Orlando Hotels

Posted on May 28th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Omnia Vanitas, Travel, Sponsored Posts.

In browsing the web to find more fodder for my fantasy life of jetsetting to fun or exotic locations, I often find myself researching Orlando, FL — home to a variety of entertainment meccas, including Disney World and five other amazing theme parks that would be sure to send FraBaby into unending bouts of toddler ecstasy. I recently came across a web release for Orlando.com, which “provides the most affordable prices on the widest selection of hotels, car rentals and flights throughout the greater Orlando Florida area . . . with a travel guide offering tips on entertainment, dining, nightlife and more!” If you’re looking for an Orlando area hotel (for real or just to pretend you have the time, money, and initiative to take a vacation), you might want to check them out.

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Under The Sea For Tea?

Posted on May 5th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Omnia Vanitas, Travel, Random.

I just came across a post about a fabulous restaurant literally 30 feet under the sea. How amazing this must be to eat in! Only 14 diners at a time, and its in the Maldives, so I’ll probably never get to experience it, but even the idea leaves me with a little glowing feeling, although the more . . . intellectual part of me is wondering — what happens when Jaws makes his mandatory appearance? :)

Under The Sea Restaurant in the Maldives

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Denver Magazine

Posted on May 5th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Travel, Sponsored Posts, Random.

Denver Magazine recently issued a web releae announcing it will be launching its new website in June 2007, which they believe “will be the most advanced informational site and area guide in Colorado.”  Looking at their placeholder page, I can’t say that I have a substantial amount of confidence in their claims.  While having recent news headlines is a nice touch from the standard “under construction” message and graphic that most sites would present, why aren’t the news headlines linked to the stories?  And I absolutely hate when sites don’t tell you when they’ll be back — that’s simple etiquette.  When they launch in June, they plan to provide users with “information on virtually anything in Denver and surrounding areas,” including restaurant reviews and real estate details, so that “Denver Magazine will be your one stop shop for anything regarding the great city of Denver.”  I hope that its as informative as they say, and I look forward to checking it out again in June.

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Orlando

Posted on May 5th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Personal, Omnia Vanitas, Travel, Sponsored Posts, Money.

Wow.  I’ve been looking at more web releases about Orlando, and found one for an Orlando Vacation site that offers some great information on the area attractions and discount Orlando hotels.  How many places in the world have 52 theme parks, along with a plethora of top-ranked golf-courses and beaches within a short 40 minute drive? Orlando also has the second largest convention center in the world, which I remember from my own childhood when the AHA held its annual conventions there.  We once stayed at this dive called the “Golden” something, which was just ick, but this site seems to offer much nicer digs at a somewhat affordable price, although the closer you are to the attractions, the more you’re going to have to shell out.  But it’s been over a decade since I’ve been back, which the web release notes is too long for all the changes that happen in Orlando on a yearly basis.  The release states that “Orlando is ever changing, and if you have not been to Orlando in the past 3 to 5 years we really suggest you coming back to visit.”  Because of the intensely competitive theme park business, they’re always adding new restaurants, rides, and attractions . . . which will continue to make Orlando a great destination for the entire family.”  Now I really want to go!

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Disney World

Posted on May 5th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Personal, Omnia Vanitas, Travel, Sponsored Posts, Money.

One thing I would love to do with Fraser is take him down to Orlando to visit Disney World. It’s just such a delicate decision — I have to find a time when we can do it, and I worry he’s not old enough yet to handle the the trek across the park, although I hear at this age it really is a “magic kingdom” to them, especially because they love the huge character suits.

Part of the difficulties in planning a trip like this is the expense, and disney world tickets are a huge part of the cost of this kind of vacation. Orlando Fun Tickets recently put out a web release claiming to have “the lowest prices on all discount Disney tickets,” which they guarantee. Not only do the cover the huge variety of Disney parks and locations, they also claim to have the “lowest discount prices for all Orlando dinner shows including Arabian Nights discount tickets, Medieval Times discount tickets, Pirates Dinner Adventure discount tickets, as well as all of the other major theme parks including Sea World tickets, Kennedy Space Center tickets, Universal Studios tickets, and more.” When I do get around to planning this trip, I think I will use this service, as it would be nice to have all my plans in hand, tickets ready, and feel like I didn’t spend more than I had to in order to give Fraser the thrill of a lifetime.

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