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The water shuttle to Universal CityWalk at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

The water shuttle to Universal CityWalk at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

Photo courtesy of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL

Sweep your sweetheart off their feet at this romantic Orlando resort.

by Holly V. Kapherr | January 24, 2012

Looking for a place to get that sparkle back in your darling's eyes? The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is one of the most romantic spots in Orlando, filled with Italian-style architecture that recalls Venice, Florence, and the Riviera all rolled into one.

Take a gondola ride around the canals built around the hotel (the next best thing to spending a grand on plane tickets!) or visit the boutiques in the piazza, including several cafes …


The Grand Bohemian Hotel, Orlando, Florida

The Grand Bohemian Hotel, Orlando, Florida

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Sunday Jazz Brunch at the Grand Bohemian, Orlando, FL

Relax and eat to your heart's content at this gorgeous hotel venue

by Holly V. Kapherr | January 16, 2012

Voted one of Orlando's favorite brunch spots, the Grand Bohemian hotel opens its doors to a Sunday jazz brunch with all the trimmings every week. Starting at 10:30am, enjoy the smooth sounds of some of Orlando's best jazz musicians like Wes Hamrick on the Imperial Grand Bosendorfer piano. Under the Klimt rotunda, which is full of art and music, you'll experience an elaborate brunch with a carving station, omelet station, decadent desserts, and …


The Orange County Convention Center on International Drive, Orlando, FL

The Orange County Convention Center on International Drive, Orlando, FL

Photo courtesy of The Orlando Home & Garden Show

Spring Home & Garden Show, Orlando, FL

Meet an HGTV star and get home improvement ideas at the Convention Center this weekend

by Holly V. Kapherr | January 11, 2012

We haven't really had any kind of winter this year, temperatures in the 70s have really prevailed since late October, but if you feel like the humidity and the spring fever is about to hit, you might be right. As March approaches, start thinking about ideas you might have to improve the curb appeal of your home. At the Orlando Home & Garden show, you can see over 300 exhibitors with bright ideas to organize …


The 1920s bungalow Jack Kerouac inhabited during the writing of

The 1920s bungalow Jack Kerouac inhabited during the writing of "Dharma Bums."

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Jack Kerouac House, Orlando, FL

The "On The Road" author lived in Orlando and visiting his former home is a pilgrimage for the literary among us

by Holly V. Kapherr | January 10, 2012

While he wrote the original manuscript to "Dharma Bums," beat author Jack Kerouac lived in the Orlando suburb of College Park in a tiny house on Clouser Avenue. Now, the house is available for fans of the writer to make pilgrimages to his home, learn about his life, and meet the author-in-residence at the home. The non-profit foundation that brings the author (as well as other literary illuminati) to the house for lectures and readings, …


Park Avenue shops and boutiques

Park Avenue shops and boutiques

Image courtesy of InsideFlorida.com

Winter Park Sip & Stroll, Orlando, FL

Walk, talk, and shop as you taste unique wines and visit some of Winter Park's most adorable boutiques

by Holly V. Kapherr | January 08, 2012

The Park Avenue Area Association & Winter Park Chamber of Commerce present the first Winter Park Sip & Stroll of 2012 on Thursday, January 12, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.

The Winter Park Sip & Stroll through downtown Winter Park encourages attendees to visit participating stores and restaurants at their own pace on this unique wine walk. Attendees will enjoy a wine tasting and appetizer pairing at each participating location along historic Park Avenue.

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Wed in Orlando this summer, and find the best vendors this weekend!

Wed in Orlando this summer, and find the best vendors this weekend!

Photo courtesy of Orlando Weddings

“I Do” Downtown Bridal Crawl, Orlando, FL

Planning a June wedding? Get all the goods for your day on January 8th

by Holly V. Kapherr | January 06, 2012

If you're planning a spring or summer wedding (might wanna think about that one again, if you've never been to Central Florida in the summer), the I Do Downtown Bridal Crawl is the place for you to find everything you'll need for your day to be the best ever. Orlando has so many wonderful vendors, and the Downtown Bridal Crawl will showcase so many of the best florists, musicians, photographers and caterers, you'll have to …


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