The Best of Orlando Hotels
March 8, 2011 by Orlando Florida Magazine
Filed under Hotels, Resorts
For those who seek the best of Orlando hotels, “Everybody loves Orlando” ought to be the motto of this central Florida vacation paradise.
The area of Orlando, Florida is the center of some of the best attractions in the world. When people think of Orlando, they naturally think of Disney World. And when many travelers think about going to Orlando, they think of the Quality Inn Plaza hotel.
The Quality Inn Plaza has a reputation for providing the traveler with very high value for their accommodation dollars. This hotel is well suited to both budget minded travelers and for families looking for all the amenities at a reasonable price.
Located in the heart of Orlando’s attractions, the Quality Inn Plaza is minutes away from the reasons you came to the area. Only four miles away is the famous Universal Studios Orlando. Sea World of Florida and Wet ‘N Wild Water Park are each two miles away from the Quality Inn Plaza. The hotel makes it easy getting around by providing a free shuttle service to these nearby attractions.
Only eight miles down the road is the Walt Disney World complex including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, and the Animal Kingdom. Transportation is available for a nominal charge.
However, you cannot spend all your time seeing the sights. You want a comfortable hotel environment to make your stay more enjoyable. The Quality Inn Plaza has everything that you might need on your vacation.
As at hotels with much higher prices, the hotel has a sports bar and a family buffet restaurant. For the kids, there is a video arcade as well as a children’s playground to keep the young ones happy. A 24-hour mini-market and deli can supply those last minute items you might need to restock and of course, there is a business center available.
Although a stop for the budget minded, the Quality Inn Plaza does not scrimp on its accommodations. There are six high-rise buildings comprising over a 1000 room surrounding three swimming pools. The Quality Inn Plaza rooms are spacious and have all the niceties that you would expect, including personal safe, ironing board, hair dryer and all the other things to make you feel right at home. The standard rooms with two double beds are equipped with refrigerators, coffeemaker, and microwave for added convenience. Voice mail service and cable television are standard at Quality Inn Plaza. High-Speed internet service is also available if you desire.
Quality Inn Plaza can meet all of your needs on your next trip to the Orlando area at a price you will enjoy. Be sure to ask about their special travel packages for families visiting the area on vacation.
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Event Planning – Orlando Party Planning
October 27, 2010 by Orlando Florida Magazine
Filed under Entertainment Venues, Hotels, Orlando Events
Planning an Orlando event, corporate retreat, family reunion or just a good old-fashioned group getaway is a snap when it comes to this top Florida destination. With Orlando’s offerings ranging from world-class hotels and meeting venues to a Convention Center with top-notch amenities, it’s no wonder Orlando has an excellent reputation as a host.
Orlando Airports
With Sanford Airport and the state-of-the-art Orlando International Airport within an easy trip to most attractions and Orlando’s meeting venues, finding an airfare to suit any budget is a few clicks away. With over 30 airlines servicing this major hub, planning an Orlando meeting or party doesn’t have to involve tricky layovers and red eye flights.
Orlando Hotels
With an average daily rate just under $100, businesses and party planners alike are looking to the Orlando area for event planning with renewed interest. For planning value-driven, expense-minded corporate retreats in Orlando, consider the cost savings associated with an Orlando meeting. With over 100,000 rooms in downtown Orlando alone, there’s bound to be an Orlando meeting venue or party location to suit your needs, as well as your budget.
Orlando Attractions
There’s something for everyone in the group if you’re considering planning an Orlando party. From Walt Disney World to top notch golf courses, group events or vacation add-ons will make your party sure to be the event of the year. Family reunions in Orlando are particularly popular with attractions to suit any age group, while Orlando conventions and meetings are always well attended by those looking to combine a work and play getaway.
However, don’t limit yourself. While the meeting and party facilities in Orlando are world famous, surrounding areas offer excellent venues in Daytona Beach, Winter Park, Cocoa Beach and Lakeland.
With Ultimate Events Company, event planning in Orlando is easier than planning your vacation. Ultimate Events Company can arrange everything from group rates at hotels to the tablecloths at your function. Let us take your function from functional to fabulous!
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Best Attractions in Orlando
July 19, 2010 by Orlando Florida Magazine
Filed under Attractions
The Best Attractions in Orlando can found right here! The best attractions in Orlando includes: Disney World attractions , Universal Studios, Sea World, and many more!
- Theme Parks
- WaterParks
- Adventure Parks
- Museums
- Eco Tours
- Dinner Shows
- Night Life
- Leisure Time
- Seasonal attractions
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Universal Studios Orlando
July 19, 2010 by Orlando Florida Magazine
Filed under Attractions
Consider Universal Studios Orlando for your next family vacation! Universal Studios Orlando offers two adventure-filled theme parks complete with exhilarating rides and astounding 3D and 4D cinematic experiences, numerous entertainment venues and shows for all ages, and much more!
