Anyone in/around Orlando?

[adlove]

My H has a training seminar there in October, and I wanted to get some recs on places to eat and things like that. We'll be there for a little over a week.

We might be in Miami for a day or two on both ends of that week, but not sure about that yet.

Thanks!

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I live in Orlando... will you be staying in the downtown area?

[adlove]

Not sure exactly- idk where the training is, but I'm guessing we can choose where to stay, and we'll be renting a car.

What area do you recommend we stay in??

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Anywhere downtown... off or around Orange Ave... which is in walking distance of most places or a $4 taxi ride - then you don't have to worry about paying for parking because some places you have to pay to park. I just stayed at the Grand Bohemian last weekend for my birthday and it is amazing and their restaurants are to die for... a little $$ though.

Places yummy to eat... Dexter's - there is one in Thornton Park (which is downtown) but there is also one on Park Ave (I prefer this one) and Park Ave is definitely nice to stroll down if you have an afternoon or evening together. Hott Olives - which is also by Park Ave. Spice modern steakhouse - downtown off Lake Eola which would be another nice stroll. PRs Taco Palace - which is also by Park Ave. Muchos - another taco place but this one is in Thornton Park. The Boheme - is AHMAZING and is located in the Grand Bohemian hotel downtown. Jade - sushi that is off Edgewater Drive (like 8 min drive from downtown area). Sundy brunch - Dexter's, The Boheme, or Keke's (this place gets PACKED).

I would probably avoid I-drive and the areas around Universal and Disney... it is very crowded and not very relaxing lol.

[adlove]

Awesome blonde, thanks so much!!

Another question- any swimwear stores you recommend that might be open in October? I want to pick up a few while I'm there.

Actually any good shopping areas in general....

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Millenia Mall... you have to go there... and they have an Everything But Water there. Usually Dillards (Florida Mall) has a good selection of bathing suits and will all be on sale i'm sure.

Other good shopping areas - outlet malls by Disney... go early in the day because it is outside so it gets hot and it gets crowded! If you like Coach they have an outlet store and everything is usually like 75% off. Park Ave has some really cute shops.

[adlove]

This is great, thanks so much!!

I'll let you know when I'm there, maybe we can meet up for some shopping if you're free?

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Sounds like a good plan to me :-D

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I'm not from there but H and I spent a couple days in Orlando in April. We stayed on International Drive and really liked it. There was a ton of resturants and bars withing walking distance. We ate at the House of Blues. It's actually in Downtown Disney, so obviously super touristy but it was really good...

[adlove]

Thanks kjewell!

[summerkutie]

I'm also in Orlando *waves to Blonde*

Another vote for Dexters and PR's (PR's is a lot of fun especially when the train goes by!) I also love Graffiti Junktion which is on the outskirts of downtown. If you like tapas, check out Ceviche which is right near the Amway Center.

If you venture out to Winter Park (where PR's is) you can check out Winter Park Village or Park Avenue which has a ton of great places to eat and drink as well.

If you're going to be in the more touristy areas (I Drive, Disney, etc..) check out Pointe Orlando.

[adlove]

Thanks summer! I do love tapas.

This is perfect, we'll be dining out every night while we're there so I'm excited to try all these places!

[winterbride1220]

Park Ave is also good for boutique type shopping (if you're into that) Thread, Violet Clover & Tuni have a good selection of unique but $$ things I love!

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Aug 30, 2012 14:37:18 GMT -5 summerkutie said:

PR's is a lot of fun especially when the train goes by!

Yes... yes it is lol. I quit checking myself in on facebook because I was being told I was going too much lol.

And I still can't believe we haven't run into each other yet lol

[summerkutie]

Aug 30, 2012 14:58:44 GMT -5 @blonde407 said:

Aug 30, 2012 14:37:18 GMT -5 summerkutie said:

PR's is a lot of fun especially when the train goes by!

Yes... yes it is lol. I quit checking myself in on facebook because I was being told I was going too much lol.

And I still can't believe we haven't run into each other yet lol

Haha I always "liked" it when you checked in! And yes we need to bump into each other soon!