Florida Leisure’s innovative online Easter Egg Hunt is underway, with great prizes and discounts. All you have to do is find the eggs and contact them to win. Already one lucky lady booked a 5 day vacation and received another 5 days for free. www.FloridaLeisure.com for more details.
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When you come to the US there is no need to worry about missing your favorite football team in action. The whole weekend is filled with live games and tape-delayed highlights of almost every Premier League game on Setanta and Fox Sports. Yesterday I went to the Fox and Hounds in Kissimmee and watched Rangers […]
Continue reading …There’s a lot to do in Orlando, with tons of attractions and entertainment options, but many of these activities are quite pricey. If you are in Orlando and looking for a great family outing that won’t dent your budget, then you should plan to spend some time at the Blue Spring State Park, in […]
Continue reading …It doesn’t get any better than Orlando
March 10, 2008 Comments Off on It doesn’t get any better than OrlandoBy: Adam Singleton The area surrounding Orlando, Florida is one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations, welcoming almost 50 million visitors per year. Its literally hot too, with a subtropical climate – summer temperatures regularly reach 90°F (32°C), while even in winter they rarely drop below 50°F – and hundreds of unique theme parks and […]
Continue reading …Review: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – SR192
March 9, 2008 Comments Off on Review: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – SR192I realized when I reviewed Shiso the other day, that I hadn’t been to a Kobe Steakhouse for a while, so with Wife, son and friend with two daughters in tow we decided to check it out. Only a half an hour wait, so getting there before 7:30pm is an advantage, it certainly filled up […]
Continue reading …I have made several visits over the past few years to Shiso Sushi on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando and have decided it is the best Sushi restaurant in town … possibly one of the best in the country. It’s a little off of the tourist beaten track, but with great access from 417, it […]
Continue reading …Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Hidden Tranquility
March 4, 2008 Comments Off on Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Hidden TranquilityI made one of my frequent forays to Animal Kingdom this past weekend, and discovered an area that offered good food, a great view of the park and a place that provided all the tranquility of a Zen garden. Between Asia and DinoLand you will find the Flame Tree Barbeque counters. After purchasing your food, […]
Continue reading …Following on from Disney’s newly vamped Studios and the new rides at Universal comes some reviews of 3 more attractions. WHEN the SeaWorld and Discovery Cove folk build a water park, you know it’s going to be swimming in fun. And Aquatica, just down the road from its sister parks, has gone for a real biggie […]
Continue reading …ORLANDO IS A DREAM DESTINATION FOR FILMMAKERS
February 28, 2008 Comments Off on ORLANDO IS A DREAM DESTINATION FOR FILMMAKERSOne of my passions is acting, but unfortunately I am now limited to making small cameo appearances as an extra … or background entertainer. One of the movies I worked on last summer is now due for a release in March, but here is what Orlando’s movie critic thought of the preview last night. Last […]
Continue reading …Orlando flexed its muscle to land showcase WWE event
February 24, 2008 Comments Off on Orlando flexed its muscle to land showcase WWE eventCOUNTDOWN TO WRESTLEMANIA February 24, 2008 Like true wrestling theater, the City of Orlando knew it had to make a big splash to land WrestleMania 24. Enter Mayor Buddy Dyer, a trip to WWE headquarters and a borrowed catchphrase. Before we tell you how this all unfolded, let’s start from the beginning, to get the […]
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