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Ponce De Leon
Ponce de Leon was the explorer from Spain who discovered Florida. We all know that, but what else is there to learn about this man? Ponce (what an
Outta Control Magic Comedy Show
If you want something a bit different to fill a spare night, try the Outta Control Magic Comedy Show at Wonderworks on International Drive. Showin
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
If you are ever lucky enough to be in Orlando during the Christmas holiday season this is one attraction that you definitely must not miss! Commencing
Celebrating Christmas in Florida Part 7 - Carols and Christmas music
We love to spend Christmas in our beautiful home in Orlando, Florida, but we usually have to visit before the holiday season as our villa quickly gets
‘Must do’s’ at Epcot
As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 26
VALLARTA ADVENTURES TOUR COMPANY & DOLPHIN SWIMS Nuevo Vallarta is the home base of Vallarta Adventures. This is one of Mexico’s premier advent
Manta - SeaWorld
Another hot spring day as we approach Sea World probably our favorite theme park in Orlando. Through the picturesque entrance we make our way through
Cracker Barrel Restaurant And Retail Store
For several years our only experience of Cracker Barrel was looking down on them as we passed exits on the I4 and wondered why their car parks were so
The Legends Orange lake golf course.
The legends golf course at Orange Lake The Arnold Palmer design ‘legends’ at Orange Lake is situated at orange lake golf and country club on the 192(
Florida Crazy Golf
Previous visitors to Orlando are bound to be familiar with the landmark on the 192 which is Bonanza Golf. There is a large ‘mountain’ with cascading f
United Kingdom - Epcot
The history of the United Kingdom is depicted through the architectural styles ranging from 1500 to 1800. In United Kingdom in Epcot you will find bui
Shows not to be missed at the Theme Parks
You may think fireworks are just for children and when you have seen one display you have seen them all. Trust me – this does not apply to the firewor
Winter Park Orlando
Winter Park is an up-market area of Orlando and if you fancy a change of mood from the theme parks, are in the market for some serious, quality shoppi
Shops and Eateries at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Part 1
On a recent trip to our villa in Orlando we flew back to the UK from Fort Lauderdale International Airport with US Airways. The airport is pleasant, n
Flying to Florida from..... Gatwick
Flying to Florida from….. GatwickThis is a brief guide to Gatwick airport and its facilities for anyone flying from here on their way to Orlando.First
Interesting places to visit in South Florida with kids-part 1
After spending several days visiting the various Theme Parks and Water Parks, we decided to head South and visit Miami. As we had our 2 grandchildren
The Town of Celebration (9)
When holidaying in Orlando most people will naturally think of visiting the theme parks or Kennedy Space Centre, they will take in a show or maybe do
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
I have to admit that for a long time we would drive past Cracker Barrel as we were not entirely sure what exactly it actually was! It is advertised as
The Guest House at Sanford Airport
The Guest House is situated in the International departure lounge of Terminal A at Sanford Airport, and the access and signs for it are adjacent to Ch
Old Town – A shopping, dining and entertainment attraction
Old Town is a fascinating place for a visit. It is situated on Highway 192 just past Holiday Trail, at marker 9.It is open 365 days a year, from 10am
Typhoon Lagoon-13
We all love water parks and when you visit Orlando these park should be high up on your priority list of parks to visit. Let’s start by talking about
Seaworld in 4 Hours
We find that this is usually one of the less crowded Parks and if you are pushed for time and organize your day it is possible to visit Seaworld and e
My favourite theme show
I have some tips for which is the best Theme Show to visit and the reasons why I think this is the best show that Orlando has to offer. Firstly I w
Starting Your Disney Holiday with Baby/Toddler
The whole family has probably been very excited for weeks and cannot wait to start their holiday proper so I am writing this just to highlight procedu
Cruise Ships from Port Canaveral
If you have enough time to combine a cruise with a vacation in a beautiful villa in Orlando, then Port Canaveral is an ideal choice of port to embark