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One day out at Louisa State Park
For the nature lovers, Lake Louisa State Park is a Must Do. Located on US Highway 27 just a few miles North of the West Irlo Bronson Memorial High
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
If you are visiting Orlando in October be sure to head for Magic Kingdom’s “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” on selected evenings throughout the
Skydiving in Titusville
Florida offers a whole host of opportunities for the adventure seeker, but none so exhilarating as skydiving. Skydive Space Center in Titusville offer
MONKEY JUNGLE, MIAMI
If you like monkeys then you will love Monkey Jungle! Advertised as the place where ‘Humans are Caged and Monkeys Run Wild’ it is certainly one not to
Formosa Gardens Estates
Formosa Gardens Estates, is a securely gated Sub-Division, Phase one was built around the year 2000, and phase two from 2003 on. It is World Renowned
Airboat Adventures
Florida is famous for it’s thrill rides at Disney, Universal, Sea World and Busch Gardens, but there are other ways to get your pulse racing, whilst g
Olive Garden
The Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant chain which has branches all over Orlando and the surrounding areas. It’s building is very Italian with plat
Hot Air Balloon Flights
As we all know, Florida is famous for its many attractions and theme parks, but one of the fewer known activities is a hot air balloon flight.We have
Spoiling yourself on holiday – Ice Cream
One of the great traditions of being on holiday is, in a word, ICE CREAM! (OK so that’s two words but you know what I mean). This tradition is no bett
Disney’s Secret Utilidors
Walt Disney thought of everything when planning the future of his theme park empire. He didn’ t want to ruin the illusions of his magical fantas
Jimmy Buffet Margaretville
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretitaville is located in City Walk next to Universal Studio, Orlando Florida. It is a great place for relaxing and a welcome esca
Fishing in Florida
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
Exercising on Vacation
For many, vacation can spell disaster for those who regularly exercise to stay fit. Many well-intentioned fitness buffs end up throwing their exercise
Garden of Discovery - Seaworld
On our visit to our villa last March we encountered unseasonably hot weather for that time of year. Whilst we were very happy to enjoy it by our final
Night Time at the Parks - Part 2
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After dark, there is s magnificent laser show called Fantasmic. This is set in a vast arena with plenty of seating. A mo
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 5
In Part 4 I forgot to mention the Toffee Apple shop in the Food Court where you can usually buy 4 Toffee Apples for the price of 3. We always visit th
LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND
Little Talbot Island State Park is located in Jacksonville, 17 miles east of mile post exit 35. 8A. This has been a State Park since 1952 and is one o
How to spend your last few hours in Orlando
As an owner of a very popular vacation home I usually have to check out of our own home several hours before our flight leaves Florida. The next set o
FLORIDIAN SKIES
Our first glimpse of Florida was actually the view out of the airport doors, as they opened wide in front of us, to reveal the dark velvety sky of Mia
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part1
Magic Kingdom is the oldest of the parks at Disney Land Florida and in my view still the one with the Magic, if you have never ever been before then I
Alternatives to 12 and 15 seater rental vehicles
On all roads heading to the famous Disney Arch Entrance, and indeed, throughout the central Orlando/Kissimmee area, you will see large 15 and 12 seate
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 11
Moeders This is a restaurant with a difference as you will realise the moment you take your seat at the table. The tables are set with all kind
Height and Other Restrictions at Magic Kingdom
When our girls were little I can remember many times returning to Disney with them eagerly anticipating that they were now tall enough to go on a ride
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Hollywood Studios
If you are visiting Orlando anytime between Thanksgiving and the New Year then you should definitely visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see one of th
Choosing the Villa of Your Dreams
Now you have made the decision to visit The Sunshine State the first thing to do is confirm the number of people travelling with you then decide which