September is a busy month in Central Florida with lots of events happening. Here’s the highlights: First off is Orlando Magical Dining month that runs from 1st to 30th September. I covered this event in a blog last week here. Over at the theme parks “Halloween” seems to be the thing on everyone’s mind even […]
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7 Great Things To Do In Kissimmee By Nigel G. Worrall Most visitors to Central Florida only think one thing “Walt Disney World, Orlando”. What most don’t know is that there is another area that makes up the Walt Disney World area and that is the area known as Kissimmee. More likely than not, most […]
Continue reading …International Drive, otherwise known as I-Drive, is the main tourist strip in the Orlando area. It is located southwest of Downtown Orlando and stretches approximately 15 miles over two counties, Orange and Osceola. It is home to many tourist attractions, restaurants and shopping areas. If you have your own transport then you’ll find it easy […]
Continue reading …Labor Day Shopping…Orlando Premium Outlets
August 26, 2010 Comments Off on Labor Day Shopping…Orlando Premium OutletsTraditionally Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is seen as a day of rest or of parades but more recently it has also become known as a great time to go shopping and secure some bargains. With that in mind, I decided to get out […]
Continue reading …Over the years Orlando has evolved into a true culinary hot spot. The city has numerous award-winning restaurants and celebrity chefs serving exciting fare from all across the globe. The good news is that as September arrives you get the chance to indulge in Orlando’s haute cuisine at an even hotter price! The 5th Annual […]
Continue reading …It’s that time of year again. Central Florida schools will be back in session starting tomorrow, 23rd August and there’s a good side and a bad side to this. If you’re dashing off to a theme park them you might get delayed a little by the yellow school buses that will be sure to be […]
Continue reading …Orlando has more than 4,000 places you can go to eat and despite rumors to the contrary, they aren’t all chains or fast food establishments. There are a good number of fine independently owned restaurants and many of them within easy reach of your vacation rental home. Just round the corner from International Drive is […]
Continue reading …Star Wars Celebration V Opens in Orlando
August 13, 2010 Comments Off on Star Wars Celebration V Opens in OrlandoStar Wars Celebration V is underway at the Orange County Convention Center. It started yesterday and as expected, the lines were long before the doors first opened. Long lines then continued inside at many of the booths offering exclusive and free merchandise such as Lego, Hasbro and Disney. Don’t worry if you’re still planning on […]
Continue reading …The 5th Star Wars Celebration starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL and is the official Lucasfilm event celebrating all things Star Wars, produced by fans for fans. This is where you will find the largest Star Wars parties, featuring cast and crew celebrities, fans, costumes, music, live entertainment, autographs, collectibles, and […]
Continue reading …Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
August 10, 2010 Comments Off on Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water ParkOne of the best ways to cool off this Summer is to visit a water park. Here in Orlando we are a little spoilt for choice. There’s Wet ‘n’ Wild on International Drive, Sea World’s Aquatica and then the two Disney water parks of Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Today we’ll explore the very popular […]
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