Stay Cool this Summer

Bring a cooler on road trips. Collapsible ones can be packed in the outside pocket of your checked luggage. When you are ready to explore Orlando stock with ice, drinks, snacks and picnic items. The cooler will save you time and money on your Orlando trip

Air Travel Tip

Be sure to check baggage weight limits before you leave home. Airlines charges more for excess baggage and this will come as a big surprise to you at the airport, so plan ahead and get your baggage weight checked before you leave home. For great airline deals visit Flightescape

Flowers and Garden Festival at Epcot

At the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival, you can catch fresh special events plus discover the first ever pirate ship topiary, full of Disney Characters. Do not miss out on the Flower Power Concert Series as it sets off a sonic bloom each night. For Epcot tickets click here Epcot Tickets

Disney Packages Made Easy!

TransFloridian, The Florida Luxury Shuttle Company based in Orlando, has made it easier than ever for residents and visitors of South Florida to visit Disney World® without having to drive.

Disney Visitors will be able to make one telephone call and arrange luxury shuttle round trip transportation from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm Beach to Orlando, arrange for Hotel Accommodations within 1 Mile from Disney’s Maingate, and obtain a 1 to 4 Day Disney® Theme Park admission ticket all for one low price. Packages start at $279 all inclusive and all transportation to the Theme Parks is provided.

TransFloridian offers three daily departures to choose from. Vacation Packages are the same price regardless of which day guests choose to travel. Passengers seeking transportation only can also book with the carrier for just $35 each way with the “Sit down and Kiss Your Gas Good-Bye” fares. A special web site has been created to assist passengers with their planning.

Future expansion of the available vacation packages will include Sea World and Busch Gardens as TransFloridian plans on adding Tampa to its growing list of destinations served by the luxury shuttle carrier this Spring.

“We now offer 10 different packages to include Florida Resident Discounts, as well as, Great Prices for Visitors of Florida” said Bill Hennessey, founder of TransFloridian.

Most Trips on TransFloridian is aboard the Glaval Universal, a 26 Foot Long Passenger Motorcoach which originally accommodated 26 passengers. TransFloridian has completely redesigned the interiors to an all “Executive Class” setting arrangement only holding 14 passengers with all leather reclining seats affording nearly two feet of leg room between rows similar to an airline style Business Class Cabin.

Included in the fare are complimentary snacks and soft drinks, video and audio entertainment, pillows and blankets at every seat, and reading material. Passengers can book on-line or via the telephone. Advanced reservations are required.

TransFloridian offers daily non-stop and direct Luxury Shuttle Bus Service between cities in Florida such as Orlando, Daytona Beach, West Palm Beach, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Florida Keys. We offer the most luxurious service in the State of Florida. TransFloridian, "Where your vacation starts the moment you climb on-board!" Passenger Reservations and Information can be found at TransFloridian or by calling 1-877-2GO-4SUN (246-4786)

For those who want to improve their Golf skill

If you are looking to improve your golf skill but worried about the high cost golf club visit Par4CustomGolf to find out some very cheap rated golf clubs around. This club provides individual attention to the members and provides cheap rates golf equipment to all. If you are beginner Par 4 Custom Golf is just the resources you are looking for. So enjoy your golf without spending much money.

Orlando Vacation Tip

If you can round up at least two other couples to share the cost of a vacation home, you could rent a vacation from several vacation home resorts in the orlando area for the latest list of homes available click here for Orlando Vacation Homes

Simpson's comes to Universal Studios

A new ride based on the Simpsons is planned for Universal Studios Orlando. The ride will use 80 foot tall movie screens and motion simulation vehicles from Back to the Future. The ride will be replacing Back to the Future ride. The new ride will give visitors a virtual reality trip through a cartoon theme park called Krusty Land. For hotels nearby Universal Studios Hotels

Hotel Discounts

When booking a hotel room , never mention a membership discount programs like AAA, AARP, ETC, until after you have been told the room rates. For the best hotel discounts book online at
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Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center is introducing a new ride which you are able to experience the exhilaration of a space shuttle launch. The new ride is expected to have a soft opening in early May. It can accommodate as many as 1,400 people an hour. The ride simulates a launch,replete with vibrations and jolts.Once in space, riders get a view of Earth. For more details
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Pirate's Dinner Adventure in Orlando

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Orlando is offering Florida residents a spectacular savings off its regular admission rates in the month of May.

