Archive for June, 2010

Best mini golf courses in Orlando

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

One of the easiest ways to keep your kids active and entertained is a night at a mini golf course. If you’re staying at one of the local Orlando hotels, you can find an incredibly designed mini golf course within a short drive from  your hotel or resort. One of the most popular mini golf courses in Orlando is located next to Wet N Wild on International Drive: Congo River mini golf. The challenging putting greens are just one aspect of the elaborate course layout at Congo River Golf. Other highlights of Congo River include live alligators,and the unique Congo River Mining experience, where you and your family can dig through gemstones, fossils and arrowheads buried in the dirt. Your kids will love watching the dirt wash away to reveal gems and stones. Congo River also has an arcade with the latest video games, air hockey and other entrainment.

Another popular course in Orlando is just around the corner from Walt Disney World resort: Pirate’s Cove Original Adventure Golf. Named by The original Pirates Cove which was built in Michigan, and it has been in for 20 years. Awarded by Orlando Magazine as the “Best in Florida” for Mini Golf, Pirate’s Cove has a distinct look in a lush tropical setting, complete with footbridges, waterfalls and caves. Each Memorial Day, Pirates Cove culminates a month-long tournament in a special event known as “Putting for Patriots.” The annual fundraiser supports three major charities that benefit families of fallen military members.

Other mini golf spots in Orlando include Tiki Island Golf located on 7460 International Drive.and Hawaiian Rumble Golf, Hawaiian Rumble Golf which has two locations: 3529 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.  and 8969 International Dr. Hawaiian Rumble Golf has a 50-foot man made volcano, logs, hills, waterfalls and tunnels. Paths at Hawaiian rumble golf are boarded by lush tropical plants, tiki heads and torches.

Benefits of staying at Royal Plaza in Walt Disney World Resort

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Imagine if you could enjoy the perks and amenities of a fine resort at the price of a discount hotel chain. At the Royal Plaza Resort in Orlando, you can reserve a night for only $60 during the low season and $67 during the high season. For the price you’d pay for one night at a Walt Disney World Resort, you can enjoy several nights at Royal Plaza in Orlando, without sacrificing the quality of your room, amenities or guest services. If Disney World is the main destination of your vacation, you can save on travel cost, because the Royal Plaza provides free shuttle service to Disney, with buses in 30 minute intervals throughout the day.

When you’re not buzzing through the busy streets and theme parks of Orlando and you need a day to unwind, you can head to the spa and massage services at Royal Plaza. At the Royal Plaza’s spa, you can treat yourself to a variety of tension-relief services, including aromatherapy, classic swedish massage, craniosacral, deep tissue, ear candling, hot stone, maternity, reflexology, shiatsu, sport, thai and Tui-Na.

Royal Plaza has two on site restaurants, the Giraffe Cafe, which offers a casual setting to meet for business or just a meal with family and friends.One of the biggest advantages of staying at Royal resort is the cash you’ll save by eating on site, where kids under 10 eat free at Giraffe Cafe. There’s also a poolside snack bar, a Disney gift shop, and ice cream and soda bars to keep satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.Royal Plaza has a 24-hour business room, a kids game room,

In addition to the world-class service and first-class facilities at Royal Plaza, you’ll also enjoy the extra space to relax in your room. All of the double rooms at Royal Plaza feature two queen sized beds and a love seat which pulls out into a bed as well, which is often the perfect solution for two children who don’t want to share a bed.