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Istanbul - Part 1
Istanbul, Gilded domes, glittering minarets, aristocratic pavilions and sultan’s palaces rise amidst a vibrant- uber-cool metropolis. An intoxicating
Cirque du Soleil
This is an expensive evening out and we had visited our villa in Orlando for several years before we went to see a performance. Cirque Du Soleil is lo
Flight Options from the United Kingdom
Visitors to Florida from the United Kingdom have little choice of how to get to the holiday destination - but there are several different options on w
Paul’s Florida diary day 4 pm
Paul’s Florida diary day 4 pm We decided to have a little lunch around 3pm and afterwards decided that it had been so hot in the day that we would
Clearwater
A holiday to Orlando is never complete in my opinion without a day trip to Clearwater/St. Petersburgh! The drive to Clearwater takes approx 1¼ hours f
Hot Air Balloon Experience
If you are looking for a very different and thoroughly enjoyable way to experience Orlando then we can't recommend enough taking in a hot air balloon
Disneys Summer Nightastic 2010
Disney is always way ahead with its planning and this year 2010 is no exception. Starting in early June and continuing until mid August Disney “Summer
My Florida holiday diary. Day 3
Day 3 After a magical and very long day at the Magic kingdom yesterday we decided to do something more relaxing……a water park. Typhoon Lagoon was c
The Palm Restaurant
Whilst we as a family always like to stay in a villa over a hotel it doesn’t stop us from trying out some of the fabulous restaurants that are located
About Belize - Part 3
On the return trip from the Guatemalan border, a left turn at Central Farm will take you to a ferry crossing of the Belize River, a memorable experien
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 27
Now if you are really into thoroughbred horses then you might want to arrange something more special. Most of the living Kentucky Derby Winners are re
Pura Besakih, Bali – Part 2
PURA BESAKIH TEMPLE COMPLEX The complex is situated on the south-west flanks of the sacred volcano Gunung Agung, which was considered by local Hind
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
The brilliant Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights is displayed annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the ‘Streets of America’ area from Thanksgivin
Mount Dora
Mount Dora is a charming little town about 35 miles north of Orlando and is a true Mecca for antique collectors. There are probably more interesting a
Islands with a Difference - Part 4
AZORES, PORTUGAL This group of islands has a total area of around 2, 400 sq km and within this it has a population of about 250, 00. It is an arch
Aunt Kates
Aunt Kates On The River is a great restaurant that is indeed right on the water in wonderful St Augustine. This restaurant has been owned and run by t
Visiting Fort Lauderdale
I first visited Fort Lauderdale in 1995, for a few days and fell in love with all it had to offer. The beaches and the life style blew me away. So muc
Lovely Blue Spring State Park - A Great Day Out
If you want to see some of Florida’s natural beauty, take a ride out to the Blue Spring State Park. One of many State Parks to be found in Central Flo
T H Stone Memorial Park
The T. H. Stone Memorial St Joseph Peninsula State Park is istuated in Port St Joe on Cap San Blas Rd. This area was once occupied by those Native Ame
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 5
In Part 4 I forgot to mention the Toffee Apple shop in the Food Court where you can usually buy 4 Toffee Apples for the price of 3. We always visit th
The Magic Kingdom - A Review
Where do you begin with this wonderful day out? Arrived at the park for opening time and parked the car it is so important to remember where you have
La Palma, The Canaries - Part 3
If you make this part of a three day trip then here are my idea for days two and three. If this is just part of a long weekend then mix and match to g
In search of the Florida Scrub Jay
On our most recent visit to Orlando we took along my sister and brother-in- law who were very much into the natural habitats of the many species of an
Lakeridge Winery
On our last trip we fancied doing something different one afternoon so had a drive to the Lakeridge Winery near Clermont. It is about a 25 minute driv
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian (1)
On their return from Florida our friends had enthused about the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel, and so, it was put on our wish l