With a pretty comfortable subtropical climate, high tech malls and facilities, booming literacy rate and economy, Orlando, has been attracting students, employees, permanent residents and tourists like no other city. Few cities in the US have progressed as much in the last 30 years as the city of Orlando in Florida. Nicknamed "The City Beautiful" and with its motto, "Built for Families, Made For Memories", this city attracts 25 million tourists each year. With attractions like, The Universal Resort Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort, and Sea World it has become one of the most famous spots in America.



Orlando is also a major site for conventions and conferences, and has the largest number of hotel rooms available in the United States, after Las Vegas, Nevada. However many hotels are located just outside of the cityscape and in spite of rapid urbanization and redevelopment programs, the downtown area of the city remains basically free from the effects of the commercialization that surrounds it. Check out the Amerisuites Orlando, Microtel Inn and Suites, suburban Extended Stay South, the Peabody Orlando, JW Marriott, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, and the Fountains. They provide all the luxuries of 5 star hotels, along with complimentary breakfast multi-cuisine lunch and dinner options, as well as chauffeur driven cars. The Universal Orlando Resort has three star rated hotels, along with several clubs and all the other facilities of ultra luxurious hotels, all in a price range that is easy on the pocketbook. Walt Disney Resort is also pretty comfortable, with vacation rates still lower than most major theme parks in the world, and highly entertaining too. There are plenty of lodging options for the budget traveler as well. Check out the Palm Lakefront resort and Hostel with a tariff plan of 20 dollars and up, that provides free shuttle transport to Disney World. It is on a lake, has clean pools, good barbecued food and is close to the business and transportation center of Orlando. The New Alliance, Vacation Lodge, Sun style Suites, Econo Lodge, Vacation Lodge, Motel 6 are other great options to check out.

Restaurants in Orlando are equally tempting. In City Walk, a part of the Orlando Resort check out Margarittaville, NASCAR Grille, Hard Rock Café and Pastamore. For delicious Thai and Indian cuisine try the Thai villa and the Khasiyat Indian Cuisine. Visit Stefano's Trattoria for personalized attention and recommendations regarding food. Other recommendations include Garden Café, Bubbalou Bodacious, Calypso bar and Grille and Rosie's pizza.

The rate of unemployment in Orlando is extremely low, at about 3.1 percent, which is due to the rapid growth in economy centered on tourism, engineering Industry, development in film, television and games industry.

The Orange County Public Schools Division has opened hundreds of public schools and there are several other important private schools like the First Academy, and Trinity Preparatory School. Along with the state run University of Central Florida and innumerable private colleges and universities it is becoming one of the central spots of education in US.

The presence of several churches like the First Presbyterian Church, First Methodist Church, Harvest Baptist Church have influenced religiously sensitive people to move to Orlando and has also contributed to its rapid growth and development.

The real estate scenario of Orlando provides far greater options than any other city in the US. In the downtown area you can get a 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo unit starting from $99,000 dollars. You can also rent small houses and apartments at reasonable prices. However don't forget to contact a good Real Estate agent for expert advice and up-to-date rates of properties.

Should you decide to purchase your dream home in Orlando, finding a great moving company may be on your list of priorities. Hilldrup is one of the most experienced and one of the best moving companies in Orlando. With ISO certification, trained professionals, a large network of support, and the joint collaboration of United Van Lines they can effortlessly handle corporate, business, residential, and government moves. Other options to consider include Sorensen, Authorized, Allways, and Two Men and A truck Movers.