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Travel: $299 for a six-night Orlando and Daytona vacation + Alamo rental car

When planning a family getaway to the Sunshine State, you’re faced with the perpetual dilemma: the famous beaches of Daytona or the iconic amusement parks of Orlando? no need to compromise! We’re delivering a win-win kind of vacation with today’s Save from PGR Hotels.

Here’s the deal: $299 for a seven-day, six-night stay for up to four in a standard room, including:- Three nights at the Country Inn & Suites Calypso Cay, Kissimmee— a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel- Three nights at the Holiday Inn, Daytona Beach Oceanfront- Seven-day economy car rental from Alamo (pick up and drop off at any area airport)

Hello, Orlando: Park-hopping is easy from the Country Inn & Suites — it’s just 4 miles from Disney, 6 miles from Sea World and 9 miles from Universal. plus on-site mini-golf, three heated pools and a game room keep kids entertained round-the-clock.

Myths Of The Island On Holidays In Cyprus

Cyprus is a special island, a fact that doesn’t go amiss by those on holidays in Cyprus. Demeter, Artemis, Aphrodite, Zeus, Apollo, Posedion and Zeus are just several of the Olympian gods that have made the area their home. Legend has it that when God created the world, he tossed lumps of clay from his fingers, which fell into the sea and became Cyprus. whether you believe it or not, there is something magical about Cyprus, helped in part by the many myths and legends which have grown up about this enchanted isle.one of the best loved stories is that of Aphrodite.

Aphrodite is believed to have emerged from the sea foam on the south western coast of Cyprus. Petra tou Romiou is the rock where she emerged from the foam. it has been venerated for centuries and is a popular tourist attraction for those on holidays in Cyprus, lying between Paphos and Limassol. Aphrodite married the god of forge, Hephaestus but was soon embroiled in an affair with Ares, the god of war. Aphrodite also loved Adonis, a beautiful young man who was killed hunting in Cyprus. it is said that where his blood fell, wild anemones grew, accompanied by rock roses formed by Aphrodite’s tears.

In the 3rd century AD there was a Christian in Anatolia called St Mamus. He was accused of not paying his taxes and whilst on his way to court, he saw a lion chasing a sheep. He approached the lion who allowed him to ride on his back. the judge, seeing this was so impressed that he let Mamus off.Mamus died in 275 AD and his sarcophagus was washed off on the North Cyprus coast. A peasant found it and was told in a dream to take it to the mountains in Northern Cyprus and build a monastery there. to this day the monastery still exists and St. Mamus is known as the patron saint of tax-evaders!

The ruins at Salamis are often visited by holidaymakers on Greece holidays. the island is the largest in the Saronic Gulf and lies just 16 kilometres from Athens. after the famous siege of Troy had ended, thousands of warriors were keen to return home after 10 years of combat. to accommodate them, Teucer, the brother of Ajax founded the city of Salamis.

Disney Theme Park Tickets – Orlando Flex & Park Hopper Tickets

Orlando presents lots of top destinations where one can spend a splendid holiday time with family and friends. Before starting out for Orlando it is necessary to make some planning regarding reservations of tickets, where to stay and for how many days you want to visit Orlando. In fact, it takes a few weeks to see all the theme parks of Orlando and the theme parks of Walt Disney World Resort. Apart from theme parks, Orlando offers other attractions which are located in Downtown Disney that includes Pleasure Island, Disney Quest, and market places. the best themes parks of Disney are included in Orlando Flex Tickets. Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios City Walk, Sea World, Wet ‘n Wild and Aquatica are the prime theme parks that includes in Orlando Flex tickets. After getting the flex tickets you can have the unlimited access to the theme parks for 14 days. However, the combination of theme parks varies from ticket to ticket like 6 days Orlando Flex tickets have all those theme parks along Busch Gardens.

Park Hopper Tickets allow the visitors to visit the theme parks of Walt Disney World as many times they want. Come and go as you please through any or all of the four theme parks which include the Magic Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom, MGM Studios, and Epcot. within 14 days of first use of the park hopper ticket, one can add park hopper option for $40 plus tax if on the very second day you want to hop between parks. Get unlimited admission to Magic Kingdom, Epcot and other theme parks after availing Disney park hopper tickets. If you want to see other theme parks then buy plus tickets of park hopper tickets because such tickets enable you to get admission into the additional theme parks like Walt Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Pleasure Island, Disney Quest and Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.

You can buy Disney World Tickets Online and through online you can get discounted rates of each and every Disney ticket.

Daily Getaways for Friday, April 13: Discount Tickets to Busch Gardens & Sea World – New Girl in the Air

From April 9 through May 11, American Express is sponsoring the “Daily Getaways” promotion. Each weekday during the promotional period, you can purchase getaway-related packages at discounted prices. The deal will change daily and is avery limited supply. I’ll post each offer a day ahead of time so you have time to sign up for the pre-sale if you’re interested.

Pre-sales are offered for select offers from 12 noon – 1:00 pm with the regular sale launching at 1:00 EST. Based on what we’ve seen already, these deals do sell out quickly. if you’re interested in making a purchase, make sure you’re at the promotional website ready to make a purchase right at 12:00. Remember a new quota will be released at 1:00, so if you can’t get in during the pre-sale, you’ll have another shot. Also, if you see a message that all the offers are in someone else’s cart – try again. those offers will be re-released if the transaction isn’t completed.

