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HONTOON ISLAND
Hontoon Island State Park is situated in Volusia County on the St Johns River. It is 6 miles west of Deland, just off SR44. Hontoon has been occupied
Where are all the Wal-Marts?
Most seasoned travellers to the Orlando/Kissimmee area will have all the Wal-Marts well sussed but for those making their first trip or maybe others w
Trip to Niagara
Last time we where at our villa, we decided that we would take a trip to Niagara Falls, the Canadian side, something that we really had wanted to see
Shopping for Bargains in Orlando
You could ask for no batter place to shop than Orlando. It has everything you could want to buy and by knowing where to get those extra discounts, it
Fulton's Crab House
If it is great seafood and wonderful ambiance you are looking for, look no further than Fulton’s Crab House; the old paddle steamer moored up in the h
Come Fly With Me!
Ever fancied seeing Disney’s Theme Parks from a different angle? If this sounds like your sort of adventure, you can have a bird’s eye view of Magic K
Roller Coasters
There are numerous Roller Coaster rides in the Orlando theme parks. My personal top three would be The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Islands of
What’s so great about Universal Studios Part 4
Disaster; originally this was Earthquake based on the blockbuster film from the 70’s which starred some very big names such as Charlton Heston and Wil
Honeymoon in Florida?
When planning a wedding, where to stay on your honeymoon is in most cases more important than the actual wedding itself. For us this was the case as w
Changes at Disney World
In the light of Universal Studios Harry Potter experience it seems that the Disney Corporation have decided it is time for a make over of their parks.
Hollywood Studios - Hidden Mickeys
Having started this passion at Magic Kingdom then moved on to Epcot our girls have now spent many happy hours searching for hidden Mickeys at Hollywoo
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 44
THINGS TO DO :- Canopy Zip Line Adventures Adventurer seekers and nature lovers will enjoy the thrill of hanging mid-air while gliding from one sus
Typhoon Lagoon - 2011
It’s been a while since we visited Typhoon Lagoon as a family, and we left it to the very last day of our holiday to visit on our August/September 201
Wheelchair User's guide to Universal Studios
I am not the world’s most adventurous thrill seeker so this by all means is not a comprehensive list. I hope another wheelchair user more adventurous
Boggy Creek Airboat Ride
We had all seen the photographs and TV programmes of the airboats whisking their way through the Florida wetlands and so we decided that this was a ‘m
ALFRED B MACLAY GARDENS STATE PARK
Should you venture up to the Tallahassee region of Florida, this beautiful State Park is well worth a visit. In 1923, Alfred and Louise Maclay create
Shopping at Posner Park
Posner Park is situated on the 27 south just after the junction with the I4. If you want to enjoy your shopping without the hustle and bustle of crowd
Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon is one of the water parks in Walt Disney World. So Disney’s ‘legend’ has it … a furious storm roared across the sea hurling boa
Mickey Mouse House - Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular parks in Florida. The Magic of Disney is one of the main attractions why many people come back year after yea
Traditional Meals at Cracker Barrel
If you want to take your family to a restaurant where they serve traditional food that doesn’t cost the earth – try Cracker Barrel. We chose this re
Eating Out in Magic Kingdom, Florida
A lot is spoken about the price of eating out in the Disney parks but in Magic Kingdom there are a lot of options. We’ve not tried them all yet but we
Two Countries Separated By A Single Language
Something as simple as asking for “loo” in America is not as easy as it sounds. For instance, if you do get “caught short” you will need to ask for th
Choose a Safari - Part 2
WALKING A walking safari is not as uncommon as you might think and is good if you are fit as you get to walk in the bush with a guide and armed ra
Christmas Store at Down Town Disney
The Christmas store at Down Town Disney is a dream to shop around for adults and children alike; I went in August and really felt Christmassy in there
Logans Roadhouse Grill
Logans Roadhouse GrillWe always like to try out a few new places to eat on our trip to Florida. This was our first visit to Logans Roadhouse Grill, bu