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Wrenda Goodwyn
Communications Director
International Drive Resort Area
Email:
Phone 407-448-0256 / 239-949-1808

Zina Talsma
Director of Sales & Marketing
International Drive Resort Area
Email:
Phone 407-248-9590
Fax 407-248-9594

Monthly Happenings on I-Drive!

2/26/2010 - I-Drive 5k Run to HELP YMCA Learn to Swim Program

Orlando, FL- The 8th Annual I-Drive 5k Run will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 7:30 am to benefit the YMCA Aquatic Center Learn to Swim Scholarship program. Read More

2/22/2010 - Third Annual International Drive Relay for Life

ORLANDO, FL—The Third Annual International Drive Relay for Life is set for May 21-22 at I-Drive’s Point Orlando. As the national fund-raising event of the American Cancer Society, this unique, fun-filled day- and-a- half offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Read More

3/1/2010 - What's Making News on International Drive...March 2010

ORLANDO, FL. (March 2010) – It is a new year! What better time to plan an exciting vacation or spring escape to the world’s most exciting destination! The I-Drive area is one of the most popular travel spots for visitors looking for great weather, award-winning attractions, resorts, restaurants and shopping venues. Read More

Community

2/25/2010 - I-Drive Hotelier Organizes Immediate Community Opportunity to Raise $1,000,000 for Urgently Needed Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort

Visitors to the International Drive Resort Area, businesses, partners and residents have a chance to join in the Haitian earthquake relief effort by making a financial contribution or by donating supplies.

The Harris Rosen Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, headed by I-Drive hotelier, Harris Rosen, has joined forces with Sen. Bill Nelson’s office and various local Haitian community leaders to provide direct assistance to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. In the past the Harris Rosen Foundation has collected and personally delivered food, water filters, school supplies and medical supplies to the citizens of Haiti. Now plans are underway to send emergency relief to those in need. Read More

9/21/2009 - Pine Hills Elementary School receives fifth year of support from International Drive Master Transit & Improvement District

It may not sound like such a big deal. Spiral notebooks. Packs of pens. Pencils. Paper. Binders. Crayons. All basic supplies that students need. Treats for FCAT week. Certificates for honor roll achievements. Assistance and encouragement that provide the basics for school. Read More

7/22/2009 - COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant

ORLANDO, FL--When we go on vacation or attend a meeting away from home, it’s natural to relax, let our guard down, put our minds on auto pilot. After all, it is our well-earned vacation. Or in the case of meetings, a chance for a break from the routine. It’s easy to assume that because we are in a vacation paradise, we don’t need to think about our safety. Read More

I-Ride Trolley Service Updates

10/1/2009 - More Than 19.5 Million Trips on I-Ride Trolley

One of the most popular attractions among visitors to the International Drive Resort Area is the I-Ride Trolley. Read More

The Endless Possibilities of I-Drive...

3/1/2010 - Take a Walk on the Green Side of Orlando...
International Drive Resort Area Makes
Commitment to Green Programs for Visitors

It may not be easy being green but as concerns about global warming and other conservation issues become of major concern, the International Drive Resort Area is rising to the “green” challenge. Read More

2/1/2010 - Families Connect and Make Unforgettable Vacation Memories...
Endless Family Fun in the I-Drive Resort Area

Family fun is what it is all about in the International Drive Resort Area! Read More

1/1/2010 - Want to Put Some Glamour in Your Next Vacation?

If you long for some well-deserved pampering and luxury, the International Drive Resort Area has it all: World class accommodations, soothing spas, elegant dining, great shopping and special tours fit for a VIP…you!!! Read More

11/1/2009 - The International Drive Resort Area Offers Year-Round, Championship Golf in a Vacation Paradise

The I-Drive area is known for its world famous attractions, non-stop entertainment, great dining and shopping and it is home to the second largest convention center in the U.S. And Orlando’s tourist corridor also provides a golf mecca known for its championship courses designed by legends to provide play year-round in this vacation destination.
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10/1/2009 - Pet-Friendly - International Drive Resort Area Has Gone to the Dogs (and cats)!

If you can't leave home without your four-legged family member, there are lots of choices in the International Drive Resort Area that will cater to your pet while you visit!
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5/1/2009 - Craving Spas, Shopping, Great Dining, Fun, Relaxation?
Plan the Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway
in Orlandos International Drive Resort Area!

Let’s face it: everyone needs some down time. It is a proven fact (it must be!) that one of the best stress releases for women is to get away with girlfriends for some fun and relaxation. Read More

3/17/2009 - Need a Break from the Stress and Gloomy News? Desperate for a Vacation? 12 Cost-Saving Tips to Stretch Travel Budgets While Having Fun in the I-Drive Resort Area

If there was ever a time when everyone needs a vacation, it is now. An escape from the stress. A diversion from the non-ending gloomy news about the bad economy.
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1/7/2009 - Planning an Orlando meeting? I-Drive has it all!
From the Country's No. 2 largest convention center
to choices in accommodations and meeting space for any budget

When it comes to planning a meeting in the Orlando area, the International Drive Resort Area offers many options depending upon space requirements to accommodations. And with the choices in accommodations and activities, there are value offerings for every budget. Read More

11/1/2008 - From the World's Largest to the World's Best, the I-Drive Resort Area Offers Endless Dining Possibilities

It seems as though every week a new and exciting restaurant opens in the I-Drive Area to offer first-time and returning visitors something new to add to their vacation experience. Read More

10/1/2008 - Shopping Addictions Satisfied Here!!!
International Drive Resort Area
Offers Orlando Visitors Endless Shopping for Hot Bargains!

What is a vacation without some serious shopping! Grab your purse. Send dad and the kids to an attraction (okay, if they must go, there is plenty for them to do as well!) and head for one of the great shopping complexes in the International Drive Resort Area. Read More

10/1/2008 - Family Reunions - Celebrate Magical Family Gatherings in the International Drive Resort Area

Reconnect. Celebrate cherished family memories. Enjoy being together. Make some new memories. Have fun. Laugh until you cry. This is what family reunions are all about. Read More

8/1/2008 - Weddings - Celebrate the Wedding of Your Dreams in the International Drive Resort Area

Orlando is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the world…with tropical locations, themed weddings, attractions as backdrops, romantic settings…the choices are endless. Read More

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