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Islands of Adventure.............a history.
Islands of Adventure is the 2nd theme park in Florida owned by Universal. This park opened in 1999. However, the concept for Islands of Adventure
Gulf Coast Beaches close to Orlando
Florida is renowned for having some of the best beaches in the USA. Many are beautiful, with soft white sand, easily accessible and with good faciliti
Kobe Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
For a unique dining experience, with freshly cooked, delicious food I can highly recommend Kobe’s Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar. Heading east on
Victoria and Alberts at the Grand Floridian
From the moment our car was taken from us at the hotel entrance for valet parking, until the moment it was brought back to us at the end of the evenin
CRUISING - THE TENDERING PORTS
When cruising around the Caribbean it is almost inevitable that you will find yourself visiting an island where the ship is unable to dock alongside.
My Florida holiday diary day 5
My Florida holiday diary day 5 Yet another early start. We have a lovely breakfast outside on the deck, watching the eagles soar above and the mist
The 50 State Quarters Programme
Our fascination with State Quarters began several years ago when we first visited Florida, and we now have a substantial collection of these interesti
Hollywood Studios
Why not step into the bright lights of Show Business, Disney Stile.Hollywood Studios yet another fantastic attraction where you can enjoy all that Dis
Belgium city of Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde is a Flemish province of East Flanders. It has a population of just under 40, 000 people today and an area of approximately 68 sq KM. The h
Stars and Motor Cars Parade - Hollywood Studios
Apparently Walt Disney was infatuated with parades when he was young. Whenever a circus came to his town he would follow it all around the parade rout
How to Choose a Caribbean Cruise
Many people decide to combine a stay in a private villa in Orlando with a cruise to the Caribbean, and if you have the time to do this it is a great c
Casablanca: An overview - Part 3
Things that are worth seeing in Casablanca:- Hassan II Mosque This is an outstanding example of a mosque and it stands on a promontory looking t
The Boulevards of Disneys Hollywood Studios
America' s fourth most-visited theme park with almost ten million visitors annually originally opened on 1st May 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios, represent
My favourite Universal experience.
So having thought long and hard about my favourite Disney experience I turned my attention to Universal Studios. The first park opened way back in
Science Museum.
When my boys were young, their absolute favourite outing was to a science museum and there is a cracking one in Orlando. The history of this museum da
The Auto Train to Sanford, Florida
Did you know that you can take a train to Florida? Well if you are lucky enough to live in Virginia, and don’t want to drive down to Orlando, or fly,
The best two parks in Orlando
There are tons to do once you get to Orlando; there are a multitude of parks to visit so many infact that it will take you several years and plenty of
Blue Spring State Park
Probably the best place to see Manatees in the fantastic surroundings of the beautiful, natural countryside These gentle giants of the mammal family m
Not just one for the boys this attraction!!
Not just one for the boys!! Explosions, flames and flying cars – its all in a days work for the stunt team at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida!!
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
If you fancy a meal with a difference and an atmosphere to really enjoy be sure to visit Raglan Road Pub and Restaurant in Pleasure Island at Downtown
Titanic: The Experience
It is clear that there is huge interest in The Titanic (once thought wrongly to be unsinkable) The more so since the film starring Kate Winslett and L
Champions Gate
Champions Gate is slowly becoming an area that many more people are visiting. It’s location is superb being seconds away from Junction 58 on the I-4.
Cruising – Jamaica, Part 1 Martha Brae River Rafting
Jamaica is one of our favourite islands in the Caribbean, perhaps because it was one of the islands we visited on our very first cruise with the child
Downtown Disney The Market Place (Eating)
As well as all the wonderful shops in The Market Place there are also several very nice Restaurants and other good places to eat.One of our favourites
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 15
We continued along in the river Taxi soon we could see what we assumed was Downtown Disney as we entered a large lagoon and we could see shops and lig