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Summer Staycation Giveaway
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The Great Summer Staycation Giveaway

Win one of 12 two-night staycations at some of Florida’s best resorts and boutique hotels. Beat the heat this summer with a staycation at one of the many resorts and hotels across Orlando, Tampa and beyond. Now offering spectacular summertime rates, these sprawling properties provide the perfect elements of a getaway for two. We’ve gathered…

Toast to Spring at Harbor Nights Primavera, April 21

Toast to Spring at Harbor Nights Primavera, April 21

Harbor Nights Primavera Returns April 21, 2017 Escape to the romance of the Mediterranean under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.  Harbor Nights Primavera will take place on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 6:30pm – 9pm when guests will enjoy select wines and sparkling wines, expertly prepared gourmet foods from…

Orlando Staycations with Date Night Perks
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8 Orlando Staycations with Date Night Perks

Spa treatments and cabanas make for relaxing staycations. But, since your energy wasn’t zonked from travel, consider an energized Orlando staycation with these unforgettable date nights! Here are eight ideas… 1. Dive-In Movies at Four Seasons Orlando Every Saturday evening and select Thursdays throughout the year, Four Seasons guests can continue to float in the pool with an…

10 Adventurous Ways to Date at Full Speed

10 Adventurous Ways to Date at Full Speed

Love can make your heart race! And so can awesome, action-packed date adventures. Adrenaline junkies aren’t crazy… they just like to have fast-paced fun. So here’s to living life (and dating) in the fast line: 1. Airboat Ride: Watching the sun set is romantic but, for adrenaline junkies, the anticipation can be had with added exitement aboard…

Velvet Sessions Featuring The Wailers Returns March 30

Velvet Sessions Featuring The Wailers Returns March 30

The award winning Velvet Sessions, a rock & roll cocktail party held in the Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge inside Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, returns Thursday, March 30, 2017 with the band that put reggae on the map.  Straight from Jamaica, The Wailers will perform hits like “Get Up, Stand Up,” and “One Love”…

Get Your Jazz On at The Alfond Inn - Top Orlando Events for March 27-April 2

Best Bets: Top Event Picks March 27 – April 2

Wine dinners, science activities, concerts, charitable events & more to do this week with your date in Orlando! MONDAY Taste of Lake Mary Monday, March 27, 5:30-8pm Various locations $85/couple Orlando Soup Monday, March 27, 6:30pm 1010 West Church Street $10.44 TUESDAY Halter Ranch Wine Dinner at DoveCote Tuesday, March 28, 6:30-9pm DoveCote $65 Science…

Best Bets: Top Event Picks March 20 – 26

Best Bets: Top Event Picks March 20 – 26

Enjoy Chef’s Night, wine dinners, An Evening of Magic at Christner’s and more this week for date night in Orlando! MONDAY Chef’s Night at Second Harvest Food Bank Monday, March 20, 6-9pm Second Harvest Food Bank $100 Edible Landscaping with Leu Gardens Monday, March 20, 6:30pm Orange County Library System – Herndon Branch FREE Admission…

Best Bets: Top Event Picks Feb. 27 – Mar. 5

Best Bets: Top Event Picks Feb. 27 – Mar. 5

Enjoy wine and art events, festivals, soccer games & more with your date this week in Orlando. MONDAY 311 at House of Blues Orlando Monday, February 27, 7pm House of Blues Orlando $41.50 Creative Coloring Monday, February 27, 7-8pm Alafaya Library FREE Admission TUESDAY Artway to Haven Tuesday, February 28, 5pm Haven Orlando FREE Admission…

Top Orlando Events

Best Bets: Top Event Picks Feb. 20 – 26

From comedy shows to wine events to festivals, you’ll find plenty of romantic opportunities to explore with your date this week in Orlando. MONDAY SAK Comedy Lab Advanced Conservatory Showcase Monday, February 20, 7:30-9pm SAK Comedy Lab FREE Admission Monday Curtis Earth Trivia Monday, February 20, 6:30-9:30pm Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux Café FREE Admission TUESDAY…

The Canyon's Zip Line and Canopy Tour

10 Ways to Take Date Night to New Heights – Literally!

You can take date night to new heights…literally! You’ll love tackling this ultimate bucket list with your thrill-seeking partner in crime. Aerial Yoga If your yogi has high standards for date night, add some oomph to the “om” through aerial yoga. Elevate Yoga offers a number of classes to accommodate beginner to experienced aerial yogis…

Best Bets: Top Event Picks for Feb. 13 – 19

Best Bets: Top Event Picks for Feb. 13 – 19

Enjoy “Love Under the Stars” at Rogue Pub, Valentine’s Beer & Chocolate Pairing at Orlando Brewing, a Valentine’s Evening Gourmet Adventure Cooking Class, Sax After Dark & more romantic events with your date this Valentine’s week in Orlando. MONDAY Paint Nite – “Love Under the Stars” Monday, February 13, 7pm Rogue Pub $45 Open Mic…

