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Swim with Manatees
Everyone these days seems to be swimming with Dolphins, well why not do something that's different and not many people will get to do, Swim with
Ripleys Believe it or Not
This attraction really is worth a visit although not really suitable/entertaining enough for very young children as they could get bored. It is open a
Cruising - What About Sea Sickness?
For those who have never been on a cruise before, it is inevitable that the subject of seasickness will come up (no pun intended! ). I think what what
Disney Solo
Given my folks owning a lovely property near the Disney site, I have enjoyed Disney with my family numerous times. I have also had friends over on a c
Dining at Planet Hollywood
I love movies so was really happy on our last trip to visit and dine at Planet Hollywood in West Side at Downtown Disney. We planned our visit after s
Boma Breakfast Buffet
If you want a change from breakfast in your villa or from one of the chains selling all u can eat breakfasts I really would recommend you try Boma’s b
Montreal Old City
Montreal is one of the few major North American cities to have preserved its historic centre. You will discover in the historic district, once a w
Sea World
When looking to book tickets for your stay in Orlando you tend to spend a long time working out which parks to visit to help you choose what to do dur
Gatwick - Park or Stay?
Because we live a fair way away in Norfolk, to travel down to Gatwick the same day we are flying is such a tire and we would have to leave at a really
What’s so Special about Florida - Part 2
In Part 1 I talked about the climate and weather being special , well in Part 2 I am going to talk about the people of Florida and how genuinely frien
Epcot's Miniature Railway Train Garden
Disney put on certain events at quieter times of the year to attract more guests to EPCOT. The major two are the Food and Wine Festival in the fall an
The New Applebees Restaurant, Bery Town Center
When we heard that there was to be a new Applebees at Berry Town Center, at Sandmine Rd, just off Highway 27 we were delighted. This area is developin
Japan on a budget - Part 4
SIGHTSEEING There is lots to see for free and a first step should to look for the famous temples of Kyoto, such as the golden Kinkakuji, the imposi
Albatross Treasure Cruise
We first noticed this cruise advertised one evening when we went for a walk around the Boardwalk. It is for children four to ten years old. I was very
A different Magic Kingdom firework experience
Imagine the scene. It is a quiet evening in the Magic Kingdom, the Spectromagic Parade is at seven pm, the Wishes firework display is at eight. We arr
All Pizza’s are NOT the same
We had been out all day long walking around one of the Disney parks and were feeling hot and weary. We had gone over to Florida with some friends to s
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 10
Around the city and nearby:- Kasteel de Haar is an imposing castle that was restored in a fit of nostalgia a little over a century ago. Long after
THE BOARDWALK
We recently visited the Disney Boardwalk for the first time, having heard about it we had not quite managed to fit it in to our holiday schedule befor
Magic Kingdom - Mickey's Toontown Fair
From Leaving the Mad Tea Party you will enter Mickey’s Toontown Fair. Donald’s boat is a great place for the little ones to cool off and a time for yo
Overview Of Islands of Adventure
Twinned with Universal Studios, the Island of Adventures is my favourite Orlando theme park. The recent addition of the Harry Potter Wizarding World h
Universal Studios Orlando
Universal is the main competitor to the Disney parks in Orlando and is split into three main areas – Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure & Uni
Little ones at Magic Kingdom - Main Street
The wonderful thing about all the Disney Parks is that there is ‘something for everyone’ and Magic Kingdom is especially wonderful for younger childre
Bass Fishing in the Orlando Area
We have a guest renting our vacation home in May and he wanted to know if we knew where the nearest place was to do some Bass Fishing. Not being into
Magic Kingdom in Half a Day
Magic Kingdom was the first theme park at Walt Disney World, opening in 1971. Although it is open 365 days a year obviously it gets very busy during s
Cinderella's Castle Transformation at Magic Kingdom
If you have visited Magic Kingdom, at Disneyworld, Orlando, you will undoubtedly have spent much time admiring and photographing Cinderella’s wonderfu