Orlando Home Show

Consumers will find countless ideas to feather their nests at the Orlando Home Show. The area’s leading and largest consumer home extravaganza returns September 19-21 to Hall North B in the Orange County Convention Center’s North/South complex off Universal Boulevard. Bursting with ideas for remodeling, renovating, design and outdoor living, the Orlando Home Show offers more than 500 exhibits and seminar experts representing 50-plus home improvement-related disciplines, all under one roof.

“The event is the area’s premier showcase for homeowners,” said Marcia Clift,” group show manager for Marketplace Events. In a related announcement made today by Marketplace Events, Ty Pennington, host of TV’s hit series, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” has signed a three-year deal to serve as the new spokesperson for the company and its shows, including the Orlando Home Show. Orlando Home Show guests will once again find bountiful ways to enjoy their visit to the three-day show. Green designer Joshua Foss of HGTV’s “”Get Green” series and Design Star” will meet with guests and share his expertise at the forefront of the eco-design movement. Orlando will be very busy during this event so please try to make your orlando hotel reservations early. Check hotels near the Orange County Convention Center.

Orlando Airport Shuttle

Try USA Chauffeur for your orlando airport shuttle, you will love everything about their service. It is wonder why USA Chauffeur is Orlando's premier orlando airport shuttle services. Reservations can be made online or call 1-800-820-5705

Year of a million dreams

As Walt Disney World continue to celebrate The Year of a Million Dreams, Guests can step into the amazing journey that started it all. Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosTM allows Guests to step into Walt’s life in a multi-sensory
entertainment experience showcasing the man who was willing to bet everything on his dreams. Guests will take an adventure across the eras that shaped the man whose life accomplishments still intrigue and inspire people all over the world. The gallery exhibit offers a trip through time, complete with audio interviews, archival footage, inventions
and innovations of the visionary whose name is synonymous with magic. Among the items your Guests will find at this beloved attraction are: Walt Disney’s office desk, chair and cabinet; original Mickey Mouse Club ears; and the 1954 Special Effects Oscar for "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". These and more than 400 other pieces of Disney memorabilia can be viewed in the special gallery on Mickey Avenue

Special Summer Offers at Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Studio City

The distinctive cylindrical tower on International Drive just across the street from the Universal Orlando Resort makes the Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Studio City hard to miss. And this summer, Orlando visitors won’t want to miss out on any of the hotel’s special summer offers.
From now until September 28, the Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Studio City is offering summer rates starting from $99, and guests who arrive Thursday, Friday or Saturday and stay for at least three nights get their fourth night free of charge. Other special offers include the Family Package for only $129 per night, which includes daily breakfast for two, free breakfast for kids 12 and under, and one free in-room movie.There is also a kid-free Romance Package for $139 per night, which includes Chocolate covered strawberries and Champagne, breakfast for two daily, and a late 4:00 p.m.

Eraserheads to Sing again?

One of the greatest Pinoy bands of all time, The Eraserheads will be having a reunion concert slated for August 30 at the CCP Open Grounds. The news came from a source of the Philippine Star. All the original members — Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro and Raimund Marasigan will sing their hit songs, including Alapaap, Toyang and Ang Huling El Bimbo.Comment are very much Welcome

Why is Enrique Iglesias important

Madrid-born, Miami-raised singer Enrique Iglesias has sold over 40 million albums in a little over a decade – becoming one of the most successful artists in the history of popular music. With his new album Insomniac, a humorous nod to Enrique's sleepless nights and obsessive artistic persona, the record is clearly the most ambitious project of his phenomenal career.Don't miss the Enrique Iglesias U.S. Tour when he stops at the Amway Arena on September 25! Take advantage of this exclusive pre-sale and order your tickets before they go on sale to the public! While you are in town stay at one of Orlando's Finest Hotels . Reservations for cheap hotels in downtown orlando Looking for Hard to Find Tickets? Find Tickets at Ticketmaster.com

Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel

Ideal for vacationing families, business travelers, or wedding parties, the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel has fantastic onsite amenities in addition to its close proximity to the Walt Disney World® Resort.
Families will enjoy the spacious accommodations as well as the resort atmosphere. The Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel has everything that guests need for a relaxing vacation, including a heated pool, kids’ pool, sun deck, exercise facility, game room, and room service. High Speed Internet access is available throughout the rooms and hotel. Best of all, meals are just a few steps away—Trader’s Island Grill is located on the main level of the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel. The restaurant serves a hearty buffet breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily and American / Caribbean style cuisine from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
For business travelers, the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel has an executive board room and a meeting planner to address the specific needs for any upcoming events. Weddings are another type of special occasion hosted by the hotel; catering is available for breakfast, lunch or dinner and audio/visual equipment is accessible for the reception as well.

