Orlando is the top tourist destination for Brazilians!

 Orlando is the top tourist destination for Brazilians!

(Did you know that?)

"You can spot Brazilian tourists in Florida by their matching T-shirts and large tour buses."

Brazilian tourists shop the bargains at a local mall.

Photo Credit:  John Couwel/CNN

     Visit Disneyworld or Universal Studios and you will see many large groups of tourists, all sporting their tourist/travel company t-shirts, and carrying the Brazilian flag. 

     Last year, especially, I noticed that the Brazilian groups were more noticeable than ever.  "They must REALLY love Orlando theme parks," I thought to myself.

     No, it was explained to me, our US exchange rate is so low, that they come here to do two things:  1) go to theme parks and 2) go shopping!   And we are very happy to welcome all Brazilian tourists for both reasons! 

      Here is how it works, and this is a direct quote from an article on the CNN Travel website from 2012:

"On a recent afternoon at the Orlando Premium Outlets near Disney World, one of the hottest-selling items among the Brazilian tourists is luggage. They buy the suitcases, then stuff them with recently purchased shoes, clothing, bags and electronics until the luggage is almost bursting at the seams."

"As a result, Disney hired 54 Portuguese-speaking "Super Greeters," most of them from Brazil, to assist Brazilian tour groups throughout Disney's parks."

"As a result, SeaWorld recently launched a website in Portuguese, and Frey says the company is looking to expand its Portuguese-speaking employees."

By John Couwels, CNN

updated 9:51 AM EST, Tue January 24, 2012

Here is the link to the entire article by John Couwels. 

Now is the time to learn Portuguese, if you want to meet and greet our Brazilian tourists!  Welcome to Orlando, friends!

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Taxes, Flowers, and Spring Break! March 21, 2013

Taxes, Flowers, and Spring Break!

 

March 21, 2013

(First Day of Spring)

 

 

 

 

 

     The front garden has been cleared, so my mind has been cleared as well.  I have a short list to accomplish, and all's right with the world.  I had a wonderful yard man completely whip my lawn, shrubbery, and edging into shape...(oh happy day!)

 

     I left the shrubbery, some smaller butterfly plants, and the birdbath in my front garden, after cutting and removing all the old butterfly plants and weeds last week.  What a glorious feeling to have done what I had planned to do.

 

     Three things remain to attack during the next day or so:

*Turning in all my receipts to the tax accountant to finish my tax return (yay!)

*Purchasing the colorful butterfly-attracting new plants to be planted in my front garden this weekend (beautiful!)

*Enjoying the next 10 days of my school Spring Break (hallelujah!)

 

     I'm not traveling anywhere for my long holiday, as I had to spend over $1100 for car repairs a week ago.  I can't complain very much because my car is 13 years old!  However, I will travel 20 miles south on I-4 to my favorite theme parks, DisneyWorld and Universal Studios Orlando, where I have annual passes.  I have missed seeing Harry Potter and Mickey Mouse for the past few months.

 

     The weatherman has promised temperatures in the 80s on Saturday, even though we'll have thunderstorms.  I don't mind the rain if it's warm outside.  I send all of my condolences to those who are still enduring the freezing temperatures up north.  I don't know how you live in that kind of cold all winter.

 

     So, Happy Easter to those who are celebrating, and happy Spring to those who may have the same holidays as I have coming up!

 



 

 

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