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Car hire and Driving in Florida
Car hire and driving in Florida Car hire really is a must when visiting Orlando, although you can get around with buses and other transport it is ver
Whispering Canyon Restaurant – Wilderness Lodge
If you are looking for somewhere very different to eat – even whacky try The Whispering Canyon Restaurant at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. I don’t think
BJs Brewhouse - Casual Family Dining
BJ’s Brewhouse is a great location for casual family dining in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. There are two locations within the Orlando area, one at T
Hot Air Ballooning
The idea of floating over the Florida countryside was not one that appealed to us, but having two sons who enjoy anything exhilarating, and not taking
Golf in Florida part 4
Falcons Fire Golf Club is where it all comes together! The designers have combined a resort style atmosphere with a links style course in a great loca
Fantasmic - dining package with priority seating
Fantasmic is one of our favourite night time shows, however, the one thing we dislike is having to arrive at The Hollywood Hills Theatre ages before t
Flying to Tampa with British Airways
It never ceases to thrill me to know that we are crossing that huge pond, the Atlantic, on our way to our villa in Florida. For years we were avid wat
Tampa- Facts
As we travel to the Gulf Coast I never fail to marvel at Tampa’s large buildings that you can see from the Motorway and look as though they are made o
Splash Mountain, Magic Kingdom, Orlando
Splash Mountain is located in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Even before you actually see the ride you will hear the delighted screams of the ride
Charleys steakhouse
Deceiving from the outside, but absolutely stunning on the inside, this is an absolute gem of a find. Situated on Parkway Blvd Kissimmee off the 192 t
Wolfgang Puck's Grand cafe at downtown Disney
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 surpr
Come Fly With Me!
Ever fancied seeing Disney’s Theme Parks from a different angle? If this sounds like your sort of adventure, you can have a bird’s eye view of Magic K
The Old Florida Heritage Highway
If you want a sample of historic Florida, you could do no better than taking a trip along The Old Florida Heritage Highway. The Highway is a forty-eig
The History of The Pirates of The Caribbean
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me. Who hasn’t sung along to this on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. This fam
Where to Shop in Florida Part 2
If you like Factory Outlet Shopping Lake Buena Vista shops are quite compact to shop at and conveniently located on South Apopka Vineland Road and ope
Our Stay at Treasure Island Part 3
Directly in front of the Tiki Bar area at the Thunderebird is a walkway where people stroll or ride bikes during the day and this gets particularly bu
Walking Tour of St. Augustine Part 2
Continuing on your walking tour go to see the Colonial workers at the reconstructed Colonial Spanish Quarter (the entrance is via the Triay House at 2
Rhino Rally at Busch Gardens, Tampa
Rhino Rally opened at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida in 2001 at a cost of twenty-five million dollars. In excess of sixteen acres of land
Disney Souvenirs
There are so many things you can collect to remind you of the magic when you are on holiday at Disney and I will try and list some of them here. First
Blue Spring State Park
For a relaxing day and a change from the theme parks why not visit Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, just north of Orlando. About a ninety minute
Disney Hollywood Studios - Fun Facts
Hollywood Studios home to Disneys biggest building – but which one – read on to find that information and more…• Disney Hollywood Studios, the third t
EATING/DINING AT MAGIC KINGDOM
There are of course many restaurants to chose from in Magic Kingdom so I have highlighted a few that we have visited during our years of holidaying in
Sanibel/Captiva Beaches
If you want a really relaxing time on the beach and a few days away form Orlando head to Sanibel and Captive Islands. Here you can enjoy 5 miles of un
The Tequesta people of Florida
The Tequesta Indians lived in the South East corner Florida in the Miami Dade and Florida Keys areas. There were only 800 of this tribe which may go t
Yalaha Country bakery
If you are a regular visitor to the Orlando area you may find that you really miss having some ‘real tasting bread’ when you are over there as it’s ha