Southern Byways

 
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. This ice palace straight from the Antarctic is home to the largest ice bar in the country.
This 27-degree nightspot will take you away from the high heat of the Florida sun. Guests enter through the 4,000 square foot Chill Lounge where they will be welcomed …read more

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 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 cultural getaway
Historical sites/ monuments
Museums and galleries
Diversity of People
Public transportation and pedestrian friendliness

Atlanta

Affordability
Late night/club scene
Weather
Luxury Boutiques

Charleston

Great place to go for Thanksgiving
Friendly people
Noteworthy neighborhoods
Peace and quiet
Great antique stores

Orlando

#1 place to go for a family vacation
Great for an active/adventure vacation
Nice weather
Perfect place to go for Thanksgiving or Christmas

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“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 Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade village.
“The plans I’ve seen look incredibly exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed,” said author J.K. Rowling, who has been working with a creative team to make …read more

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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 retail value of prize varies from U.S. $2,500 to $4,000)*
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Having Chef Ashton fly to their hometown and grill up a sweet summertime feast! (approximate retail value U.S. $1,000)
But if you come in second or third, you are going to like those prizes as well… Take …read more

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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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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 are also used to salt water, not a mix of salt and fresh water.
The seal was first spotted Thursday and was said to appear sickly. It was seen swimming south and officials had hoped to capture it Saturday, but it eluded rescue teams.”
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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 the store and owners said it appears to be coming from inside the statue.
“We started noticing that there was a small gray line every day that kept getting darker and darker,” Castle Designs CEO Les Roberts said.
Of course there are those who say …read more

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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 year from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
(Last Admission Sold at Midnight!) A trip through our odditorium is a self-guided experience which can last as long as you wish, although the average visit time is one to two hours.
Check It Out…

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“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 calves, while talking to the Animal Care Specialists who know them best and care for them daily. ”
We didn’t know about this when we were in Orlando last year, but it sounds like fun. If you are looking for a way to get upclose and …read more

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