Orlando’s Place of Relaxation At Leu Gardens

Lue Gardens in Orlando

Orlando has many attractions to offer to those who are ready to explore new places. Harry P. Leu Gardens has the mission to inspire people to appreciate and understand plants. It is oasis of peace and relaxation, suitable for the whole family. Here you can admire America’s largest Camellia collection outside California, palm, bamboo and cycad gardens, three acres of idea gardens for weekend projects and a house museum dating from the 1880’s.

This is a beautiful place – well worth a visit. The gardens are fantastic, being perfect for anyone who wants to get away from the bustle of the theme parks. It is beautiful just to walk through and enjoy the sights and smells of fresh flowers. Harry P. Leu Gardens features lots of unusual species and the rose garden, the lake and the gazebo areas are all simply stunning.
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Jungle Adventures Nature Park Near Orlando

Jungle Adventures nature park near Orlando

Besides taking in Disney and the other theme parks on your Orlando vacation, it’s nice to actually see a bit of the real Florida. If you’re dreaming about going on safari, but want something more civilized and affordable, then Jungle Adventures Nature Park & Zoo is the best choice.

Located in the charmingly themed town of Christmas just outside Orlando, Jungle Adventures features a wildlife sanctuary and creature show. There are plenty of guided and do-it-yourself experiences, including nature walks, an up close alligator feeding adventure, boat rides aboard the Jungle Swamp Queen and much more.
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Bike week 2010 youtube video of bikers on main st.

Well in case you did not know, bike week 2010 in Daytona beach ended March 7th. It was colder than normal this year, so the crowds was not as big as usual. I went up twice and took about 3 videos.

This one here is a short one showing the bikers on main street. It’s not all that great, but it gives you an idea of how things look during bike week. I took another longer one of some fantastic custom bikes that was on display, I’ll show that later.

Then I also took one of the wet T shirt contest at Dirty Harry’s on main street. I’m not sure if I should post that one on here! Anyways check out the video above for a taste of bike week 2010 at Daytona beach this year!

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Hotel-French Quarter In Orlando

Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter resort hotel
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Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter reflects the style and architecture of New Orleans’ French Quarter. The resort features willow trees lining a river, a food court with a view of a paddlewheel and an outdoor playground complex. It is a very peaceful resort for Disney that any family with teens and young couples would enjoy.

This wonderful place has a great location, being close to Epcot theme park, Downtown Disney Area and Disney’s BoardWalk Area. The resort is approximately 20 miles from Orlando International Airport. The buses run regularly and you can talk a boat to Downtown Disney.

The food court is convenient and has a good selection of family safe options. Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Food Court are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here you can serve real American food including baked goods, burgers, pizza and ice cream. Other restaurants and pubs are available at nearby Disney’s Port Orleans Resort –Riverside.
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Firestone live, hot Orlando area nightclub

Firestone night club in Orlando, Fl.

Firestone Live is the place to be in Orlando, Florida if you want to have a great time. There’s a huge dance floor and stage as the club’s centerpiece, as well as lighting effects, several video screens and DJs spinning hip-hop. They have the best service and the best lineup.

This place used to be a primarily a club for dancing, but now it is becoming known as a venue for live music. The patio area is also a nice change from the smokey indoors every now and then. Much of the 13,000-square-foot building is dedicated to dance floors, including a large stage on which bands perform nightly.
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Marriott World Center hotel resort in Orlando

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

Located less than 2 miles from Walt Disney World, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort hotel offers the convenience you need and the indulgence you would expect from a superior resort. The hotel features 2,000 guestrooms and offers four sparkling swimming pools, an 18-hole golf course located footsteps from the lobby, 6 spa tubs and a 106-foot waterslide.

All guest rooms are wired for high speed Internet access with wireless service available in meeting space and public areas of the hotel. Rooms are decorated in warm colors with pine furnishings and provide air conditioning, premium television channels, climate control, in-room childcare, balcony, desk, pillow top mattress, pool view, multi-line phone and many other deluxe amenities.

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort features a wide range of restaurants, including a sports bar, a poolside bar, a Japanese style restaurant, a French restaurant and a buffet style restaurant. Ristorante Tuscany offers Italian Tuscan cuisine including tiramisu and pasta dishes. Hawk’s Landing Steakhouse is the place to go if you’re craving for boneless rib eye, shrimp, prime beef and steak.
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Spring Break 2010 in Daytona Beach starts March 7th

Spring break in Daytona beach 2010

Well it’s almost spring break time at Daytona Beach here in Florida! Close to Orlando at about 60 miles, many spring breakers visit both Daytona Beach and Orlando during their stay. Daytona beach is not as wild as it use to be, back when they had all those MTV specials.

