St. Patrick's Day In O'Town

St. Patrick's Day started as a saint's day celebration of Saint Patrick that drove away all of the serpents from the emerald isle centuries ago. Since then the celebration has grown to have celebrations world-wide in lieu of the day.

The most famous celebration in Orlando is the events held at Pleasure Island. No need to have the "Luck of the Irish" to find something fun to do on St. Patty's Day. Here is some information to help you and yours celebrate the day.



St. Patrick's Party
March 14, 15, 17, 2008 - 7pm till 2am
The "luck of the Irish" is in the air as you celebrate this holiday with leprechauns, Irish artist videos, stilt walkers, live music featuring "Seven Nations" and DJ's Club admission not required to experience this event.

NEMO Attraction

What happens when you take the enchanting story of Nemo's great adventure and combine that with the innovations of the live Lion King performance? MAGIC!

Our friends at Disney have yet another attraction for you and your family with the new Finding Nemo live performance.

The "Theater in the Wild" has been transformed into the undersea world of Marlin and Nemo. Through the use of puppetry, acrobats, dancers performing against an animated backdrop, "Finding Nemo" comes to life.

Trust us, you've never been to a performance this interactive before!

Toddler Friendly Orlando pt .II

Universal Studios Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster is a wild ride for first time coaster riders and it’s a free-for-all with water at the Curious George Goes to Town play area. When the little ones need a break from the hot florida sun, they will enjoy spending “A Day in the Park with Barney” an indoor show featuring Barney, Baby Bop and BJ singing some favorite songs. After the show, head to the playground for a meet and greet with Barney and lots of indoor fun.

Universal Island Of Adventure the kids will enjoy the real story will come true at Seuss Landing. Cool off at the water play in a Seuss-themed and attraction. The High In the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!, The Cat in the Hat ride and Caro-Seuss-el are perfect for the kiddies. Elsewhere, dinosaurs rule at Camp Jurassic, a playland full of dino-age fun with caves and climbers, slides and lava pits.

Seaworld Happy Harbor is a fin feat for kids where they can run around and ride on the family friendly roller coaster, a jellyfish-themed samba tower ride, a beach bucket-themed tea cup ride, a swinging boat ride and a sea-themed carousel. Sesame street has joind the friends at Seaworld with the new stage show, “Elmo and the Bookaneers” where your kids can join Elmo and friends on a pirate adventure.

The theme parks aren't the only alternative for families with small children. Gatorland is a park where families can see first hand and learn the facts of the exotic reptiles of Central Florida . Green Meadows Petting Zoo is a place for children all of ages to see farm friendly animals and even enjoy a tour where interaction takes place to milk a cow, go on pony and train rides, experience chick cuddling and more one-on-one with farm animals.

The Orlando Science Center offers a place where the little ones can spend hours in KidTown learning the process of farming oranges and exploring the underground in the city. Other popular features are an indoor nature habitat and playing with boats as they learn first hand about water currents and how many things work.

So if your planning to travel to Orlando and are unsure of places to visit check out the newsletter that will help you and your kids decide on where to go!

Toddler Friendly Orlando pt .I

Toddler friendly

If you’ve ever traveled with little ones in tow you know that it’s a bit of a challenge. These tips and places to visit might offer some relief and peace of mind.Orlando is known for the family friendly environment and many attractions that is offers and one of the great things that they have come up with is a toddler friendly plan where parents with small children can enjoy and not have to worry about being limited on where to go. Disney has many places such as Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland where children can ride kiddie rides and attractions that are based on classic Disney movies and characters. At the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club, you can laugh, joke, sing songs with the animated characters from Disney-Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." where you can interact and be entertained!

Disney’s MGM Studios is known for its Disney’s playhouse show featuring Bear in the Big Blue House and Jo Jo’s Circus. Kids will enjoy seeing their Playhouse Disney friends live on stage as they sing and dance. Jim Henson’s Muppet Vision in 3-D is a comedy based on the famous Muppets show and don’t forget the Beauty and Beast live on stage where a classic film comes to life. Kids can get their daily dose of running and playing at “Honey I Shrunk The Kids” playground.

Come back and visit the blog on more ways to enjoy Orlando with toddlers!

So many things to do… so little time!!!

There are so many benefits of traveling to Orlando. People from all walks of life come to relax and unwind to Orlando because there are so many activities, events, attractions… need I say more? One of the must do’s are the area dinner shows, there are so many to choose from! Dinner shows combine entertainment with dining which offers fun for the entire family! Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is an exciting dining experience, which features marvelous horses, singing, dancing and a remarkable four-course feast that includes beer and wine. Christmas at Dixie Stampede is featured in November and December and has become one of the most popular dinner shows for the holidays. Dolly guarantees, “It’s the most fun place to eat!”

If you’re in the mood for island cuisine you definitely have to enjoy the Makahiki Luau at Sea world. This is a one of a kind dinner show. There are professionally trained fire breathers, pacific island singers and musicians. Their entrees feature delicious Hawaiian Chicken and Polynesian style barbeque wings. Witness an amazing dress and dance of the people native to the Pacific Islands. Need a laugh? The Outta Control Comedy Dinner Show is just what you need. With the unlimited pizza and drinks this is a perfect choice for the little ones. Located inside Wonder Works this hilarious combo of illusions, music, magic and comedy keeps dinners entertained and on their toes because the audience becomes part of the show!

Come be a part of all the goings on in Orlando and stay in comfort in style in a USA Vacation Home. Spacious, private, and convenient are staples of the homes offered by USA Vacation Homes, we invite you to Orlando this season.

Welcome to Orlando this Thanksgiving

It's one of the best times to visit Orlando with the family and USA Vacation Homes has a perfect vacation villa for you. Homes were made for holidays, especially holidays like this very one. Families are coming together all over the country to reminisce, reconnect, and revel in the great things that make the holiday season so wonderous.

So if you're coming to Orlando think of a quality holiday home from USA Vacation Homes!

Orlando is a Shopper's Delight

Shopping is one the best part of being on vacation without a doubt. With so many stores and Malls in the Orlando area who can pass up going on a shopping spree? Orlando is well known for the varieties of places to shop such as the Mall at Millenia, Florida Mall, Pointe Orlando and more! Imagine all the great bargains if you shop at one of the outlets!

The Mall at Millenia offers shoppers an upscale experience to Luxury brands at popular stores such as Bloomingdales, MACY’S, Neiman Marcus, and many more. Its exquisite layout and varieties of stores give shoppers a positive feeling. The Florida Mall is an overall joyful shopping experience with over 250 specialty stores. Many choices equal a shoppers dream. The newly renovated Pointe Orlando offers a fresh outdoor feel, with fine dining, shopping and entertainment including the new state of the art IMAX theatre. The Festival Bay Mall located on International Drive is a unique shopping destination where a combination of shopping and entertainment takes on a new meaning. This mall features an indoor glow-in-the dark miniature golf, indoor playground, movie theater, skate park and coming soon in 2008 Ron Jon Surfpark! These malls are sure to satisfy all your shopping needs.

Orlando Is best know for its bargain outlets where name brand fashions from previous seasons are sold at a discounted price. Now shopping for brand name has never been so inexpensive! The most popular outlets such as The Orlando Premium Outlet, Prime Outlets, Lake Buena Vista and other area outlets offers designer brand clothes such as Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, Guess etc. at affordable prices.

Shopping is a must wherever you go on vacation but Orlando offers a great experience as it has some of the best malls and outlets to offer! Be sure to check out homes that are right around the corner from the best places to shop by clicking here!