Joel Osteen

OE had the pleasure of meeting Joel and Victoria Osteen, what a great couple to meet and I am honored to have spend some time with them. Also check out his new book "Become a Better You"

Travel Tip: Program In Case of Emergency (ICE) Numbers into Cell Phones

Nobody plans on getting into a serious accident—especially when they are on vacation—which is exactly why cell phones with easily identifiable phone numbers to call “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) can help police officers, emergency medical technicians and hospital personnel to quickly reach an accident victim’s next of kin if they become incapacitated.

The ICE campaign was developed by a British paramedic who observed that many of the accident victims he treated already had cell phones with them, but it was difficult to determine which number to call if the patients were unable to communicate.

By labeling your primary contact number as ICE in your cell phone, emergency and hospital personnel can quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as “ICE.” For more than one contact number, use the labels ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. Even if you never need someone to dial your ICE number, it’s one less thing to worry about while you’re on vacation.

Samba Room

Samba Room would like to invite you to our Ladies' Night every Wednesday starting April 2nd.
~ Free original Mojitos for the ladies from 6-7 p.m.
~ Free hors'doeurves from 7-8 p.m.
~ Live entertainment from 5-8 p.m.

And gentelmen don't think we forgot about you...

Join us every night from 4-7 p.m. for our Happy Hour.
~ Half Priced Domestics, House Wines, Wells and Mojitos.

We hope to see you soon :)

Samba Room - Orlando is located at:

7468 West Sand Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407.226.0550
Fax: 407.226.7226

Orlando Suite Hotels Offer Homey Touches for Travelers

It’s been said that the family that plays together stays together, but even the closest families need a little space. Orlando suite hotels provide all of the amenities that travelers are looking for, easy access to the attractions, plus plenty of room to relax.

Orlando suite hotels such as the Royale Parc Suites offer a choice of roomy one bedroom suites or spacious two bedroom suites with well-equipped kitchenettes. Themed rooms are also popular among Orlando suite hotels—the Sheraton Safari Hotel & Suites has 90 safari suites with 504 square ft. of space, and the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn has Kid Suites where guests can rent video games and movies under the watchful eyes of their favorite Nicktoons characters.

Business travelers will appreciate the homey touches at Orlando suite hotels, with Internet access and generous work space. Whatever reason travelers have for visiting Orlando, a suite hotel can accommodate their needs.

Great American Pie Festival Comes to Celebration

2008 Great American Pie Festival Comes to Celebration, FL April 19 – 20

Who doesn’t appreciate a slice of homemade pie? The 2008 Great American Pie Festival will take place just minutes away from Walt Disney World in Celebration, FL on April 19 - 20. This annual event, organized by the American Pie Council, has been featured on the Food Network. Amateur and professional bakers from across the nation will compete in the 2008 Great American Pie Festival, and the general public is invited to enjoy a weekend packed with fun events.

Activities include children’s pie making, cooking demonstrations, games and crafts, a pie eating contest, and the Never-Ending Pie Buffet, featuring award winning pies, ice cream, toppings and beverages. Admission to the buffet is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children age 6-12.

Contest participants and pie enthusiasts will be staying at the Orlando Sun Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee. Other resorts in the Celebration/Kissimmee area include the BellaVida Resort and the Encantada Resort.

Encantada Resort

We really enjoyed our stay at encatada. The reosrt is very well maintained and the townhomes are spacious! It is truly a beatiful and relaxing time. Also, it is near every attraction in Orlando! We will visit again! Ingrid and Jeremy are very accomodating and do an excellent job as ombudsmen (and women) !
PS: two suggestions:
1. put a key pad by the gym. It would be nice to work out early in the mornings!
2. sign in sheets for the computer lab are needed.

Thanks Again!

Posted by guest BM

Orlando Hotels on International Drive Close to all the Attractions

There are several reasons why savvy travelers choose Orlando hotels on International Drive when they plan their vacations. Orlando hotels on International Drive are strategically located close to all of the main attractions: Walt Disney World and Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure are just minutes away, and many Orlando hotels on International Drive provide shuttle service to one or both resorts.

Between all of the available attractions and restaurants, it’s possible to spend an entire vacation on International Drive: outlet shopping malls are located on either end of the strip, and “I-Drive” is also home to Wet ‘n’ Wild, SeaWorld, Aquatica, and the Orange County Convention Center.

Families will appreciate the “Kids eat FREE” programs at many Orlando hotels on International Drive, including the Rodeway Inn, Quality Inn Orlando, and Quality Inn Plaza. By taking the airport shuttle to the hotel, busy families can spend less money on food and transportation and more time enjoying their time together.