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Given that the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival runs from mid March to the end of May it is hardly surprising that the earlier of our two bi-annual trips to Florida inevitably coincides with the festival. As keen amateur gardeners (not Chelsea Flower... Viewed 4687 times.
THE OLIVE GARDEN If you have never been to the Olive Garden restaurant it is certainly one to put on your list to try. There are several around, there is one on International Drive opposite the Mercado , several along on the US192 and another ... Viewed 6628 times.
Hogwarts: the one place that pretty much every child secretly hopes he or she will be invited to attend when the heralded eleventh birthday rolls around. Unfortunately, I did not receive my green-inked letter, and to my utter astonishment and... Viewed 5082 times.
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is situated on Sanibel Island just a short drive across the causeway from Fort Myers on the west coast of Florida. It is in the top ten most visited refuges in the United States and second only to the ... Viewed 5295 times.
Just a few miles to the south of Clearwater lies the town of Largo (not to be mistaken for its better known namesake – Key Largo! ). This where the Florida Botanical Gardens are to be found, and if you are looking for somewhere to spend a leisurely a... Viewed 4585 times.
This is a question that came up on the Orlando Villas forum recently. It caused a bit of a stir as every body feels that their area is the best. But, the honest answer to that is they ALL are the best, depending on what your requirements are. ... Viewed 10979 times.
There is normally nothing like “a quick shop” in Orlando but this time it had to be as we had promised the girls we would be back in time for them to go to Celebration Town to see the last “Snow” of the night which was at 9. 00pm. We ... Viewed 3845 times.
Is there really more to Florida than Orlando? Of course there is. We had a week in Fort Lauderdale and this is what we got up to. First of all it’s important to say that this is several hours from Orlando, so it’s not really day trip... Viewed 5543 times.
The first morning I woke up pretty early around 7am to find glorious sunshine, something I am not used to as the weather in May and June back home in England had not been that great so it made a nice change I had a little toast and jam... Viewed 4677 times.
Oak Point, situated on the County Road 54, is a small, quiet and largely owner occupied residential community. It is predominantly surrounded by conservation and pastureland, hence the wide variety of wildlife that can be seen around and ab... Viewed 6018 times.
Independence Day is a big celebration in America and there are always lots of events taking place. This is just one suggestion of a place to visit for the afternoon and evening - Kissimmee Downtown Lakefront. And it’s totally FREE. We... Viewed 5846 times.
Orlando introduces Wet'n Wild’s ‘Disco H20’, a new multi-million dollar attraction, which showcases the 1970’s disco nightlife. Voted by Amusement Business Magazine as America's number one water park, Wet n’ Wild features a full-day of fun for the en... Viewed 5386 times.
Cracker Country Museum is a fully outdoor museum that is located in the Rainey Building at Florida State Fairgrounds. It is devoted to re creating the life and culture of the pioneers of the late 19th century. This museum provided an authenti... Viewed 5060 times.
Those of us who have visited Orlando for many decades can well remember the times when you had to fly into Miami and make the four plus hours slog up to the theme park area (usually with over tired, fractious children) It was usch a blessi... Viewed 4845 times.
There can be few of us who have not experienced a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Worldwide they are growing at a huge rate, over 11,000 already, but it is when we are in Florida that we find we visit them the most. With a daughter who is addicted to Sta... Viewed 5135 times.
Over the past few months there has been a big transformation within Championsgate. Since we last visited there has been a CHILIS restaurant built just behind the petrol station. Chilis is located just after the slip road on Exit 58. If you lik... Viewed 7049 times.
For our family this is a must do on every visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Festival of the Lion King is performed in an air conditioned theater at camp Minnie-Mickey at regular intervals during the day. The show itself lasts approxi... Viewed 6052 times.
If you are just about to plan your next holiday and are considering where your destination should be then why not consider Florida. Florida has something for everybody. If you want to keep both children and yourself entertained then there i... Viewed 4929 times.
Out of all the malls in the Orlando area-Florida Mall is still my favourite. With 250 shops and outlets it is still the biggest and I think the best. I first visited it on my first visit to Orlando 17 years ago and I am delighted to say that ... Viewed 7283 times.
A holiday to Florida needs a bit of planning. There is so much to do that it’s a good idea to plan ahead or you can feel quite overwhelmed by all the choices you have. You can either choose to plan an itinerary for every day of your holiday or decide... Viewed 5505 times.
Most vacation homes have a private pool for the exclusive use of your party. This is one of the reasons homes are so popular. But there are some safety aspects that should be considered as well as the fun ones. Here are some tips for enjoying... Viewed 5773 times.
If you are looking for a very different and thoroughly enjoyable way to experience Orlando then we can't recommend enough taking in a hot air balloon experience. It is definitely worth the early start - we started off by meeting up before daw... Viewed 5177 times.
Christmas in Florida is simply magical! If you are used to a cold Christmas season, the first thing that will appeal to you is the weather! Imagine spending Christmas Day relaxing by the pool in temperatures in the 80s! Sipping champagne in t... Viewed 6618 times.
Henderson Beach State Park is situated east of Destin on the U. S 98 in Floridas Pan Handle. This park is named after the Henderson family who lived here til 1983 and they were so keen to see this area preseved and protected that they sold it to the ... Viewed 5705 times.
Ahoy there!! Yo ho me hearties!! Shiver me timbers!! Visit the Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf on International Drive or at Lake Buena Vista for a fun filled activity, in swashbuckling surroundings. It is an excellent way for the whole family to spend a... Viewed 4755 times.
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