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Part of Florida life and rental ownership that is not immediately obvious to holidaymakers as they make their way to their chosen villas in Orlando or along the Gulf Coast communities is that virtually all villas, and their owners, are committed to c... Viewed 8015 times.
Up until our last trip to Orlando, we have always flown on scheduled flights with either BA or Virgin into Orlando International, or Tampa. However, with three children still at school we are restricted to travelling in the school holidays, and the f... Viewed 7880 times.
Each year Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Centre hosts “ICE” as part of their Christmas programme and it is really worth seeing. This is the second time that we have been and most of the display was completely new to us so it was well worth it. Viewed 7533 times.
It is a shame about the current state of K Mart. This was one of the few stores around when we visited 30 years ago but they look shabby and unloved these days. Recently, I decided to pop in after many years' absence and honestly, they have a good ra... Viewed 6541 times.
Your Florida holiday really is what you make of it. Theme parks, shopping and golfing are what Orlando is famous for and they are all great, but… I recommend that you spend AT LEAST one day just chillin’ at the villa. Just as you wouldn’t buy... Viewed 7840 times.
We have visited many of Florida’s beaches both on the east and west coasts. No beach has been as good as Pine Island. It is only 90 minutes from highway 192 in Orlando. To get to this beautiful beach you need to head north on highway 27 to Cl... Viewed 8037 times.
On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve, we were looking for somewhere for our final evening meal before returning home. We looked on line and found the Red Lobster Restaurant which is located just off the 192 pas Four Corners, travelling ... Viewed 4901 times.
If like me you are not a burger fan (any type but especially take out varieties) but your children like them do you compromise or not? Well in our household the children are now 14 and 15 so I do not have alot of control over what they eat and especi... Viewed 7473 times.
Thursday 11 October Well I awoke early this morning and felt all pleased that I could just roll over and snooze and not have to get up and pack and tidy the villa away! However the sun was welcoming me and so I decided to get up and have a qui... Viewed 6532 times.
We are now into part 3 of our Florida history timeline and we will start at the time of The American Civil War 1861 The American Civil War lead to the secession of Florida for the Union and they joined with other southern States to form Th... Viewed 6870 times.
Universal has a new roller coaster ride called Rip Ride Rockit, which had a soft opening while we were in Florida in August 2009, but on our August trips to Universal, either the ride was closed, or the queues were two hours plus long, and we did not... Viewed 7823 times.
As soon as you board you can take your luggage to the back of the boat where it will be stowed until the end of the journey, so remember to remove anything you might require en route. The first deck is home to the cocktail bar and sna... Viewed 5757 times.
Restaurant Row is located in an area of Orlando called Dr Phillips and is just off International Drive. It is home to a great selection of restaurants and has more upscale restaurants than the traditional tourist areas of Orlando. Although some disce... Viewed 7438 times.
Our many trips to our villa at Christmas have always been enjoyable, and we have delighted in the similarities as well as the differences of celebrating this festive season in another country, similar though it may seem to our own. Of co... Viewed 6299 times.
I have for the last few years wanted to try out the Red Lobster but always was out voted by the family because as they said ‘they don’t want just seafood’! Having read various comments on the Orlando Forum about good places to eat I noticed that the ... Viewed 8618 times.
It is becoming more and more fashionable to get married in exotic places, and one venue which is increasingly popular is that of a cruise ship. Combining the wedding and the honeymoon is now seen as a viable option. There are two choices ... Viewed 7078 times.
To dine here really is a fun and unique experience. You will not be disappointed. Located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this restaurant will cater for everyone and everyone's needs. It offers special dietary foods for guests with allergies to ... Viewed 7341 times.
Sum of All Thrills was opened in Epcot’s Innoventions East in 2009. It is situated near Electric Umbrella. Disney are expecting this to attract large crowds and long queues are expected for this quite innovative ride. This attraction lets vis... Viewed 6586 times.
So we are stood outside Fultons Crab House all pouring over the menu and time is getting on everyone’s getting tired and we need to eat, now I am a big fan of crab and there is a crabber feast with lots of different types of crab but it must be huge ... Viewed 4402 times.
Weather your looking for a quick bit with the kids or a high-class place to dine, Orlando has around 4, 500 restaurants near to the theme parks and with something to suite every taste and pocket. Orlando cuisine ranges from home grown ... Viewed 7015 times.
It was named Epcot (Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow) when it opened some 30 yrs ago but don’t let people put you off re the kids – there is plenty for them to do. Epcot is divided in Future World and World Showcase. My chi... Viewed 7223 times.
So, you and the family have made the decision to go to Florida, perhaps for an once-in-a-lifetime holiday or perhaps the lure of the State entices you more frequently. The excitement within the family builds as the great day of departure ... Viewed 6514 times.
Could this possibly be the most chic area of Epcot? The Parisians probably think so! Epcot’s France Pavilion is themed to look like an area of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the distance. There are pretty plants and trees, benches to sit on ... Viewed 6117 times.
Many people who travel to Orlando normally find it very hard to decide what to do when they are on vacation. This can lead to some arguments with who wants to visit what parks on certain days. How do you get round this type of problem? Firstly... Viewed 11615 times.
This is a question I am asked many times by potential guests. The first time we went to Florida we stayed in a hotel and although we thoroughly enjoyed it at the end of holiday we were beginning to feel a bit cramped up. During the next few years we ... Viewed 7118 times.
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