About Susan J
Susan J., budget traveler extraordinaire, inherited her Yankee frugality from her mother and it has served her well on trips across the US and the UK. Whether scoping out the nightlife scene or searching for that perfect pair of shoes, Susan loves writing and travel. She has lived outside of Seattle, Washington, and in Boston, Massachusetts and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She recently returned from a trip to Hawaii, where she made full use of her Go Oahu Card!
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May 2nd, 2008 by susan j
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This summer, why not rent a vacation home instead of paying for a hotel? helps you browse vacation rental listing and verifies the information for you so that you can travel with confidence. This free website works with renters and rental managers to find the best fit for everyone. Popular FlipKey destinations include Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida; North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Barnstable, Mass.
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April 14th, 2008 by susan j
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Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and these days it seems like everyone in the travel industry is buzzing about ways to make vacations more eco-friendly. The City of Orlando is also concerned about environmental conservation, so late last year they launched an initiative called . The plan calls for increasing the number of trees and green spaces in Orlando, investing in green buildings, and conserving natural resources.
This Earth Day, why not visit some of the Orlando attractions that let you experience nature first-hand. From animal petting zoos to rides along the Florida everglades, here are some of our picks.
- Silver Springs Nature Park features glass bottom boats, giving passengers unrivaled views of marine life in the Silver River. Other highlights include the Big Gator Lagoon, Panther Prowl, and other animal exhibits.
- Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve. The park opened in 1949 and continues to provide inexpensive family fun with educational wildlife programs, one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, and more.
- Green Meadows Petting Farm offers a two-hour guided farm tour aimed at teaching children and adults about farm life. Kids have the chance to milk a cow and touch pigs, turkeys, chickens, ducks, and more.
- Boggy Creak Airport Rides takes visitors deep into the Everglades to discover parts of Florida that remain untouched by man. The half hour airport ride is led by a certified U.S. Coast Guard captain and features views of turtles, bird, and other animals in their natural environment.
- Florida Eco-Safaris at Forever Florida covers 3,200 acres of pristine Floridian wildernes, along with the 1,500-acres Crescent J Ranch. Visitors experience life as a Florida pioneer with horseback safaris, nature trails, pony rides, a petting zoo, and more.
Anything we’ve missed? Leave a comment and let us know!
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April 8th, 2008 by susan j
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What could be better than a trip to a water park on a hot Florida day? How about a trip to a water park that’s included with the Go Orlando Card? That’s right - we’ve added Wet ‘n Wild Orlando as a bonus offer when you buy a 3, 5 or 7-day card. You can boogie to hits from the 70s at Disco H20, take a relaxing ride through waterfalls on the Lazy River, or cool off with a refreshing water ride on The Blast. Your bonus offer includes free admission and one free tube rental.
If dinner shows are more your speed, then you can also choose Pirate’s Dinner Adventure Show, Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show, and the Arabian Nights Dinner Show. Bonus offers are not valid on 1 and 2-day cards and must be used on one of your card days.
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March 4th, 2008 by susan j
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To those who can’t bear to travel without constant access to their laptop and BlackBerry, Orlando may be the perfect place to visit. Forbes’ list of lists Orlando as #2 (after Atlanta, Georgia). The city ranked high for the number of companies providing high-speed internet access and its high rate of broadband adoption. If that doesn’t give you enough reason to visit Orlando, then maybe the warm weather and fun activities will do the trick.
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February 14th, 2008 by susan j
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Nascar fans, listen up, because this Sunday, February 17 marks the 50th running of the . The race starts at 3:30, and tickets are for this exciting race.
Even if you can’t be in Orlando this weekend for Daytona 500, you can still get a taste of Nascar with the Daytona 500 Experience, which is included in the Go Orlando Card. We’re also offering a in honor of the Daytona 500!
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February 6th, 2008 by susan j
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The big news in travel this week is that United Airlines announced its , which impact economy passengers who book domestic flights after February 4, 2008 for travel after May 5, 2008. You’ll still get to check one bag (up to 50 pounds) for free, but they’ll charge $25 each way for a second bag and $100 for overweight suitcases.
Bloggers at the , , and have already weighed in with their opinions. What do you think about United’s new luggage policy?
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January 4th, 2008 by susan j
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If you’re headed to the Orlando area this winter, then please note that Silver Springs is abbreviating their hours. Through the second week of February, the nature park will be open 9 am-5 pm, Thursday through Sunday. They will resume daily admission after February 6.
Of course, there are plenty of other places to visit near Orlando Monday-Wednesday. You could check out the world famous Kennedy Space Center, hop on a state-of-the-art motion simulator at Daytona 500 Experience, or explore Gatorland. These are just a few of the Orlando attractions that are open daily. So, what’s your favorite spot in Florida? Leave a comment and let us know!
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December 26th, 2007 by susan j
Yahoo! Travel recently released their and we’re thrilled to see that Orlando made the list, along with Las Vegas, Boston, New York City, and Miami. If you’re looking for things to do on New Year’s Eve in Orlando, then check out Club Zone’s list of . Happy New Year’s!
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December 25th, 2007 by susan j
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From all of us at Go Orlando Card, we wish you a very happy holiday season! If you’re visiting Orlando this week, then check out our list of Orlando attractions that are open for Christmas and New Year’s. Happy travels!
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December 19th, 2007 by susan j
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Orlando readies itself for crazed college football fans as the hosts 2 bowl games. Both games invited teams from Michigan. The features Michigan (8-4) vs. Florida (9-3) and the as Boston College (10-3) takes on Michigan State (7-5).
The Capital One Bowl takes place on January 1st while the Champs Sports Bowl kicks off 4 days earlier on December 28th. Fans from Michigan may consider taking an extending stay and attend both ball games. If both teams fulfill their ticket obligations, Orlando would see an influx of more than 30,000 fans from Michigan during the holiday season. Bowl goers may take advantage of their free time by visiting some of the attractions on the Go Orlando Card. Enjoy the bowls and the holidays!!
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