Third Annual Orlando Food & Wine Fest Pairs Culinary Treats with Live Entertainment | Nov. 13 and 14

THIRD ANNUAL ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST PAIRS CULINARY TREATS WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Lake Eola, November 13-14, 2010

Mouth-watering food and global wines aren’t the only treats guests will enjoy during the third annual Orlando Food & Wine Fest, November 13 and 14. World-class entertainment is also on the menu including national recording artists WAR, Fourplay and Marc Antoine performing live on the Widmer Main Stage.

Saturday, November 13: WAR
Multi-platinum, multi-cultural recording group WAR (“Low Rider, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”) offers fans a unique blend of Latin, jazz, rock, blues, reggae, and classic 70s funk.

Sunday, November 14: Fourplay
Featuring Bob James, Nathan East, Chuck Loeb, and Harvey Mason, Fourplay is one of Billboard’s top contemporary jazz bands and delivers an energetic performance of R&B and pop among other sounds. Jazz guitarist Marc Antoine will all be a part of the entertainment lineup on Sunday.

Presented and produced by 103.1 WLOQ and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, the festival, which will take place in downtown Orlandoon Robinson Streetalong Lake Eola, features cooking demonstrations by local celebrity chefs on the Bright House Networks Chef’s Stage and collegiate and professional sports games in the outdoor sports bar.

Advance “click and print” tickets are available beginning September 14 at www.OrlandoFoodAndWineFest.com with weekend passes for $15 and single-day admission for $10. Become a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/orlandofoodandwinefest.

Sheraton Orlando North Hotel special offers

Summer is going to last a little bit longer at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, thanks to special deals with deep discounts. Located just a few minutes north of downtown Orlando, the 400 spacious guest rooms include Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Beds, dark mahogany and walnut furnishings, oversized desks, mini refrigerators, and large flat-panel LCD televisions.

Best of all, guests have access to all of the attractions that have made Orlando an international travel destination—without all of the tourist crowds. From extended stays to extra pampering, here is a sampling of what the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel has to offer this fall:

• Save Up To 35% Off Summer Travel: Save on travel through September 30, 2010. Book online, or call 866-716-8106 and ask for rate plan SETCCCR to book your stay by phone. Stay one or more nights and receive our best available rates when you arrive any day of the week; three or more nights and save 25% off and five or more nights and save 35% off when you arrive Thursday – Monday.
• Stay One Night and the Next is 40% Off: For every night you pay regular rate, you can get the next for 40% off. Arrive Thursday - Saturday, now through December 31, 2010. Book online, or call 1-866-924-8703 and mention promo code ZB4. Rates are pre-paid and non-refundable. 40% is taken off the best available non-restricted rate.
• Family Fun in Orlando: Families can enjoy a welcome snack for children (cookies & milk), a complimentary in-room movie daily, and children under 12 eat free when an adult purchases a meal. Available for Thursday - Sunday stays only.
• Revel In Romance: This package for couples includes Full American Breakfast for two (daily), a welcome amenity of a bottle of wine and cheese, and a 4:00 p.m. late checkout (upon availability).

A full listing of special deals is available online. Certain terms and conditions, as well as blackout dates may apply. Don’t miss out on some of the best deals of the season—make your reservation today.

Wingate by Wyndham 3 Day 2 Night Romantic Getaway

3 Day 2 Night Romantic Getaway

Celebrate in Style. Whether the occasion is an anniversary, honeymoon or just a weekend getaway, if you are looking for a Romantic Orlando Vacation in Orlando, Florida, near Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World, stay in style with that special someone in a luxurious 2 room Jacuzzi Suite. The Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport is rated 3 Diamond by Triple A.
Located one mile north from the Orlando International Airport & conveniently accessed by our complimentary shuttle, this intimate hotel is your home away from home. Set in a park-like surrounding, we have re-defined the lodging experience for the savvy business and leisure traveler. We invite you to relax with our nationally renowned service and amenities. Whether you are a frequent business traveler or looking to re-discover the magic Orlando has to offer, allow us to help make your experience a memorable one.

Complimentary amenities include but are not limited to:
• Full "HOT" American Breakfast daily from 6-10am
• Evening Managers Reception Tues-Thur 5-6pm
• Indoor Whirlpool Jacuzzi, Outdoor Swimming Pool
• State of the Art Fitness Center
• 24 Hour Business Center
With this package you will receive
• Complimentary bottle of champagne
• $20 Tony Roma’s Food Voucher
The cost of this package is $199.00 plus tax (12.5%).

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Package is based on availablity and is subject to change at any time without notice. To make reservations please contact the hotel and ask for the General Manager to confirm your reservation.

The Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport Jacuzzi Romance Package says "I LOVE YOU," in a most special way.

