Stay With Ramada Convention Center I-Drive And Enjoy Everything International Drive Has To Offer

While many people head to Orlando, Florida for the purpose of visiting Disney World or Universal Studios, the fact is that it is possible to book our hotel, Ramada Convention Center I-Drive on International Drive and spend an entire week exploring this one street. Here are a few examples of the family fun that can be enjoyed on International Drive simply by walking a few blocks.

Just down the street at 8201 International Drive is the well-known Ripley’s Believe It or Not® museum. The four hundred plus exhibits include a matchstick Rolls Royce made from over a million matchsticks and a fertility statue from Cameroon with an interesting history.

If interactive exhibits are more your speed, there is always Wonder Works, located at 9067 International Drive. A unique structure that appears to be a building turned upside down, Wonder Works contains over a hundred exhibits that invite guests to become part of the fun. Visitors can experience the feel of an earthquake that would register 5.3 on the Richter scale, and settle down on a bed of nails for a quick nap.

Things can get a little warm in Orlando, especially during the summer. Cool off with a visit to Wet N Wild located at 6200 International Drive. There are thirty acres of all sorts of water sports, tube rides, water slides and more.

So come stay with us at Ramada Convention Center I-Drive and enjoy everything International Drive has to offer.

5th Annual Orlando Magical Dining Month

Back by popular demand, the 5th Annual Orlando Magical Dining Month is a culinary celebration presented by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. From September 1-30, participating restaurants will feature three-course, prix fixe dinners at an exceptional value of $30 per person. This year, $1 of every Magical Dining Month dinner served will benefit the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Central Florida.

More than 60 restaurants will participate in this year’s Orlando Magical Dining Month; full listing is available online. Simply make a reservation with the restaurant or through OpenTable.com, and ask your server for the Magical Dining Month menu. This year’s list of participating restaurants include a wide variety of fine dining experiences, from Contemporary American, Steak and Seafood to Italian, Asian and French.

There are a number of participating restaurants at Universal Orlando as well as International Drive. Selections include the Bice Ristorante at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Choup at CityWalk, and Charley’s Steak House, Fishbones and Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana on I-Drive. Lake Buena Vista (Disney World resort area) restaurants include Johnnie’s Hideaway, La Luca by Donna Scala at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and Il Mulino New York Trattoria at the Swan and Dolphin Resort.

Some of the best meals in Orlando will be available for very affordable prices this month—make your reservation today.

Orlando All Inclusive Vacations.

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• Waldorf Astoria Orlando amenities
• ‘Stay Connected’ deals at Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin resort
• Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek amenities
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USA Chauffeur adds new addition to fleet

When an ordinary transportation just won’t do, the professionals at USA Chauffeur will continue to exceed customer expectations. To better service customers on mobile dinner outings or business meetings, USA Chauffeur has added the new “Executive Series” SUV to their fleet.

The BMW and Mercedes Benz executive sedans are equipped for one to three passengers and feature tinted windows, beverage holders, individual comfort controls for heated seats and A/C vents, motorized window blinds, reading lamps and storage console. Other amenities include conference style seating, a privacy divider, and a computer table.

Customers who are celebrating a special occasion can reserve a VIP dinner package with one of these Executive Series SUVs. This five hour exclusive night includes professional chauffeured service in a Luxury Executive series BMW 745Li, Mercedes BENZ S550 or our CEO series Escalade / Denali SUV, a full course dinner at the restaurant of your choice (choose from four available packages) followed by transportation to the “SAK Comedy Lab” in downtown Orlando.

No matter what the occasion is, riders will notice the exceptional ride quality, and enjoy a safe journey to their Orlando area destination. For more information, call 407-239-1551, 1 (800) 820-5705 for Toll Free Reservations or e-mail: sales@usachauffeur.com.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando amenities

Guests have come to expect the very best in luxury from the Waldorf Astoria brand, and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando is no exception. Personalized service and attention detail are the hallmarks of this new resort, with 24 hour services that include wireless Internet access, a contemporary business center, concierge services, valet parking and in-room dining.

Guests can exercise and rejuvenate their mind, body and spirit during their stay at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. There is a championship 18-hole Rees Jones-designed golf course, a full-service European style spa featuring Guerlain products, and a signature cabana pool and a zero-depth entry pool, plus the Aquamarine poolside grille. In addition to poolside dining, there are several on-site signature restaurants, such as the Bull & Bear Steakhouse, Oscar’s and Peacock Alley. Golfers can enjoy a burger at the Clubhouse Grille, or a drink at Sir Harry’s Lounge.

Other amenities at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando include jogging trails, bicycle rentals, and a complimentary fitness center staffed with a fitness attendant and open 24 hours a day. Best of all, guests of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando can take advantage of free, regularly scheduled transportation shuttles to and from Walt Disney World, because visitors to Orlando have come to expect the very best in theme park attractions.

‘Stay Connected’ deals at Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin resort

The only thing that is better than spending an entire day at one of the Walt Disney World theme parks is spending the night at a Disney hotel. The Swan and Dolphin resorts are now offering special Stay Connected offers—book any room for 2010 or 2011 and reserve a second guest room starting at $119. Be sure to ask for “Stay Connected” when you make your reservation.

