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The Wells Built Museum
The Wells Built Museum is in honour of Dr William Monroe Wells. William was a black doctor in the times of strict segregation who did much to improve
Taking Older Teenagers To Orlando
Little kids love everything about a Disney holiday. It is just magic for them. But as a mother of kids now 17, 23 and 25 years, I have been th
Florida At 50 plus !
I have never travelled so much and so far in my life. Now at 50 plus I was "on the move"Last year I was able to take a holiday to Florida, a place I h
Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 4
Museum of the Mycenaean colonization of Cyprus and is situated in Coral Bay, 9 km from Paphos. The archaeological site is a small settlement dating to
Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 4
You will see the 18th century Palazzo Brentano, located in Bonzanigo. Crossing the small historical centre you will arrive at Palazzo Rosati, then you
Applebees at Orange Lake
Whilst we were delighted when Applebee’s at Berry Centre opened near our villa a couple of years ago we were thrilled when another branch opened on ou
Florida Trip 2017 Day 7 Part B
Now Lake Buena Vista was the first retail outlet that we discovered on our very first trip to Florida it is not on the scale of most of the others but
Tasty Treats of Orlando - Part 2
More tasty treats in Orlando are: Funnell cake, which is served mainly in the parks. This is a batter which is coiled in a circle and deep fried th
Tuscany
It is home to some of the country’s most romantic cities – Florence, Pisa and Siena – and the surrounding countryside is among the most visited in Ita
Highway 192 - An attraction in itself
Orlando’s highway 192 has long been known for its proximity to Walt Disney World. You can travel from the West at Highway 27 along the 192 for 24 mile
Walking Tour of St. Augustine Part 2
Continuing on your walking tour go to see the Colonial workers at the reconstructed Colonial Spanish Quarter (the entrance is via the Triay House at 2
NASA Kennedy Space Centre
The NASA Kennedy space centre is located on the east coast of Florida near the World famous Cocoa Beach. The drive the space centre is around 1 hour f
Celebration Town
Celebration is a lovely place to visit when you want a change of pace from the theme parks and more noisy and hectic activities. Head for Market Stree
Santiago, Chile – Part 2
The population of Chile is almost 7 million people and the main languages is Spanish, however, Mapudungun is spoken away from the major centre by the
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney Hollywood Studios
This was one of the first stunt shows that we watched upon our first visit to Disney many many years ago, although it’s been around for quite a few ye
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
Busch Gardens for Wimps
All the brochures for Busch Gardens seem to feature Sheikra, the floorless roller coaster with 90 degree drops, so we wondered if this was the best pl
The Electrical Water Pageant
The Electrical Water Pageant takes place most evenings around the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and also Bay Lake. Most visit
Tips for your First Night in Orlando
Visitors from the UK usually arrive in Orlando anytime between 3.00pm and Midnight. When we first started staying in a villa a late arrival meant ther
Typhoon Lagoon - A Water Park Paradise
Having been to Florida for ten years running this amazingly was our first visit to a water park. We decided to go on a Monday as according to the them
Test Track at Epcot
This is one of the more recent additions to Disney well when I say recent I mean in the last 5 years! Anyway this has to be one of everyone’s favourit
A Days Golfing at Highlands Reserve
On our recent visit to Orlando it was suggested we try Highlands Reserve Golf Course. We were told that it was a good course to start with after a 9 h
A Florida Quiz
I am sure you love Florida as much as we do, and especially the Orlando area with its wonderful theme parks, and fantastic shopping, not to mention th
DAY TRIPS FROM ORANDO
Orlando and the buzz it creates for tourists and locals alike with its heady mix of theme parks, shopping, eating and drinking is a Mecca for millions
Night Time in Orlando
There is something so magical about Orlando and it can be even more magical (if that is possible) at night. Although our girls are in, or nearly in th