They use to even have Jerry Springer shows on the beach during spring break here! But the city cleaned up the place a bit, cracking down on all the wild parties and drunken vandalism.

However it’s still a popular spot for spring breakers, and Daytona has some nice new places right on the beach for entertainment and fun. Yes you can still drive right out on the beach in places too!
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Daytona Beach Bike Week 2010 pictures and video

Soon it will be bike week at Daytona Beach and you’ll see motorcycles all over the Orlando area. Bike week is from Feb. 26th to March 7th this year. For those who don’t know what it is, it’s a giant gathering of Motorcycles from all over the world.

Not just your hardcore bikers, but families, weekend bikers, newbies and everyone in between. You can find full time bikers next to a doctor on his custom bike taking videos of his kids.

So there is something for everyone at bike week. Of course you can find wet Tshirt contest and coleslaw babe wrestling contest if you look for them. But the main events are clean and suitable for most people.
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Tom and Jerrys Florida airboat rides by Walt Disney World

Tom and Jerrys airboat rides in Florida close to Disney

Tom and Jerry’s airboat rides

Orlando offers plenty of attractions, including the opportunity to explore Florida’s wetlands and wildlife. If you’re looking for thrills and excitement with your family, look no further.

Tom & Jerrys Airboat Rides take you through some of the roughest swamplands there is to offer in Florida. Enjoy unique Alligator sightings and take endangered wildlife sightseeing tours. Tom & Jerrys Airboat Rides is the closest airboat operator to the Walt Disney World resort area.

Close up views of alligators, snakes, frogs, turtles and bald eagles make this airboat ride an unforgettable one. The tours offered by Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides are not only entertaining and challenging, but also educational. You will learn about Florida’s wildlife and have fun at the same time.
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New Orlando youtube channel for my tourist site!

Click here for my Orlando tourist youtube channel!

Well everyone I’m really excited about the past few days. I got myself a cool new camcorder! I’ve been meaning to get one for a long time, and finally got one. It’s nothing fancy, a Panasonic SDR-S26. But it’s great for youtube videos, with a 70X zoom on it!

I also just opened up my own youtube video channel, click the link to see it and all my videos so far. Right now I just have some picture slide show videos I made. But very soon I’ll be taking a lot of videos of Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World and so much more here in Orlando.

In fact next Sat. I’m going to Universal Studios Mardi Gras and take a nice video of that parade. Plus bike week in Daytona is almost here and I’ll take a lot up there. I can see how I’ll be spending more time in the theme parks taking videos of the rides!
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Daytona 500 NASCAR races at Daytona Beach 2010

Daytona 500 NASCAR races at Daytona Beach 2010

On Feb. 14th it will be time for the Daytona 500 NASCAR races! That kind of slipped up on me as I don’t follow NASCAR that much. I’ve never gone and seen a NASCAR race, but I’ve driven by the Daytona 500 race track while the races were on. Trust me, traffic is a mess!

Those who love NASCAR, which includes my 78 yr. old mom, dream of being able to attend the Daytona 500 races. They have lots of shops that set up in front of the track, as well as all around the area for miles. You can find everything from NASCAR T shirts to full race car hoods painted with your favorite driver on it!

If you have an RV or camper there is a big field next to the track that fills up with thousands of all types of RV’s. They park bumper to bumper in long lines. I guess if you need to leave before everyone else your out of luck as they can’t go anywhere!
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Walt Disney World area Florist in time for Valentine’s day

Walt Disney World area florist for Valentine's day

Disney Floral and gifts

Well soon it will be Valentine’s day, and if your on an Orlando vacation or here to see Disney World you what to know where a good florist shop is. Are you looking for a special gift? Do you want to express your feelings in a unique manner? Then you must take a look at Disney Floral & Gifts, which offers a wide array of flower arrangements and gift baskets for delivery to Walt Disney World Resorts. Give a piece of Disney magic to the ones you love!

A Disney Florist sales specialist can design your gift. From engagements, birthdays, anniversaries to special occasions, Disney Dream Makers are ready to help you offer the perfect gift. They also create custom floral bouquets for weddings and events. Let your child know how much you support him or her with a gift basket from the Walt Disney World Florist & Gift Baskets Team.
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