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An Orlando vacation offers everything from diverse culinary options, shopping experiences, entertainment venues, bars and nightlife to the thrills of roller coasters, live shows and interactions with animals that are found at area theme parks. There is a theme park that covers every interest-from music, movies, TV and stunts to fairytale characters, technological innovations and animals.

Walt Disney World Resort

Made up of four theme parks, Walt Disney World Resort is fun for guests of all ages. Each park features a mix of live entertainment, street performances, Disney characters, roller coasters and other rides. And each park encourages imagination, reminding everyone of the importance of dreaming big. After all, this is where magic and dreams come to life.

Magic Kingdom is traditional of Disney, being home to characters and themed rides from your favorite Disney movies and TV shows. From the famous Cinderella Castle to the iconic Main Street, USA, Magic Kingdom is a place to feel like a kid again, or to just be a kid. Spread over more than 100 acres, this magical theme park offers rides, live shows, gift shops and character meet and greets. Epcot is themed to encompass culture and innovation. Stroll through the World Showcase where you will be exposed to the cultures of 11 different countries.

Then explore Future World where you can play interactive games and catch a glimpse of the growth of technology from the past to the present-and even projections of the future. At Disney's Hollywood Studios you can get a firsthand look at what it's like to be on a Hollywood set. Stunt shows, backlot tours, behind-the-scenes tips and tricks, movie and TV memorabilia, and interactive studios all put you in the center of Hollywood. And for those interested in wildlife, there's even a theme park for that. Disney's Animal Kingdom is home to 1,700 animals, and you can even feed and pet some of them. This park features landscaped walking trails, safaris, rides and various wildlife expeditions.

SeaWorld Orlando

Animal lovers will also enjoy spending time at SeaWorld Orlando. You can choose from three parks that are sure to appeal to everyone. Soar on water slides or float in an inner tube at Aquatica, swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove or spend a day with marine life at SeaWorld. SeaWorld is home to the famous Shamu. In addition to this show, there are shows featuring sea lions, dolphins, birds and stunt actors. Exhibits range from Shark Encounter and Wild Arctic to Penguin Encounter and Turtle Point. And there are rides too. Roller coasters, water rides and interactive rides all keep you entertained. So whether you're more of an observer or a thrill seeker, SeaWorld is a great place to visit.

Universal Orlando Resort

Two theme parks make up Universal Orlando Resort. Islands of Adventure brings to life your favorite comic book heroes, cartoons, childhood stories and myths. Themed islands feature roller coasters, live shows, street performances and carnival-style rides. For those more interested in the movies and TV, there's Universal Studios Orlando. Here you can get behind the scenes at working film and TV production studios. Immerse yourself in the world of entertainment, ride the roller coasters, watch stunt shows, learn some Hollywood make-up secrets and see actual TV and movie memorabilia. You'll get the chance to feel like you're part of the productions.

As you can see, Orlando offers theme parks that are fun for the whole family. And each park features a variety of dining options sure to please any foodie. Don't forget to pick up a souvenir at the gift shop too. Most importantly, have fun!

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Everyone looks forward to their yearly family vacation, but sometimes you may get stuck in a rut, just visiting the same old destinations each year. I've put together a list of a few places to go on vacation that you might consider for your next family trip.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in Tennessee and North Carolina. Mysterious and haunting, these mountains are home to many species of wildlife such as deer, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, quail, and black bear to name a few. When to visit? Well there really is no wrong time of year to visit this park. However, in the peak season of July and August you will find that traffic may be a bit slow. Keep in mind that winter temperatures can vary from moderately cold to extremely cold. There are many hiking trails for exploring and camping areas, and you can also bike, fish, ski, or go horseback riding. A truly beautiful place to visit.

Historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, site of the most famous battle of the Civil War, and of course where President Lincoln delivered a 2-minute speech, the famous Gettysburg Address. Summer months and weekends are peak times for this popular travel destination. If you want to visit in the off-peak times, crowds should thin out after Labor Day. Explore the Gettysburg National Military Park and combine your visit with a trip to the Pennsylvania Dutch country.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a ruggedly beautiful coast with towns and farms dating from Colonial times. Many visitors to the Cape prefer to enjoy one of the many delightful bed-and-breakfast hotels. You will want to visit Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore, and perhaps the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Dining is wonderful if you like seafood, as you will find a wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish.

San Francisco, California, is one of my favorite cities. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate Strait, and San Francisco Bay, this city is actually only about 46 square miles but wow is it packed with sights. If you are wondering when to visit, you can't go wrong weather-wise, as the climate is quite lovely year round. What to see here? Oh so much! The cable cars cannot be missed,the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, Sausalito, Union Square, and just too many amazing areas of this city to name. It's a great city to explore by walking, and a an absolutely wonderful place to do some people watching. Photo opportunities abound.

Orlando, Florida, home to Disney World of course. There is also Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Sea World, and many water parks to enjoy. There is also a lot more to Orlando besides the theme parks including numerous lakes, springs, museums, and historical areas. Depending on when you visit, you may find an art or craft festival going on.

These ideas for places to go should help you in planning your next family vacation.

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The other night I went to my favorite buffet as I was craving a juicy rare steak. As I always did, I requested that they make me a rare steak as they do not serve it on the buffet rare. Since my last visit at the restaurant, there was a new manager. Prior to this visit I was able to get my steak cooked the way I like it. The new manager was not obliging. His argument was the danger of E. coli infection.

This experience got me to thinking about the excessive concern with E. coli, Salmonella, and the various food borne illnesses. While not intending to minimize the threat or the need for caution, I wonder if our concerns for these things have not grown to an extreme.

Everything in life has risk and we naturally weigh the risk against the benefits. Sometimes the only recognizable benefit is the enjoyment that we experience. While there may be some risk in eating a rare steak, even cooked foods can be contaminated. Improper cleaning of utensils, storing of food, refrigeration, etc can contribute to contamination.

Does bacterial contamination mean that you will get sick. I venture to say that it is generally the individual's particular health condition rather than the bacteria itself that makes one sick. It is how your own immune system reacts to the bacteria. A healthy immune system prevents bacterial infections by destroying infectious microorganisms that do invade the body.

All sickness is caused by one of two things, lack of proper nutrition and stress. That is to say if your immune system is healthy through proper diet, reduction of stress and adequate exercise, the risk of bacterial exposures to your system will be limited. A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and a balanced diet helps curb stress which is the real cause of disease and illness.

It is interesting to note that the it is getting difficult to get a rare steak in restaurants. I surmise that the establishments are fearful of lawsuits. As a side note: Do a Google search for 'Chris Masterjohn' and read his interesting article on the health benefits of eating a rare steak.

If the restaurants are concerned with law suits, I would suggest that these establishments devise legal waivers that one would have to sign alleviating the proprietor from liability. This, of course, would only be necessary if you were to incur illness from a personal request for a rare steak if the restaurant did not as a rule serve steaks rare.

While not wanting to advocate lack of caution, I do suggest balance and common sense. There are many factors in life we cannot avoid. People come in contact with bacteria, viruses and diseases every day. There is also the unforeseen occurrence that befalls us all.

You could be driving home from work and have an accident that could land you in a wheel chair or be fatal, yet you do not stop driving. If we live in avoidance of all risks and dangers we would have to live in a bubble like David Vetter, a boy born with severe combined immunodeficiency who spent his entire 12 years inside a sealed plastic bubble which protected him from infections.

So in conclusion, I suggest that you live a healthy lifestyle. Exercise regularly (30 minutes at least 3 times a week), eat a balanced diet, take a multi-vitamin. Be sure to get plenty of sunshine, drink lots of water, avoid toxins, and practice stress reduction exercises.

If you do these things along with keeping a positive attitude you will probably have a healthy immune system. Then go ahead and eat, drink and enjoy a rare steak.

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SEAWORLD 09 My Trip to Sea World in Orlando, November 2009 A collection of our fantastic day.



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