Resident adult (12 years and older) admission in May is $39.95 plus tax (regular admission, $55.95), and resident children (3-11 years old) admission in May is $24.95 plus tax (regular admission $35.95). Children 2 and under are free of charge. Guests should print out a coupon available online at http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/mayflresdiscount/ and present at the box office with valid proof of Florida residency. Coupon valid for up to six people. Reservations are required; call 407/248-0590.

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure is an energetic and adventurous, interactive dining experience, captivating audiences of all ages. Guests set sail on the high seas aboard a pirate ship for swashbuckling thrills, combined with the perfect blend of comedy, romance, action and adventure.

The dinner theater serves up a four-course feast to satisfy the heartiest of appetites, including appetizers, salad, main course and dessert. Complimentary beer, wine, coffee or soft drinks are included and vegetarian and “Captain Kid’s” meals are available upon request.

About Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, renowned as the “World’s Most Interactive Dinner Show,” is owned and operated by Odien, Inc. and is the creation of artistic directors and brothers, Ramon and Antonio Riba of Spain. The main theater is comprised of tiered seating for 800 guests and the venue is available for private group events and functions. Renowned for 10 years in the dinner theater industry for exemplary service, facilities and first-class entertainment, the Orlando venue is located one block from world famous International Drive. This venue is the prototype for brand expansion. A second Pirate’s Dinner Adventure opened in December 2005 in Buena Park, California. For additional information, visit http://www.piratesdinneradventure.com/ .For tickets visit Orlando Tickets

New Features for Spaceship Earth at Epcot

Walt Disey World and Siemens are giving Epcot's Spaceship Earth a new spin, updating with new features, 20 foot high gloge offering and ever changing collage of images of the future, 3 D game called BODY BUILDER enabling visitors to assemble a digital human body and a driving simulator showcasing motor vehicle accident and avoidance systems. For more information check out Epcot

Savor the Flavor of Australia

"Savor the Flavor of Australia." First in four-part Rosen Centre Vine and Dine international wine dinner series. Five course, prix fixe menu paired with Australia's best wines. Friday, April 27, 7 pm, $65 per person. Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive. Call 407 996-9840, ext. 3602 for Reservations. http://rosencentre.com/

Common Travel Troubles

Three of the most common problems that you may experience when traveling are jet lag, altitude sickness and diarrhea. When you fly across time zones, the differing amounts of light can change your internal body clock, resulting in a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag may cause some symptoms that are bummers on a fun trip, including upset stomach, insomnia, and tiredness.

There are some things you can do to combat jet lag; for example, if you're traveling from west to east, you should stay out of the sun until the day after your arrival. If you're flying from east to west, go for a brisk walk as soon as possible after you arrive.

Altitude sickness is caused by dry air, a decrease in oxygen, and low barometric pressure when you travel to a higher altitude than you're used to. As a result, you may have problems, such as headaches, dehydration, and shortness of breath. Some people are affected at 5,000 feet (1,524 meters), but others aren't affected until they reach altitudes of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) or more. Find out what altitude you're traveling to before you go to see if altitude sickness could be a problem.

The best prevention for altitude sickness is to gradually increase your altitude every day to get used to it. If that isn't possible, a drug known as acetazolamide can help relieve and even prevent symptoms of altitude sickness. If you think that you might get altitude sickness, talk with your doctor before you leave home.

The topic of diarrhea may seem gross, but it can be a serious problem. Traveler's diarrhea, known as turista, often occurs when a foreign type of bacteria enters your digestive tract, usually when you eat contaminated food or water. The best way to prevent turista is to be very careful of the food you eat and the water you drink on the road.

Best time to make your air reservations

Make your air reservations around 1am to 1.30 am, this is when most of the fares go on discounts. The airlines reload inventories which were reserved but not purchased, therefore an increase of discounted seats are available. For the best airline deals checkout Flightescape.com

International Carnival event in Orlando Florida

25/26/27 of May 2007

25 starting at 4 Pm we will have an original Brazilian Carnival with life music, food and entertainment for all.

