One of the Sunshine State's most popular destinations continues to refresh and relax, as well as pump up the adrenaline.

Girlfriends making their escape to Orlando can satisfy the mind, body and spirit. With the area's more than 52 million square feet of retail space including upscale malls, unique specialty shops and a variety of outlet stores, the mind is sure to get a workout while finding spectacular wardrobe additions. To successfully soothe the body, a trip to one of Orlando's 11 destination spas is next on the list. And to cap off the day, downtown Orlando transforms into a trendy nightlife destination with nightclubs, restaurants, live theater and galleries.

Orlando never leaves the guys longing for adventure. They can get up close and personal with the sea's perfect predators during a Sharks Deep Dive Experience at SeaWorld Orlando. Or, for those who prefer wakeboarding and waterskiing adventures, the Orlando Watersports Complex is the only facility in the United States to have two cableways for unlimited riding time and increased skill building for riders of all levels.

Other adrenaline boosters include hang gliding, airboat and swamp buggy rides or living the dream of a race car driver at the Richard Petty Driving Experience. After a day of play, the guys can hit the nightlife scene and discover the SAK Comedy Lab or take advantage of the many concert venues, featuring today's biggest names in music.

The grass doesn't get much greener than on the 168 challenging golf courses in Orlando. When stepping onto many of the area's courses, visitors find that the holes have been touched by golf legends. The game's greatest, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Tom Watson, have played a part in building world-class layouts. After being inspired by seeing the masters in action, visitors can take advantage of the area's 18 golf academies, sure to strengthen any golfer's game.

Visitors looking to explore culinary offerings can choose from an extraordinary 5,100 restaurants (count 'em!). The downtown area also offers unique dining experiences nestled among trendy nightlife, theaters and galleries. Between delectable meals, guests can explore numerous museums and galleries including the Orlando Museum of Art and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

And for thrill seekers in October, there's a vast array of spine-tingling Halloween events at many of the major attractions.