Orlando, Fla: Sample abundance of food, fun and entertainment

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Orlando is well stocked with a smorgasbord of culinary choices for everyone, including attendees who seek health-conscious fare as well as guests with a wish for a sizable side of beef and potatoes.

Billed as one of the top U.S. vacation destinations, the Orlando-Kissimmee area boasts plenty of sunshine and an ample supply of citrus. The region also is well stocked with a smorgasbord of culinary choices for everyone, including attendees seeking health-conscious fare, as well as guests with a wish for a sizable side of beef and potatoes. In spare time, you may want to build in some time for activities perhaps beyond the Walt Disney complex, and maybe explore the nightlife around town.

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Orlando's cuisine offers diversity in flavors as well as price points. Restaurant selections, including respective neighborhoods, include:

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