I’m really excited to interview DeShayla Strachan of Shaytown Flying Solo about Orlando, Florida. DeShayla’s tips for the best things to do in Orlando are awesome because she moved here for the diversity and non-stop entertainment. She believes that the city has it all – safe communities, country living, night life, good schools, and plentiful jobs.
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Epcot International Flower Festival.
Orlando, Florida
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Orlando, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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Orlando City Soccer.
Getting around Orlando
The local airport is Orlando International Airport (MCO), which is twenty-minute drive to downtown. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
DeShayla says that it’s a good idea to rent a car when visiting Orlando. All of the attractions are spread out, and the public transportation system can be challenging to use when visiting so many attractions in a short period of time. For the best rental car offers, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz. Uber and Lyft are excellent ways to get around.
When you only need a car for a couple of hours, you can rent by the hour with Zipcar. Join now to get $25 loaded into your account.
Teak Neighborhood Grill.
Places we talked about on the Orlando, Florida podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with DeShayla Strachan about Orlando, Florida. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Orlando, Florida
- Green dots = best things to do in Orlando, Florida
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Orlando, Florida
Who is DeShayla Strachan?
DeShayla Strachan (aka Shaytown) is a former journalist turned lawyer who loves to travel. On her blog, Shaytown Flying Solo, she primarily writes about solo travel. She also shares content about single-parent travel, group travel, and lifestyles.
DeShayla at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Here are a few articles that she’s written:
- Pubbin’ in Dublin
- 5 Things to Do When Exploring St. Augustine
- 3 Things to Do With 24 Hours in Philly
You can connect with DeShayla on her website and on Facebook and Instagram.
Click here to download our one-page guide of DeShayla’s tips for Orlando.
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Stay tuned for our next episode
Kathy Forest and Jim Oliver
Listen to the next episode when Kathy Forest of The Trip Takes Us shares the best things to do in Arlington, Virginia. In this episode, Kathy takes us to the national memorials to pay our respects, then shares where to find the best views of Washington, DC. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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Related episodes for Orlando, Florida
To learn more about areas surrounding Orlando check out our episodes below:
