Enjoying Art, Music and Science on Your Orlando Vacation

Most people visit Orlando to treat their family to the fun at Disney World, Universal Studios and the other theme parks. But Orlando offers a lot more than these well-known attractions, and a good way to make your vacation culturally richer is to take advantage of Orlando’s excellent museums and cultural offerings. Here is a brief guide to some of them.
The Orlando Museum of Art
The Orlando Museum of Art is regarded as one of the finest art museums in Florida and in the South. It was founded in 1924 and presents national and international exhibitions and has its own permanent collection which includes American, Pre-Columbian and African art.
The museum offers education programs that are attended by 37,000 school children each year. If you want information about the current exhibits and programs call 407-896-4231
Mailtland Art Center
This center is as renowned for its architecture as for its exhibits. The architecture of the center, designed in 1930 by Andre Smith, features Aztec Mayan motif and concrete relief carvings. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The art center exhibits contemporary fine arts and this includes photography, painting and sculpture. In addition the center is also an active cultural center with two artists in residence. 25 instructors are also on hand to teach fine arts classes.
For more information contact: Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood (Midway between Winter park and Altamonte Spring, Maitland, Florida, 32751, Telephone: 407-539-2181
The Florida Young Artists Orchestra
If you are visiting Orlando during the school year why not take in a concert by the young musicians of this area? This orchestra was established in 1997 by a group of teachers, music professionals, community leaders and parents as a non-profit organization committed to providing an enriching experience for young artists in the area.
During the school year the students rehearse and perform at the UCF campus in Orlando.
Orlando Science Center
Are your kids fascinated by space travel and science? If so, then you should treat them to the Orlando’s Science Center, the home of the largest domed theater and Digistar planetarium in the world.
The Center also sports four levels of hands-on science exhibits, a unique science store and a 250 seat Darden Adventure Theater. National and international traveling exhibits are offered throughout the year in the Center’s 7000 sq. ft. exhibition area. If you want more information about the Science Center call 407-514-2000
You can make your next vacation to Orlando culturally stimulating as well as fun by taking advantage of the above-mentioned museums and cultural centers

Mark Whichard and his wife Susan are the proprietors of Quality Orlando Villa Rentals and are experts in the field of Orlando Florida vacation rentals with experience dating to 1998. Visit their website: http://www.qualityvillarentals.com for more information about renting a villa in Orlando.

Finding the Ideal Accommodations in Orlando

Are you planning to take your family to Orlando to visit Disney World, Universal Studios and the other theme parks and attractions? If so then you need to find the accommodations that will enable you to enjoy your Orlando vacation in comfort. Before you go to your computer and start looking for “hotels in Orlando,” you should consider another option: renting a condo, home or villa for the duration of your stay in Orlando. That’s right, you should rent a home and not a hotel room or hotel rooms. Many comfort conscious and even cost conscious visitors to Orlando find that a rental home or villa provides the best value for their money. Here are some of the reasons why they are making this choice:

Cost: If you are visiting Orlando with your whole family the cost of renting hotel rooms can really add up. Compare the price of several hotel rooms with a home or condo rental and you will see that it makes more sense to choose the home or condo rental.

Comfort: You don’t live your normal life in one room, so why do it on your vacation when you are trying to chill out and rid yourself of the stress that builds up during the year? In Orlando you can rent homes with three to seven bedrooms. In addition, these homes are fully equipped with heating/air conditioning, screened swimming pools, cable TV and music systems too. These vacation homes are truly homes-away-from-home.

Flexibility: When you are in hotel you have to heed the meal times or you might just miss your breakfast. You don’t have to worry about when you go to sleep or when you wake up when you have your own rental home, condo or villa. These homes have fully equipped kitchens and you can make your breakfast or snacks whenever you like.

Location: If you are visiting Orlando and are concentrating on some key attractions, such as Disney World, then you will want to be located as close as possible to your favorite spot. You can get Orlando rental homes that are well placed, near theme parks, restaurants and shopping areas, and this will save you time and allow you to get the most out of your vacation.

Service: The vacation rental industry in Orlando is sophisticated and provides great service. The homes are professionally cleaned before you enter and they are cleaned after you leave. You don’t have to worry about major housekeeping chores. On top of this some of the rental agencies will provide you with discount tickets to the theme parks of your choice. These tickets, which will allow you to skip the long lines for popular rides, can go a long way to making your vacation in Orlando truly enjoyable.

So, plan your Orlando vacation carefully, and when it comes to accommodations, opt for a rental condo, rental home or rental villa.

Mark Whichard and his wife Susan are the proprietors of Quality Orlando Villa Rentals and are experts in the field of Orlando Florida vacation rentals with experience dating to 1998. Visit their website: www.qualityvillarentals.com for more information about renting a villa in Orlando