50 First Date Ideas in Orlando Recommended by Our Readers

Best Bets: Top Event Picks for Feb 6 – 12

Start making plans for heading out on the town this week in Orlando.  MONDAY District at Mills50: Maker Monday Monday, February 6, 5-9pm SOS Art Gallery at BizOrlando.com FREE Admission (Menu prices vary) TUESDAY Omakase with Chef Morimoto Tuesday, February 7, 6pm Morimoto Asia $250 Moet Hennessy Wine Dinner Tuesday, February 7, 6:30pm Norman’s at…

Food & Wine Under the Stars at Harbor Nights

Food & Wine Under the Stars at Harbor Nights

Harbor Nights Romantico Returns February 10, 2017 On Valentine’s weekend, escape to the romance of the Mediterranean under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.  Harbor Nights Romantico will take place on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 6:30pm – 9pm when guests will enjoy select wines and sparkling wines,…

28 days of love giveaway
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28 Days of Love 2017

Orlando Date Night Guide’s giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love. For all 28 days in February, a different winner will score one of the spectacular prizes below. Beginning Wednesday, February 1, we’ll announce one winner daily on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We will also be contacting each winner via…

Low-Budget Date Ideas

35 Low-Budget Date Ideas for 2017

Discover Orlando through date nights without breaking the bank. The City Beautiful boasts plenty of free and/or cheap options for lovers on a budget. Our 2017 low-budget bucket list will ensure priceless date adventures! So, make 2017 the year to tackle your Orlando-area bucket list. Get Artsy… 1. Attend “Orlando’s original art party” at the…

Orlando New Year's Eve 2019 Event Preview
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90+ Things to do for New Year’s Eve in Orlando 2018

**Updated December 12, 2018** Our annual guide to New Year’s Eve in Orlando Are you ready to wave goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019? New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and there are TONS of ways to ring in the New Year. From bar parties to hotel happenings, dinners and budget-friendly happenings,…

Blue Man Group Launches New VIP Experience

Blue Man Group Launches New VIP Experience

Celebrating nearly ten years in Orlando and 25 years around the world, Blue Man Group is a live entertainment experience like no other. Performing in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991, the show continually astounds and delights with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology. We’ve been…

Best Bets! 34 Must-Go Orlando Events This Week

Best Bets! 34 Must-Go Orlando Events This Week

Plazaween XVI, BBQ on the Boulevard, November Movie Night, Neanderthal Ball and more await you and your date this fabulously fall week! Trivia: The Halloween Edition Monday, October 31, 7-10pm Orlando Brewing FREE Admission ($2 off on Orlando Brewing Beers if you’re dressed in costume!) Return of The Spirits: The Haunting of the State Theatre…

New Orlando Restaurants

6 New Orlando Restaurants to Discover

A whirlwind of new Orlando restaurants have popped up around the city in the past month or so. Here’s a quick summary to put you in the know… Earls Kitchen + Bar Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Earls Kitchen + Bar opened at The Mall at Millenia in September, celebrating its second Florida location and 68th restaurant overall. Inside you’ll find a…

Best Bets! 35 Top Orlando Events This Week

Best Bets! 35 Top Orlando Events This Week

Outdoor events are picking up in Orlando now that the cooler temperatures are starting to settle in. And with Halloween on the horizon, you’ll see loads of haunted happening on the calendar this week, too. Paint Strong Now thru October 31 Orlando Public Library FREE Admission   1st Thursdays: Going Goth! Wednesday, October 19, 6-9pm…

10 Purrr-fect Spots for Orlando Cat Lovers

10 Purrr-fect Spots for Orlando Cat Lovers

Orlando has plenty of doggone delicious dining establishments for Fido-friendly date nights (see our dog-friendly guide, part 1 & part 2), plus fun dog parks. Cat lovin’ companions: there’s no need to hiss because we’ve found a litter of date spots that are the cat’s meow! ORLANDO Orlando Cat Café (Clermont) Why opt for dinner…

Best Bets! 38 Must-Go Orlando Events This Week

Best Bets! 38 Must-Go Orlando Events This Week

You can look forward to a Street Party, Wine Dinners, Festivals, LGBT Prom and more this week in Orlando. Bingo Night! Wednesday, October 12, 8pm Barley and Vine Biergarten FREE Admission Feast on the 50 Thursday, October 13, 5:30-8:30pm Camping World Stadium FREE to $20 Orlando Couples Cook-Off Semi-Finals #1 Thursday, October 13, 6:30-9pm Aggressive…

Photos: Staycation at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Photos: Staycation at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

We were recently invited to spend the night at the new Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, the latest hotel to join scores of overnight options at Universal Orlando Resort. Designed to be one of the more budget-friendly options in the area, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort’s affordable room rates haven’t affected the quality of the service, the chic…