Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Top 10 Summer Camps in the Orlando Area

1.Camp KSC—Located at the Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, FL, Camp Kennedy Space Center (www.kennedyspacecenter.com) offers a full week of space travel adventures for young people ages 8 to 14. Kids get to meet astronauts, experience the sensation of space flight through a motion-based simulator, design space vehicles and much more.

2.SeaWorld Adventure Camps—What could be more fun than summer camp with Shamu? SeaWorld has more than a dozen adventure camps (www.swbg-adventurecamps.com) ranging from week-long, half day summer camps for kindergarten and first graders to residential camps (offered year round) for kids in grades 4 through college who are interested in zoological careers.

3.Orlando Science Center—Proving that scientific study can educational and fun, OSC (www.osc.org) offers nearly three dozen camps covering a wide variety of scientific fields, including oceanography, robotics, physics, and chemistry (not to mention Lego building and dinosaurs).

4.Central Florida YMCA—Day camps and overnight resident camps are available through the Central Florida YMCA (www.centralfloridaymca.org) with a different theme every week. Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, sporting events, and field trips that are directly related to the theme of the week.

5.Orlando Repertory Theatre—The REP (www.orlandorep.com) is a professional theatre especially geared towards young audiences, and there are over three dozen summer camps available for kids who want to explore different aspects of performance art, including improv, stand up comedy, musical theatre, puppetry and set design.

6.Livewire at Disney—Available for teens ages 14 – 18, Livewire (www.livewiresummer.com) introduces young people to cutting edge technology at the happiest place on earth—Walt Disney World. Participants have all-access passes to all of the Disney theme parks as they learn new skills in graphic design, movie special effects, Web site development and roller coaster design.

7.Act III Acting Studio—If your child has been bitten by the acting bug, there are nearly two dozen camps available through the Act III Acting Studio (www.act3actingstudio.com) located in the back lot of Universal Orlando. Kids can perform in summer stock theatre, study music and dance, learn audition techniques, and discover the finer points of TV and film acting in a variety of full and half day camps.

8.Junior Lifeguard Summer Camp—Wet ‘n Wild (www.wetnwildorlando.com) introduced water parks to Orlando, so it is an appropriate location for budding lifeguards ages 10 – 15 who are also interested in honing their leadership skills. Participants will receive instruction in water safety and fitness, teamwork, public relations, first aid and basic lifesaving skills.

9.Orlando Museum of Art—Little hands need not clutch a TV remote all summer long. Young artists will enjoy the hands on experience at the Orlando Museum of Art (www.omart.org) summer camps, where they can explore painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, drawing and modern art forms such as graffiti art and graphic novels.

10.Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens—Whether they are on safari or stomping through a swamp, kids will enjoy getting up close and personal with nature at the Central Florida Zoo (www.centralfloridazoo.org) in Sanford, FL. There are more than a dozen half day summer camps to choose from for kids in grades 1 – 7.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Easter Brunch favorites in Orlando

Looking for Easter Brunches look on further , you are going to love these Easter Brunches,great restaurants at great locations...

Name: Easter Brunch at The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Date: March 23, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Address: Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819
Description: Enjoy a gourmet Easter Sunday brunch at The Oceanaire Seafood Room featuring Jumbo Lump Crab Cake "Benedict" and Crab and Brie Omelette. Complimentary valet parking available.
For more information: Reservations recommended by calling 407-363-4801

Name: Cascades Easter Buffet at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Date: March 23, 2008
Time: 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Address: One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836
Description: Enjoy a tantalizing Easter buffet featuring chilled herb poached shrimp with key lime cocktail sauce and carved black pepper crusted leg of lamb with roasted garlic au jus.
Cost:$55.00 per person. Price does not include beverage, gratuity or sales tax.
For more information: For reservations call 407-239-3853.

Name: Hemingway’s Easter Champagne Brunch at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Date: March 23, 2008
Time: 10:30a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Address: One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836
Description: Easter Sunday brunch will feature a shrimp, snow crab claws and oyster bar, and slow roasted pork osso buco with oven roasted root vegetables.
Cost:$62.50 per person. Price does not include beverage, gratuity or sales tax.
For more information: For reservations call 407-239-3853.

Name: La Coquina Easter Champagne Brunch at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Date: March 23, 2008
Time: 10a.m. to 6p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Address: One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL 32836
Description: Enjoy an exquisite Easter Sunday brunch featuring peppered buffalo tenderloin, honey glazed lamb rack and pumpkin seed crusted sea bass at the award-winning La Coquina restaurant.
Cost:$72.50 per person. Price does not include beverage, gratuity or sales tax.
For more information: For reservations call 407-239-3853.

Paris Boutique Hotels Montmartre Podcast 1



Paris Boutique Hotels Montmartre Podcast 1



Find out about the best areas in Paris where boutique hotels are located:

Starting with Montmartre, this first podcast guides you through a popular Paris area, famous for its artists and way of life. Montmartre is also a great place to stay during your holiday in Paris. It shelters some trendy boutique hotels for the perfect face to face moment.

From Tertre square to Sacre Coeur Basilica just follow the guide.



Download podcast:

Paris Boutique Hotels Montmartre Podcast 1 (Right click and save as)


In this podcast you will hear about:

  • Tertre Square
  • The free town of Montmartre
  • St Pierre church


Get More info about Boutique Hotels in Montmartre


Paris Boutique Hotels Montmartre Podcast 1



Paris Boutique Hotels Montmartre Podcast 1



Find out about the best areas in Paris where boutique hotels are located:

Starting with Montmartre, this first podcast guides you through a popular Paris area, famous for its artists and way of life. Montmartre is also a great place to stay during your holiday in Paris. It shelters some trendy boutique hotels for the perfect face to face moment.

From Tertre square to Sacre Coeur Basilica just follow the guide.



Download podcast:

Paris Boutique Hotels Montmartre Podcast 1 (Right click and save as)


In this podcast you will hear about:

  • Tertre Square
  • The free town of Montmartre
  • St Pierre church


Get More info about Boutique Hotels in Montmartre


Monday, March 10, 2008

Vacation homes near Disney World


Visit the brand new vacation homes near Disney, Champions Gate and Reunion.All homes feature upgrade funishing and each home has a pool.This new resort is putting you near all the magic and at the same time you have the great serene surroundings of this new resort. For more details click on this link Orlando Vacation Homes

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Edgar escapes to Magic Kingdom


Orlandoescape. com guide takes Chicago business executive Mark Sotir and his family to Disney's magic kingdom. Careful use of fast passes and a lot of patience allowed them to do most of Tomorrowland before it got too crowded. It was the Illinois' crowd first visit to Disney.
Contributor:
Edgar

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Easter Brunch at The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Visit the Easter Brunch at The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Date: March 23, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Address: Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819
Description: Enjoy a gourmet Easter Sunday brunch at The Oceanaire Seafood Room featuring Jumbo Lump Crab Cake "Benedict" and Crab and Brie Omelette. Complimentary valet parking available.
For more information: Reservations recommended by calling 407-363-4801

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