CitySurfing Orlando

Earlier this month, we did a story on the new Greyhound Express routes to Orlando. Well it seems they’re not the only company bringing cheap bus fares to Orlando.

Megabus has opened up an Atlanta hub and is now offering a few Florida routes, including Orlando.

Fares start at $1 per connection and sometimes they run specials where a code word will get you a free ticket. As the bus fills up, the fare goes up, so it’s best to book early and if you’re flexible in your travel dates, check the days before and after for lower fares.

They also tack on a 50 cent per order transaction fee, but you can’t complain when it’s possible to go round-trip to Atlanta from Orlando for less than $5 if you time it right.

Besides low fares, there are other reasons to check out traveling with Megabus, including free wifi and power outlets in each seat. They also have dozens of stops in the Northeast and Midwest. In fact, if you’re creative enough, you could even do a circle tour of states east of the Mississippi.

I’ve actually ridden with Megabus and I really liked them. For more information or to price routes, visit Megabus.com.

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Whether you want a beach getaway or just a daytrip from everything there is to do in Orlando Daytona Beach is a great choice.

Right now many of the city’s hotels are offering great deals – as low as $79 a night for stays from now through May 20.

And in addition to the normal beach fun, there are some cool events coming up including:

• Native American Earth Festival (April 14-15)
• Port Orange Jazz Fest & Art Fest (April 20-22)
• King of the Inlet Fishing Tournaments (April 21 & May 19)
• Halifax Oyster Festival (April 28); Art of the Automobile (May 4-5)
• Ormond Beach Art in the Park (May 5-6)
• the Ormond Beach Celtic Music Festival (May 19-20).

To get more information or to see the deals being offered, visit www.CelebrateSunshine.com.

Even though Orlando is a great place to both visit and live, sometimes you want a cheap getaway out of town.

If so, you may want to check out the new Florida routes for Greyhound Express.

These new destinations connect Orlando with places like Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami for fares as low as $1 each way. There are even connections to other major East Coast hubs such as Atlanta, Charlotte, and New York City.

Even better, these fares don’t just include a reserved seat, but free wifi, power outlets, extra legroom and leather seats.

I haven’t had the chance to try them out yet, but it’s worth looking into the next time you want a cheap getaway from Orlando. For more information, visit greyhound.com/Express/.

If you like vintage planes, you’ll definitely want to make the trip out to the east coast this weekend for the Tico Warbird Airshow in Titusville.

Starting today (March 11, 2011) and running through Sunday (March 13), the show will feature about 75 classic aircraft on display including the B-25 Mitchell, P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, F-104 Starfighter, F-8 Crusader, Grumman Wildcat, Avenger, F-4U Corsair and many, many more.

The airshow is being dedicated to the memory of “The Flying Tigers,” and the 70th anniversary of their first combat mission in China. Several of the original “Flying Tigers” will be on hand, as well.

The action won’t be all on the ground, though. There will be WWII reenactors fighting mock battles, as well as vendors, exhibits and displays.

Tickets are $20 a day for adults, $10 for kids 4-12 at the gate. A 3-day pass costs $45 if purchased online.

The Tico Warbird Airshow takes place at the Space Coast Regional Airport (355 Golden Knights Blvd) in Titusville.