There are 17 restaurants and lounges in the Swan and Dolphin resort, plus transportation to the Disney theme parks, and both the Swan and Dolphin have access to the Disney Boardwalk, which features shops, restaurants and entertainment. Guests can chose from a variety of family-friendly activities at the hotels, and with several events at Disney World scheduled in the coming months, now is the best time to call 1-888-828-8850 to make your reservation.

Some of the upcoming Stay Connected deals include:

• The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic: On October 8 & 9, 2010 one and two night packages are available starting at $169* per night and include nightly admission for two to the Food & Wine Classic and admission to the Friday and/or Saturday beverage seminar of your choice. For reservations, refer to rate code FWCLAS.
• Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival: From October 1 - November 14, 2010 there are special room rates starting as low as $169 per night on select dates; Black out dates include: Oct. 6, Oct. 7, Oct. 17-20 and Nov. 6. For reservations, refer to rate code FWFEST.
• September Looks Suite: Bring the whole family to Orlando and enjoy 50% off the executive one bedroom suites during September 1 - December 24, 2010. Each suite features one king or two double beds and includes a separate living area. Rates start at $275 per night (a $600 value) and must be booked by September 30, 2010. For reservations, refer to rate code SUITES2.
• Savings For You, Magic for your Family: Book this special offer now for stays (4 night minimum) through April 30, 2011 and your family will enjoy overnight accommodations in a 1,000+ sq. ft Executive or Grand Suite with two bathrooms, a $100 Resort Credit, complimentary crib, plus Extra Magic Hours and free Disney transportation to and from the theme parks. For reservations, refer to rate code LOVE YOUR FAMILY.

Even more discounts and travel deals are available online; it is now more affordable than ever for extended families to Stay Connected during a special once-in-a-lifetime vacation at the Walt Disney World resort.

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek amenities

Whether your visit to Orlando is part of a business trip, family vacation, or a romantic getaway, the amenities at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek will make your stay as comfortable as possible. Business travelers can get their work done with ample time to relax, parents can enjoy some time alone knowing that their children are happily occupied, and the lush grounds of the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek an ideal secluded spot for couples.

The Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek has a business center with a fax, printer, and photo copying service, and the hotel also has express mail service, office rentals, meeting rooms and audio/visual equipment rental. The state-of-the-art convention center at Bonnet Creek offers 150,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and the largest ballroom covers more than 36,000 square feet. There are 42 meeting rooms and five boardrooms are equipped with the latest technology, including secured wireless Internet access.

For vacationing families, cribs and high chairs are available for the smallest guests, and older children can enjoy a number of hotel activities, the resort’s day camp, video rentals, and a children’s menu. Babysitting and family package deals are also available.

Best of all, all guests will benefit from the recreational features of the hotel, such as bicycle rentals, a driving range and golf course, fitness room, jogging and walking tracks, and an outdoor swimming pool. Summer always lasts a little longer in Orlando, so it’s not too late to make a reservation at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

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Orlando Golf Deal

Disney Golf And Reduced Rates at Lake Buena Vista Resort 2 night / 2 round from $164

If you're traveling to Orlando in September, may we suggest an Orlando golf package that includes two rounds of golf at Walt Disney World and two very discounted nights at Lake Buena Vista Resort? Play one round on Disney's Magnolia Golf Course, host to PGA TOUR events and the world famous Mickey Mouse bunker, and one round on Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course, a challenging, sought-after Tom Fazio design, and stay in a spacious guestroom at the Lake Buena Vista Resort (see description below). This package is available for as low as $164 and can be customized to meet your specific needs and travel dates. Rate is per person, based on quad occupancy and includes green fees, cart fees and all taxes.

The Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel, located near Downtown Disney in the Walt Disney World Resort, has 18 stories and 325 spacious rooms and suites with private balconies or atriums. It features restaurants and lounges, swimming pools and many upscale amenities. Enjoy the panoramic views of Walt Disney World and nightly fireworks from the 18th floor lounge. This is the perfect choice for a first-class vacation with many comforts and luxuries.

Book your Orlando Golf Deal now.

Disney store

Shoppers who are searching for all things Disney can find plenty of Disney merchandise at any of the Walt Disney World theme parks, but there are other places in the Orlando area where visitors can go to a Disney store without having to pay theme park admission.

Within the theme parks, the Emporium store covers more than one full block on Main Street, U.S.A. and at 17,000 square feet, is the largest gift and souvenir shop in Magic Kingdom theme park. This is the go-to place for T-shirts and outerwear, cups, DVDs, plush gifts, antenna toppers, and just about anything else from the House of Mouse. The World Showcase shops at Epcot also sell unique gifts from the featured countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, USA, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada.

The World of Disney Store, in Downtown Disney Marketplace, is the largest Disney character store in the Walt Disney World Resort—and anywhere else on Earth. The World of Disney is also a pin trading location and home of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. There is no entrance fee to go to Downtown Disney, just as there is no cost to visit Florida Mall near Orlando International Airport to shop at the only official Disney Store in Orlando. There is another Disney Store outlet at the Prime Outlets on International Drive, featuring clearance items.

For more Disney merchandise selections, visit the Disney store online.