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 Want to know what’s hot and what’s not for your next Orlando vacation? Here’s what you need to know about where the cool kids hang out these days. Winter is coming. Literally. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer, and the parties are getting wilder. Orlando is better known as a holiday destination than as party central. Nevertheless, luxury hoteliers and high-end cocktail bars throughout the region are trying to change all that. Partying in Orlando could be the Next Big Thing for Winter 2022… so watch this space. Leading the charge are a series of exclusive Orlando hotels putting the ‘stay’ in ‘staycation.’ Want to know where the party is at this off-season? Celebs from all over will hit the nightlife in themed hotels up and down Florida. Here’s the scoop. Incoming Orlando Trends No, we don’t mean the beautiful and immaculately dressed Orlando Bloom; we mean trends in the state. Keep focused and look out for these new arrivals. Autumn Days at Daytona There are a handful of beaches within striking distance of Orlando, but Cocoa Beach and Daytona Beach are the top runners. Daytona is about 40 miles outside Orlando, while Cocoa is 60 miles. Yet, between them, hitting the beach for a day has never indeed fallen out of Florida fashion. While holiday wear is all similar, fashion lovers get a chance to shine in autumn/winter. The off-season replaces beachwear with floor-length maxi dresses or the skinny jean, scarf, and winter coat combo. Check out these fits straight off Daytona Beach and captured forever on Pinterest. Hottest Real Estate Were you considering turning your luxury break in Orlando into a permanent residency? We don’t blame you. House prices in this area are up 23% compared to last year. With that kind of market inflation, you don’t get a lot of houses for your money. Luxury living in Orlando does not come cheaply. As for where to look for luxury living in Orlando, check out the Windermere area. Other notable regions include Winter Park, Isleworth, and Park Lake. Top Tours Taking a tour is one thing. Taking a luxury tour is quite another… especially in the home of Disneyland. A luxury private tour of Disneyland can cost upwards of $450 an hour. However, you get to go backstage, you can tour when the park is closed, you have the full attention of the staff, and you get the complete VIP treatment. You can see what else the VIP and Backstage tours Disney offers here. Not a fan of Disneyland? High-end guests in Orlando can take an airboat tour of the Everglades. They can take sunset sightseeing tours by helicopter or drift in a private yacht as the sun goes down. The options are endless in Florida if you have enough cash. Fine Dining is Always In If there is one luxury experience you should save up for before you die, it is fine dining. See how the other half eat by visiting the best fine dining restaurants in Orlando. If you are in town for the theme park, check Victoria and Albert’s. If you are looking for a critically acclaimed dining experience at the top of its class, then you want the AAA four-diamond rated Venetian Chop House. Book early to avoid disappointment. By early, we mean January.