Orlando has many spas to choose from depending on your location in the city, how much you may be willing to spend and what services you may be interested in.

Some of the better known spas in the area are Disney’s Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club, Greenhouse Spa at Portofino Bay Hotel Universal Studios and Marriott Orlando World Center. Each facility offers something different and unique, from a couples massage to therapeutic hydro treatment, and reflexology.

Prices vary depending on the facility and services that you choose, so be sure to call or visit each facility’s website.

Many people have been online dating and these spas can be a great place to go once your relationship has progressed.

My husband and I have had the pleasure of visiting this establishment on more than one occasion. From the atmosphere to the food and even the wait staff, I have yet to find one reason to complain about this restaurant. And believe me, I can usually always find a reason to complain about anything and everything.

Mimi’s Cafe has locations in Orlando near The Mall at Millenia and Altamonte Springs near Altamonte Mall. I have dined at both and both are equally well run.

Their decor is New Orleans style and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Some of their latest dishes are Pumpkin Pancakes, Asian Chopped Salad, Chicken Piccata with Asparagus and Autumn Peach Upside Down Cake.

At Mimi’s Cafe, you will feel at home, as if they were expecting your arrival… simply put loving southern recipes and, comfort food.

Its even more fun if you bring a friend and you don’t have to be a member of the local church, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, or know anyone there, in order to enjoy all the festivities.

For more information, you can visit their website: www.orlandogreekfest.com.

For more than a year now, the area that stretches from Alafaya Trail to Colonial Drive has been booming . Apartments, homes and businesses alike have constantly been added and the area seems to have flourished overnight.

One of the newest places to be added among the many restaurants, shopping malls and medical plazas is Massimo Trattoria, in which Napoli Massimo is owner and chef.

Massimo Trattoria features an Italian cuisine but also offers some of the norm such as chicken and scallops. Prices can range from $6.99-$19.99 depending on your selection; Alcoholic beverages are also offered.

Times of operation are Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am-10:30pm and Sunday Noon-9pm. Major credit cards are accepted, as are reservations.

You can find Massimo Trattoria at 2822 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando. For more information call 407-382-1151.

Zinc Bar is located at 13 N. Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando.

They will be featuring DJ Bill Hamel.

For more info:407-246-1755

I have only one question: since its called labor day… shouldn’t everyone be working instead of given the day off?

Like every other holiday thats not Christmas or Thanksgiving or Easter, the people of Orlando are sure to celebrate by firing up the grill. We have been invited to a cookout, so we get the pleasure of kicking back while someone else does all the work.

But if you happen to be the one turning the meat over the coals, here are some helpful hints and advice.

1. Start early: there is nothing I hate more than being told we’ll eat at 2pm, and not eating until 4 or 5pm because no one started the coals up early enough.

2. Stick to the list: if you were invited to someone else’s home, don’t invite other people to come with you… its just rude and insensitive.

3. Get all your supplies early instead of waiting until Sunday evening, when you know Wal-mart Supercenter is going to be super chaotic.

And lastly…

4. If you can’t hold your liquor, then don’t act as though you can… its just embarassing…. for all of us.

It is by far the best looking bar and is located at 23 Church Street. They are open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Drinks range anywhere from $4-$7 and as the night wears on, it gets harder to get that drink that you’ve been wanting all day with everyone leaning against the bar. Drink orders are yelled to the bartender but served up in a timely manner.

The DJ is tucked away but the music isn’t. Don’t you just love screaming at your friend who is sitting right next to you?