Orlando is a great city that needs no introduction! With urbanised lifestyle, larger than life natural beauty, sky piercing skyscrapers and blissful ambience, the city stands as an unrivalled king in the world of tourism. From natural attractions like Gatorland to amusement parks like Walt Disney World Resort, from spectacular underwater lures like Aquatica Water Park to fabulous contemporary hubs like Universal Studios, Orlando is virtually bursting at its seams with incredible tourist spots! No wonder, Orlando is regarded as the ‘Vacation Capital of the World’!
For travellers who wish to try out something exciting and heart pounding in the city, the Festival of Speed is a great event to participate in. Founded by Joe Sabatini in 2004, the Festival of Speed is a world-renowned event that mirrors the speedy lifestyle and the jovial culture of Orlando. The impressive and astonishing display of more than 300 exotic cars, throbbing motorcycles, beautiful boats and mind-boggling aircraft at the festival lures thousands of travellers from far and wide to plan Orlando luxury holidays
The Festival of Speed offers a great diversity and fantastic opportunities to the travellers to get glimpses of vintage as well as modern vehicles of all the brands and makes. Every year this exciting event is organized at the gorgeous Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes property where heaps of locals as well as travellers on their luxury holidays to Orlando flock to.
Key Attractions
The festival features exhibition of many world-class vehicles such as the likes of Lexus LFA, Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini Aventador, Mosler Raptor and Hennessey Venom GT. Then there is the exotic collection of posh vintage vehicles that are perhaps the biggest show stealers! Planning holidays to Orlando and attending the event is also a fantastic way to update your knowledge on the latest automotive designs offered by some world-class brands like Lexus, Porsche, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Aston-Martin, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, and many more.
Other Lures
Festival of Speed is a complete heaven for the automobile lovers. The festival is no doubt a gala extravaganza that showcases most high-end and posh automobiles under one roof. But it is much more than just that! Apart from feasting their eyes on motor beauties, travellers coming here may also encounter displays of many exciting and exotic wines and robust cigars. Moreover, travellers coming to the Festival of Speed never miss the chance to taste the lip-smacking cuisines offered here. At the climax of the event, award-giving ceremony takes place in front of the crowds of thousands after which all the honour winning cars drive down the fairway to receive their prizes in front of the stage. The millions of camera flashes and swarms of people cheering and applauding make the event look like some vivacious award show!
The Festivals of Speed has become a renowned event in Orlando that highlights the word luxury with a golden pen. The event never disappoints the travellers and makes them gloat over their decision of planning Orlando holidays. The Festival of Speed displays an incredible blend of vintage vehicles, exotic boats, marvellous airplanes, high-tech helicopters, and anything else that one can relate to the word speed!
In 2011, the Festivals of Speed was a great hit in the city where droves of travellers, locals and renowned personalities flocked to relish the spectacle of world’s most admirable cars. Not a single soul left the premises unimpressed! Everyone was singing the praises of the magnificent parade of charming vehicles!
Apart from Orlando, the Festivals of Speed is also celebrated in many other cities including St. Petersburg, Miami and Mission Inn.
