Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival

Princess Aurora

  As I enter the park I know I am in for a treat. Topiaries larger-than-life of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Pluto greet me. A floral version of Daisy is playing tennis with Donald Duck and my camera is ready to capture the action. Topiaries are my passion and a special festival park [...]

Hot Deals for Orlando this Holiday Season

Disney World gets all dressed up for the holiday season.

While a large swath of the country is forecasted to be in for a harsh winter, the inclination to flee to warmer climes may arise. Florida has offered a respite for all those weary of yet another white winter, and this year there are exciting special offers to entice visitors to Orlando, one of the [...]

Toronto to Orlando on Air Canada

Almost there

I was hired to do a satellite media tour and the organizers were kind enough to fly me first class. You’ve got to love having a paid first class ticket; you don’t have to wait around hoping your upgrade will go through, or buy an overpriced bottle of water to stay hydrated and of course, [...]

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando

Lobby

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando I stayed at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando – Orange Lake Resort, which is near Walt Disney World Parks and Animal Kingdom. It’s a 30-minute drive from the airport so the best thing to do is rent a car as taxis are expensive. When the organizers told me to have [...]