26 Kids Carnival and life music , food and crafts from 11 am to 11pm.
27 Carnival parade in downtown Orlando finishing at the

1610 West Church St. Orlando Fl 32805
Lot W of Rio Grand ( Thunder Field behind citrus Bowl)

Where the event will be held for 3 days.

On 27 it will start at 11 am to midnight, food live entertainment for all.

For any information please call Blue Planet Event management
At 321-663-9960 or for Orlando hotels

Radisson Resort Orlando- Celebration Escape

Just 1.5 miles from Disney World and offering 718 beautiful and stylish guest rooms. Shuttles to Disney, Sea World and Universal Studios. Great Kids Activities Program offering daily activities for kids of all ages with great prizes! Enjoy poolside bingo while relaxing in the sun or hit the pool early in the morning for water aerobics, diving for spoons or a hole-in-one contest. The adventurous side of you may want to participate in the property-wide scavenger hunt. Dive-in Movies at the pool, magic shows and "learn to scuba dive" also are scheduled during the week (an exact schedule will be provided upon check in). For more details please visit
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Orlando welcomes Aer Lingus

Irish national airline Aer Lingus will start scheduled nonstop service between Dublin and Orlando International on October 30, 2007. For more details visit Orlando Airlines

Orlando Centroplex and Downtown Orlando Parking and Traffic Advisory

Ensuring convenient access to parking while meeting the transportation needs to and from events in Downtown Orlando is a top priority of the City of Orlando.
On Sunday April 15, 2007 four events will be taking place in the areas of the Orlando Centroplex and Downtown Orlando, with an estimated 40,000 people expected in attendance.The Orlando Centroplex, Orlando Police Department and venue partners have taken proactive steps to ensure accessibility to and from the events for visitors to the City's vibrant Downtown core.
The City has provided additional parking at the Bank of America Parking Garage, located on Livingston Street, with a free shuttle service, additional law enforcement presence and the new, 1650 AM Traffic and Parking Broadcast.Traffic and parking updates can be heard on 1650 AM the day of the event.
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Ready to purchase a vacation home contact Greg Volan at Encantada Resort

My name is Greg Volan, and I work with Park Square Homes at Encantada Resort in Orlando! I have been in the Real Estate Business in Orlando since 1993, and have worked in all areas of the business, but enjoy working for the builders and developer’s best, and Park Square homes are the Best in town! I have seen the industry go through allot of changes especially in the last 3 years, but the business has always been rewarding to me whether it is helping a young couple starting out, and getting into there first home, or helping families realize there dreams of owning a piece of the sunshine. Lots of families purchase in Florida to give them a break from the weather or the stresses of life back home, or to come see the Mouse House (Disney), & all the other reasons folks love to come to Central Florida! I can relate because the first 19 years of my life I grew up in Freezing Cold Cleveland Ohio, and we always looked forward to coming to Orlando each, and every year! The funny part is we would always come in the summer when my sister and I were out of school, and the one time we came in the winter was about two years before the whole family moved down. I still remember that trip because we were sitting in the sun, and my Dad looked at my Mom and said “we will live here someday”! So here we all are, now with Aunts, Uncles, and the rest of our family! It did take a little while to adjust because it is a different place, but once you get to experience all of what it has to offer, I would not want to be anywhere else!
So If I can help anyone experience what I am blessed enough to have on a daily bases, it would be my pleasure to serve! Once again I work at the Beautiful Encantada Resort, which offers 3, and 4 bedroom townhouse with private splash pools off the back of each one! Also a 9000sf. Clubhouse with tons of amenities, and a location second to none--- definitely worth checking out! You can live here at Encantada year round or, have our onsite management company rent out your unit while your back home to help recapture some of your expenses! Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thanks, Greg
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New SeaWorld Web Site to Feature Photographs and Reflections

SeaWorld is launching a new Web site and it needs your help. The Orlando, Fla., San Diego, Calif., and San Antonio, Texas marine life adventure parks have issued a call for photographs and reflections from park visitors that will form the backbone of the parks’ new Web site.

