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CREDIT CARDS

MasterCard, Visa, American Express
and Discover are the most widely
accepted credit cards.

TAXES

Florida sales taxes range from 6 to 7.5
percent (varies by county) on all
merchandise except "necessary" grocery
items and medicine; the Orange County
sales tax is 6.5%. In addition to the
general sales tax, there may be a resort
tax of up to 7 percent (varies by county)
levied on hotel rooms.

TIPPING

Gratuities are expected at most
businesses that cater to visitors. At most
restaurants and bars, 15 percent of the
bill is standard, although 20 percent is
common for outstanding service. Urge
your clients to review their checks
carefully, as tips are sometimes
automatically included, especially for
large parties. Tipping hotel housekeepers, valets and porters is a regular
practice, as is tipping taxi and shuttle
drivers and baggage handlers at the
airport.
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CLIMATE

Central Florida's average annual
temperature is a comfortable 72°F
(22°C). Low humidity and daytime highs
of around 70°F (21°C) characterize
December through February. The
temperature and humidity increase
during the summer months (June
through September), with highs typically
in the lower to mid-90s °F (32-36 °C).
Afternoon showers are typical in the
summer months.

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* Make sure your belongings, such as
cash and souvenirs, are safe and
secure on your person, particularly
when visiting high-traffic tourist
areas, attractions, theme parks, and
other venues.
* Use the safety chain and/or lock for
extra security on your door while you
are occupying your hotel room or
vacation home.
* Never open your room door unless
you know who is there. If you did not
call for hotel service offered by the
person at the door, call hotel security
or the front desk to see if they have
sent someone to your room.
* Place valuables in a safety deposit
box in your room or at the hotel
office.
* When checking into a hotel, consult
the floor plan map on the back of
your room door to familiarize yourself
with fire and emergency exits.

VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES
OR LIMITED MOBILITY

* Medical equipment can be leased
from several area companies.
* All hotels offer rooms with hand rails
and wider doorways to accommodate
guests in wheelchairs.

TIME ZONES

Orlando is located in the Eastern
Standard Time Zone (EST) of the United
States.

* Wheelchairs
and
electronic
convenience vehicles (ECVs) can be
rented at the major theme parks on a
first-come, first-served basis.

ID REQUIREMENTS

* Most buses and
equipped with lifts.

The legal age for consuming alcoholic
beverages is 21 years. It is important to
be prepared to show a photo ID upon
request.
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SAFETY TIPS

Orlando has always been a safe and
enjoyable destination, but it's necessary
that your clients keep the following
safety tips in mind when traveling:

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* Service animals are welcomed at
hotels and theme parks. Consult
guest services for more information.
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