Escape the Heat at Tutto Gusto’s Wine Cellar When the temperature is over ninety around the showcase, a great place to escape from the heat is the Tutto Gusto’s Wine Cellar. It is located in the Italian pavilion next to its big brother restaurant, Tutto Gusto. This cozy wine bar is extremely dark and cool. My wife had…
We visited Disney Springs recently, our 10th or so visit this year, and wanted to explore a new restaurant. We chose Paradiso 37, located right on the lake of Disney Springs. It advertises a combination of Argentinian and Peruvian foods. We wanted something simple. Nachos with chili con carne fit the bill besides a few libations. We went to the deck…
Long overdue, Planet Hollywood is up and running—at least it is open. The famous Planet Hollywood memorabilia can still be seen. My wife loved the music videos. We were there for a late lunch and the noise level was not as pronounced. The “Observatory” seating is unique and there is even seating outside. A separate bar is downstairs called…
Once again we enjoyed our times at our annual EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival. We went three times to collect our “wine glasses” for annual pass holders commemorating the 20th annual Festival. We have been coming to this event for at least ten of those years. We came on Sunday, September 27, on the third day of the opening.…
An oasis found in the midst of Orlando’s mega attractions After visiting Orlando countless times since I was 12, we came across by word of mouth Harry P. Leu’s Gardens. Located off of I-4 East on Princeton Street, the Leu Gardens is an exceptional 49 acre gardens filled with old oaks, camellias, roses and most everything you can grow in…
A few tips to help you, staying at the Dolphin is an experience Having stayed at the Dolphin numerous times, I will write about our experiences for my 100th review for Trip Advisor. The Dolphin is larger of the two properties, the Swan being the other. They both share a wonderful pool complex, and basically everything is interchangeable. It…
An awesome activity not far from Orlando Biking, walking and roller-blading are common activities on this famous trail once used as a railway line. It is not very far from Orlando. The trail goes about twenty miles. You can enter the trail in numerous places. Our favorite is at the western end known as the Killarney Station not far from…
Best Bargain on Hotel Plaza Drive Having stayed here numerous times we have come to enjoy this pleasant resort. The staff is warm and welcoming. The foyer area is large and inviting. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We never had a back-ach with these beds. We always like the small refrigerator in the room. The resort is only an 11…
Epcot’s annual International Flower and Garden Festival is now open. With the advent of spring, at least here in Florida, this show brings welcomed beauty and pleasure to the senses. Not as big as Epcot’s autumn International Food and Wine Festival, there is still plenty to see and enjoy. On a sunny day, there is unsurpassed beauty heightening the senses…
“You can’t pick the flowers here!” Epcot’s annual International Flower and Garden Festival is now open. With the advent of spring, at least here in Florida, this show brings welcomed beauty and pleasures to the senses. Not as big as Epcot’s autumn International Food and Wine Festival, there is still plenty to see and enjoy. On a sunny day, there…