Orlando Recommendations

The East is a highly-recommended tattoo shop in Orlando, offering a beautiful space and great people to work with. Check out their website to see who fits your style, including Steve Roberts for traditional or botanical-style tattoos.

Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs is a must-visit experience for couples. The storyline is great for parents to see life and imagination through the life of their kids, making it a memorable experience for the whole family. My husband's job did a Christmas party there, and if I could go again, I would 10000%!

Take the Altamonte Sunrail station and hangout in Lake Ivanhoe, some areas of DT, Mills district bars or even some Winter Park bars. Decent spots to meet people, fellow tech professionals and even hookup with someone. Some recommended bars include Rogens, Lil Indies, Wills Pub, Alfies in Mills, and The Lucky Lure in Lake Ivanhoe, which is a good spot for bar and drink culture.

If you're planning a dinner for 14 to 20 people, Bites and Bubbles is a great choice. You can even get your own area for the larger group. They also have a nice roof area that would be perfect for evenings. You can make a reservation and enjoy happy hour during the week.

Luncheons and Dragons offers game nights and other activities hosted by super nice folks. It's also worth checking out MeetUp for similar events.

Roque Pub has Golden Tee, a full golf game, as well as other games like bowling and PowerPutt. Get the Golden Tee Caddy app and use the find a game feature to locate a game near you.

Rosy Nails in Winter Park is a quiet and luxurious nail salon experience. The general vibe is little to no talking with soft music playing in the background. 100% the reason I go.

Located on Corrine Drive, Park Ave CDs boasts an impressive selection of new and used records, as well as CDs and books. With a reputation as one of the best vinyl record stores in Orlando, Park Ave CDs is a must-visit for music enthusiasts. You can find everything from rare gems to affordable options, making it a great destination for both casual and serious collectors.

Rubios Pro Cleaning is a car detailing service in East Orlando. They have experience cleaning upholstery and removing stains, with one reviewer mentioning that Jeremy cleans everything. The service is highly recommended, with one reviewer saying they have used them for ten years on their Porsche and always leave with a car that looks brand new.

The Plaza Live hosts a live shadowcast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is perfect for adults looking for a fun and spooky Halloween event. It's an 18+ event, so you can let loose and enjoy the show without worrying about kids.

Gideon's Bakehouse does a cookie cake. Even though the kid who got it was skeptical, it's worth trying out for its unique twist on the traditional cookie cake.

Dr. Randal Sipp is a highly-recommended dentist in Orlando, with a practice that has been praised by multiple patients for its honesty and willingness to work with clients. Find Dr. Sipp's office at the intersection of Fairbanks Ave and 1-4, where you can expect to receive top-notch care at a potentially more affordable price than corporate dental practices.

MoJo Wellness offers medical massage therapy with a trained professional who can provide targeted exercises and manual manipulation to help alleviate chronic pain. Monica Jones, the owner, has a solid education and training, and her work is more like physical therapy than a spa massage.

Go to Salsa Heat. The community there is incredibly welcoming and friendly. Your calendar will suddenly be full. It seems like a great place to meet like-minded people and potentially form meaningful friendships.

Located near Rock Springs, Kings Landing offers kayak rentals for those looking to explore the area's natural beauty. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the region's unique environment.

Cheers Sports Bar is a great spot for watching games, with multiple big screens and a family-friendly crowd. It's located at 6923 Municipal Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 (off International Drive), and offers food and drink specials for game nights.

For a high-quality textured cut, head to JEM Hair Studio in Winter Park. The stylist I have used for 16 years and her co-owner have undeniable skills for men's hair and I know they cut for TV personalities and wealthy Winter Park elites. Located at 400 S Orlando Ave Q112, Winter Park, you can reach them at (407) 256-3726.

ZipAir is restarting their charter operation between MCO and NRT, offering a round trip ticket in 'business' for as low as $1,100. Business tickets were as low as $600 one-way last winter, making it a crazy good price for a flight like that.

My kids love Lazy Moon pizza on Mills/50 Lazy Moon is a great option for families with kids who enjoy pizza.

It is literally all women dressed nice and out having a drink every time I've gone. Not upscale but upscale enough.