Posner Park - First Block
Posner Park is a new shopping development that opened in 2008 and will eventually have homes and leisure facilities as well as shops. However for now it is a great place to shop for anyone staying on the 27 or around the Champions Gate area. It is ju...
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Places to Eat Around Champions Gate 2008
We were very pleasantly surprised at the variety of eating out choices we had within 5 minutes of our Ashley Manor home. What was even better was that most of them would deliver if we were too tired to go out again in the evening. To start on...
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The Cherry Pocket
If you want a complete change from the chain and themed restaurants, fancy a taste of the real Florida and would prefer to mix with Floridians rather than tourists then a trip to the Cherry Pocket, on Lake Pierce, might be ideal for you. It is certai...
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Celebration Restaurants – Update
There have been some changes at Celebration over the last year or so but it remains a great place to go for a lunch or for an evening meal. It is such a pleasant environment and people there, including the drivers tend to be polite and considerate. <...
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Thai Thani – Celebration
Thai Thani – Celebration One of the latest additions to good places to eat in Celebration is Thai Thani at the top end of Market Street. I think there is already a branch on the Sout of International Drive but we had never visited it. ...
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Good Restaurants for Fish Lovers
The choices for meat and particularly steak lovers are enormous and it is rare to have any problems finding wonderful meals with tender steaks and tasty ribs. However, for vegetarians and fish eaters the choice at first sight sees more limited, but y...
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Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals
It is very easy to forget when visiting all the tourist attractions that Florida still has a large farming industry and that cattle ranching is still an important part of the economy. Throughout the year the large farms compete amongst themselves in ...
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After Ice
If you have been to visit ICE you might as well make the most of your visit and enjoy everything else that is on offer on the site. We would strongly recommend that you combine your visit with a meal at the Villa de Flora. Our excuse is that you then...
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Farmers' Market at Celebration
We have only just discovered the Farmers’ Market held at Celebration each Sunday morning. It is now going to be a regular visit for us the first Sunday we visit. It operates October though May from 9 am to 3 pm. The main road down to the lake...
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Polk County Attractions
For people who have holidayed in the Orlando area many times and may be “theme parked out. ” Polk County is suggesting a number of alternative venues for your holiday entertainment. It is probably best to start with a visit to Outpost 27, whi...
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Winter Park Orlando
Winter Park is an up-market area of Orlando and if you fancy a change of mood from the theme parks, are in the market for some serious, quality shopping, or if you just enjoy window shopping, or if you enjoy visiting museums and parks, then a visit t...
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Snowing Nightly at Celebration
I know we don’t go to Florida for snow but during December and early January it “snows” nightly in Celebration whatever the weather. Market Street closes during the afternoon and in early evening preparations start as workers lay a white foam...
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Bass Pro Shop at Festival Bay Mall
If you have any interested in fishing, boating, shooting, or hunting then you will be fascinated by the Bass Pro Shop at Festival Bay Mall. Not only will all your equipment needs be met but you can also buy appropriate clothing and shoes.
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Historic Bok Sanctuary (2)
Tired of the hustle, bustle and noise of the theme parks? Why not try a peaceful half day at Historic Bok Sanctuary, home of the Bok Carillon Tower? The Sanctuary is off the 27. You turn left a few miles after the turn off for Cypress Gardens...
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Busch Gardens for Wimps
All the brochures for Busch Gardens seem to feature Sheikra, the floorless roller coaster with 90 degree drops, so we wondered if this was the best place to visit as we don’t do high thrill rides and we were taking my mother! The answer was a resound...
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Lakeridge Winery Tour
If you enjoy wine and are interested in local wines then a trip to Lakeridge Winery is a very pleasant and informative half day excursion. You will find it by travelling up the SR27 north of Clermont and it is on the left hand side of the roa...
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ICE 2010
Each year Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Centre hosts “ICE” as part of their Christmas programme and it is really worth seeing. This is the second time that we have been and most of the display was completely new to us so it was well worth it. Viewed 675 times since 17 January 2010.
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Arts and Crafts around Orlando
In Florida the Farmers Markets include a number of arts and crafts stalls as well as produce. In fact if you visit the farmer’s market in Celebration on a Sunday morning the craft stalls far outnumber the produce stalls. This is quite a good way of f...
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Putting The Package Together For Yourselves
Choosing the Villa Before going to the websites just decide what is important to you and your family for you to enjoy your holiday to the full. This list will help you to remain focussed if you find the choice of villas is la...
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Arrivals at Orlando International Airport
When you are planning your trip you need seats on the aircraft near the front to try to be at the front of the queues at Immigration. Do take time and care filling in the immigration forms as if you have made a mistake you will be returned to the que...
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Travelling to Florida for the First Time?
Once you have booked your flights and villa you need to make sure that you will be able to travel and so you will need to sort out your visa. Most holiday makers will probably travel on the visa waiver scheme and will need to apply for an ESTA, howev...
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Sea World 2011
Sea World was the first theme park that we ever visited but that was 6 years ago and another visit was long overdue. Sadly we are getting older and the legs are not what they were so one of the advantages of Sea World is that you sit down while you a...
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