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Southern Byways

October 19th, 2008

Ready to Chill?

 
Most people head south to get away from the cold. The ice, the cold, the brutal winters, why would anyone want to put themselves through that? Well, fast forward to 2008 and we are searching for the newest, most unique ways to draw in customers and here comes Icebar Orlando, the coldest place in town. […]

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September 25th, 2008

Travel and Leisure Magazine Ranks the Top Cities

 Travel and Leisure Magazine teamed up with CNN Headline News and surveyed over 125,000 travelers. These travelers ranked 25 cities in 45 categories from restaurants and nightlife to the weather and the people. Here’s a list of some of the cities in the south and the top reasons why people visit these particular cities.
Washington D.C.

#1 […]

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June 2nd, 2007

Harry Potter Theme Park Comes to Florida

“Universal Orlando Resort is opening a Harry Potter theme park that will let fans visit many of the iconic locations in the books and movies that endeared the boy magician to millions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” is set to open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park in late 2009, complete with the […]

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June 2nd, 2007

The Vidalia Onion Contest

Do you have an amazing onion recipe that everyone raves about?? If so, you are going to want to go here and enter. There are three prizes to be won, but first prize caught my eye…
Flying to Orlando for a fun family getaway (4 person maximum) including dinner with Chef Ashton, airfare and lodging (approximate […]

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May 12th, 2007

Where I Want to Live…

The temperatures have dropped and I’m looking for more space anyway. This looks just about right. Just not sure if they will let me move in any time soon… yes, this is Cinderellas Castle at Disney World, Orlando, Florida, but I think that it’s time she learned to share!!
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May 8th, 2007

More on the Artic Seal

The last few days, I have been covering the story of the Artic Seal who somehow managed to swim to a Florida river. He was rescued  Monday night and transferred to SeaWorld in Orlando. Unfortunately, we have just learned, that he died earlier today.
“Bearded seals often travel alone and over long distances, Mase-Guthrie said. They […]

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April 26th, 2007

Orlando diocese views crying Virgin Mary

Something very strange is happening in Orlando… maybe.
” A representative from the Orlando Catholic Diocese met Wednesday with the proprietor of a business where a Virgin Mary statue apparently cried a tear and said “the phenomenon is an occasion of some spiritual introspection.”
The black tear was just recently noticed at […]

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May 30th, 2006

The Odditorium aka Ripley’s Believe It Or Not

Now how cool is this? It looks as if the entire building is sinking into one of Florida’s sinkholes! So, if you plan a trip to Orlando, make sure you pencil in enough time to visit

Exploring Southern Byways
Kentucky Photo Gallery
Louisiana Photo Gallery
North Carolina Photo Gallery
South Carolina Photo Gallery
Tennessee Photo Gallery
Open 365 days a […]

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May 22nd, 2006

SeaWorld Orlando’s Dolphin Nursery Close-up Tour

“Do you love dolphins? If so, you won’t want to miss this limited opportunity to visit backstage at SeaWorld Orlando’s Dolphin Nursery. Discover the fascinating facts SeaWorld has learned about Atlantic bottlenose dolphin reproduction and calf-rearing through our parks’ successful breeding program. You’ll also interact poolside with our dolphin family, which may include mothers and […]

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