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Golf, Spas and Nightlife — Orlando's Got More Than Theme Parks

While Orlando is know for its theme parks, it also offers a number of entertainment options suited for adult visitors. After meetings at the 2005 International Builders’ Show, plan to enjoy any number of the more than 95 attractions, many great restaurants, browsing the more than 1,200 retail shops or teeing off at its more than 150 golf courses.

Attendees of the builders’ show will find that Orlando was virtually untouched by this year’s hurricane season.

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Spouses and friends can retreat to one of the many full-service spas during the day. Or, make it a nighttime group activity — many spas offer customized experiences for couples and group parties. Here are a few notables:
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Orlando Nightlife — Get Your Groove On

From reggae to rock, club-hoppers can dance the night away at CityWalk Orlando at a number of venues. If comedy’s your thing, check out the SAK Comedy Lab in downtown Orlando.

Among the notable restaurants are Todd English’s bluezoo in Disney’s Dolphin Hotel for a chic dining experience, Hawaiian fusion at Roy’s restaurant, Latin cuisine at the Samba Room, Italian at Antonio’s and for the ultimate cigar experience, Corona’s Cigar Bar.

Discounts on the Fun Stuff

Attendees to the International Builders’ Show can get special discounts to attractions and activities. Find out more at www.BuildersShow.com/Orlando.

Additionally, when attendees book through the IBS Housing Block, they will receive more discounts to enjoy in Orlando available only to attendees participating in the IBS Housing Block. They will receive a brochure in the mail explaining how to take advantage of these special offers.

Register for the IBS before Dec. 17 to take advantage of pre-registration prices.

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