Yes, Orlando’s identity is tied to its theme parks, but there is an entire arts and cultural scene woven throughout the city that visitors sometimes overlook. Experiencing the City Beautiful’s art, history, and culture through a visit to its museums will make your Central Florida vacation more enriching and memorable. Take a break from the […]
Review: BB King’s Blues Club
In 1991, the first BB King’s Blues Club opened on the infamous Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. But, fortunately, you don’t have to go all the way there to get a taste of the blues – in 2007, Orlando welcomed BB King to Pointe Orlando, in the heart of International Drive. When you first step […]
Yellow Dog Eats: A hidden gem
I’m just going to come right out and say it: Yellow Dog Eats should be at the very top of your list of restaurants to visit during your next trip to Orlando. And if you’re a local and you haven’t tried it yet, you’ve certainly heard about it, so now you have no excuse to hop […]
Regal Pointe Orlando: The best place to watch a movie!
A trip to the movie theater can be just as much of a getaway from a holiday vacation as it is from everyday life, and, by its nature, the City Beautiful has many wonderful choices to take in a film, whether it be modern or vintage. Among my personal favorites is Regal Cinemas Pointe Orlando […]
Review: Dave & Buster’s Orlando
Dave & Buster’s, located on Orlando’s bustling International Drive, is a great destination for tourists and locals alike. Orlando’s first installment of this popular adult-oriented entertainment center has more than 40,200 square feet of gaming and dining fun. There’s the full-service restaurant with contemporary American cuisine, a large bar with numerous flat-screen TVs, and, of […]
A date night guide to SeaWorld Orlando: Making connections & sharing secrets
SeaWorld Orlando is a great vacation spot for families, but it can also be a fun place to go on a date and reconnect with your special someone. Whether you’re visiting the park for the first time with your sweetheart or you’re a local with a worn-out season pass, these tips will help you make […]
DRIP on I-Drive: Industrial dive bar + underground rock concert + alternative art
Tourism and attractions are a major part of what makes Orlando the thriving and active city it is. There’s always something to do, and new things are opening up all the time for locals and vacationers to experience. One new establishment that is of particular note is a place on International Drive called DRIP. They […]
Vote for your favorite Orlando date night spot and you could win a $700 couples package
Local date night guru, Kristen Manieri, recently unveiled the 2012 Annual Orlando Date Night Awards. Orlando is definitely not just for kids and families. In fact, peel back the layers of roller coasters and water slides and you’ll find that the City Beautiful is actually a really romantic place. These awards were designed to recognize […]