Regardless of what brings guests to Orlando, all of the attractions are only minutes away, with complimentary on-site transportation to Walt Disney World, Orlando Premium Outlet Stores, and the Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlets.

Typhoon Lagoon vs Blizzard Beach

This debate is not as intense as Coke vs Pepsi, but it is interesting. We recently spent a day at Typhoon Lagoon and had a great time. The weather gods were out of town and we were fortunate not to have the daily Florida afternoon thunderstorm. The lines were very short, but so were the rides. The biggest and most enjoyable event was the TIDAL WAVE. It may not be enough to turn over the Poseidon, but it is strong enough to move a crowd of people. It was great. The lazy river was crowded but moved along nicely. What did I finally decide? Well, it is a stalemate. It depends on your moods: easy going, slo-mo mood: Typhoon Lagoon; energized, thrill-seeking: Blizzard Beach. At least, parking is still FREE AT BOTH PARKS!! (P.S. This blogger is still boycotting Universal Studios for charging $11 for parking just to go to the movies).

Contributor: Edgar

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Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain Park

Just four miles away from the Walt Disney World® Resort—and amazingly affordable—the Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain Park in Kissimmee, FL is the ideal location to jump start you Orlando area vacation. Guests of the hotel can save the cost of gas and parking as well— the Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain Park is a Disney World® area hotel with scheduled shuttle service to the Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Parks and the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Outlet Stores.

The Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain is an Official Disney Ticket Location, which enables guests of the hotel to purchase their Walt Disney World® Resort tickets from the hotel guest services desk and avoid the lines at the park. There are plenty of reasons to spend a relaxing day at the Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain as well. The hotel features an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, kids’ pool and playground, poolside sunning deck, two lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball, and shuffle board courts.

If a great location and price are important to you, The Fun Spots Hotel at Fountain can accommodate your next Orlando area vacation.

Bella Trae at Champions Gate

Bella Trae is located adjacent to Greg Norman’s World Class Golf Facility Champions Gate. This Private Guarded and Gated Community offers an incredible clubhouse, with a gym like none other, Billiard Room, and many social areas, pool and spa, and onsite activities director. Prices start in the low $170’s for a 2 bedroom 2 bath with 4 different floor plans offered; the community also offers carriage homes, and Townhomes starting from the low $200’s Prefect property for a second home or for relocating to the Central Florida Area. A great property at incredible prices! Real Estate in Orlando

Holiday Inn Main Gate East Hotel

Newly renovated and conveniently located, the Holiday Inn Main Gate East hotel in Kissimmee, FL keeps guests close to all the attractions that Orlando has to offer—Walt Disney World®, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, International Drive—and includes complimentary scheduled shuttle service to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Outlet Stores.
Food is available at Trattoria's Restaurant – Food Court and Chianti’s Poolside Lobby Lounge, and there are nearly a dozen nationally-known restaurants within two miles of the Holiday Inn Main Gate East hotel. A number of popular dinner theaters, including the spectacular equestrian show Medieval Times, are also nearby.

The Holiday Inn Main Gate East hotel has several room types to choose from, including a Kids Suite hotel room for traveling families. All rooms include a coffee maker, television with pay-per-view movies and Nintendo games, and other important amenities. Walt Disney World® Vacation Packages, Romantic Getaway Package, and other Kissimmee Orlando discount vacation package options available.

SeaWorld AfterDark a Summertime Spectacular

Summertime means more daylight hours, but it also means that there is more to enjoy at SeaWorld Orlando after the sun goes down. Now until September 1, SeaWorld Orlando presents SeaWorld AfterDark, a nighttime extravaganza featuring special shows, fireworks displays, and dining experiences that you won’t find during the peak heat of the day.

Shamu Rocks, which premiered last year, features the performances of Shamu the killer whale and friends with a rock ’n’ roll edge. Bayside Ski Jam in the Bayside Stadium is an all-new, nighttime action-packed ski show featuring water skiers and wakeboarders. DJs throughout the park add even more fun to the rockin' atmosphere, and the evening is capped off with Mistify—SeaWorld’s own light, sound and fireworks show.

