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The Shrine dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Universe was built as a place of worship for the 5 million Catholic tourists who come to Orlando annually. The Shrine provides the opportunity for worship, teaching and witness. This Central Florida ... Viewed 8585 times.
It never ceases to thrill me to know that we are crossing that huge pond, the Atlantic, on our way to our villa in Florida. For years we were avid watchers of ‘Miami Vice’ and the first time we drove round this amazing city we were just holding our b... Viewed 7080 times.
And now for something completely different! Who would associate Florida with caving, but that is just what you can do at this super State Park. This is the only Florida park to offer caving and indeed one of only a few in whole of America.Viewed 8677 times.
A visit to an Olive Garden restaurant is always a must for our family during a visit to Florida. There are several locations for these restaurants, which are part of the Darden restaurant group, and we always have a pleasant dining experience wheneve... Viewed 5886 times.
Whilst in Orlando on our most recent holiday we found a super restaurant we had not been to before called simply “Bob Evans”. The one we visited several times was on US27 near to the intersection with the Interstate 4. Whilst not very p... Viewed 12291 times.
If you are looking for a very special night out, maybe to celebrate an anniversary or birthday, or just want a sophisticated meal in ambient surroundings I highly recommend Victoria & Albert’s. This is probably not a suitable restaurant for yo... Viewed 4274 times.
If you are apprehensive about driving in Florida for the first time, here are a few pieces of information that I think may help. Always carry your drivers licence in the car with you as this is the law in Florida and keep your rental papers i... Viewed 8619 times.
A Florida vacation has so much to do - many people base their vacation plans around the theme parks, whilst others are attracted by the golf, shopping, restaurants, sport etc. And, of course, the weather. Many visitors seek to try some fishing... Viewed 8833 times.
We have been visiting central Florida since early 1993 and I think we can now be classed as official addicts. There is so much to do in and around the Orlando and Kissimmee area that we never have a problem finding somewhere new to try on each trip. ... Viewed 8122 times.
Having never visited Florida at Christmas time before the one thing I was determined that we should see this year was ICE at The Gaylord Palms. I had heard good and bad reports of it but was going to make my own mind up. I therefore booked our ticket... Viewed 8040 times.
Theme parks and excitement are what a holiday in Orlando is all about. But for many families, after a few days of the hustle and bustle of rides and parades, it’s time for a break. And where better than the sleepy town of Mount Dora? Mount Do... Viewed 7825 times.
To access the closest beaches from the Rotonda area drive up Hw 776 towards Englewood. Take a left at the lights at Beach Rd. Cross over the bridge and continue up to the roundabout. You now have a choice of four beautiful beaches. Go left at... Viewed 7646 times.
We missed this little gem. We’ve been to Florida six times in the last six years and we still missed it. Fortunately we now have some friends over there who pointed us in the right direction, and if you’re looking for somewhere for t... Viewed 7487 times.
Although we love everything that Orlando and the theme parks have to offer, we sometimes complete a hectic trip to our beautiful villa with a cruise from Fort Lauderdale or Miami. One of our favourite islands to visit is Jamaica, and we have ... Viewed 7111 times.
For the first leg of our summer vacation last year we flew into Miami having pre-ordered a mid/standard sized SUV(4x4) vehicle from Alamo car rental. We were collected at the airport by a new bus system that all of the major rental companies now shar... Viewed 6720 times.
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part 5 We are still in frontier land and the next attraction has to be Buzz Lightyear space Ranger Spin now this is a great ride for the kids and adults too although it can be very popular and quite of... Viewed 6526 times.
Although, comparatively speaking, the United States is not particularly old it does take great pride in its history and this can be evidenced in many towns and cities by their willingness to support restoration projects and develop historic districts... Viewed 6601 times.
Tired of the hustle, bustle and noise of the theme parks? Why not try a peaceful half day at Historic Bok Sanctuary, home of the Bok Carillon Tower? The Sanctuary is off the 27. You turn left a few miles after the turn off for Cypress Gardens... Viewed 6947 times.
Disaster; originally this was Earthquake based on the blockbuster film from the 70’s which starred some very big names such as Charlton Heston and William Holden, the show is essentially the same as it was but with another name. It shows you how many... Viewed 7078 times.
In Part 1 and 2 of Making the Most of Your villa I wrote about pre planning and the first day at the villa. When you stay at a villa you may also want to buy things of the villa for the children to enjoy, these are relatively inexpensive.... Viewed 7082 times.
We spent Christmas and New Year 2018/2019 in Orlando at our house in Tuscan Ridge, Davenport. We were 2 families 4 adults and 3 children aged 11, and 13, We knew that the crowds and lines at Disney during Christmas and New Year would be very busy, so... Viewed 6280 times.
We first saw San Sebastian Winery on a trolley bus tour on our first trip to StAugustine. From the outside it does not look very inspiring but friends of ours who had visited it the previous year urged us to try a visit to it. Unlike much of ... Viewed 6728 times.
The alternative to the Disney parks are the excellent Universal Studios 2 parks, the Universal Studios park is one of my favourites because it has in my view more grown up rides than some of the Disney parks. The Universal Studios Park was the... Viewed 7841 times.
You can travel to Key West by Road, Sea or Air and when you get there you will find it a city of fascinating contrasts. In fact after a few days there you may find yourself wanting to stay far away from the hassles of everyday life forever! <... Viewed 6408 times.
Apart from all the usual holiday attractions on offer in Orlando there are some amazing sights which will have you holding your breath in awe. Some of the most spectacular are at Sea World in the Shark Encounter. Apart from sharks there are... Viewed 8016 times.
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