April 13th Daily Getaway: Discount Tickets to Busch Gardens & Sea World

Busch Gardens Tickets (Tampa or Williamsburg): $45 ($40.50 if you pay with AmEx)
Sea World Tickets (Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio): $45 ($40.50 if you pay with AmEx)

Maximum purchase: 6 of each ticket typeBottom Line: Good deal for one-day visitHow to Buy It: Head to the promotion website at 1:00pm EST on Friday, April 13.

I love amusement parks, but there’s no disputing it’s an expensive day out. Discount tickets can save you a bundle (especially for larger groups), although be sure to budget plenty extra for parking, food, drinks, souvenirs, midway games, and lockers.

These tickets can be a good deal for someone looking for a day pass to the parks. I spent a long time looking for ticket discounts when I visited Busch Gardens Tampa and Sea World Orlando in December, and this promotion would have saved me a great deal of time in googling for promotions. That said, I’m not convinced this is automatically a good deal for all scenarios.

If you’re just headed to a single park for a single day, by all means – buy a ticket. You’ll save $20+ per adult! But if you plan on returning multiple times, you might want to look into passes. Busch Gardens Williamsburg, for example, offers a pass valid for unlimited visits through September 3 for $66, making it a better value than this promotion if you’ll visit two or more times. If you’re visiting a few parks, you can often save just as much (or more) by looking into multi-park tickets. A pass including Busch Gardens Tampa, Sea World Orlando, and Aquatica is $135 ($45/park – the same as this promotion), and it improves upon the offer by allowing unlimited entry and park hopper options for 14 days. A child ticket is even cheaper.

The math may work in your favor, especially if you pay with an American Express to get that extra 10% off, but spend five minutes doing research to make sure it’s the best option for you.

Here are a few ways to get great value:

Buy tickets to save on one-day visits.
Pay with an American Express to save an additional 10%.

No pre-sale for this deal, so head over right at 1:00 if you’re interested.

Top Orlando Theme Parks for Teens

Whether your teen is into movies, art or superheros, there’s a theme park to match in Orlando. while resorts, clubs and roadways may vary, the main Orlando theme parks are safe for teens on the go. the Disney parks in particular can be a good place to let a teen roam alone without supervision for the first time. You’ll get a good sense of how she does on her own, and she’ll be navigating a family friendly environment with plenty of security. Here’s a few of our favorite parks for teens:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios: if you have a movie fan, thrill seeker or budding performer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the place to go. From the on-site auditions for the American Idol attraction to the magic of Star Tours and Toy story Mania, there are plenty of movie and television themed attractions. Add in the huge appeal of thrill rides like the Tower of Terror and the Rock n Rollercoaster with Aerosmith, and you have a guaranteed hit for the teens in your group.

Sea World Aquatica: Aquatica is Sea World’s water park, and is one of the nicest water attractions you’ll find in Orlando – or anywhere else. Sea World does an excellent job of integrating animals into the park’s water rides. you can take a plunge down a water slide, right through a pool of dolphins—or catch sight of the same creatures as you float by on the constantly moving lazy river. You’ll often spot animal handlers walking about showing off some of the park’s other residents as well. with wave pools, slides and tube rides, Aquatica has enough novelty to keep any teen happy, and is home some of the best water attractions in Orlando.

Universal Orlando: Experience the movies in a whole new way at Universal Orlando; the park offers a fantastic selection of teen friendly shows, attractions and rides. From the Rip Rocket Coaster to the Revenge of the Mummy and Men in Black, Universal Orlando is almost custom made for teens. Don’t miss the psychological thrills to be found on the Mummy, or the snarky fun you’ll have with the Simpsons. Bring plenty of souvenir cash along as well, Universal has shops aplenty, and they’re all designed to appeal to teens and young adults.

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Top Orlando Theme Parks for Teens

Happy Sunday, Disneyland Raises Ticket Prices!

Good morning! Today the ticket prices to enter the Disneyland Resort just went up! here are the new prices:

Ticket Ages 10+ Ages 3-95-Day Park Hopper $290 $2705-Day 1-Park Per Day $260 $2404-Day Park Hopper $275 $2554-Day 1-Park Per Day $245 $2253-Day Park Hopper $250 $2353-Day 1-Park Per Day $220 $2052-Day Park Hopper $200 $1882-Day 1-Park Per Day $170 $1581-Day Park Hopper $125 $1191-Day 1-Park $87 $81

Disneyland Resort Annual PassportsPremium $649Deluxe $469Southern California $329Southern California Select $269Deluxe, Southern California and Select Passport holders can add parking for an additional $129 per year.

Gee, I guess it’s a good thing I bought my “Premier” California/Florida passport last month!

P.S. if your going to complain about the prices for an annual pass just remember this, a two park annual pass at Tokyo Disneyland is 80,000 yen or $1,007.56 U.S.

