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The State Nicknames Part 2

If you take a look at the number plates on cars you will be able to see which state the car originated from. There is usually a nickname associated with each state, and these often have very interesting origins. Here are the nicknames of California, ...
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Why I love Orlando

It is easy to answer that with two words. Theme Parks. But, Orlando has so much more. True it doesn’t have beaches, but if you just want to lie on beach all day and party all night, then you would go to Europe and save a fortune on air fares and car ...
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HIstory of Tampa Bay

With it’s modern and efficient International airport, Tampa is a great place to visit. The Pinellas County resorts including Clearwater and St. Petersburg are an easy drive from the airport, as well as the theme park Busch Gardens and the var...
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Florida Wildlife

If you have been to Orlando more than once you may feel like doing something completely different from visiting all the theme parks. Are you interested in wildlife? If so, Florida has an abundance of exotic wildlife much of which you will be ...
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Florida for us in March 2009

Florida as usual never fails to surprise and delight us in its changes and new acquisitions. On our ‘treasure hunt’ this year we found new shopping malls, restaurants and more delights in Downtown Disney. We are based just off Highway...
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The best place to view a Shuttle launch

Where the best place to view a Shuttle launch is very much open to debate. Much depends on your own personal preferences and everyone we have spoken to on this topic appears to have a different take. Getting as close as possible seems to be a...
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Buying a Villa in Florida 2

Continuing from our article Buying a Villa in Florida, if you have money to invest, and I know that not many have, but if you have, have a look at the bargains that are currently available in Florida, I know that it’s not nice getting an advantage fr...
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THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING

If you are visiting Orlando in late November, you will undoubtedly experience Thanksgiving during your stay. Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the USA, and it occurs on the fourth Thursday of November every year. It is a little li...
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LAKERIDGE WINERY AND VINEYARD EVENTS JULY – DECEMBER 2009

If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, and if you enjoy wine, then here is something which should appeal to you – the Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards. When it first opened in the centre of the citrus growing area it raised a fe...
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Florida Facts

• Florida was discovered in 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon from Spain when he landed by boat in North-East Florida, possibly near present-day St Augustine. This is when written records about Florida began • Florida measures 65, 795 sq miles Viewed 5741 times.

Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf – Summer Course

The tale behind this wonderful miniature golf is that on a moonlit Christmas Eve Santa Claus found the ideal spot for a vacation for both himself and Mrs Claus. It turned out to be Blizzard Beach. In no time at all Santa and Mrs Claus had moved their...
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Florida’s Festivals - Part 2

Florida is more than just theme parks and beaches, attractive as both may be in different ways. In an earlier article I gave you some idea of the local and state festivals that abound throughout the year in west central Florida. And now I will give y...
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Florida’s Feast of Festivals - Part 1

Any visitor to Florida will be aware of the abundance of entertainment available, especially in the Orlando area. Here can be found the more obvious attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, Sea World and ma...
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Mary Queen of the Universe

When on holiday in central Florida one of our favourite shopping experiences is a visit to Orlando Premium Outlets, just off International Drive on Vineland Avenue. The number of times we have passed the Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine without so m...
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Parmesan Chicken; American style.

When my guests return from their Florida holiday they often mention how much they have enjoyed eating Parmesan Chicken in the restaurants. This can be made in a healthier way than traditional American deep fried chicken but has the same more-ish cris...
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American Pumpkin Pie

Last time we were in Florida the place was awash with tottering piles of golden pumpkins and it got me thinking on our return of using these wonderful vegetables. Of course, everyone thinks first of that all American Pumpkin Pie. This is almo...
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Pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices

Pumkins are a huge part of the American diet and they find many a various uses for the glut that are harvested in the autumn (or fall as they would have it)The glut of pumpkins is perfectly timed to tie in with Halloween and Thanksgiving and for us f...
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PECAN PIE

It is always nice to have a slice of Pecan Pie when we are in Florida and it is an easy dish to make at home! This is the recipe for a traditional pecan pie This is very much like our own treacle tart but the pecans add a more dinner party or ...
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American Pumpkin Soup

When the nights get colder and your family arrive home damp and shivering what better food to put before them than a steaming bowl of pumkin soup. This is a firm favourite in Florida; particularly when they are thinking of ways to use up thei...
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Americam Muffins

American muffins are absolutely nothing like an English muffin, which I am sure you have discovered in your visits to Florida. The name muffin comes from the French word for soft bread and it has been re designed in different ways either side...
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