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 […]
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YUCK … Another reason not to stay in a hotel.
March 14, 2008 Comments Off on YUCK … Another reason not to stay in a hotel.I just read this … DISGUSTING!!! Hot tubs and pools should be two of the most important areas that hotels should concentrate on. ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County, Florida hotel will close voluntarily after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, WSB-TV Channel 2 learned Friday. The Orange County Health Department says two laboratory-confirmed cases of […]
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 …Europeans no longer need a visa when visiting Florida, a full British passport is all that is now needed. Airlines will issue you with a Visa waver form on the aircraft before landing and also a Customs Declaration card. They must be handed into Customs when going through passport control. Orlando International airport is the […]
Continue reading …Check the Law Before you Talk & Drive
March 10, 2008 Comments Off on Check the Law Before you Talk & DriveDid you know that driving and using a cell phone is illegal in some states, with many soon to follow … here are the latest Cell Phone Laws from across the USA. Cell Phone Driving Laws by State At a Glance: 6 states and DC ban cell phone use without a hand-held device. 6 states […]
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 …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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