Orlando, Florida, the home of Disney and Sea World, has the reputation of being the place for family-friendly entertainment. Golf lovers choose this destination because of year-round sunshine and more than 170 golf courses within an hour or less from the city. Adults have numerous things to do in Orlando, including playing golf at a world-class course, indulging their whimsical side and enjoying Latin entertainment.
Golf at Bay Hill
Stay at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida, and play golf on the 270-acre, 27-hole golf course that sits on the Butler Chain of Lakes. Every spring, Bay Hill hosts the PGA Tours Arnold Palmer Invitational. Take lessons at the Arnold Palmer Gold Academy and learn the fundamentals of golf, or improve your game with one of the instructors. You experience what it's like being a member of an exclusive club when you stay in one of 70 rooms. Enjoy spa and salon services, tennis, swimming, fitness and fine dining. They stock their pro shop with all your golfing needs, whether you are a beginner or a pro.
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge
9000 Bay Hill Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32819
(888) 422-9445
www.bayhill.com
Mystery Dinner Shows
Adults who love to solve mysteries go to Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows. The humorous mystery-solving shows last about 2 1/2 hours. This Orlando locale has about 14 shows a week that they alternate. Guests watching the show "Kim and Scott Tie the Knot" must determine whether or not Kim murdered her first husband and if Scott has been involved in dishonest business practices. As the show reveals different members of the family and you learn more about the characters, you must determine who the guilty party is. They also have Spanish-language shows. After the show, you can purchase souvenirs at the gift shop and get your tickets online.
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
8267 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 363-1985
www.sleuths.com
Samba Room
The Samba Room in Orlando offers Latin cuisine from grilled meats to seafood dishes blended with fresh fruit and spices. Dishes include Maryland bluefin crab cakes, Peruvian fried calamari, rum teriyaki glazed salmon, Chilean sea bass, Florida red snapper and a variety of sandwiches. The wine list consists of 70 international selections, 25 that you can order by the glass, half-glass or half-bottle. Vintages come from California, South America, Australia and South America. Take salsa dance lessons every Friday night, or listen to live Latin music on Saturday. Make reservations online or call to reserve a table.
Samba Room
7468 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 226-0550
www.sambaroom.net
About The Author
Based in Tucson, Ariz., Cicely A. Richard has been writing since 1996. Her articles have been published in the “Arizona Daily Star” newspaper and “ForeWord Magazine.” Richard earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and journalism from Louisiana State University.