There are also numerous dining experiences at SeaWorld AfterDark that enable visitors to enjoy great food and entertainment while they are waiting for Mistify’s Grand Finale. Purchasing the Rockin’ Dinner Deal gives guests the chance to enjoy all they care to eat around the park’s participating restaurants. The Seafire Inn magically transforms into a Polynesian paradise as it hosts the Makahiki Luau, a popular dinner theater performance that combines a bountiful island meal with authentic Pacific Island dancing. And the Shamu Rocks dinner buffet starts off with reserved poolside seating in the outdoor dining pavilion and finishes off with reserved seating for the Shamu Rocks performance.

Enjoy Summer Nights at Wet ‘n Wild

Now through August 9, enjoy summer nights with extended hours at Wet ‘n Wild—Orlando’s original water park. Wet ‘n Wild’s signature summer beach party features a live DJ, music, contests, dancing, hundreds of nightly prizes and special appearances from XL106.7 every Friday night. The Summer Nights party is free with park admission, and the cost for entry is only $19.95 after 5:00 p.m.
Wet ‘n Wild is located at the corner of International Drive and Universal Blvd., where the intense water rides are the main attraction. Some of the more popular tube rides include the Brain Wash, which features a 53 foot vertical drop into a 65 foot domed tunnel; the twisting and turning Black Hole: The Next Generation; and the extra-funky Disco H2O, featuring dance beat rhythms as your tube swirls around a colorful domed tunnel.

During the Summer Nights event, Wet ‘n Wild will be open daily most days from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. For more information on ticket prices and park hours go to Wet n Wild

Disney Base Pass Packages at Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista

The Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista invites Orlando visitors to enjoy Walt Disney World’s Year of a Million Dreams at a very affordable price. Now through December 26, 2008, the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista is offering Disney World® Magic Your Way Multi-Day Base Pass Packages that include Disney tickets and accommodations at the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel®.
Each package deal includes a Disney World® Magic Your Way Multi-Day Base Pass; Semi-Suite® Accommodations; rooms with a fridge, microwave, coffeemaker and hair dryer; free Continental Breakfast served 6:30am - 9:30am and complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World® Parks. One child eats free for each paying adult.
The following packages (based on occupancy by two adults and two children) are currently available:
· 3 Day Pass starting from $888.12 (per day $99.77)
· 4 Day Pass starting from $963.40 (per day $91.87)
· 5 Day Pass starting from $1015.92 (per day $85.65)
· 6 Day Pass starting from $1068.55 (per day $81.08)
· 7 Day Pass starting from $1119.28 (per day $77.65)
With rates as low as $77.65 per night, it’s easy to see why a stay at the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista can make everyone’s Disney dreams come true.

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MARIOTT HOTEL CEBU CITY

The Cebu City Marriott Stands In The City's Business Park Opposite 70,000 Square Meters Of Shopping In Ayala Center And 12 Miles From The Sun, Sand And Gaming Of Mactan Island's Beaches And Casinos. Near The Civic Center, This Marriott Puts Outdoor Adventurers Close To Golf Courses, Horseback Riding, Skiing, Sailing And Snorkeling.

Sheraton Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista Family Package Deal

Just three miles away from the World Disney World Resort and only minutes away from Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and other International Drive attractions, the Sheraton Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista combines a great location with upscale amenities and extensive resort activities. This summer, families are encouraged to enjoy everything that the Sheraton Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista has to offer with a Love Your Family Package deal.
This package includes:
A daily $35 credit per day
Special check-in area for kids during peak hours with an orientation with member(s) of the hotel’s Fun Team
Kids 5 and under eat free from the Kids Menu at all food outlets
Kids 6-12 receive 50% off items on the regular menu
Villa upgrade where applicable
Complimentary crib, if needed, in the room upon arrival
Complimentary rollaway, if needed, in the room upon arrival
Evening fun social event scheduled on property
To take advantage of this offer use promotion code FML when making your reservation.

