$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 […]
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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 […]
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 …1.2 Million Visitors to Central Florida each year stay in Vacation Homes!
March 21, 2008 Comments Off on 1.2 Million Visitors to Central Florida each year stay in Vacation Homes!An estimated 1.24 million visitors to Central Florida each year stay in resort homes in Osceola County alone, and spend more than $1 billion. Adding in what the homes’ owners spend, that grows to roughly $1.7 billion as it ripples through the economy, according to a report released Thursday. The report, commissioned by the Kissimmee […]
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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 […]
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