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Picnic in the Park - healthy options
Disney came up with another good idea when they introduced Picnic in the Park in April 2009. Not all visitors want to indulge in burgers, chips and ev
What is happening at Legoland?
Have you been to Legoland yet? Not the one in Surrey, but Legoland Florida. This is situated where Cypress Gardens used to be and an easy drive from y
Casablanca - an overview - Part 9
Shopping in Casablanca Morocco is a paradise for anyone who likes traditional handmade crafts for the home or souvenirs. The top choice is usually
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN KISSIMME AND LAKEFRONT
If you want to experience the “real” Florida do not miss a visit to Historic Downtown Kissimmee and the most spectacular lake frontSituated on the Ora
Hollywood Studios Part 2
If you interested in how the animation of the Disney characters is done then a visit to The Magic of Disney Animation is just what the doctor ordered
Picking up a cruise from Port Canaveral – Part 1
Port Canaveral is situated in Broward County, Florida, on the east coast, just north of Cocoa Beach. It is becoming one of the busiest cruise ports in
ICE and SNOW at Gaylords 2010/2011
Every year Gaylord Palms Convention Centre puts on a magnificent Christmeas display of ICE. The top ice sculptors from China come across and design 5
Rolling Oaks Boulevard Shopping Plaza
Target is one of my favourite stores, so when we heard that a huge Super Target was going to open just minutes from our villa we were, naturally, deli
Olde Englewood Village - part two
Olde Englewood Village – part 2Following on from the early arrivals in Englewood the year of 1923 was extremely important. This was the year that star
Why I love a holiday in Orlando
Why do I love holidaying in Orlando? Well the obvious answer to this is the theme parks, but there are so many other reasons too. The whole atmosphere
How to survive the parks
I am often asked by guests if I have any advice on how to go about visiting the parks and getting the best out of them. I am well aware that some of y
LAKE MANATEE RIVER
Lake Manatee River State Park is situated on Lightfoot Road, off the U. S. 301 and 4 miles south west of Sun City Center. This has been a State Park s
IHOP
Possibly one of the best breakfast eating experiences in Kissimmee. We love IHOP. They have a large menu which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and
Hollywood Studios
Which theme park is the best depends on your own personal preferences. One of my favourite parks is Hollywood Studios (one of the Disney Parks). The p
Often asked questions part 2
Can I book 2 or more villas together? This is usually asked by people who think that Orlando Villas are a management company that run all the villas
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 11
Monday 08 October (Columbus Day)Woke up as normal routine and decided it was time for another shopping trip. I had actually forgotten it was the Colum
Traveling to Disney with your Pet
Disney is generally thought of as the ultimate vacation for families and children. But what if you don’t want to leave your “other children” at home?
Germany: City of Mannheim
The Rhine and Neckar rivers meet at Southwest Germany’s second largest city, where tradition is matched with innovation. The grid like street pattern
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Christmas
Our favourite firework and laser show has to be Disney’s Illuminations at Epcot. In our opinion nothing surpasses it and despite having seen it many t
Florida Here We Come ......
So the day has arrived when your long awaited thoroughly planned holiday is finally about to happen. The bags are packed and you are waiting for the t
Ponce De Leon lighthouse.
The Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse Museum was built in 1887 and is one of only a few lighthouses left in the United States. You start your visit at th
City of Thessaloniki - Part 1
Thessaloniki was founded in 315bc by Cassander, the king of ancient Macedon and named after his wife. Thessaloniki is the capital of Macedonia and the
Surfing Lessons at Typhoon Lagoon
If you’re looking for some thrills and excitement why not try surfing lessons at Typhoon Lagoon?The lessons take place from 7.30am – 10am, this is bef
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has undergone some major changesin the last few years, starting with the airport which now features six rush roofs instead of o
Hollywood Studios: Why I like this park so much
One park that seems to be in the shadow of the much better known Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom is Hollywood Studios. Although this park is smaller