Hip Young Things

Orlando is a fascinating city, and it’s truly a box of surprises.  There are times when it seems as though culture has decided to take a long nap, and things come to a grinding halt.  In moments, however, something new starts up, and it’s livelier, wilder, and hotter than anything that had ever come before.  It moves at a snail’s pace until you’re sure that it’s moving backwards, and then it turns into the mad hare, and darts ahead to prove to everyone who’s paying attention that the world is shifting in sudden, frantic directions.  It’s always a pleasure fest, though, for tourists, where Florida’s famous for its fantastic luxury hotels that offer a constant source of gorgeous distractions.

If your tastes are for simply getting away from it all and holing up for awhile with the one you love, you may not even notice the cultural waves crashing around you, but if you are interested in the speed of culture, and the velocity of a dream, then you might want to look into timing your trip to coincide with the Fiesta Medina.

This event has been going on for over two decades.  It’s a Latin-themed musical fest, that lasts for 8-10 hours or more.  The admission is traditionally very reasonable, so people can bring the whole family, and this is a very exciting way to get involved in the local community, and also see what’s interesting and innovative musically.  Hiphop and salsa are always big, and reggaeton is going to be well-represented this year for sure.  If your trip doesn’t coincide here, check out this site, because they have a good eye and ear for local Latino culture.  They sponsor many different events throughout the year, and they have broad commercial appeal, but also might be a bit off some of the tourist maps.

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