Orlando Fact Guide

1. Live the Florida dream at Halcyon Palms
ABOUT ORLANDO
A major draw for tourists the world over, with over 90 million making their way to the
‘Sunshine State’ a year, Florida has everything you could ever need for the perfect family holiday.
The Incredible Orlando, Florida
The incredible weather and abundance of activities make Orlando one of
the best destinations worldwide for amazing family holidays.
F
lorida is hugely popular with both
global and US visitors all year
round. The fantastic weather,
accessibility and the numerous leisure
activities help make the state the
second most visited in the United
States. It also has one of the top
economies in the country, headed
by tourism, which is great for
property investors.
The Orlando area has become a real
centre for adventure and thrills, with
numerous resorts, wildlife parks and
entertainment venues across the
region, in addition to some stunning
natural environments.
Orlando has a fantastic mix of sunshine
and high temperatures with relatively
low levels of rain throughout the year.
Halcyon Palms
Luxury Residences
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2. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
TO HALCYON PALMS
Tampa
10 minutes away
35 minutes away
T
he Halcyon Palms community
is perfectly located for the huge
amount of family entertainment on
offer nearby.
Access to local shops, banks, bars and
restaurants are just off Highway 192,
seconds from Halcyon Palms. Famous
food outlets just a stone’s throw from the
development include Applebee’s, Wendy’s,
Waffle House and Smokey Bones BBQ &
Grill, all serving a mix of classic American
dishes.
Orlando’s famous International Drive, just
20 minutes away, not only features flavours
from around the world but heaps of family
entertainment too.
The region’s theme parks are world
famous and offer great entertainment for
all the family. Highlights close by include
the huge world famous Walt Disney
World Resort and all its fantastic parks,
the ultimate movie and TV experience
at Universal Studios Florida, majestic
marine life at Sea World and the thrilling
Busch Gardens.
75 minutes away
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3. HalcyonPalms
Orlando
22 minutes away
70 minutes away
Lake
Tohopekaliga
East Lake
Tohopekaliga
Atlantic
Ocean
10 minutes away
26 minutes away
LOCAL
GOLF
COURSES5
“Florida has a fantastic
mix of sunshine and high
temperatures.”
TRAVELLING TO
HALCYON PALMS...
Halcyon Palms is geographically central in
the region, so is ideally placed for travelling
around Florida.
If you’re travelling from Orlando, south
west on Interstate 4 is the most common
route. Leaving at exit 67, you’re only
5miles/12mins drive from Halcyon Palms.
Miami is the world’s largest cruise
ship port, located 225miles/210mins.
The main airports nearby are Orlando
International Airport (20miles/29mins)
and Orlando Sanford (51miles/55mins).
Kissimmee Amtrak, which links you to
New York or Miami, is the nearest railway
station, 6miles/15mins from the resort.
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4. The activities located around Halcyon Palms are almost limitless, from
dining through to watching major league sports teams.
Local shops, banks, bars and restaurants are
just seconds from Halcyon Palms...
“Highlights close by
include the huge world famous
Walt Disney World Resort”
If
you’re more of a fan of the skies, then
Fantasy of Flight and the Kennedy
Space Center are great attractions.
Cultural experiences are also plentiful in
the local area, especially in Orlando with a
large mix of museums, art galleries and
entertainment venues. Examples include
Leu Gardens and the Orlando Museum
of Art.
Shingle Creek Nature Reserve, located
next to Halcyon Palms, features an array
of nature trails, playgrounds, lakes and
streams where you can canoe and kayak
your way down the watercourses.
Why not enjoy the majestic flora and
fauna of the headwaters of the Everglades
by heading onto Lake Tohopekaliga,
where you can take an airboat ride to
experience first-hand wildlife such as
Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, Deer and the
American Alligator. Tours are operated
by several companies and are just
6miles/15mins away. Sticking with the
water-theme, Buena Vista Watersports
give you an
opportunity to hire jet skis, boats and
paddle-based craft on Lake Bryan.
Should you fancy soaking up the sun,
the nearest beaches are around
62miles/60mins away on the Atlantic coast
and include renowned beaches such as
Daytona, Cocoa and Orlando.
For keen golfers, Halcyon Palms is near
to a number of championship courses, the
closest being Falcon’s Fire Golf Club –
recognised nationally as one of the best
public courses in the region. Other courses
include Celebration Golf Club, Providence
Golf and Country Club and Champions
Gate Golf Resort, famous for hosting the
Ladies PGA tournament.
If you have a passion for high-octane
adrenaline, the Orlando Grand Prix
indoor karting centre and the various
exotic driving experiences based at the
Walt Disney World Speedway are
must visits.
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REGIONAL CAPITAL Tallahassee
POPULATION 19,320,000
CURRENCY US Dollar ($)
LANGUAGE English
Florida facts:
TOP CLASS
GOLF
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6. LOCAL SPORTING VENUES
“The area around Halcyon
Palms is so full of activities, you’ll
be glad to relax in the luxury
of your jacuzzi at the end of an
action packed day!”
National Basketball
Association (NBA) team
Orlando Magic play regularly
at the Amway Center.
Arena
Football
League
Basketball
Ice
Hockey
National
Football
League
Baseball
Soccer
Motorsport
Short for American
Football league. Orlando
Predators also play their
home games inside the
Amway Center.
A hugely popular sport in the
US, the largest professional
team near to Halcyon Palms is the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who play at
the Raymond James Stadium.
The closest professional team is
the Orlando City Soccer Club,
based at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
Major league team Tampa
Bay Rays play at Tropicana
Fields in Tampa Bay.
The recently formed
professional team Orlando
Solar Bears play in the ECHL
and are another team based
at the Amway Center.
Daytona
International
Speedway is home to
the world famous ‘Daytona 500’
NASCAR event and the ’24
hours of Daytona’ sportscar motor race.
For sports fans there are many opportunities to watch fantastic live sports
action not far from the resort. Here are our top recommendations.
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