid growth, but the primary catalyst has unquestionably been the amazing theme parks that call the city home. Walt Disney World Resort continues to lead the way, as it has every year since opening in 1971, with a seemingly infinite array of attractions and accommodations. It is a must-see for every visitor to the area, regardless of age or interest, as is Universal Studios Orlando, which has challenged the Disney-led hierarchy of late with legitimate nightlife options such as City Walk and their ever-growing fantasy kingdom, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. For an equally out-of-this-world experience, make sure to visit the Kennedy Space Center, the famed NASA launch site that has been used for every NASA space flight since 1968. And while much of the space

Kennedy Space Center

Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando

center is off-limits to civilians, the facility offers plenty for the non-space-bound as well, with an in-depth visitor complex that allows for the exploration of some of the USA’s most revered achievements in the field, such as the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Hubble Telescope. In addition, the center offers a variety of interactive experiences, including the opportunity to have lunch with an astronaut. Of course, Orlando has a rich culture of its own, especially in the city’s famed Church Street District. Packed with great restaurants, shopping and classic Southern atmosphere, the Church Street District and its surrounding areas offer something for every interest and attitude, with nightlife that is vibrant and youthful. But there are also plenty of options for those seeking mellower relaxation, such as The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art — featuring the world’s largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany works — and a globally revered trove of great golf courses, including Shingle Creek Golf Club, which was named the best golf course in Florida in 2013.

WHERE TO FLY A proud member of the Sanford

International Airport team, Million Air Orlando is located just a short drive from downtown Orlando, the University of Central Florida, Cape Canaveral, and, of course, the beach, offering line support, catering services and much more to our Sunshine State visitors. MILLION AIR ORLANDO (SFB) Orlando Sanford International Airport 2841 Flight Line Avenue Sanford, Florida

Shingle Creek Golf Club

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