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With a pretty comfortable subtropical climate, high tech malls andfacilities, booming literacy rate and economy, Orlando, has been attractingstudents, employees, permanent residents and tourists like no other city. Fewcities in the US have progressed as much in the last 30 years as the city ofOrlando in Florida. Nicknamed “The City Beautiful” and with its motto, “Builtfor Families, Made For Memories”, this city attracts 25 million tourists eachyear. With attractions like, The Universal Resort Orlando, Walt Disney WorldResort, and Sea World it has become one of the most famous spots inAmerica.

Orlando is also a major site for conventions and conferences, and has thelargest number of hotel rooms available in the United States, after Las Vegas,Nevada. However many hotels are located just outside of the cityscape and inspite of rapid urbanization and redevelopment programs, the downtown area ofthe city remains basically free from the effects of the commercialization thatsurrounds it. Check out the Amerisuites Orlando, Microtel Inn and Suites,suburban Extended Stay South, the Peabody Orlando, JW Marriott, Hyatt RegencyGrand Cypress Resort, and the Fountains. They provide all the luxuries of 5star hotels, along with complimentary breakfast multi-cuisine lunch and dinneroptions, as well as chauffeur driven cars. The Universal Orlando Resort hasthree star rated hotels, along with several clubs and all the other facilitiesof 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 lowerthan most major theme parks in the world, and highly entertaining too. Thereare plenty of lodging options for the budget traveler as well. Check out thePalm Lakefront resort and Hostel with a tariff plan of 20 dollars and up, thatprovides free shuttle transport to Disney World. It is on a lake, has cleanpools, good barbecued food and is close to the business and transportationcenter of Orlando. The New Alliance, Vacation Lodge, Sun style Suites, EconoLodge, Vacation Lodge, Motel 6 are other great options to check out.

Restaurants in Orlando are equally tempting. In City Walk, a part of theOrlando Resort check out Margarittaville, NASCAR Grille, Hard Rock Caf?ndPastamore. For delicious Thai and Indian cuisine try the Thai villa and theKhasiyat Indian Cuisine. Visit Stefano’s Trattoria for personalized attentionand recommendations regarding food. Other recommendations include GardenCaf?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, engineeringIndustry, development in film, television and games industry.

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

The presence of several churches like the First Presbyterian Church, FirstMethodist Church, Harvest Baptist Church have influenced religiously sensitivepeople to move to Orlando and has also contributed to its rapid growth anddevelopment.

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

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

Connie is a writer for Atnetworld and Ezfinder.net she doesextensive research and writing for the 50 largest cities in the US. She findsout what makes the city unique. From the restaurants and hotels to the museumsand art galleries. Orlando is noted for Walt Disney World and UniversalStudios.