Hapari Gives Away Summer Vacation in Disney World

American Fork, UT (PRWEB) April 26, 2012

Hapari Swimwear, the designer and manufacturer of a wide range of fashionable bikinis, tankinis, and more, is hosting a contest in which participants can enter to win a Walt Disney World Vacation Giveaway. the destination was unanimously chosen by their fans, and the Grand Prize will include a four-night trip for four, Disney World Hopper Tickets, airfare, accommodations, and a $250 Hapari gift card.

Hapari has a history of involving its community and fans in various activities, and in April the company opened a vote and allowed participants to decide where they would rather spend their summer vacation. Starting on April 16, fans were able to cast their votes for either Disneyland or Disney World, and on April 21 results came out in favor of Disney World in Florida.

The vacation giveaway runs April 23 – 29, 2012, and contestants can enter on Hapari’s Facebook Fan Page by liking the page, then signing up and sharing the contest on their Wall. There will be one Grand Prize winner who will receive the vacation package, and a second place winner will be awarded a $200 Hapari Gift Card while a third place winner will receive a $100 Hapari gift card.

Participants may enter the contest once per day. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older to win, and airfare for the winner must originate from a major city in the continental United states. the winners will be picked at random and contacted via email to confirm age and identity. When Hapari has confirmed eligibility, the winners will be announced. Other rules and details are listed on the Facebook Fan Page.

Community involvement has been very important to Hapari, and this new contest is a way for the company to give back to its fans. By involving the community in the early phases of the contest and letting them choose the final destination for the giveaway, the community becomes more active and has more reason to participate in future activities and events.

About Hapari Hapari International, LLC makes swimwear that is stylish and comfortable for all body types, enhancing the curves women want while hiding those they don’t. the versatile swimwear can be mixed and matched with any top and bottom or swimskirt so that women get the perfect fit. the company began when two designer mothers took their dissatisfaction with women’s swimwear and turned it into a passion. Hapari’s swimwear has body-shaping secrets that enhance the female figure and allow every woman to feel confident and beautiful in her swimsuit.

Read the full story at prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9444892.htm

Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week offers gourmet delights, entertainment, starting Friday – Tampa Bay Times

By Theodora Aggeles, Times CorrespondentTheodora AggelesTampa Bay Times In Print: Friday, May 11, 2012

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CLEARWATER — the third annual Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week will launch today with a kickoff party, but it won’t be on the sand.

At only age 3, the event already has grown so large that the party has moved to S Gulfview Boulevard, which will be closed in front of the Hyatt Regency Resort from 5 to 9 p.m. today.

For the party, 40 restaurant tents will line Beach Walk, each offering tastes of its menu favorites and competing to prove it is the best.

Bands will play on two different stages. and raffle tickets can be purchased for a chance to win baskets full of goodies from local sponsors such as Crabby Bill’s Beachwalk Bar and Grill, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Busch Gardens, Frenchy’s restaurant and Island Dog Outfitters.

Those who enjoyed the event last year will find this year’s bigger and yummier, with more restaurants participating and a dozen sponsors and vendors.

Like wine? Check out the wine tasting, which will be part of Friday night’s festivities.

A Live Chef’s Auction will also make for an interesting evening, and after the event, which ends around dusk, fireworks will fill the sky.

Tickets for the kickoff party cost $20 a person and give the purchaser access to 40 restaurant tents, where tasty morsels will be offered for no additional charge. for those who want a wine-tasting wrist band, it’s an extra $10. Want more than a taste of wine? Beer and wine will be for sale.

Tickets can be purchased during the event, or online at clearwater beachrestaurantweek.com/events-activities.html or through the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce office.

“All the restaurants are competing to see which one has the best booth,” said Darlene Kole, executive director of the chamber. “It will be very entertaining. each booth is really going all out to win that night.”

But the fun won’t end with the kickoff party. Starting Sunday and continuing through May 19, 26 restaurants will participate in Restaurant Week, offering special three-course, prix fixe menus ranging from $15 to $35. Restaurant patrons will have a chance to vote for their favorite food items and chef.

“The restaurants are listed on our website, along with their prix fixe menus,” Kole said. “Last year we had 1,300 people attend, and this year we’re anticipating over 2,000.”

Check out the prix fixe menus at clearwaterbeachrestaurantweek.com/the-restaurants.html.

Patrons will be given a Restaurant Week Passport at their first restaurant. If they get stamps from four different participating restaurants by the end of the week, they can qualify for a drawing for gifts and a grand prize Clearwater Beach getaway.

“People will have an opportunity to sample tasty morsels from all their favorite restaurants,” she said, “and perhaps some restaurants they’ve never had the opportunity to visit before.”

Though the culinary creations are the focus, Restaurant Week is not just about food. It’s also about supporting local restaurants and helping nonprofit organizations.

Since the event started in 2010, it has raised thousands of dollars for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Clearwater Beach Chamber. Last year the event raised $17,000 for the aquarium.

>>if you go

Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week

When: Sunday through May 19, with a kickoff party today from 5 to 9 p.m.

Cost: Admission to kickoff party today is $20. During Restaurant Week, 26 area restaurants will offer special prix fixe menu prices ranging from $15 to $35.

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