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With its numerous cultures, the USA has a huge number of traditions which are celebrated at Christmas. That most northerly state, Alaska, celebrates Christmas by carrying a star on a pole from door to door, followed by Herod’s Men, who tr... Viewed 5342 times.
If you are staying anywhere around Poinciana, Champions Gate or along Ronald Regan Parkway then Providence is handy for a game of golf. Open to the public, the rates are competitive with a twilight fees costing between $30 and $50 depending on the ti... Viewed 6967 times.
After many years I finally got to go on my first ever looped roller coaster. Being small can be good when I do gymnastics but it’s a thousand times bad when you’re waiting to be the right height to go on a ride. This week I finally made it! I went to... Viewed 9629 times.
One of the newest rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Mania is an exceptionally busy ride. Definitely plan to get there early and also use the FastPass facility, but, beware, the FastPasses can all be allocated quite early in the day for t... Viewed 7977 times.
The first time I saw an armadillo it was not a pretty sight. We were driving down the Florida Turnpike on our way to pick up a cruise from Fort Lauderdale when there it was, lying at the side of the road – flattened. Road kill we would call it. <... Viewed 7564 times.
When I was young and watching American Tv and films the young people were always off to Dairy Queen for a chocolate malt or a hot fudge sundae. How I envied them these exotic treats. When I got older and started visiting the States I did not seem... Viewed 4769 times.
If you have been reading our other “Be prepared…..” articles then you’ll now have decided what you’ll be wearing and what you will be taking. Just got to decide on the other things you might need now. The first thing is a pen! If you a... Viewed 7277 times.
Fast Pass + (At Disney World) Beating the Disney queues with fast pass isn’t as easy as it used to be. Under the new Fast Pass+ system you can nominate 3 rides for the day. You are given time slo... Viewed 4997 times.
For an outdoor shopping experience, the Orlando Premium Outlets is the place to go. There is something really special about this plaza. It is very well designed and very laid back. You can stroll along in the beautiful warm sunshine and then take ref... Viewed 7626 times.
Interested in snakes? This is the place for you! There's an Australian taipan, considered by some to be the world’s deadliest snake, as well as a splendid 18-foot king cobra. There are six species of cobra and 11 kinds of rattlesnakes. Viewed 8505 times.
First time to Florida – do I need to hire a car? My resolute answer would be ‘yes! ’ However I have known several guests who have chosen not to do so – and I will try here to put the fors and againsts! If you have never visited... Viewed 8275 times.
If you want a few hours of fun but don’t want to spend a fortune why not try miniature golf (Known as Crazy Golf to us Brit’s). There are loads to choose from but one of our favourites is Congo River Miniature Golf on H192. There are two courses b... Viewed 8017 times.
One of my favourite golf courses to play whilst on holiday in Orlando is Legends Golf and Country Club. Legends is a beautiful rolling hillside course on the US27 just south of Clermont (easily recognisable from its water tower) and, from its high po... Viewed 6976 times.
Having only been to EPCOT around 5 Years ago, I was really looking forward to our family trip in 2009. EPCOT is one of 4 Disney Theme Parks and is regarded by many as the best. The Theme Park is sub divided into 2 main areas ‘Future World’ and ‘World... Viewed 9601 times.
The Gulf Coast is only about an hour and a half from Orlando and has some of the most amazing beaches in Florida. If you fancy a break from the Parks then why not plan a different sort of day which will still appeal to all of the family. Start... Viewed 7738 times.
I know the main things to visit Florida for are the fantastic sunshine, the beautiful villas, Disneyworld and the holiday of a lifetime, but don’t forget the local sports teams and events. American sports are so different to the norm (they have t... Viewed 8446 times.
Paynes Prairie Preservation State Park covers an impressive 21000 acres and is situated in Miconopy about 10 miles south of Gainseville. It was the first State Preserve in Florida (having been so designated in 1971) and is geologically unique... Viewed 6490 times.
I have now done this tour on three separate occasions and have still learnt something new each time. This tour is a magic Kingdom and is a daily tour starting at 8. 30am , 9am and 9. 30am. It lasts a total of 5 hours and offers an on ... Viewed 7563 times.
Let’s face it many of us go to Florida with the thought of meeting Mickey and his friends but many of us go with shopping in mind, well maybe the ladies do but needs must. I have visited Florida many times now and only go out with one full su... Viewed 6801 times.
Cruising is an incredible experience, where your floating ‘hotel’ takes you to a variety of ports, whilst offering superb food and service and a high level of entertainment all under one roof – with the added bonus of amazing sea views and a new vist... Viewed 6267 times.
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 parked (it can hold 11,000 cars) areas are named after classic Disney characters, as a tip... Viewed 6882 times.
A few years ago it might have been difficult for anyone with disabilities to take a cruise. Older ships often had narrow corridors and doorways, small lifts which could not accommodate wheelchairs easily, bathrooms which were unsuitable for wheelchai... Viewed 6182 times.
There are an abundance of fantastic water rides at the theme parks in Orlando, but which ones are worth queuing up for? To help you decide here are my favourites in reverse order. Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Viewed 6931 times.
I’m sure you already know that you will be spoilt for choice with literally hundreds of really great public courses in Florida, however I thought I’d mention a few of my favourites so that if you’ve not played in Florida before it will give you a few... Viewed 9294 times.
Continued from part 3. Putting our frustrations aside we settled down to enjoy the atmosphere and the game. How different to a Premier league game! There were whole families sat together, sometimes three generations wi... Viewed 5309 times.
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