Orlando: Sloppily Dressed and Spirited

When Travel and Leisure magazine ranked Orlando as the fourth worst-dressed city in America, the locals responded by simply flashing their perfect smiles like they could care less. In Southern Florida, you can hang out with the posh residents of Boca Raton, ogle at people with perfect swimsuit bodies in Fort Lauderdale, or party with the in-crowd at Miami.

That's not all that Orlando folks have going for them, though. Aside from having good dentists, there are many activities worth smiling about in this family-oriented city, and these things beat any type of fun that other experiences in Southern Florida can provide. Amusement and water parks are just two examples.

That shared, many people (including some natives) bash Orlando theme parks for providing cheesy and superficial fun but what they cannot deny is the weight of the fleeting but memorable bliss many children have taken with them from theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

These attractions, together with educational facilities such as the Discovery Cove and SeaWorld, along with water parks like Wet 'N Wild, also give parents the satisfaction of bonding with their family over wholesome activities. The Serpentarium, zoos, and airboat rides in a section of the Everglades, among other places, can all provide the educational aspect of a holistic family vacation.