Todays Tip
Read the Orlando Sentinel on line. It's the daily Orlando newspaper and provides a wealth of information which you will find useful and help get you into the Orlando Lifestyle.
Orlando Information Sheet 1
Visitors are required to apply for a VISA known as an ESTA which needs to be done on line at least several days before you travel.
A Green Visa Waiver I-94 and Customs Declarations have to be completed for US Immigration WITHOUT any alterations on it.
Don't forget to buy Travel Insurance.
Orlando has many walk in medical centres with a GP style service which is payable at the time of appointment.
We have a dentist and the charges are similar to private UK dentist charges.
In the summer and autumn mosquitos are around and if you are sensitive bring cream.
Orlando is FIVE hours behind the UK.
Sign up for Skype It's very useful if you have to make lots of calls.
It is very casual and it is very hot in Florida so don't worry too much about dressy clothes.
Shopping is great value so leave some space in your suitcase.
15% tip is expected in restaurants but don't feel obliged if you have had bad service or food. Servers often make you feel rushed as they want to "turn tables" but just ignore them if that happens.
Don't walk on the grass barefoot.
Obviously beware of the sun but when it?s windy and sunny it can really burn.
No alcoholic drinking under 21 is permitted and very strictly enforced.
If you have a UK driving License bring it ID is constantly requested.
