• Dining

    Posted on February 15th, 2010

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    The House of Blues at Downtown Disney Westside

    The House of Blues at Downtown Disney Westside

    The House of Blues at Downtown Disney Westside is the perfect entertainment complex.  Not only can you shop and dine, but you might also be able to catch one of your favorite recording artists in concert on your next vacation to Kissimmee. Want to check out the House of Blues Menu? Or…how about a suggestion [...]

  • Kissimmee Area

    Posted on February 8th, 2010

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    Let This Not Be Farewell…See You Soon

    Let This Not Be Farewell…See You Soon

    As the sun sets on this beautiful Kissimmee day, I am sad that this is my final Guest Post for the week, but I am hoping it is not the last time posting here.  There is still so much more that I would like to share with all of you.  In this final post, I’d [...]

  • Dining, Theme Parks

    Posted on February 7th, 2010

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    The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

    The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

    You didn’t think that a Disney Blogger would be able to resist posting about Walt Disney World did you?  Surely not. I’m going to tell you about a secret spot inside of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. This is an out-of-the-way place that not many people visit while on vacation. It’s the Garden View [...]

  • Arts & Culture

    Posted on February 7th, 2010

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    A Night Out at Cowboys Orlando and Free Beer

    A Night Out at Cowboys Orlando and Free Beer

    If you’re looking for a fun place to spend your Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night here in Central Florida, head on down to Cowboys Orlando. Cowboys is located at 1108 South Orange Blossom Trail in downtown Orlando. Cowboys is no fly-by-night joint.  They just celebrated their 40th Anniversary here in Orlando! They know how to [...]

  • Recreation

    Posted on February 4th, 2010

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    Check Out Blue Spring State Park. You’ll Be Glad You Did.

    Check Out Blue Spring State Park. You’ll Be Glad You Did.

    Central Florida Waterways are not all lakes and beaches. We also have some of the most magnificent natural springs here as well. One of these springs is located right off  I-4 in Orange City. Blue Spring is the largest spring on the St. Johns River, which is the longest river in the State of Florida, [...]

  • Attractions

    Posted on February 3rd, 2010

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    Reptile World Serpentarium is So Much More Than Just an Attraction

    Reptile World Serpentarium is So Much More Than Just an Attraction

    Greek Mythology tells the tale of Asklepios, the god of medicine. Asklepios was thought to take the form of a serpent, therefore snakes were thought to have healing powers.  Today, Asklepios is always represented with a serpent entwined staff.  It is this serpent entwined staff that we see on symbols which represent physicians and veterinarians. [...]

  • Recreation

    Posted on February 2nd, 2010

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    Harmony Golf Preserve – Where Wildlife Plays Alongside You

    Harmony Golf Preserve – Where Wildlife Plays Alongside You

    “If you get mad playing a course this beautiful you ought to quit golf” – Johnny Miller. These words are posted over the exit to the Pro Shop at the Harmony Golf Preserve in Harmony, Florida. Harmony Golf Preserve is one of the most beautiful courses I have ever played and is Central Florida’s only [...]

  • Dining

    Posted on February 1st, 2010

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    The Best Mexican Food is at Cancun Cafe in Saint Cloud

    The Best Mexican Food is at Cancun Cafe in Saint Cloud

    My prayers were answered 10 years ago when Cancun Cafe opened its doors to customers here in St. Cloud, Florida. Yes, that is when the Mexican Food Gods descended and blessed the building located at 3195 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. In all seriousness though, this is “THE” place to go for Mexican Food when [...]

  • Recreation

    Posted on January 31st, 2010

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    Take a Relaxing Stroll With Us Through Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve

    Take a Relaxing Stroll With Us Through Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve

    If you need some downtime when you’re here on vacation, there’s no place better than the 950-acre Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve. At a cost of zero dollars for entry, it won’t take up any of your vacation budget and unlike the theme parks, you won’t find any crowds here to fight with.  This place is [...]

  • Dining

    Posted on January 29th, 2010

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    The Catfish Place – Where the Local Folks Eat

    The Catfish Place – Where the Local Folks Eat

    When you fly into Orlando International Airport, and you look down from the airplane window, what do you see?  Why water of course…lots and lots of water. There are lakes everywhere in Central Florida and there is no place better to get fresh, native Florida food than at The Catfish Place on US Route 192 [...]

  • Kissimmee Area

    Posted on January 28th, 2010

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    Explore Central Florida Through the Eyes of a Local

    Explore Central Florida Through the Eyes of a Local

    Ever wonder what it would be like to live in Central Florida? Not just visit for a week or two and then go home, but to permanently place some roots right here in this magical soil.  Have you come here for a vacation and thought to yourself, “I don’t want this to end!”  Do you [...]