Reunion

Orlando Real Estate Opportunity of the Decade!
Incredible property compared to none other in the Central Florida area. Reunion resort offers 3 signature Golf courses designed by Palmer, Nicklaus, and Watson. A five acre Water Park, tennis, and Equestrian Center,2300 acres of pure luxury you will find entertainment for everyone in your family. Home of the LPGA Ginn Open.
Developer has only a select amount of units that will be sold for $300k less than what they were offered for last month! New prices are starting at $340,000- make no mistake this is still the same 5 star luxury the Reunion resort is famous for! All properties are 3 bedrooms 3 baths, and approximately 1750 sq.ft. Custom interior features, Granite Counters, and Stainless Steel Appliances included. All have great views of the Championship Golf Courses and Located close to the Water Park and upcoming Downtown Center! Don’t miss out on this one!

Best Beach in Cebu - Camotes Island

Another small piece of paradise, the Camotes Island, is lying in the northeast of Cebu City. It is consist of four islands, Pacijan island, Poro island, Ponson island and a tiny Tulang island. Pacijan Island is the island near Danao City, Cebu and is composed of one municipality, the Municipality of San Francisco. It is actually joined together with the Poro Island by paved road. Poro has two

Some Summary of Best Places in Cebu

BEACH RESORTS Please find below a list of some beach resorts with a short desription. E-mail us and we send you detailed information and pictures about your favorite resort. CEBU Plantation Bay & Spa - 8 ha of beach property with rooms and bungalowsare arranged along the shore of a beautiful azure-blue saltwater lagoon, presenting actually one of the biggest privately owned

Best Beaches in Cebu Badian Island

Badian Island Badian Island is a small tropical island situated south of Moalboal within Cebu’s magnificent territory. There lies Badian Island Resort and Spa, a place that is absolutely natural and surprising. A stay in the island would surely give you an escape from your fast-changing lives and prove to your practical imaginations that such breathtaking paradise still exists in our miraculous

Best Beaches in Cebu Bantayan Island

(3 Days / 2 Nights) Bantayan Island is located at the northern tip of Cebu. This is an old raised coral island (116 sq. m.), some 15 km. offshore from Cebu Island. Bantayan Island is an upcoming beach destination that will soon gain popularity and level with the likes of Boracay, Palawan and the Mactan Resorts as a leisure

What’s New in Orlando

If it has been more than a year since your last visit to Orlando, you might have noticed that there have been more than a few changes made to some of the most popular local attractions. Here are just a few of the highlights from the past year:
· IKEA--The mammoth Swedish furniture and housewares store made its debut in Orlando right before Christmas 2007. Customers who crave the store's contemporary design and affordable prices buy items by the cartload.
· Prime Outlets--Formerly the Belz Outlet Mall at the north end of International Drive, this shopping center has undergone a very upscale extreme makeover with over 100 name brand outlet stores.
· Walt Disney World--Spaceship Earth at Epcot has been updated for the 21st century, and so has the Haunted Mansion ride at Magic Kingdom. Disney-MGM Studios has been renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios, which is home to the brand new Toy Story Mania interactive arcade ride.
· Universal Studios--Universal Studios kicked off this summer season with the greatly anticipated Simpsons Ride, which replaces the Back to the Future ride. This might explain why Homer Simpson plush dolls seem to be edging out SpongeBob Squarepants amongst the CityWalk vendors.

Lunch at the Orlando Airport

Your flight has been cancelled, the kids are cranky, and your spouse is in a bad mood. What are you to do? Well, IF you are lucky you may be stranded at the Orlando airport, where, for most of the day and early evening, there are multiple choices to eat. We met some friends from Chicago at the Macaroni Grill in Terminal "A" at OIA and had a delicious lunch. The menu did not seem to reflect "AIRPORT PRICES" nor were the portions "airport sized". They also have a Chili's and other available "diners" including the stereotypically priced "SkyBox" where a Budweiser is considered an "imported" brew. So, if you don't have a membership in one f the frequent flyer lounges, it is between 7 am and 9 pm, treat yourself to a meal on your way to wherever it is you were going in the first place, Bon Voyage.

Disclaimer: The airport was not busy. Parking cost me $6 and the Epass did not work. It was a weekday.
Contributor: Edgar

Pleasure Island to Close by September 27

The dance beat rhythm of the nightclubs in Downtown Disney will fall silent on September 27, when Disney closes down Pleasure Island and prepares to replace it with more family-oriented dining and shopping venues. Located between Disney’s West Side and Marketplace, Pleasure Island did well with young singles but was generally avoided by families with small children in tow.

