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Amsterdam: An overview - Part 8
The Rembrandt House If you have ever wondered about what life was like for Rembrandt, then this is the place you should visit. It shows you where H
The Simpson Ride at Universal
The Simpson Ride at Universal Many of us regular visitors at Florida will remember the old back to the future ride at Universal Studio’s ride, alth
Circle B Bar Reserve Part 2 Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run
Circle B Bar Reserve Part 2 Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run Before reading this article, you would be well advised to read part 1 and also the a
Did you know................
The following are just a few little known facts about Walt Diney World and the way it works.Did you know…………………..All garden and plant displays within
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets part 6
Many people do buy extra suitcases but because we have our own villa we are fortunate enough to be able to leave the majority of our holiday clothes t
The new Arctic experience at Seaworld
This new Arctic ride is a ' visit the South Pole experience' and is part of a large area which has been made to give the feel of being in a large cold
The History of Epcot
The EPCOT project all began with one man’s vision. Walt Disney’s original idea was to create a community where people could both live and work. His id
Tallinn Old Town: In Depth - Part 1
If you have started reading this without first reading the set of articles “Tallinn – an overview” then I would recommend that you stop and read those
Japan on a budget - Part 5
ACCOMMODATION If you put transport aside then accommodation is likely to be the thing that will put the biggest dent in your budget. It is unfortun
LOVERS KEY STATE PARK
Lovers Key State Park is istuated in Lee County, between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach on County Road 865. We once almost lost these 4 barrier isl
Epcot a theme park for adults and children Part1
Epcot a theme park for adults and children Part1 Epcot has to be my favourite park out of all the Disney Florida parks, although Magic kingdom has
Downtown Disney - An Overview
Our first visit to Downtown Disney was in January after 3 visits to Orlando can not believe it took us so long to visit here. This is not a Theme Par
Toddlers in Disney's Magic Kingdom
People are apprehensive when taking 2-4 years old to Orlando but there is so much to do and although they may not remember everything when they are
Comic books
As we all know America is the home of the comic book, Marvel, DC, Superman, Batman etc, and the spin off movies become bigger and better with X men an
HUNSADER FARM
If you are staying in the Bradenton area then you might want to make time to visit Hunsader Farm. It all started in 1967 when the Hunsander brothers l
I Spy with my little eye …….A Snowy Egret
I suppose many of us have seen various types of bird life as we journey to and from the airport on the way to our villa or holiday accommodation and e
My First American Breakfast
On my first ever trip to Florida and indeed the USA, I discovered the concept of buffet dinning, chief amongst this was the buffet breakfast!!! The pl
A Florida Timeline: the early years.
If we are attempting a timeline of the history of Florida we have to begin 12000 years ago (yes, really) This is the time when what is now known as th
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
2012 at Busch Gardens.
Busch Gardens is a lovely blend of what seems like all of the Orando area theme parks and well worth the rather longer drive to get there. And in
Narcoossee’s - For that special occasion
During our Easter holiday in Orlando this year we celebrated the 30th wedding anniversary of my sister and her husband. Some time previously we had de
LAKERIDGE WINERY AND VINEYAR EVENTS JANUARY – JUNE 2009
For those of you who consider yourselves to be wine buffs, and who want a change from visiting parks or shopping, a trip to Lakeridge Winery and Viney
Tresco, Isles of Scilly – Part 3
If you are looking for a more informed walking and wildlife spotting experience then join a guided walk with a Wildlife Trust ranger. This is free and
Expedition Everest - Animal Kingdom
One thing you can be sure of when a new ride comes to town at Disney is the quality of it. Expedition Everest was first introduced in 2007 to enhance
Lights, Motors, Action! at Hollywood Studios
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt ShowWe always enjoy spending Christmas in our beautiful villa in Orlando, but this year we had something new to