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang in Orlando

Fri, October 22 • 8 pm At the Amway Center

Chelsea Handler has become one of entertainment's most sought after and versatile rising stars. In July 2007, Chelsea broke into the world of late-night talk shows with her E! Entertainment series, "Chelsea Lately." Consistently the network's highest-rated program, "Chelsea Lately" offers a tongue-in-cheek look at entertainment news, celebrity truths and rumors that just won't die, along with other hot topics of the day. In addition to her wildly successful television series, Chelsea is equally well-known as a best-selling author. On March 28, 2010, she achieved a spectacular feat when her three books took the #1, #2, and #3 spots on the New York Times Best Seller list.

As a testament to her versatility and tireless work ethic, Chelsea's proud to announce her 21-city comedy tour, also entitled "Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang" and sponsored by Belvedere Vodka.As one of the nation's most acclaimed and cutting edge-comedians, Handler delivers a sharp combination of fearless honesty, ironic riffs and self-deprecations with no shortage of material. Buy tickets on Ticketmaster.com, the #1 ticketing portal on the web

Comfort Inn LBV becomes Clarion Lake Buena Vista

Located just minutes away from the Walt Disney World resort, the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista will become the Clarion Lake Buena Vista effective October 1, 2010. Following a $10 million dollar renovation project with beautifully decorated new rooms and an upgraded public space, the hotel was recently awarded the AAA 3 diamond rating. Best of all, guests can benefit from great rates as low as $49 per night.

Book your stay online at www.comfortinnorlando.com/LBV49 and receive a special rate of $49 per night (plus tax) with no blackout dates. As an added bonus, use the Rosen Reserve Note gift certificate to save $25 on your bill, applied as a credit on food purchases of $50 or more in the hotel’s Boardwalk Buffet Restaurant or Comfort Zone Bar & Grille at checkout. You may also book this deal by calling 1-800-999-7300 and asking for the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista LBV49 special rate.

With rates this low, even local residents might consider a stay at the Clarion Lake Buena Vista to enjoy some of Walt Disney World’s biggest annual events. Mickey’s not so Scary Halloween Party takes place on selected dates from September 15 through November 1, 2010, and the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off on October 1 and runs through November 14. And don’t forget the hottest ticket in Orlando—the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.

This family-friendly (and pet-friendly) hotel offers free shuttle service to Walt Disney World theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and SeaWorld Orlando, so the Clarion Lake Buena Vista will give you access to everything that Orlando has to offer. Take advantage of the low prices and high quality customer service from one of the best known mid-price brand names, and say hello to the new Clarion Lake Buena Vista.

Stay With Ramada Convention Center I-Drive And Enjoy Everything International Drive Has To Offer

While many people head to Orlando, Florida for the purpose of visiting Disney World or Universal Studios, the fact is that it is possible to book our hotel, Ramada Convention Center I-Drive on International Drive and spend an entire week exploring this one street. Here are a few examples of the family fun that can be enjoyed on International Drive simply by walking a few blocks.

Just down the street at 8201 International Drive is the well-known Ripley’s Believe It or Not® museum. The four hundred plus exhibits include a matchstick Rolls Royce made from over a million matchsticks and a fertility statue from Cameroon with an interesting history.

If interactive exhibits are more your speed, there is always Wonder Works, located at 9067 International Drive. A unique structure that appears to be a building turned upside down, Wonder Works contains over a hundred exhibits that invite guests to become part of the fun. Visitors can experience the feel of an earthquake that would register 5.3 on the Richter scale, and settle down on a bed of nails for a quick nap.

Things can get a little warm in Orlando, especially during the summer. Cool off with a visit to Wet N Wild located at 6200 International Drive. There are thirty acres of all sorts of water sports, tube rides, water slides and more.

So come stay with us at Ramada Convention Center I-Drive and enjoy everything International Drive has to offer.

5th Annual Orlando Magical Dining Month

Back by popular demand, the 5th Annual Orlando Magical Dining Month is a culinary celebration presented by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. From September 1-30, participating restaurants will feature three-course, prix fixe dinners at an exceptional value of $30 per person. This year, $1 of every Magical Dining Month dinner served will benefit the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Central Florida.

More than 60 restaurants will participate in this year’s Orlando Magical Dining Month; full listing is available online. Simply make a reservation with the restaurant or through OpenTable.com, and ask your server for the Magical Dining Month menu. This year’s list of participating restaurants include a wide variety of fine dining experiences, from Contemporary American, Steak and Seafood to Italian, Asian and French.

There are a number of participating restaurants at Universal Orlando as well as International Drive. Selections include the Bice Ristorante at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Choup at CityWalk, and Charley’s Steak House, Fishbones and Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana on I-Drive. Lake Buena Vista (Disney World resort area) restaurants include Johnnie’s Hideaway, La Luca by Donna Scala at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and Il Mulino New York Trattoria at the Swan and Dolphin Resort.

Some of the best meals in Orlando will be available for very affordable prices this month—make your reservation today.