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DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 5:46pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - BEST WESTERN HOTEL photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - BEST WESTERN HOTEL photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 12:32pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - THE CELLAR RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - THE CELLAR RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 8:42pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - CRITTER FLEET Deep Sea Fishing Boats photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - CRITTER FLEET Deep Sea Fishing Boats photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 5:59pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - DANCING AVOCADO RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - DANCING AVOCADO RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 5:38pm PST

DAYTONA DINER photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA DINER photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 5:53pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - INLET HARBOR RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - INLET HARBOR RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 6:08pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - JACKIE ROBINSON BALLPARK photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - JACKIE ROBINSON BALLPARK photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 6:23pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - MARINE SCIENCE CENTER photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - MARINE SCIENCE CENTER photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 7:30pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - MARTINI'S CHOPHOUSE RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - MARTINI'S CHOPHOUSE RESTAURANT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 7:35pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - OCEAN WATERS SPA photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - OCEAN WATERS SPA photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 7:47pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 6:59pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 8:13pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - SPEEDPARK photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - SPEEDPARK photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 8:21pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - STONEWOOD GRILL photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - STONEWOOD GRILL photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 8:40pm PST

DAYTONA BEACH - WET' EVER JET BOAT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DAYTONA BEACH - WET' EVER JET BOAT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 6:16pm PST

DELAND - BOB'S BALLOONS FL photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DELAND - BOB'S BALLOONS FL photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 5:14pm PST

DELAND - Ponce DeLeon Springs/Sugar Mill Restaurant photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino :

DELAND - Ponce DeLeon Springs/Sugar Mill Restaurant photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 8:04pm PST

DELAND - SKYDIVE DELAND VIDEO 04/08 : I finally realized my 44-year old dream of skydiving at SkyDive Deland, (near Daytona) Florida. Since first timers go tandem, it's all fun - no lessons, no work! Veteran skydiver, Ray Pope, is my tandem instructor (and lifesaver!) Video shot and edited by super skydiver/videographer Marat Leiras. Visit www.skydivedeland.com for more information on how YOU TOO can have this experience of a lifetime. Believe me, if I can do it, you can too! — Missy Martino, Accent On Tampa Bay Magazine.

DELAND - SKYDIVE DELAND VIDEO 04/08

I finally realized my 44-year old dream of skydiving at SkyDive Deland ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2008 3:29pm PST

DISNEY WORLD - CINDERELLA SUITE 01/07 : Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom introduced it's new Cinderella Suite in the Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle. The suite is exclusively for the use of a lucky family chosen at random daily from any park in Walt Disney World. Winners are escorted down Main Street, serve as Grand Marshals in the parade, have dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table, meet Cinderella herself, have private access to the park after it closes to the public, and spend the night in the suite. The first family to win, on January 25, 2007, was the Fouch family from Michigan, who happened to be in row 2, seat 8 in the StarTours attraction at MGM Studios at 10:00 AM, when the computer randomly chose them. Suite deal! For more information on travel, events, or the Tampa Bay area happenings, visit www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

DISNEY WORLD - CINDERELLA SUITE 01/07

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom introduced it's new Cinderella Suite ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2008 7:26am PST

DISNEY WORLD - THE FLYING FISH RESTAURANT at Disney's Boardwalk Resort : The Flying Fish at Walt Disney World's Boardwalk Resort offers up one fine dining experience. The American cuisine dishes are as tasty and unique as they are attractive. For reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE.

DISNEY WORLD - THE FLYING FISH RESTAURANT at Disney's Boardwalk Resort

The Flying Fish at Walt Disney World's Boardwalk Resort offers up one ...

Updated: May 06, 2008 8:14pm PST

DISNEY WORLD - RIX LOUNGE at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort : Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort is undergoing some changes, and recently opened a new upscale lounge called RIX. With specialty drinks, tapas and rotating entertainment, RIX Lounge brings a new level of contemporary, sophisticated entertainment to the resort. www.disneyworld.disney.go.com. For more information on Accent On Tampa Bay Magazine, visit www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

DISNEY WORLD - RIX LOUNGE at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort is undergoing some changes ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2008 6:52pm PST

DISNEY WORLD - TOY STORY MANIA! GRAND OPENING at Disney's HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS 05/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : Disney-PIXAR's new TOY STORY MANIA! previewed on May 14 with great fanfare at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Grand Opening will be on May 31. Expect an enthusiastic crowd for this amazingly clever and fun ride. Also traveling down Hollywood Studio's main street is the BLOCK PARTY BASH, an interactive parade with lovable characters from TOY STORY, MONSTERS, INC., and THE INCREDIBLES, along with dancers and acrobats. At TOY STORY MANIA!, guests are welcomed by Mr. Potato Head (voiced by Don Rickles), a state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronic character, capable of engaging guests in two-way conversation. Guests put on their 3-D glasses, and ride vehicles which angle to face game booths, and guests aim for 3-D animated targets using their own on-board spring-action shooters. Players pair up and sit side-by-side for a friendly competition that delivers an ever-changing variety of targets. You will find yourself jumping right back in line for this ride to try to score higher than your previous attempt, and laugh all the way.

DISNEY WORLD - TOY STORY MANIA! GRAND OPENING at Disney's HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS 05/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Disney-PIXAR's new TOY STORY MANIA! previewed on May 14 with great fan ...