According to Joseph A. Couceiro, Corporate Marketing Vice-President for SeaWorld’s parent company, Busch Entertainment Corp., the strategy is intended to create a true interactive online experience for fans of SeaWorld and to engage them before and after their visit.

“By our reckoning something approaching a billion photographs have been taken by SeaWorld guests,” he said, noting that the estimate excludes the thousands of cameras and SeaWorld photographs ruined in the infamous ‘Splash Zone’ at Shamu Stadium. “The history of these parks is in shoeboxes across America and around the world. There are remarkable photos of families enjoying SeaWorld in those boxes and we want them.”*

The program is part of a strategy to draw SeaWorld fans into the Web site and give them an ownership stake in it. The first phase calls for the use of guest photographs of SeaWorld only, but Web designers are considering including written reflections of SeaWorld visits as well as digital video and audio files.

Designers encourage SeaWorld visitors to dig deeper than just the traditional photos of Shamu.

“We’re looking for photographs of every aspect of the SeaWorld experience, from shopping and dining to shows and rides. If you have a shot of your family enjoying a SeaWorld garden or taking a break in the shade of a tree, we want to see it,” said Dean Sullivan, Director of Lifestyle Marketing and Emerging Media for Busch Entertainment. “We’re trying to convey the kinds of real experiences our guests have every day in the SeaWorld parks. We also hope this provides the opportunity for families to reconnect and reminisce about a visit that may have happened years ago.”

Sullivan is quick to remind prospective photo donors that SeaWorld prohibits cameras on its rides. “I’m sure our guests will be eager to try to capture their experiences in novel ways, but we can’t allow cameras on most of our rides.”

The first SeaWorld park opened its gates 43 years ago today on the shores of San Diego’s Mission Bay. SeaWorld Orlando was completed in 1973 and SeaWorld San Antonio opened in 1988. Since then an estimated 320 million guests have visited a SeaWorld park.

For a limited time, every family who submits a photograph that is chosen for use on the new site will receive complimentary admission for four to the SeaWorld park of their choice. More information on the program, including technical requirements, file size limits and creative restrictions, can be found at http://www.seaworld.com/.

In addition to SeaWorld, BEC operates Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove in Orlando; Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa. near Philadelphia; Adventure Island in Tampa; Water Country USA in Williamsburg. Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park, is under construction in Orlando and is scheduled to open next spring.
* Non-digital photographs should be scanned. We will not accept traditional chemistry paper photographs. Sea World Vacations

Single Family Homes in a Resort Style Community

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Located just 15 minutes from the Walt Disney World resort, WaterSong offers your clients all of the amenities you have come to know from Park Square Resort Homes, including our +6,000 sq. ft. resort clubhouse. This luxurious facility is located in the center of the community, and will be complete with concierge service, cyber café, weight room, video arcade, sundries shopping, conference facility, luggage storage and of course, the resort pool and spa. Attended entry gates, complete lawn service and TV cable services are also standard amenities at WaterSong, as is our superior customer service, construction and floor plan design. Virtually all of our 150’ home sites offer a conservation view, making WaterSong your client’s best destination for luxury, privacy and serenity.

The Spring Series offers 3 to 6 bedroom plans, with a complete resort home package. Architectural Shingles, pool w/edge to edge decking, pool heater, all appliances and blinds are included. Lot selection is all your buyers will need to choose, and their new vacation home will be complete.

Right now, most of our Spring Series plans also offer $5k in Options!! (Limited time only). For more details visit Real Estate in Orlando

John Berry live at Encantada Resort

John Berry with Wild Bill WYTZ at Encantada Resort

Encantada Resort in conjunction with WYTZ Radio out of Benton Harbor Michigan held its spring break extravaganza the week of April 2nd 2007. This spectacular event included a weeklong morning show broadcast by “Wild Bill” himself. Guests included the sales team from Mystic Dunes Golf Club, Wet & Wild, Dixie Stampede, Disney, Hawk Aviation, and many more. Loyal listeners also traveled down and spent spring break at the resort with Wild Bill and enjoyed all it had to offer. Among the highlights of the week was a free poolside concert by county sensation John Berry.John Berry has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in country music. It's a stunningly rich, majestic tenor that he uses to its full effect. With multiple gold and platinum albums and nominations from the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, and the Grammy's, he has clearly forged an appreciation from the music industry and fans alike. One such fan includes former President George H. Bush and wife Barbara, who invited John to sing for Mr. Bush's birthday party.This will be an annual event at Encantada and we look forward to seeing what next year has to bring. For more details please visit Encantada Resort

Do I need Trip Insurance?

