Archive for ‘Travel’

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Is Orlando America’s favorite city?

Last year, Travelandleisure.com and CNN Headline News polled travelers and residents on what they liked (and didn’t like) about 25 top urban destinations in the U.S. With nearly 60,000 responses, America’s Favorite Cities were ranked on their dining, shopping, culture, nightlife, people, and more. Orlando, which scored relatively poor in most categories, fared well in […]

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Link 33 - A Brian Feldman Project

As if pillow-fighting wasn’t enough last weekend, Brian Feldman will be out in the community again this weekend when he boards the Lynx Link 33 bus on Saturday morning for it’s final tour of Seminole County. With the route going out of service that evening, Brian wants to know how passengers will cope with the […]

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The best hotel in Orlando

Back in November, I listed the newly announced AAA Four and Five Diamond restaurants in Central Florida. What I didn’t do was list the hotels that also attained this level of achievement from the yearly publication. After revisiting the list earlier this week, it got me thinking.
What is the best hotel in Orlando?
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Sophisticated and independent Orlando?

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 […]

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Day Trips From Orlando

For December’s book of the month, we’re hitting the road and taking you with us. Our guide is the book, “Day Trips from Orlando”, by Janet Groene with Gordon Groene, so we’re sure to have a good time.
The book, from the Insiders’ Guide series, covers day trips leading out of Orlando and into the surrounding […]

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View From Above: Islands of Adventure

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Looking down on the thrill-filled Islands of Adventure, the first thing I see is the colorful Seuss Landing area. While I’ve never been on a ride or enjoyed any of the entertainment in this part of the park, it’s always fun to walk through. One day I want to be able to ride “The High […]

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