Universal Entertainment & Events
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Best of Orlando Disney Vacations
July 19, 2010 by Orlando Florida Magazine
Filed under Attractions
If you’ve never been to Disney World Orlando or on a Disney Cruise, now may be the time to plan that special Disney vacation! Disney offers magical state of the art entertainment as well as fine hotel, resort, and spa accommodations and activities for kids of all ages. Disney Cruise Lines offers a variety of exotic ports of call from which to choose and fine family oriented Disney entertainment. If you’re planning to go to Orlando, you may want to go to www.disneyworld.com for your free Disney vacation planner that will provide you with detailed information on all available activities in and around Disney World. There are other famous attractions as well in the Orlando area, including NASA and the Kennedy Space Center; you will surely run out of time before you run out of things to do!
There is a multitude of online information available to help plan your ultimate Disney vacation; be sure to check out www.disney.go.com/vacations/travel. There are many discounts packages available from various travel websites, as well as from Disney, so be sure to check them all out. They include discount Disney cruises, discount hotel accommodations in or nearby Disney theme parks, free transportation, and 1-5 day discount park tickets, in addition to discounts to other close by attractions, such as Sea World Orlando. Of course, restrictions may apply and certain dates may be blocked for discount travel, so be sure to book your Disney vacation well ahead of time.
Disney World in Orlando, Florida is another popular Disney theme park and is full of high tech state of the art events and attractions. Best known for its wonderful theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, and Disney-MGM studios, Disney World leaves nothing to the imagination. Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks are also popular attractions, as well as Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are many onsite resort accommodations available as well with free shuttle transportation to the theme parks.
Whichever Disney vacation you choose, whether it be Disneyland, Disney World, or a Disney Cruise, it will be a truly magical experience for the entire family-so get going!!
Best of Orlando – Walt Disney World
June 15, 2010 by Orlando Florida Magazine
Filed under Attractions
The best of Orlando attractions includes Walt Disney World Resort. Start planning your Walt Disney World dream vacation today! You truly will have a magical experience with the many Walt Disney World theme parks, resorts, and other Disney attractions in Orlando.
Disney Theme Parks
Disney Water Parks
Readers Choice: Best Disney Resorts and Hotels
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
More Disney Hotel’s and Resorts
Readers Choice: Best Disney Restaurants
- Jiko – The Cooking Place
- Victoria & Albert’s
- Ohana
- Fulton’s Crab House
- Shula’s Steak House
- California Grill
- Flying Fish Cafe
- Boma
- Portobello Yacht Club
- Princess Storybook Dining
More Disney Restaurants
Disney Shopping and other Attractions
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Historic May 14 Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis
June 10, 2010 by Jim Seigel
Filed under Attractions, In the News
On May 14, Central Florida residents and visitors will have a chance to view the historic last launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis from the Kennedy Space Center. Atlantis is one of three remaining shuttle orbiters, each of which is scheduled to have its final flight between now and the end of the year. The mission designation for the flight is STS-132 (which stands for Space Transfer System mission #132).
Atlantis’ 12-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will deliver a 23-foot long, 17,000 pound Russian-built research module that will provide additional storage space and a new docking port.The module will be permanently attached toone of the existing sections of the ISS and will carry important hardware on its exterior including a radiator, airlock and a European-built robotic arm. Three spacewalks are planned to install spare components outside the station, including six spare batteries, a Ku-band antenna and spare parts for the Space Station’s Canadian-built robotic arm.
This and the other final flights of Discovery on September 16 and Endeavor no earlier than mid-November will be the last opportunity to transport large components and spare parts to the ISS, which can only be delivered using the large cargo bay provided by the Shuttle.
This will be the 32nd flight for Atlantis, which lifted off on its maiden voyage on Oct. 3, 1985. Later missionsincluded the launch of the Magellan probe to Venus in May 1989,Galileo interplanetary probe to Jupiter in October 1989, the first shuttledocking to the Mir Space Station in June1995 and the final Hubble servicingmission in May 2009.
Atlantis is named after a two-masted sailingship that was operated for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute from 1930to 1966.
In total Atlantis has logged 115 million miles of space flight has spent 282 days in earth orbit.
The scheduled launch time is 2:20 pm, given favorable weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Center and at its downrange emergency landing sites in case one is needed.
For those who wish to be as close as possible for the launch, prime viewing sites are along the Indian River on U.S. Highway 1 especially in Titusville, the Beachline Expressway Rt. 528 where it crosses over the Indian River, in Cocoa Beach off Route A1A, and at Jetty Park at Port Canaveral. Plan to arrive at least 3-4 hours prior to launch.
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