Jenson Button wins F1 World Championship
October 18, 2009 Comments Off on Jenson Button wins F1 World ChampionshipCongratulations to Jenson Button,29, who wrapped up the World Driver’s Championship in Brazil today. It’s been a great season for Jenson as he won 6 of the first 7 races and now becomes the 10th British Formula One world champion. He joins an illustrious list: Mike Hawthorn 1958 World Champion, aged 29 Graham Hill 1962 […]
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Pointe Orlando, International Drive, Orlando
October 16, 2009 Comments Off on Pointe Orlando, International Drive, OrlandoYesterday I was at Pointe Orlando for a meeting and as soon as that finished I took a look around. I’ve always known it as a great place to go and eat, as there are some 13 restaurants to suit every palate there, but I didn’t realize that there was much more to the place. […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to us oldies who were brought up proper !
October 15, 2009 Comments Off on Congratulations to us oldies who were brought up proper !CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s, 1940’s, 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese, raw egg products, loads of bacon and processed meat, tuna […]
Continue reading …Not often I get chance to wade into politics or things of that nature on this blog but I went along to see Michael Moore’s new film “Capitalism – A Love Story” earlier this week and I thought I’d write a review about it as below. If you’ve seen the movie, let me know what […]
Continue reading …This week I spent an enjoyable hour at “Diana – The People’s Princess” new exhibit at Downtown Disney. The People’s Princess Charitable Foundation brought the exhibit to Orlando in early July and it will be here until 30 November 2009. The exhibit showcases the life and story of Princess Diana and includes a sampling of […]
Continue reading …One of the worst kept secrets in Orlando has finally been revealed today as Anheuser Busch InBev said that it will sell its theme parks SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, Aquatica and Busch Gardens to private equity firm Blackstone Group. The sale is believed to be valued in the $2.3 billion area and will give Anheuser Busch […]
Continue reading …The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World
October 7, 2009 Comments Off on The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney WorldJust recently a great new book was released that covers some of the hidden facts behind Walt Disney World. The amount of research that went into this book has been incredible and Disney expert and author, Susan Veness told me “it’s taken around 20 years to put together”. It’s a fascinating read and certainly makes […]
Continue reading …Orlando Vacation Rentals Offer A Step Up To Affordable Luxury On Your Next Vacation
October 6, 2009 Comments Off on Orlando Vacation Rentals Offer A Step Up To Affordable Luxury On Your Next VacationBooking hotel or resort rooms for your vacation is so passé. Imagine going to Disney and then having to endure hundreds, if not thousands of other guests staying at the same hotel or resort as you and your family. All of a sudden the idea of a vacation isn’t so relaxing anymore. Fortunately, there is […]
Continue reading …Kissimmee Florida Tourist Attractions
October 5, 2009 Comments Off on Kissimmee Florida Tourist AttractionsDon’t know if you are like me but I like to read …a lot! I always find new stuff interesting but sometimes I come across other stuff that reminds me of the things around me. Over the weekend I came across an article by Thom W. Conroy, an author who lives in Ohio, who was […]
Continue reading …The Waldorf Astoria Orlando opened in the Bonnet Creek area of Orlando today. The hotel has approximately 500 rooms ranging from a 448 sq ft deluxe room through to the 3,300 sq ft Presidential suite. The Presidential suite has one bedroom, one and one-half Italian marble bathrooms, separate living room and dining room for eight, […]
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