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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
De Leon Springs
On a recent visit to Orlando we thought we’d have a day away from the theme parks and go for a journey into the local ‘natural’ Floridian countryside.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
As a lover of anything Art Nouveau and in particular Tiffany Glass whenever I’m in Central Florida always high on my must do list is a visit to The Ch
Blizzard Beach (1)
The years that we stay for three weeks or more at our villa we usually buy Annual tickets for Blizzard Beach. We find that if you intend visiting the
Driving Hints & Rules
For those of you who have not driven in the USA before, you will be aware that there are some little differences to help you understand these below ar
Lake Louisa State Park (3)
Lake Louisa State Park is an award winning park covering four thousand five hundred acres .It is noted for it’s six beautiful lakes. The park is situ
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 5
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 5 After walking through the centre of the village the next thing I would do is have a walk around the outside o
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 9
House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience A visit to House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience is an unforgettable experience as long a
FISHBONES RESTAURANT
Well this is a little restaurant slightly of the beaten track down at Haines City and possibly overlooked and not well known amongst many tourists. We
Flea Markets
There is no doubt that the choice of shops in the Central Florida Disney area is massive. Many of the shops have individual reviews elsewhere in this
Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 1
Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 1 Stuttgart, the city in Southwest Germany, the city of the world famous cars, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz! ! ! ! St
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 35
Which cafe will be your favourite continued; Komeet Komeet is a simple, cosy café on the 4th floor of the Solaris Centre, where you can enjoy a
General Disney - Fun Facts
How many people does it take to keep Walt Disney World ticking over? How many hamburgers are eaten each year? What happens to the food grown in Epcot?
Must visit West Palm Beach
A ten hour delay at Birmingham airport and an overnight stop in New York because of a missed connecting flight is not an ideal way to start a two week
Space Center
No trip to Florida should end without a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. When you are so close it would be such a shame not to visit the most well k
A Hot Air Balloon Adventure
Often the best way to see an area is from the air, a hot air balloon provides the ideal way to do this. Unlike a light aircraft or helicopter a balloo
Travelling to Florida with a Disability - Key Facts!
We are lucky enough to travel to our home in Florida at least twice a year, accompanied by our 7year old son ‘Zak’ who has cerebral palsy. Zak’s cereb
Bok Sanctuary, Florida
What do people come to Florida, on holiday, for ? Is it the sun and sea ? Is it the theme parks ? Is it to play golf ? Is it to fish ? Is it to visit
Indirect flights - Well worth the saving
When setting out your budget and looking at options to fly to Florida many people look to fly direct, without really taking much time to view the opti
Pressed Pennies/Quarters at DownTown Disney
There are many souvenirs you can choose from at Walt Disney World, these range from the free ones, like guide maps, to very expensive limited edition
Ride Guide – The Boneyard
Just after you go under the Oldengate Bridge, entering Dinoland USA, to your left is the entrance to The Boneyard. This is a great area for younger ch
Ghent - Part 1
Ghent is steeped in Flemish culture, this rebellious port city is one of Belgium’s best-kept secrets. James Williams discover beer, art and medieval a
Jockamo
Having driven by this little restaurant many a time, I had always wanted to pop in but alas whilst we were in the area we were always heading off to D
Embarking on a Disney Cruise – Part 1
Combining a cruise on a Disney ship with a villa holiday giving you time at the wonderful theme parks in Orlando is really easy, as the Disney cruise
Toon Lagoon - IOA
We usually combine a visit to Islands of Adventure with a visit to Universal Studios and we find we often split up with older children and adults goin