With the title, “Little Orlando”, CNNMoney.com and Forbes Small Business Magazine have listed 9 ways that “sophisticated business travelers can find several independently run options” other than the “corporate theme parks” to stay entertained while in town.

In my opinion, the list is a bit odd for “sophisticated” visitors coming to The City Beautiful. It includes a store that sells only magnets and also violates it’s own mission by including Aquatica (the new SeaWorld water park), which is owned by Anheuser-Busch. Have magnets crossed over into the world of art and are therefore considered sophisticated? At 3 for $10, I’d guess not.

The remainder of the items on the list land closer to the mark, but not enough to make much sense out of the list as a whole. I think we at Living Orlando could do much better …

The CNNMoney.com and Forbes Small Business Magazine list …

1. Aquatica
2. Graze
3. John Craig Clothier
4. Corona Cigar Co.
5. Sky Venture Orlando / Wallaby Ranch
6. Starabilias / Magnetron
7. Beacon
8. Euro Day Spa & Salon
9. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Come back tomorrow for Living Orlando’s list of sophisticated spots in Orlando.

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