Orlando Staycation Guide: for Florida & Georgia Residents

Millions of people fly halfway across the world to stand in line at Magic Kingdom, ride a roller coaster, eat an overpriced burger, and go home with a sunburn and a smile. Meanwhile, people live just 90 minutes away and haven’t booked a hotel room in Orlando since… ever? That’s the thing about staycations, they’re often overlooked because you don’t have to hop on a plane to get there! But trust me, after basing ourselves in many places around the world, and going on weekends away, I can say that they can be just as fun – and less stressful – than an international holiday. The feeling of being on vacation has almost nothing to do with distance and almost everything to do with giving yourself permission – to not check emails, to sleep in, to sit by the pool with a good book, and to just fill the day at your own pace. Orlando is one of the top visited places in the USA and happens to be a great place to staycation. And if you’re a Florida or Georgia resident, you can get it cheaper than almost anyone else. Here’s how to plan an Orlando staycation that actually feels like a trip away. Why Orlando Works Better as a Staycation Than a Vacation Most visitors to Orlando are on a clock. They...