Experience Orlando

What a breath of fresh air this place is. I know it would be a sin to say anything negative about Disney World, especially for an Orlando native but sometimes I just gets a little sick of the mouse.

In saying that, we took and weekend trip to Epcot just to get away and spend some time together. Both days we were there we had a great time. We loved how it was an educational place hidden behind a fun and exciting exterior.

My husband probably could have spent all day looking at the futuristic inventions and I felt that the “World Showcase” was as close as you could get to visiting all the places we ever wanted to go around the globe in one day.

For an older crowd looking for a Disney Experience that has a little more culture, Epcot is the best theme park in Orlando.

Looking to catch one of Orlando’s famous dinner shows? My family and I recently had the same idea and ended up choosing Medieval Times and I’m glad we did.

The food was far beyond what I expected (Be ready to eat with your hands) and was more than filling. As far as the show went, we were entertained from the opening introduction of the knights to the closing ceremony where they fought on horseback.

This is no ordinary meal with the family and I would go back again.

When it comes to top sushi restaurants in Orlando, Ran Getsu on International Drive, has to rank towards the very top. I read about Ran Getsu on a plane ride with my fiancée to Orlando. After reading Sky Mall for the 3^rd time I switched over to the travel magazine in the seat pocket and stumbled across the Ran Getsu write up.

After gorging myself with their specialty sushi’s and delicious tempura I could attest to the fact that this sushi restaurant may have very well been “one of the nation’s best” like the magazine said.

We even got lucky and dined on a night when they performed a traditional Japanese drum ceremony in the restaurants beautiful garden.

There is nothing harder than coming to Florida knowing you are there for business and not for vacation.  The good news, is you just might get an afternoon to yourself, and if you find yourself with a bit of free time, why not do what I did recently.

I hopped into my car to seek out blue water and salty ocean breezes, and set out on an easy, 45 minute drive to Cocoa Beach. Man, it was gorgeous. I spent the first two hours at the pier just basking under the sun and then I took a walk and found a beach bar called Coconuts where there was live music and delicious piña coladas.  

I would have to recommend Cocoa Beach to any young, old, or family traveler who is looking for attractions outside of Orlando.

Orlando is a golfer’s dream come true. Dozens of championship golf courses wind their way through the Orlando landscape offering golfers of all abilities the opportunity to play a top quality round.

Ginn Reunion Resort nailed it when it comes to Florida golf. We brought together three of the sport’s legendary icons to offer not just one championship golf experience, but three. When you vacation at Ginn Reunion Resort in Orlando, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to play three championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson.

The Orlando Premium Outlets are brilliant. Whenever I go to the outlets for shopping, I hop in the car in the early morning and do not leave until dark! The prices and selection are always amazing. And with so many name brand outlets to choose from, like Nike, Polo, Ann Taylor, Gap, it is easy to find something for everyone in my family. I highly recommend this outlet for anyone from the states or from overseas for incredible savings on designer clothes, shoes, and even accessories.

Nobody offers a vacation experience packed with more thrills, more flare, more of today’s hottest entertainment, and more value than Universal Orlando. In one shot you can experience the pulse pounding thrill of Spiderman through his 3-D thrill ride, you can drive your taste buds wild with one a kind cuisines at Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Co. or Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, you can witness performance perfection as the world famous Blue Man Group engulf your senses with their irreplaceable musical and comedic act, and you can let loose while taking in the nightlife at Universal Citywalk. No two vacations are the same and that is why Universal Orlando works tirelessly to provide a unique travel experience that will have its guests coming back for more and more without ever having to wander into the realm of the ordinary.

I am a pretty frequent traveler and in my travels I have been to many large airports like LAX, JFK, and O’Hare in Chicago. In saying that, it’s obvious that I am accustomed to the headaches of a lot of the major airports problems like crowded ticket counters, broken kiosks, and the infamous slow moving security line. My point is that most large airports are usually a nightmare.

This held true until I was rushing to the Orlando International Airport for a business trip one afternoon. I don’t know whether they have more staff than most other large airports or whether they just drink their fair share of coffee in the morning, but I can honestly say that everything was smooth sailing from collecting our baggage to checking in on the day we left.

The best part was I was only 20 minutes away from Ginn Reunion where I work. Easy access, updated airport and a wonderful experience. I highly recommend MCO if you are flying into or out of Orlando!

At Ginn Reunion Resort we’re proud that we offer not only the best in service and luxury, but we take it a step farther. Especially when it comes to perfecting your golf game. At the ANNIKA Academy, golfers receive more than expert instruction from seasoned golf pros.