The restaurants and shops in Pleasure Island will remain open during the renovation, but the following venues will be permanently closed after September 27, 2008:
Comedy Warehouse comedy club
Adventurers Club theater
Mannequins Dance Palace nightclub
8-Trax 1970s and 1980s themed dance club
Motion Top 40 dance club
BET Soundstage Club featuring hip hop and R&B music
New stores and restaurants will be introduced to the Pleasure Island location over the course of the next two years. Other areas of Downtown Disney will be renovated as well, including the Portobello Yacht Club, which will be renamed the Tuscan Country

Orlando Hotels

Looking for Orlando hotels could be a great task with so many choices.The Peabody Orlando in Orlando, Fla., is located on famed International Drive within the Orange County Convention Center complex. The hotel is adjacent to Pointe Orlando shopping, two miles from SeaWorld and within four miles of the Universal Universal Studios theme parks.

New Attractions Keep Disney Earnings Strong

The Walt Disney Company reported strong earnings for the second quarter of 2008, thanks in large part to the parks and resorts division. In spite of negative news in other sectors of the economy, Disney’s parks and resorts division saw revenues for the quarter increase 11%, to $2.73 billion, and the segment’s operating income jumped 33%, to $339 million.

In addition to adding more value-priced hotel rooms and creating better-value vacation packages, Disney has added several new attractions to its theme parks worldwide, as well as updating existing attractions and shows. At Walt Disney World, the recent upgrades include the newly renovated Spaceship Earth at Epcot, Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and new parades, performances and attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the interactive adventure Toy Story Mania, which had its grand opening over Memorial Day Weekend.

Holiday Inn Main Gate East

Holiday Inn Main Gate East hotel in Kissimmee / Orlando Florida has your family vacation accommodations when visiting the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, Sea World, Universal Studios, Central Florida, Orlando's business district or Downtown Kissimmee. Holiday Inn Main Gate East hotel has interior corridor access for all guest room accommodations for your added convenience. The Holiday Inn Main Gate East hotel guest room accommodations are newly renovated with vibrant colors to stimulate the senses. Upgraded guest room accommodation types are available for an additional charge. The Kids Suite hotel room accommodations are a favorite with families traveling with kids.

Gaylord Palms Opens Clearwater Cove Water Playground

Gaylord Palms Opens Clearwater Cove Water Playground
Whether you are experiencing the peak heat of the day or enjoying one of Florida’s sultry summer nights, lounging by the pool at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL just got even more family friendly with the opening of the new Clearwater Cove water activities playground . The facility features a collection of oversized whimsical sea creatures that surround the 120,000-gallon zero-entry family pool.

Clearwater Cove is more than just another resort swimming pool, and Gaylord Palms guests will find excitement at several “fun zones” surrounding the pool deck:
· Octopus Waterslide: Guests climb through the tentacles of a towering octopus to reach the pool’s water slide, which lands in the sparkling pool.
· Wacky Waterspouts: A team of giant loggerhead turtles play among a dozen interactive pop-jet fountains that provide a constant splash zone on the soft-play surface.
· Kiddie Cay: A soft-play area for tots, featuring a seashell slide, a “misting” starfish, and a friendly oversized crab that squirts his playmates.
· Terrapin Reef: An energizing 12-foot waterfall, where families can play among a reef and its inhabitants, including oversized manta rays. A friendly sea turtle fills with water, which he randomly dumps on passersby. In addition, interactive seahorse “water guns” are hidden among the reef.
· The Dunes: A sandy play area for children.


The new “fun zones” of Clearwater Cove at Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center were designed with all ages in mind, and include soft-play surfaces. Many of the rocks and other static props are also made from the same soft-play material. Special effects, such as fiber optics and simulated fog, provide new experiences at nightfall.

Picking a bone with Bonefish

We finally tried the Bonefish Restaurant that opened recently at the Winter Garden Village next to our home in Ocoee. The food was delicious, the wine, a South African blend, was out of this world, the salmon was exquisite, the steak just right, and the service cordial and nice. But, be prepared to rub elbows with the guests next to you as they really cramp the tables together. When w go back I'll double up on the underarm antiperspirant just in case.

