At the end of last week I was fortunate enough to take a day out of the office to visit Kennedy Space Center. It had been around 14 years since I last went and the memories of that visit were still pretty strong… as I walked away all those years ago I was struck […]
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Have you ever been asked where you have been? Who have you met? What did you learn? Why did you go? No… time to get a life. Yes… Good you have a life. Over the last two weeks I’ve been out of the office quite a bit and my staff were beginning to wonder if I […]
Continue reading …Atlanta 11-13 April 2008 This weekend saw us visit the great city of Atlanta as we attended the Vacation Home Expo. The organisers haven’t given us the exact attendance figures as yet but we had a rip roaring time and met some great people. The show was presented by Atlanta Journal – Constituation and is […]
Continue reading …SeaWorld Orlando is preparing to build a roller coaster billed as the theme park’s most ambitious and expensive attraction yet. It will be part thrill ride and part animal attraction, a theme that visitors will experience from the time they take their place in line until the time they leave the post-ride area, said Joseph […]
Continue reading …Florida’s “First” European Visitor
March 27, 2008 Comments Off on Florida’s “First” European VisitorIt probably won’t come as a surprise to too many people nowadays that the Spanish Conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon was not, in fact, really looking for a genuine fountain of youth on his explorations in Florida. This myth was most likely born in the 1560 ‘s after Ponce ‘s death. The grain of truth […]
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 …POOR ERNIE … Who knew playing golf was so tiring?
March 10, 2008 Comments Off on POOR ERNIE … Who knew playing golf was so tiring?All you golfers out there better beware … golf is obviously not good for your health … or that is what Ernie Els would have us believe, pulling out of Orlando’s prestigious Bay Hill event due to fatigue. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Ernie Els withdrew Monday from the Arnold Palmer Invitational because of fatigue, two […]
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 …Where Are Americans Headed for Summer Vacation?
March 3, 2008 Comments Off on Where Are Americans Headed for Summer Vacation?ASTA’s 2008 Summer Hot Spots Survey Reveals Top 10 Choices Alexandria, Va., Feb. 12, 2008– For the sixth year running, Orlando (17.5%) and Las Vegas (15.4%) were named the most popular domestic summer travel destinations booked by travel agents, according to ASTA’s 2008 Hot Spots for Summer survey. Overseas, the top four international destination cities […]
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