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Jungle Cruise
The Jungle Cruise is one of Disney’s original rides and is never the same twice due to the ongoing narration from the boat’s captain. Some skippers ar
Longhorn Steakhouse on the 192
We had never been to a Longhorn Steakhouse until one opened a couple of years ago at Rolling Oaks Common. This is situated on the 192 about two miles
Manny's Chop House (6)
Manny’s Chop HouseAfter all we had heard about Manny’s Chop House, we felt that we could put off a visit no longer. So we finally decided to try it on
Cassadaga Spiritual Retreat
If you want something different on your Florida holiday away from the theme parks and the hustle and bustle of Orlando why not visit Cassadaga Psychic
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 48
THINGS TO DO : Places to shop continued; Bucerias Flea Market This is very much like this type of market all over the world; there are hidden g
Our first Family day in Epcot
Where shall we go today? ? ? EPCOT ! ! ! ! I will never forget my first visit to Epcot. It is now several years ago since our first visit, and it alwa
The LUSH store in Orlando International Airport.
If you walk through the main shopping area of Orlando International Airport your will not fail to smell the delicious aromas wafting out of the LUSH s
Brunch at La Coquina
If you have a family celebration or simply just a birthday or anniversary for two to share treat yourself to Brunch at La Coquina. This fabulous resta
Go on - pamper yourself!!
What better way to relax on your vacation after a hectic few days at the attractions than to indulge in a little pampering? There is a great choice of
GEORGE CRADY FISHING PIER
George Crady Bridge fishing pier was named after a state representative of the same name who was a keen supporter of the State Parks department. This
Eating out in Orlando, plan ahead and save money.
Eating out when we are in Florida is a major part of our holiday and we love to plan which restaurants we will eat in during our trips. We have a few
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
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 9
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 9 cont. The menu and the bill If you want to save money then the best way to eat in a city is to go for the set-pri
ONE FLIGHT UP; A DIFFERENT PLACE TO EAT!
You can never go to Mt Dora too often; the mix of beautiful lake, intriguing shops and different restaurants make for a wonderful day out. The la
Sharks Underwater Grill at Seaworld
Sharks Underwater Grill at Sea World is full-service restaurant where you literally dine underwater amongst sharks and other sea life – a different
What’s New At Epcot’s Innoventions? (Part 2)
On a cool November morning we visited Epcot to find it surprisingly busy and although we had arrived at about 9. 45 we still had 2 hours to wait befor
How to make the best of a long flight
The flight time to Orlando from the UK is usually around nine hours, and lumped together as a whole it seems to take forever. But with a little though
Orange County History Centre
The 2 names that have been given to this part of the State reflect visitors’ impression and the commodity that gave it the initial wealth. Originally
Separated by a common language
It is often quoted that Britain and America are separated by our common language and the more time I spend in Florida the more this becomes apparent.
Florida's Beaches
The beaches in Florida vary greatly, those on the ‘Gold‘ coast, Cocoa for example, known as the Surf capital, famous for the surf shop called RON JONS
Working out Florida style
If you are like me, you’ll go through the usual pre-holiday diet frenzy and exercise kick. I want to be fit and in shape for my holiday. I want to loo
Visiting Florida for the first time
Visiting Florida for the first time can seem quite daunting. There are many choices of accommodation to start with there are hotels and villas for re
Winter Park
We have been visiting the Orlando area for the last 12 years and although we love the theme parks and shopping malls sometimes we just like to do some
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
Universal Studios Florida
FloridaSituated next to Islands of Adventure and another must do for your next trip is Universal Studios, You can purchase a one day two park pass whi