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Cruising - Going on a Maiden Voyage
For those of us who enjoy cruising, the prospect of being on an inaugural cruise or maiden voyage is very exciting. To cruise on a brand new ship, to
International Drive
When we first visited International Drive in the late 80s we thought it was just a road full of hotels/motels, how wrong we were. It is impossible to
Does Downtown Disney constitute a Family Day Out?
The Downtown Disney complex, consisting of the Marketplace, Pleasure Island and West Side, is treated by many tourists as an afternoon or night out; h
Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios
When the Brown Derby restaurant was first established in Hollywood,in the 1920s, it was the restaurant of choice of the movie and entertainment indust
Belgium city of Gent - Part 1
Belgium city of Gent - Part 1 Gent is a city located in the Flemish Region of Belgium . It is the capital and largest city of the east Flanders pro
THE WIMPS GUIDE TO THE PARKS – PART 2 HOW TO AVOID SCARY RIDES
Having read ‘The Wimps Guide to the Parks, Part 1’ you should now know what sort of wimp you are. You will probably feel a great sense of relief at ha
Preparing for your holiday in Florida
A few tips to ensure you will have an easy journey to your holiday to Florida. First, you must now have completed an ESTA visa form on-line or at a tr
Naples Beach and Golf Resort
We were scheduled for a four day stay in Naples and one of those days had been designated to play golf.We chose to play at Naples beach and golf resor
Seville – Part 1
Rich in culture, sizzling with energy, sleek yet startlingly sophisticated. The sultry flamenco star, that is Seville, has reinvented herself as a cov
Poland: An Overview - Part 3
Literacy rates are high, at a shade under 100 per cent. Poles are well educated, and young people in the larger cities speak good English much more so
Arriving at Magic Kingdom
Part of the thrill of the Parks is the arrival and anticipation of a great day ahead. We always ensure everyone has the suitable sunscreen on before w
The Parades - Magic Kingdom
Everyone loves a parade so they say and one of the best is the Parade at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The parade called Celebrate a Dream C
Deck the Halls at Celebration Part 1
DECK THE HALLS AT CELEBRATION part 1 On the first day of our visit to our villa in late November we all headed off to Celebration Town for my Fathe
France city of Troyes - Part 1
France city of Troyes - Part 1 Troyes is located in the North Central France, on the Seine River about 150km (93m) from Paris. Located in the Champ
Islands of Adventure.............a history.
Islands of Adventure is the 2nd theme park in Florida owned by Universal. This park opened in 1999. However, the concept for Islands of Adventure
THE AMERICAN IDOL EXPERIENCE
If you enjoy watching American Idol on the television and yearn to be famous, albeit for only a day, then Disney’s latest attraction could be right up
Suwannee River Hubs
The Suwannee River in northern Florida provides the state with a wonderful natural resource. On its meandering 200-mile course, from the Georgia state
Cristmas Canal cruises at Punta Gorda
If you are staying in the Rotonda West area in December one of the best trips to really get you in the Christmas spirit is to take a boat trip from Fi
Travelling with infants
We have travelled to Florida for many years and as a Health Visitor and mum of two girls I feel well qualified to offer advice to others contemplating
Shop, Shop, Shop!
You will want to do some serious shopping sometime during your holiday in Orlando and here I have some tips to help you through the mountain of retail
Driving in and around Orlando
Driving in a foreign country for the first time can be an adventure (!) and here are some hints and tips to help make it much easier for you. Firstly
Tallinn: An overview - Part 9
Eating in Tallinn Tallinn’s Old Town has a wide selection of largely interchangeable and mostly tourist-oriented places to eat. The prices here are
LAKESIDE VINEYARD AND WINERY EVENTS
Lakeside Vineyard and Winery is situated north of Clermont on Highway 27 and provides a great opportunity to taste the wines produced locally. Despite
Honeymoon in Orlando
Although many see Orlando as a children’ s magical playground, it is also geared up to adults and couples wanting some romance and alone time an
EPCOT FLOWER POWER CONCERTS 2009
It was quite by chance that we first visited the annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which takes place over several weeks from Ma