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Boat Tours on St John River.
Central Florida Airboat Tours is primarily located in Jolly Gators Fish Camp which is on the 46, East of Sanford at the Geneva Bridge. Want to get
Highway 192 - An attraction in itself
Orlando’s highway 192 has long been known for its proximity to Walt Disney World. You can travel from the West at Highway 27 along the 192 for 24 mile
Embarking on a Disney Cruise – Part 2
Having driven down the Beachline SR 582 Expressway to Port Canaveral, and having completed your check in, you are ready to embark on your wonderful Di
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
Germany: Black Forest - Part 2
Some of the everyday local favourite dishes are Black Forest smoked ham, Rib-eye steak with crispy onions, cheesy pasta, Swabian style ravioli filled
Tokyo Blue at Fort Lauderdale
Tokyo Blue is one of the newest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. It is located in the Ocean Manor Resort Hotel. It is advertised as a Sushi bar and exo
Tea at the Grand Floridian
It was not until we had friends over for the first time to visit us in our villa that we decided it was time to sample afternoon tea at the Grand Flor
SHOPPING AT ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Who would have thought that an airport was the place to shop? For most of us it is somewhere we pass through, on our way to exotic places, but Orlando
My favourite golf courses in Orlando
Orlando is one of the top golfing destinations in the world. But with so many courses available choosing the right one can often be daunting. Over the
Lake Buena Vista Outlet Mall
This Mall is not as often visited as Belz or Orlando Premium Outlets but we always find a half day to pop down there as there are lots of good bargain
Naples
If you fancy travelling a little further afield, during your stay in Orlando, we can thoroughly recommend a trip south to Naples. An overnight stay is
December in Celebration
A visit to the town of Celebration, in the evening, during December is a definite must. Not only will you see some of the most fantastic Christmas dec
Getting married in Las Vegas part 2
Resort Indoor Weddings One of the most elaborate weddings packages in Las Vegas takes place at Bellagio. The resort has two romantic and ornate cha
Tips for First Time Disney Visitors
There is no doubt that a holiday in Orlando is great fun but can be very tiring. The first time we went, we made sure we were at the parks as
How to cope with a Hurricane when staying in a Villa
If you are staying in a villa during the months June to November, there is a chance that you will have to cope with a Hurricane. September is the most
Epcot – World Showcase – Mexico
For priority seating in the San Angel Inn call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, Mexico is the 1st if you are going clockwise
Fort Lauderdale & The Jungle Queen Riverboat
Is there really more to Florida than Orlando? Of course there is. We had a week in Fort Lauderdale and this is what we got up to. First of all it’s im
Walt Disney's 'Year of a Million Dreams' Extended for 2008
If, like me, you visited Disney World this year, you will undoubtedly have seen promotions for the ‘Year of a Million Dreams. ’ This wonderful celebra
Money Saving Tips for Planning your Vacation
When we first visited Orlando we had a package holiday that included a charter flight and stay at a hotel. I must admit for first time visitors this i
Florida Trip 2017 Day 9, Part 2
After the Spiderman ride, Will and Karlie headed off to the Hulk roller coaster as this seems to be their number one favourite roller coaster and once
Epcot - Innoventions West
We had not visited DisneyWorld for nearly five years, we decided that our stay this Christmas (2005) should include at least two visits. Top of the li
Dearborn Street – Englewood, South Gulf Coast
Old Englewood Town maintains its charm and “Real Florida” appeal on Dearborn Street. From Venice side turn right into Dearborn from North Indianna Ave
Florida place names and their origins
As you make your way around Florida I’m sure you will wonder where some of the interesting and unusual names for towns and cities came from. I finally
Swimming with the manatee.
Everyone who has been to Florida knows about the manatee; they are those gentle cow like creatures that inhabit the oceans around Florida. But hav
Where to Shop in Florida Part 1
So much choice – so little time! Florida really is a shopper’s paradise. There is a huge variety from shopping Malls to Outlet Centres to small st