Updated: May 19, 2008 4:31pm PST

DISNEYWORLD - TOY STORY, THE MUSICAL on the DISNEY WONDER CRUISE SHIP : A brand new show, TOY STORY THE MUSICAL can be seen ONLY on the Disney cruise ship, THE WONDER. This blockbuster show could easily play on Broadway to sell-out crowds, but as of now, you must take a cruise to enjoy it (which is not a bad thing!) The Disney cruise ship shows are far superior to anything you will see on any other cruise ships, and the ships themselves are magnificent, so BOOK A CRUISE SOON!

DISNEYWORLD - TOY STORY, THE MUSICAL on the DISNEY WONDER CRUISE SHIP

A brand new show, TOY STORY THE MUSICAL can be seen ONLY on the Disney ...

Updated: May 06, 2008 2:45pm PST

ORLANDO - GAYLORD PALMS RESORT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : The Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando offers the best of all worlds, with fun family getaways, romantic getaways, Bridal Boot-Camp, Girlfriends "Truth or Dare" Getaways, fabulous restaurants, the incomparable Canyon Ranch Spa and much more — all housed under one climate controlled roof. The resort is themed to Florida, with sections emulating St. Augustine, Key West, and the Everglades. Currently, the resort is featuring the SUMMER TREASURE HUNT CHALLENGE through August 28, where families or individuals can compete to solve the mystery of a pirate's hidden treasure from clues throughout the resort. And if that isn't fun enough, there is a grand prize of $10,000 for the lucky team that solves the puzzle! For more information on the resort and their events, visit http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-palms/index.html

ORLANDO - GAYLORD PALMS RESORT photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

The Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando offers the best of all worlds, wit ...

Updated: May 05, 2008 7:17pm PST

ORLANDO - MEDIEVAL TIMES 02/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : Medieval Times is a window in time where the glory, chivalry, valor and honor of old burst to life in thrilling authentic tournament action.  Start your adventure by feasting on a medieval banquet served in true medieval (no silverware!) fashion by serfs and wenches.  Then witness pageantry and equestrian drills performed by beautiful Andalusian Stallions. Cheer for brave knights on horseback competing in medieval tournament games. For more information on travel, events, or the Tampa Bay area happenings, visit www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

ORLANDO - MEDIEVAL TIMES 02/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Medieval Times is a window in time where the glory, chivalry, valor an ...

Updated: Mar 19, 2008 1:32pm PST

ORLANDO - MALL AT MILLENIA 03/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : The Mall at Millenia offers the finest collection of luxury brands in Orlando. The superb collection includes such retailers as: LOUIS VUITTON, CHANEL, GUCCI, BURBERRY, DIOR, JIMMY CHOO, ST. JOHN, TIFFANY & CO., CARTIER, DAVID YURMAN, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, plus anchor stores NEIMAN MARCUS, BLOOMINGDALE'S and MACY'S. www.mallatmillenia.com. For more information on travel, events, or the Tampa Bay area happenings, visit www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

ORLANDO - MALL AT MILLENIA 03/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

The Mall at Millenia offers the finest collection of luxury brands in ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2008 7:52pm PST

ORLANDO - SEAWORLD'S AQUATICA GRAND OPENING 04/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : Seaworld's newest water park, AQUATICA (located across the street), had it's GRAND OPENING April 4, 2008, with great success! The park offers everything you would expect from a water park, and much much more: Close up encounters with animals, great water slides geared for both children and adults, wave pools, lazy river rides, and white sandy beaches. One innovative ride takes you down a slide through a tube in the water that is populated with Commerson's dolphins (they look like little Shamus!) Restaurants with tasty food also populate the park. Private cabanas are available as well as waiter service at the beach.

ORLANDO - SEAWORLD'S AQUATICA GRAND OPENING 04/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

Seaworld's newest water park, AQUATICA (located across the street), ha ...

Updated: May 07, 2008 1:00pm PST

ORLANDO - UNIVERSAL - THE SIMPSON'S RIDE GRAND OPENING 05/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : The long awaited SIMPSON'S RIDE finally opened at Universal Orlando with lots of confetti and Marge Simpson hairdos. The wait was well worth it — this ride is super! It is a state-of-the-art motion sensor ride that totally engulfs the rider, as they go on the adventure of their life through "Krustyland". We also enjoyed a day at the park experiencing some new (to us) rides, and some old favorites. Enjoy our day with us through these photos!

ORLANDO - UNIVERSAL - THE SIMPSON'S RIDE GRAND OPENING 05/08 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

The long awaited SIMPSON'S RIDE finally opened at Universal Orlando wi ...

Updated: May 19, 2008 6:43pm PST

SARASOTA - RINGLING: MUSEUM OF ART / CA d'ZAN / TIBBLE CIRCUS / ASOLO THEATER 01/07 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : The Ringling Museum Complex consists of the Ringling home - Ca d'Zan, the Asolo theater, the Ringling Museum of Art, and the Tibble Circus. For more information on travel, events, or the Tampa Bay area happenings, visit www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

SARASOTA - RINGLING: MUSEUM OF ART / CA d'ZAN / TIBBLE CIRCUS / ASOLO THEATER 01/07 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

The Ringling Museum Complex consists of the Ringling home - Ca d'Zan, ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2008 9:46am PST

SARASOTA - RITZ-CARLTON 01/07 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino : To read this story, or for more information on travel, events, or the Tampa Bay area happenings, visit www.AccentOnTampaBay.com

SARASOTA - RITZ-CARLTON 01/07 photos by Melissa Wolcott Martino

To read this story, or for more information on travel, events, or the ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2008 9:10am PST

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