The overall real estate market in Florida has not fared well since the subprime mortgage crisis reared its ugly head. Miami topped the American Chronicle’s Worst 25 Housing Predictor Forecast in both 2007 and 2008, and was cited as possibly undergoing “the worst housing crash in national history.” But the market outlook in other parts […]
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Golden Arches Crumble at Disneyland
August 12, 2008 Comments Off on Golden Arches Crumble at DisneylandI wonder what the real reason is … be interesting to see if Disney World follows suit. Also what it means to the huge MickeyDs in Downtown Disney and halfway round the inner roadway by the Boardwalk? LOS ANGELES – The Walt Disney Co. is closing down all three McDonald’s outlets at its Disneyland resort […]
Continue reading …I’ve just finished watching “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” Season 3 episode called “HomeSick” where Gene surprises Shannon Tweed with a little piece of Canada to call her own. All is going well, the rose petals are laid, the bottle of wine is opened, the chocolate fondue and strawberries are ready….. and then click…. the front door opens […]
Continue reading …A friend sent me this link over the weekend… it’s quite amazing what this hotel thinks it needs to do to attract your business.
Continue reading …Myrtle Beach… wise words from George Ross…and time to myself
August 3, 2008 Comments Off on Myrtle Beach… wise words from George Ross…and time to myselfTime flies fast… this time last week I’d just arrived home from a business trip to Myrtle Beach. It was one of those trips I took alone and the 8 hr car journey from Orlando to Myrtle Beach soon passed as I caught up with some listening of cd’s I’d bought a few months back. Nigel […]
Continue reading …Surely if you pass a bill or make something law, you have an obligation to make sure that the law is clear, concise and is not open for misinterpretation. This latest ruling from a federal judge shows that this law does not fall into any of these categories and is little more than a a […]
Continue reading …Several major theme park companies are challenging a new Florida law that allows people to keep guns in their cars. So they should. Guns have no place anywhere near a theme park and families enjoying themselves. The new law went into effect Tuesday and allows employees to bring their guns to work as long as […]
Continue reading …$200 Million Attraction Coming to I-Drive
June 25, 2008 Comments Off on $200 Million Attraction Coming to I-DriveORLANDO, Fla. — A giant London Eye-like observation wheel is coming to Orlando. The 400-foot wheel will fit about 40 people into each capsule on the wheel and offer a bird’s-eye view of the City Beautiful, plus on a clear day a view of 25 miles of the surrounding area. Official with the Singapore company […]
Continue reading …Orlando and Las Vegas have long had a “love / hate” relationship and it seems the battle has been stepped up with Orlando taking their new ad campaign to the ‘enemies’ doorstep! Recently the Travel Industry Association went to Vegas and it seems that Orlando couldn’t resist have a bit of fun by placing […]
Continue reading …I was a lucky guy yesterday as I got to meet the host of the Travel Channel’s “Great Vacation Homes“, “Sam’s Disney Favorites“, “Girl Meets Hawaii” and the soon to be aired “Passport to Great Weekends“… the lovely Samantha Brown. Samantha said something that made me stop and think… she was talking about the reasons […]
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