Interior Design Students from Seminole State College of Florida (formerly Seminole Community College) get hands on decorating experience as they once again transform the historic Leu House Museum at Leu Gardens into Leu's Holiday House. Each room has a different design theme ranging from Victorian to American Colonial to Funky Retro.

The house is currently open for tours and will remain decorated until the first week in January. The weather is absolutely perfect this time of year for a stroll through the gardens with a visit to this beautiful historic home. Admission to Leu Gardens is free on the first Monday of the month.

Read More: Students dress up Leu House.

^{Leu Garden's Holiday House Photo © TJohnston}

For those with a taste for fine dining, Victoria & Albert's at the Grand Floridian offers the ultimate dining experience.

Menu offerings are prix fixe and feature the freshest regional products, complemented by world-class wines. Diners can choose from a menu that's customized daily by Chef Scott Hunnel, offering seven courses, including four signature entrees and exquisite desserts. A wine-pairing menu also is available.

As Central Florida's only five-diamond restaurant, awarded by AAA for the 10th consecutive year, Victoria & Albert's has achieved a recognition given only to 52 restaurants in North America.

For the ultimate dining experience, guests can reserve a spot at the Chef's Table. Up to eight guests a night are given VIP treatment in Victoria & Albert's kitchen. After Hunnel consults with everyone at the table, guests can watch him and his culinary team create customized dishes.

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The Orlando area Outlet Malls are getting ready for Black Friday as both the Orlando Premium Outlets and Prime Outlets International Orlando have both recently expanded their number of stores.

Prime Outlets International Orlando The open-air mall on I-Drive now features 175 specialty stores. The outlet center contains a wide range of luxury name brands at discount prices.

Orlando Premium Outlets Great savings at 150 outlet stores will be featuring a weekend- long after Thanksgiving sale.

Opening at 12:01 am, Black Friday:

• Orlando Premium Outlets - Midnight Madness, midnight till 11 pm.
• Prime Outlets - Pajama Jam, midnight till 11 pm.

Opening at 5 am, Black Friday:

• Altamonte Mall
• Florida Mall

Looking for extra savings?  Sign up for the Orlando Premium Outlet VIP Shopper Club.

More: Listing of Orlando area Malls and Shopping Areas.

^{Photo © Chelsea Premium Outlets}

Thinking about having someone else do the cooking this Thanksgiving? Orlando area hotels and restaurants are offering some wonderful Thanksgiving Day brunches and lunches. For those who prefer to eat at home but don't want to do all the cooking, there are several places that will cater your Thanksgiving Day dinner.

How about going all out this year? Try the new Westin Imagine Hotel near I-Drive where you can rent one of their beautiful one or two bedroom suites complete with a kitchenette, dining area and balcony. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast that is delivered right to your room.

Looking for something to do on Thanksgiving Day? Here are a few places that will be open:

• Orlando Premium Outlets - Open 10 am - 7pm to shop early for great savings.
• Prime Outlets - Open noon - 8pm for you to get a jump on your holiday shopping.
• Leu Gardens - Relax at the beautiful gardens, open from 9 am to 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
• Bok Towers - Thanksgiving Day Concerts at 1 & 3 pm. Reflect on life's blessings while listening to carillon music during the day. For more info: 863-676-1408. Admission charge.
• Winn Dixie - Select Winn-Dixie stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 7am - 4pm.