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Gaylord Palms Resort Host ICE!

November 22nd, 2009

2010 ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort »

Orlando, FL – The coldest spot in the South this holiday season will likely be Central Florida, where temperatures are predicted to be 9 degrees Fahrenheit, Nov. 14, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010.

This “cold front” of winter weather is part of a flurry of holiday fun at Gaylord Palms Resort, located five minutes from Walt Disney World theme parks. At this landmark resort, visitors flock to ICE!, Orlando’s coolest holiday attraction, hand-carved from nearly TWO MILLION pounds of ice.

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South Beach Miami Hotel Deals for November

November 3rd, 2009

Ocean Drive In South Beach MiamiCheck out these hot South Beach Miami and Miami Beach hotel deals available through our exclusive partner Hotels.com. These hotel deals must be booked by Nov 9, so book online now and save!

Marco Polo Ramada Plaza Beach Resort from $89 – Save 10% Plus free continental breakfast through Nov 30.

South Seas Hotel from $154 – Save 25% Plus Continental Breakfast through Nov 30.

Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa from $59 – Stay one to three nights save 15% Stay four or more nights save 25% through Nov 30.

Avalon Hotel from $129 – Save 25% Plus Continental Breakfast through Nov 30.

Richmond Hotel from $100 – Third night FREE $25 Food & Beverage credit though Nov 30.

The Deauville Beach Resort from $94 – Stay one to two nights save 25% Stay three to four nights save 30% Stay five or more nights save 35% through Nov 30.

Claridge Hotel from $101 – Save 15% Plus continental breakfast through Nov 30.

The Betsy Hotel from $231 – Stay two nights save 10% Stay three nights save 20% Plus free breakfast through Nov 30.

New Clinton Hotel from $99 – South Beach Save 25% through Dec 31.

The Sanctuary South Beach from $124 – Stay two nights save 15% Stay three nights save 20% Plus free breakfast through Nov 30.

All Rates Subject to Availability


CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for September 2009

September 3rd, 2009

Live Entertainment at CityWalk

CityWalk, FL – In September its The Halfway to St. Patty’s Day Party at Pat O’Brien’s. Orlando CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.

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Florida New Year’s Eve Parties 2008-2009

December 21st, 2008

Florida New Year’s Eve Parties 2009-2010 »

In Florida we’ll celebrate the arrival of 2009 with champagne and fireworks as in most places, but many will also mix tropical cocktails and live music to party in the New Year. Whether you choose to celebrate in Central Florida with fireworks or the Conch Shell Drop in Key West at Sloppy Joe’s, here’s a list of the more popular events.

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Nearly Two Million Pounds of Frozen Fun at Gaylord Palms Resort’s ICE

November 21st, 2008

Gaylord Palms ICE! 2009 »

Orlando, FL – Gaylord Palms Resort, the “headquarters hotel” for the Christmas season in Orlando, features Best of Florida Christmas celebration, featuring live entertainment, unique attractions and holiday activities for the Christmas season. The event’s marquee attraction, ICE!, is in its fifth year in sunny Orlando.

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2008 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios

September 22nd, 2008

2011 Halloween Horror Nights – Lady Luck Reigns »

Halloween Horror Nights 2008

For 23 nights this fall, guests will experience the most chilling and psychologically intense Halloween Horror Nights in history. There will be all-new haunted houses, scarezones and shows. And at the center of the horror will be someone new. Someone you’ve never met before but long-feared. Someone who inflicts fear beyond comprehension.

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Weddings at Disney World

February 9th, 2008

Weddings at Walt Disney World

Lake Buena Vista, FL – The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day at the Vacation Kingdom.

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Florida New Year’s Eve 2007 Parties

December 18th, 2007

New Year’s Eve

Updated 2008-2009 New Year’s Eve Parties

In Florida we’ll celebrate the arrival of 2008 with champagne and fireworks in some places and tropical cocktails and live music at others. Whether you want to celebrate in Central Florida with fireworks of in Key West at Sloppy Joe’s, here’s a list of the more popular events.

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Gaylord Palms Resort Host ICE! – Orlando’s ‘Cold-Weather’ Christmas Attraction

November 20th, 2007

Gaylord Palms ICE! 2009 »

Kissimmee, FL – The coldest spot in the United States this holiday season will likely be Central Florida, where temperatures are predicted to be 9 degrees Fahrenheit, through January 3rd.

This “cold front” of winter weather is part of a flurry of holiday fun at Gaylord Palms® Resort, located five minutes from Walt Disney World theme parks. At this landmark resort, visitors flock to a collection of “cold-weather” holiday activities, like ICE skating, and ICE!, Orlando’s coolest holiday attraction, hand-carved from nearly two million pounds of ice.

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Was America’s First Thanksgiving In Florida?

November 16th, 2007

GnomeIn 1565, settlers of the Spanish colony of St. Augustine, Fla. shared a meal with the Timucuan Indians. In the eyes of many, Thanksgiving was born.

Kissimmee, FL – While New Englanders boast about their ancestor’s role in the America’s first Thanksgiving, visitors to Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida are tossing out this traditional story in favor of a new version of history…. was America’s first Thanksgiving celebrated in Florida?

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The Destin Seafood Festival Celebrates its 29th Anniversary this October 5 – 7 in Destin

October 1st, 2007

Destin Seafood FestivalDestin, FL – Voted a top 20 event for October 2007 by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Destin Seafood Festival is one of Destin’s largest family-oriented festivals attracting thousands of locals and tourists each year. As the Official Accommodations Sponsor of this event, ResortQuest Northwest Florida is offering a special “festival” discount on accommodations at a variety of Destin Gulf-front Condos conveniently located near the festival site.

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Hotel Victor Earns Top Honors at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards

September 18th, 2007

Hotel Victor in South Beach Miami

Miami Beach, FL – Hotel Victor stole the show at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards held in New York City last night. The World Travel Awards are the most prestigious awards established for the global travel industry. The South Beach-based luxury boutique hotel was named Florida’s Leading Boutique Hotel for the second consecutive year. Also nominated in a category with eight hotels from across the country, Hotel Victor took home the coveted title of North America’s Leading Boutique Hotel to return home with two of the industry’s top honors.

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Coquina’s Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza in Melbourne Beach; A Great Oceanfront Restaurant in Melbourne Beach

August 6th, 2007

Indialantic Beach

By Kirby Collins

Melbourne Beach, FL – I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than sharing a tuna and mahi dinner with my honey on Melbourne Beach. Throw in a couple of fruity frozen rum concoctions and now you’ve got something memorable.

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Nikki Neach Hotels & Resorts Announces its First Fentral American Resort and Beach Club in Panama

July 13th, 2007

Nikki Neach Hotels & Resorts

Playa Blanca, Panama – Nikki Neach, one of the world’s leading lifestyle and entertainment brands, announces the official ground breaking for phase one of Nikki Beach Resort & Residences Playa Blanca. Located on an incredible white sand beach on the pacific coast in Farallon, Panama, the three-phase project is scheduled to open in December 2008 and is considered to be the “sexiest project in Panama,” according to top executives at Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts, the newly formed luxury hotel and resort group.

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