Disney's POP! Century Resort is the 4th in the line of Value Resorts.

The property is situated about a mile from the Gaylord Palms Resort.

I personally love this resort. It is my favorite of all of the Value Resorts. The theme is wonderful.

What Theme is that, well the first phase of the resort takes you down memory lane, using some of the more memorable icons of the 50's, 60's, 70's 80's and 90's. From a giant Big Wheel, to an oversized 8-track cassette, to a larger than life Fooseball table.

Do not let the name Value Resorts fool you. This is Disney we are talking about. Yes this resort does hot have all of the amenities that the Grand Floridian has. But you will still Disney magic around each and every corner.

The hotel is linked to all of the different attractions via the Disney Bus system. And let me say that it is second to none. Large cities should come see how fast an efficient Disney is at getting you to the parks and back home again. And it is always a plus if you get that special talkative bus driver who will impart Disney trivia, or talk about what is new and upcoming.

You can cool off in the Computer Pool, the '60s-themed Hippy Dippy Pool, the Bowling Pool, kiddie pool and Pop jet water fountain. If your hungry do not forget about the fad-filled Food Court where four different counter-service shops offer a wide variety of favorites, including sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers and a bevy of baked goods. Eat your meal among popular retro icons from the 50s through the 90s that will have you reminiscing with relish. Or, for fun-on-the-run, the Grab-N-Go Market serves fresh food to take out.

All in all this one of a kind resort is a blast to stay at.

TIP: Want to save a little money, well this resort is minutes from Hwy. 192. a mecca of restaurants, shops and attractions. Also if you have a car and want to skip the bus, you can stop at the McDonalds near the All Star hotels, for a quick and tasty breakfast, lunch or midnight snack.

Please email me and lets get started planning your families Magical Vacation. bonbontravel@bellsouth.net

These days one of the best vacations is Cruising. You get to see multiple destinations, have gourmet meals, and plenty of them, also there is the shows ans activities. But some people when they think of Cruising think of sitting on a ship with nothing to do but eat and sun bathe. This cannot be further from the truth. In fact most cruises today have so much to do on board, that some people skip getting off at certain ports just to take part of the on board activities.

According to CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association) the number one reason for booking a cruise is Visit Several Areas / Destinations. So lets explore this a little.

Where do you want to go? There are cruises going to almost every port in the world nowadays. You have the popular destinations like the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe. And there is also exotic destinations, Sydney, Australia, Hong Kong and Bora Bora. Yes it is true that you can go almost anywhere on a cruise today. So how do you choose? There is this great website that outlines and has information on many ports of call it is called www.GreatPorts.com. There you can read about the different offerings at some of your favorite destinations. Next, visit some of the larger cruise line websites. They always have sections on their Ports of Call, with photos, information and even sometimes videos. Finally, ask your traveling companions. Your wife your 7 year old daughter, they all might have some insight as to where to go.

Any Destination your choose, you will have a great time. Whether your Cruising Glacier National Park, Snorkeling in the clear blue Waters of Cancun, or Island hopping in Hawaii.

For more information, or to just talk more about all of there different destinations, email me.

There are so many Resort possibilities at Walt Disney world. In this regular feature here on "Travel Talk" I will try and feature a different one each time. So lets get started.

And what better place to start than with the best. The pinnacle resort in all WDW. The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

The famous Disney monorail hums by as you enter the Grand Lobby. And from that point on you know your going to have an amazing time.

White sand beaches on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, where on most nights you can sit and watch the Electrical Water Pageant. Think the Electric Light Parade, but on water. Or grab a chair and watch Wishes, the Magic Kingdom's nighttime Fireworks Spectacular from the resort, complete with the music from the show. But there is so much more to this wonderful resort.

With fabulous restaurants like 1900 Park Fare, Nacoossee's and of Course Victoria and Alberts.

The kids (if you can peal them, away from the parks long enough) will love the eco-friendly Lady Bug release every Thursday, or the Pirate Cruise. Also try the Grand Adventures Cooking Program, hosted by your favorite Alice in Wonderland characters.

Feeling the Florida heat, well relax and Splash in, and under waterfalls in the zero-depth entry feature Beach Pool. Or take a quiet swim in the courtyard pool, relax in the spa, and watch the little ones play in the kiddie pool.

The Magic Kingdom is only a short Monorail ride away. Switch Monorail's at the Transportation and Ticket Center and breeze on to Epcot. And also take advantage of the Bus service to all other parks and attractions, like Animal Kingdom or Blizzard Beach.

Please leave your thoughts on the Grand Floridian. You likes your dislikes. Tell us all what you think.

Sweet Travels

Las Vegas and the people who call it home really know what their doing, in my opinion. This about it, how many times has Las Vegas reinvented itself. Where else in this world do people come from miles around to see a building implode? And said building implodes to dancing lights and music.

Volcanoes (or fakes ones that look real). A pirate battle ,complete with cannon wielding ship that happens every hour on the hour, 20 yards from the sidewalk.

Not one, not two, but three different, equally exciting Cirque de Sol shows. A huge castle that is across the street from an Emerald Tower, thats down the street from a Sphinx guarded Pyramid. And lets not forget, Paris, New York, Venice.

Yes there is gambling, yes there is plenty of food, but there is also the Borg.

And yes, you can do anything, yes anything 24-hours a day.

So do yourself a favor, if your have never been, or have not been in a while, hop on a flight to McCarran International Airport. And live it up a little, trust me you will come away with memories that will last a lifetime.

What happens in Vegas does not have to stay in Vegas.

I hope everyone's New Year was memorable.

Even if it was sitting at home watching Dick Clark usher in the new year.

Well January 8, 2008 marks the end one an era and the beginning of something new.

Disney's MGM Studios, fades into Theme Park History as Disney's Hollywood Studios is born.

Do I like the new name? Well it will take some getting used to. It will always be MGM to me, but I do see where Disney is going with this name change.

Seriously, they have produced some real hits on the big screen lately and i your going to have a Movie Studio theme park, it might as well use your own brand. I just hope that this name change does not spell doom for great rides like the Great Movie Ride.

Progress right.

Well Happy New Year Everyone, and Welcome Disney's Hollywood Studios.