Contributor: Edgar

Rosen Centre Vine & Dine: Savor the Flavors of Tuscany"

Rosen Centre in Orlando is celebrating the art of the vine and award-winning cuisine with the "Rosen Centre Vine and Dine," a wine pairing dinner series with an International flair. The 2008 six-part series explores a different region with each dinner, featuring specialty cuisine perfectly paired with that region's best-suited wines.

The fourth of the 2008 dinner series is Friday, July 25 at 7:00 pm in the hotel's Everglades restaurant private dining room. This dinner, "Savor the Flavors of Tuscany," features wines from Vignamaggio and delectable cuisine including lobster in a spicy, tomato sauce as well as lamb shank with artichoke saffron risotto.

Each of the on-going series dinners will feature a different region and an array of wines with a five-course, prix fixe menu. The dinner is $65.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Space is limited to 30 diners. Located at 9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819. For reservations, call 407 996-9840, ext. 3602. For more information, visit www.evergladesrestaurant.com or www.rosencentre.com.

Map out the Magic at Disney World

Map out the Magic at Disney World

As part of The Year of a Million Dreams celebration, the Walt Disney World Resort wants visitors to have a keepsake of their visit to the “Happiest Place on Earth” with a customized map of the Walt Disney World theme parks, which is now available at disneyworld.com/FreeDisneyMaps.After logging in on the website (visitors can use their existing password for Disneyworld.com or create a new account) guests will be able to choose their favorite Disney shows, attractions and more throughout each of the four Theme Parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney will take this information, add in a few magical suggestions and chart it all out on an elegant map! These full-size, keepsake-quality maps are the best way to discover all the fun and excitement in store for the entire family at Walt Disney World Resort.Best of all...the maps will be delivered right to one’s home address, so Disney guests can chart their course for fun and adventure with the aid of a customized theme park map, or reminisce about their Walt Disney World vacation with a map that outlines the highlights of their trip.

Orlando Downtown Street Closures

Have you travelled the new SR 408 / I-4 ramp yet? Lots of rave reviews!
For more information on all street closures, please visit or
http://www.cityoforlando.net/transportation/transportationdept/
or call the City of Orlando’s Transportation Engineering Division at (407)
246-2372. For information associated with the I-4 / 408 Interchange,
including the new ramp, please visit www.trans4mation.org

Orlando Restaurants

Last night, Wednesday, July 2nd, Carrabba's kicked off Wine Wednesdays - $10 off the bottle of your choice - to pair with anything on our menu. Carrabba's is already known for its affordable, award-winning wine list, and Wine Wednesdays give everyone another reason to celebrate with friends and family. Taking advantage of Wine Wednesdays may also inspire a creative name for a new, Carrabba’s-exclusive wine debuting this fall from Ruffino. Carrabba’s Italian Grill invites consumers to help name this limited-edition baby Super Tuscan. This is a fun opportunity for one winner to receive a $1,500 epicurean prize package including:A case of the exclusive Ruffino wineA catered 2008 holiday celebration for 12A year’s worth of Carrabba’s dinners in 2009Entries can be submitted online at Carrabbas.com until July 31, 2008. Full rules available upon request.

Orlando Marriott Hotels Offer SeaWorld and Aquatica Vacation Packages

Temperatures are rising in Orlando—and SeaWorld’s brand new water park Aquatica is the hottest ticket in town. SeaWorld’s exclusive “Length of Stay” ticket provides unlimited park admission during the length of your stay in Orlando. Guests who take advantage of the SeaWorld and Aquatica Vacation Packages at any of the official SeaWorld hotels or rest can also receive parking upgrade options, ride again privileges on SeaWorld coasters, and other special offers. Up to two free child tickets (ages 3 – 9) are also available with the purchase of two adult tickets.

The following Marriott and Renaissance hotels and resorts are considered to be “Official Hotels” for SeaWorld Orlando:

• Orlando World Center Marriott
• Marriott’s Grande Vista
• Courtyard Orlando International Drive
• Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club—Orlando
• Residence Inn Orlando International Drive
• Marriott’s Cypress Harbor
• Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld
• Marriott’s Royal Palms
• JW Marriott Hotel, Grande Lakes
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando International Drive
• Marriott’s Sabal Palms
• Residence Inn SeaWorld International Center

Book your hotel room before December 31, 2008 and stay by March 31, 2009 to enjoy these SeaWorld and Aquatica vacation packages.