• Check with your insurance agent and see if your existing travel insurance coverage covers you outside the country.

• Even if you are covered, you may still be expected to pay the bill in cash and be reimbursed from your insurance. Make sure you receive a completely itemized bill, in English, if possible.

• Medicare and Medicaid do not provide payments for medical care given outside the United States.

• If you don’t have any coverage that will apply, you should strongly consider travel insurance that will cover you outside the country.

• Don’t forget to read the trip insurance policy carefully, noting any deductibles, exceptions or exemptions for pre-existing conditions, activities, diseases or areas of the world.

• You also want to see if the policy covers any medical evacuation costs, especially if you plan on traveling to an area of the world that may not be able to provide you the type of medical care you will need.

• You may be making your travel plans months in advance. Many things can happen in that time that would cause you to have to cancel your trip and possibly lose your deposits.

• It is very common that your travel get delayed, often ones beyond your control, which can cause you to miss all or part of your trip.

• Check your insurance policy to make sure you are covered for expenses caused by travel delays, and cancellation coverage.
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Lake Eola Park Downtown Orlando

While visiting Orlando children at Lake Eola can now swing, climb and imagine on the newly refurbished palyground. It is a first of its kind in the area. Another great feature is the gondola rides, enjoy a day at downtown Orlando

Be a Conservation Hero

Join Disney in supporting efforts for wildlife around the world by contributing where you see the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund symbol when visiting Disneys Animal Kingdom

Escape to Busch Gardens

Take a day trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa. Get set to explore Morocco,Bird Garden, Stanleyville,Congo, Timbutu, Nairobi and Egypt. It is Busch Gardens like you never seen it before, the tours are amazing way to explore the park. Purchase your tickets from Busch Gardens tickets

Simply Irresistible

Just minutes from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Sea World you can spend days on end at the parks breaking only for a bite to eat and to cool off in your own pool at Encantada Resort, which will quickly become your favorite.

Everest ride at Disney goes to new popularity

Walt Disney World may be cashing in big on the new Expedition Everest. Animal Kingdom's attendance grew by 8.6 percent in 2006, giving the park 8.91 million visitors. Come join the crowd and experience Oasis, Discovery Island, Camp Minnie- Mickey, Africa, Rafiki's Planet Watch, Asia and Dinoland USA. Best of all do not miss out Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade.
For cheap tickets click here Orlando Attraction Tickets

Check your calculated budget

When estimating your budget for an international trip, you need to calculate the expenditure according to your country’s currency and the country you are planning to go. It is not a bad idea to have a good knowledge about the currency rate of different country. You can check from here about the budget compare to the country you are living.
Then there is the exchange rate factor. But if you use ATM cards, you can save some money in exchange rates. PLUS and Circus cards are used in USA and 100 more countries throughout the world. I hope you have started calculating your budget for your next trip. Keep your cool especially if you are planning to visit South Asia as temperature is rising everyday in this part of the world.

Some tips to travelers

In pervious posts, I have suggested some good resources where you can get your booking done for your next trip. Here I will suggest some tips before you fly for your vacation.

First of all visit your local library and spend some time in the map. You don’t need to buy a world map at this point of time. Spend some quality time in the library and when you reach the destination of your choice buy local maps. If possible check the local National Geographic office and buy the official topographical maps.

It is also not a bad idea to have a guidebook, but this will come handy when you want to know about the culture, history and safety information of the place. So buy one regional guidebook and keep it at the bottom of your bag. Guidebook is not required for your travel plans but it’s good for knowing local customs, regional history, travel scams etc.