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Interesting places to visit in South Florida with kids-part 1
After spending several days visiting the various Theme Parks and Water Parks, we decided to head South and visit Miami. As we had our 2 grandchildren
Scuba Diving in Fort Lauderdale/Key Largo
It is a couple of years since we visited Fort Lauderdale so decided we would head down South and spend a couple of days there as we had friends who lo
Marrakech: An overview - Part 18
Ancient and Modern Architecture and styles – continued Carved woodwork has long been a tradition in this part of the world. While some of the same
Butterfly Rainforest, Gainesville
If you have time to explore Florida, beyond the Orlando area, then take a trip north to Gainesville, visit the amazing Butterfly Rainforest and wonder
Park Hopping Part 2
Park Hopping Part 2 Our plan for today' s park hopping day was to visit Epcot, Disney' s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom, we weren' t sure
Southern Florida’s State Parks
The average traveller, whether they be from overseas or North America, is probably unaware that Florida has over 160 State Parks. While the majority h
A Fantastic Sight
The most fantastic sight I have ever seen while holidaying in Florida was a Loggerhead Turtle laying its eggs on Melbourne Beach and it didn’t cost us
A trip to the beach (Gulf Coast near Bradenton)
Having experienced the wonders and thrill of the theme parks, we decided to take it easy and head off to the warm waters of the Gulf Coast. We packed
Celebrating Christmas in Florida Part 7 - Carols and Christmas music
We love to spend Christmas in our beautiful home in Orlando, Florida, but we usually have to visit before the holiday season as our villa quickly gets
Magic Kingdom’s Secret Passages
The Magic Kingdom utility corridors (known as Utilidors) are a chain of tunnels which have been built directly underneath the Magic Kingdom theme park
Belgium city of Mechelen
Visitors to St. Rumbold’s cathedral in Mechelen can see a view of the town hall. It was located in the Cloth Hall, begun in 1311 but incomplete withou
Character Dining at 1900 Park Fare, Grand Floridian Resort
Characters that we saw:Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pinocchio, Gepetto, Minnie & Tigger.A slightly strange combination, but all worked well.Oh
Marrakech: An overview - Part 26
Visiting the port of Essaouira In the previous section on places you can go on a day trip I mentioned the port city of Essaouira. It is certainly p
Restaurant recommendation in the Rotonda area
This summer we spent a very pleasant 10 days on the Gulf Coast of Florida at Rotonda. As relatively new villa owners, we had not recognised the import
Eating on a Budget – Magic Kingdom
To get maximum value when visiting one of the theme parks in Walt Disney World it can sometimes be a case of compromising your normal meal time routin
Natural Dolphin Swim
If there is something that you should do before life passes you by, it has to be a swim with Dolphins.To get into the water with these fabulous marine
Islands with a Difference - Part 3
CHRISTMAS ISLAND, AUSTRALIA This a relatively small island at around 135 sq km with a population around 3,000. This is best described as a Tropica
Mission Space
On our last visit to our villa we managed to persuade my Mother to go with us to this ride at Epcot. We went after spending the afternoon at the Park
Rotonda West - In the Beginning
Rotonda West ……. . In The Beginning How did this unique area begin and become the residential area it is of today. Looking into the history of
The Cape Haze Peninsula
This small peninsular is often referred too as Florida's best kept secret. To quote the locals:“Just another day in paradise” A sentiment I heartily a
Orlando Isn’t Just Theme Parks!
Friends often ask me why I like theme parks so much. I answer “I like them but no more than many with a young family. Why do you think I do?” To which
How to get the best out of your holiday in Florida
Just knowing a few little tricks will help you get the best you can out of your holiday in Florida. Here are my top ten tips. If you are under 25 or i
A Stroll around Celebration Lake
We have been visiting central Florida for a number of years now and had often past the Celebration water tower on US192 with hardly a second glance. U
PECAN PIE
It is always nice to have a slice of Pecan Pie when we are in Florida and it is an easy dish to make at home! This is the recipe for a traditional pec
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 31
Lexington is a fairly compact area for a city and a walk around the historic homes that are open will show a variety of architectural styles, as well