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Next time you are in Orlando take a look at the number plates on the cars as you drive by. They include the state’s nickname, and each one is different. Minnesota Named after the Minnesota River, Minnesota is nicknamed the North Star S... Viewed 4652 times.
We have been visiting Florida for many years, and each time we go we learn more and more about the Sunshine State. Florida has many fascinating natural features, including lakes, rivers, springs, and of course, the Everglades, that wonderful national... Viewed 4228 times.
As with most people when they holiday in Orlando one of the first things we did was visit The Magic Kingdom. As we finished the day there the park started to get ready for the evening event of Mickey’s Halloween, we tried to get tickets for that e... Viewed 5455 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 3853 times.
Last year owing to an incident involving a rubber band, a trombone and some glue; my party’s booking for the character breakfast at Crystal Palace was accidentally booked one short. Ever the martyr, I volunteered to take one for the team and seek my ... Viewed 5986 times.
On our last visit to our villa we managed to persuade my Mother to go with us to this ride at Epcot. We went after spending the afternoon at the Park so it was quite late in the evening when it was not so crowded. The reason we managed to per... Viewed 5631 times.
If you fancy doing something different, away from the theme parks that isn’t expensive and will also help shed a few calories you’ve put on eating the massive restaurant portions, I can recommend paddle boarding. You can get sessions for about $30 pe... Viewed 4613 times.
Having on many occasions while out in Orlando looking for a relaxing place to watch football while having a drink, we finally found the perfect Irish Pub called Devenney’s. Only recently opened, Devenney’s Irish Pub is the sort of place where... Viewed 3978 times.
Gulf fritillaries are one of four butterflies found in Florida. It is a very common garden butterfly I have often seen several of these delightful butterflies floating around the garden at my villa their habitat also includes old fields, disturbed si... Viewed 5122 times.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- part 1 We have stayed here a few times and I can truly say that the really magical time is the Christmas season. The hotel is one of Disney’s better with regard to the architecture from my point of view. Ho... Viewed 3469 times.
Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Want to find out? At “ Gatorland ”, you can experience these amazing creatures up close. We visited it on our last trip to Orlando, and liked it so much we took ou... Viewed 6057 times.
Ridgewood Lakes is located just 15 minutes south of Disney and represents exceptional value - lots of golf for the price you pay. The course was rated by Golf Digest in 1994 as "Best New Course" and one of the "Top 30 Cours... Viewed 5734 times.
You may wonder what the title means, particularly if you have yet to visit Orlando, Florida. Why on earth would anyone want to collect quarter coins you may well ask? Well, I don’t mean the common or garden bog standard quarters, but the fasc... Viewed 5941 times.
If you loved the Soarin ride at Disney Epcot, I think you will be impressed with the new, upgraded version. Even if you have been on the older Soarin, you will find this one completely different. The ride is now called “Soarin Around the World”. The ... Viewed 3699 times.
It’s Tough To Be a Bug is located inside the base of the Tree of Life, and is the story of Flik, Princess Atta and Hopper. This is a Fastpass attraction however you might not need to get a FastPass. A Cast Member told us that the way th... Viewed 4987 times.
We first visited SeaWorld’s new water park, Aquatica in August, 2009, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It is very different from Disney’s water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, but it has some brilliant rides. However, SeaWorld officials ha... Viewed 5178 times.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida is one of my favourite parks, not just because it is so beautifully landscaped, but also because it has such a wide range of animals to view. On February 17th this year a baby colobus monkey was born, and i... Viewed 5918 times.
Why not step into the bright lights of Show Business, Disney Stile. Hollywood Studios yet another fantastic attraction where you can enjoy all that Disney has to offer in the film industry. Meet your favorite Disney characters as you wander ar... Viewed 6452 times.
Red Lobster Restaurant. The Red Lobster Restaurants are a great place to eat whether you’re a fish lover or not. Our experiences of eating at Red Lobster have always been enjoyable and we have never been disappointed with the service or t... Viewed 4767 times.
Friends of ours went to the Gaylord Palms at Christmas and were really impressed. Apparently the festivities are on there for about six weeks ending early in the New Year. When you enter you see this fantastic 54-foot Christmas tree and here ... Viewed 5701 times.
Today, due to an increase in levels of disposable income, low interest rates, and an increase in the number of people who are approaching retirement age, the purchase of a rental home in Florida has never been more attractive. Or has it? Having had t... Viewed 5188 times.
If you have never been to the United States of America before, you will find some very unusual differences, in particular, the language. Most of what we say to each other is very obvious and the main difference is the pronunciation, but sometimes it ... Viewed 4695 times.
The Suwannee River in northern Florida provides the state with a wonderful natural resource. On its meandering 200-mile course, from the Georgia state line through to its discharge point into the Gulf of Mexico, the river showcases some areas of outs... Viewed 7440 times.
We ate at Wolfgang pucks in Las Vegas a few years ago and it is imprinted on my memory as one of the best meals I have ever eaten, so imagine my surprise to find he has restaurants right here in Florida. If you love your food (like me) then... Viewed 6624 times.
Italian Restaurants There are a few good Italian restaurants in the Kissimmee area The olive garden is a great Italian and have lots of locations in the area the one we prefer is the one at the Loop shopping area, but lately we have us... Viewed 5748 times.
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