Singing Christmas Trees… an Orlando Secret
December 18, 2008 Comments Off on Singing Christmas Trees… an Orlando SecretEvery year around the start of December there is an event that is pretty much kept quiet. It’s not that it’s not publicised in the community whatsoever but it is kept pretty much a secret if you happen to come from elsewhere. And, while it’s true that there are folks in the audience who come from several […]
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The very beautiful Carrie Underwood visited UCF, Orlando last night and she gave everyone a fantastic show. The 25 year old from Muskogee, Oklahoma has certainly come along way since she became the fourth winner of American Idol on 25th May 2005. Little Big Town opened the evening, a band I’d never heard before and […]
Continue reading …Festival of Lights parade – Kissimmee
December 12, 2008 Comments Off on Festival of Lights parade – KissimmeeThe city of Kissimmee will hold its Festival of Lights parade on December 13th at 6pm. The theme this year is a “Storybook Christmas”. The parade, featuring a line of illuminated displays from area businesses and youth groups, will begin at the Osceola County Courthouse and eventually make its way down Broadway Avenue. Before this, […]
Continue reading …After the devastating events in India last week I was somewhat bemused to see the news on NBC on Saturday night asking the question about safety and security in hotels throughout the world. The report gave us some information we already knew about the events at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel and in south Mumba […]
Continue reading …Top Chef, the Today Show & Vacation Homes
December 4, 2008 Comments Off on Top Chef, the Today Show & Vacation HomesDon’t know about you but I’ve really enjoyed watching “Top Chef”. I’m not a cook…never have been and if you asked me why I watch a cooking program I can’t really tell you but this show has me captured and it’s one of the first things my DVR records every week. I’ve watched most epsiodes […]
Continue reading …St Cloud celebrates centennial birthday
December 3, 2008 Comments Off on St Cloud celebrates centennial birthdayHonoring St. Cloud’s centennial birthday in 2009, the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 100 Years of Christmas parade on Dec 6th at 10am. It will be St. Cloud’s 45th holiday parade. So if you’re here and staying in one our Florida Leisure’s Vacation Homes then you’ll want to visit this FREE event […]
Continue reading …Recession maybe…but gas prices are great!
December 2, 2008 Comments Off on Recession maybe…but gas prices are great!Time to take a trip me thinks… just this morning I filled up with gas and put 15.87 gallons in my car for just $31.41…that’s right $1.97 for a gallon of the top grade. See…my vehicle gets treated now gas has come down and I can now afford to put in what the manufacturer recommends! […]
Continue reading …So it’s official…we are in a recession!
December 1, 2008 Comments Off on So it’s official…we are in a recession!Well if today’s reports are true I can’t wait until the good times reappear. Why am I so bulliant? The simple answer is that we have had our best year ever! Yes, even in a “recession” we have been busier than ever serving families and travellers visiting the Orlando area. Both our vacation home side and […]
Continue reading …Epcot Candlelight Procession Begins…
December 1, 2008 Comments Off on Epcot Candlelight Procession Begins…Today sees the start of many people’s favorite Walt Disney World event… the Epcot Candlelight Processional at the American gardens Theatre at 5pm, 6.45pm and 8.15pm on select nights. Celebrity narrators appearing are: 1-3 Neil Patrick Harris 4-6 Brian Stokes Mitchell 7-9 Virginia Madsen 10-12 Marlee Matlin 13-15 Monique Coleman 16-18 Chata Rivera 19-21 Abigail […]
Continue reading …Oh my…The Black Friday response has been enormous…
November 28, 2008 Comments Off on Oh my…The Black Friday response has been enormous…Today we launched our Special Offer for the Holiday season and the response has simply overwhelmed us… if you’re busy hanging on the lines…we apologise but don’t worry, we’ll be with you shortly…or please, if you don’t want to wait to speak to our friendly staff, do leave us a message with your phone number […]
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