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Interesting places to visit in South Florida with kids-part 2
On our second day in Miami we elected to visit the Miami Seaquarium. It shows off the area’s most family friendly assets; sunshine and aquatic life. T
Fantasy of Flight (6)
Fancy a day out away from the mouse! Then head down the I4 in the direction of Tampa and have a great day out at Fantasy of Flight. This park is an av
Hamad International Airport
Hamad International airport is an architectural masterpiece where innovation and beauty combine. The airport has been designed with traveller experien
Air Boat Rides
Lake Tohopekaliga (Boggy Creek)An airboat ride in Orlando is not like an airboat ride in the Everglades but it is on the doorstep and not a 3 hour dri
The Delights of Mount Dora
Our intention was to drive for no more than an hour from our base just south of Clermont and find a lakeside retreat where we could enjoy a relaxing a
A Quick Trip to Ghent
Ghent is in the Flemish part of Belgium. Flemish is more closely related to the Dutch language and Belgian’s northern neighbours, The Netherlands, tha
Prime Outlets – Store Guide Part 2 E-G
Prime Outlets opened in September 2007, on the site of the famous Belz Factory Outlet World, at the top of International Drive, where it crosses Oakri
The Titantic Exhibition
If you have a couple of hours to spare, the Titanic Exhibition at the Mercado on International Drive is well worth a visit. We usually combine this wi
Prime Outlets
Prime OutletsFancy a day of shopping where you don’t really have to shop until you drop, as all the stores are in easy walking distance? Then take a t
La Palma, The Canaries - Part 1
When you talk about The Canaries most people in Europe think about holidays but these islands are not just all about beaches. You can explore wild vol
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 7
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 7 cont. Fresh takeaway food There are options for takeaway food but not as many as you might find in the UK. You ca
Tenerife - a country of two parts. (Part 2)
For those of you that want more than just sun bathing and partying the night away, you can hire a car and drive up into the mountains and find some au
Just Like the Locals!!
After visiting Florida a couple of times a year for several years it soon becomes apparent that the “native” Floridians have various customs which sep
Victoria and Alberts at the Grand Floridian
From the moment our car was taken from us at the hotel entrance for valet parking, until the moment it was brought back to us at the end of the evenin
Seville – Part 3
Flamenco may have wrapped its exotic, rhythmic vibe around the world, but its spiritual home will always be Andalusia. El Palacio Andaluz is an el
Vera Bradley
Vera who? is the response I expect most Brits to come out with-unless of course you are an afficionado like I am in which case I am preaching to the c
Weeki Wachee...from boom to bust.
Weeki Wachee Springs was named by the Native Americans known as the Seminoles. It means winding river. No wonder the Seminoles chose to settle her
Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine
The Shrine dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Universe was built as a place of worship for the 5 million Catholic tourists who come to Orlando annually.
Pauls Florida diary Day 2..morning
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
Liberty Tree Tavern - Magic Kingdom
I had seen this restaurant mentioned in several travel guides, so the last time we were at the Magic Kingdom we decided to give it a try. It is in Lib
Nine Dragons Chinese Resturant at Epcot
Here is my review of the Nine Dragons Chinese restaurant at Epcot. We decided that before the fantastic firework display to book the restaurant. So at
Sea Screamer at Clearwater (4)
If you are planning to spend a day at the Gulf Coat, why not head for Clearwater which is easily accessible from the Orlando area via the Interstate 4
The Hulk (at Islands of Adventure)
As you drive up to Universal Islands of Adventure you will catch yourself mulling over the thought of a roller coaster with 7 inversions. That’s enoug
Lakeridge Winery Florida
On our last visit to Florida we had been up on the north east coast of Florida to visit St Augustine, and during our stay we took the opportunity to s
Breakfast at Celebration
Celebration is only three miles from our villa so we often go there to enjoy the tranquillity and get away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and t