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Unusual things to see in Orlando
Apart from all the usual holiday attractions on offer in Orlando there are some amazing sights which will have you holding your breath in awe. Some
Points make prizes: World points at BAA airports
Here is a new twist on an idea that has been around for a while.If you are like me, you have a purse full of reward cards to collect your points/coupo
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 56
THINGS TO DO :-- Water sports and Fishing EcoTours de Mexico This tour operator offers a sea kayaking and snorkelling combo. The tour departs in
Utrecht and the surrounding area - Part 4
Places worth a visit Miffy Museum One of Utrecht’s favourite inhabitants was author and illustrator Dick Bruna. He is the creator of the cartoon
Go Visit Mickey and Goofy
One park that seems to be in the shadow of the much better known Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom is Hollywood Studios. Although this park is smaller
Sonnys BBQ Pit
Sonny’s BBQ Pit is situated on Highway 50 near the junction with Highway 27 in Clermont. This is quite a rare treat, I say tongue in cheek, as you hav
Top Museums around the world – Part 1
Guggenheim, Bilbao The Guggenheim is perhaps more famous for the stunning titanium and steel building within which it’s located. The distinctive st
The Hulk Rollercoaster
When visiting Orlando there are many different parks to visit. One of my favourite is Islands Of Adventure, next to Universal studios. There are many
Fireworks Dessert Party Pt 2 The Desserts
The hostess took us to our table which displayed a reservation card with our name on it. She explained that the table was ours for the evening to enjo
Rural Scotland - Part 2
The wilds of Scotland can be enjoyed year-round, though winters can be very cold and snowy especially in the mountains. Spring, May to Jun, and autumn
Celebration Town (1)
You may well pass Celebration on the 192 on your way to Disney but when you get time either take a detour to drive around the town or even go for a br
Ybor City and The Florida Aquarium
If you are looking for a day out around an hour from the Parks area then consider a trip to one of the smaller Florida Historical State Parks and one
Champions gate golf course
Champion’s gate golf course was designed by Greg Norman and is the home of the world famous David leadbetter Golf Academy.The complex offers two champ
CEDAR KEY MUSEUM STATE PARK
If museums are your thing, then you will not want to miss this interesting State Park. It is situated on the Gulf Coast in Cedar Key. In the eighteen
How to fill in the new Visa Waiver Form – CPB Form 1-94W (05/08)
How to fill in the new Visa Waiver Form – CPB Form 1-94W (05/08)If, like us, you have been travelling to the USA for some years then you will have had
BELGIUM city of BRUGGES part 2
BELGIUM city of BRUGGE part 2 The streets of Bruges are winding and narrow, one of them leads to the hump-backed bridge of St. Boniface, which look
The Guest House Premium Lounge - Sanford Airport
If you are travelling back from Sanford Airport why not pre-book The Guest House, the VIP departure lounge where you can relax in style before your fl
A day trip to St Augustine
While everyone around you makes their way en masse to visit good old Mickey Mouse, why not take a day off to see the oldest city in America, St. Augus
Halloween in the Parks (mid-September – October)
This year one of our visits coincided with Halloween. Our daughters had never been there at this time and none of us had visited Disney or Universal f
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande-Lakes Part 1
It was late one Saturday evening in November, 4 days before we had to return from Orlando, when my husband’s cell phone pinged with a message. It was
T Minus 10
I don’t know about you but ever since I was a small child I have always watched the launches from Cape Canaveral and vowed one day to be there to witn
THe Osceola Softball Complex
We have all seen the fantastic miniature Golf parks along the 192 and International Drive and I would agree that they are a great place to spend an ho
A Day at Busch Gardens
If you like roller coasters, animals and getting wet this is the park for you. If you are traveling from Orlando be sure to get to the park early as t
Sarasota and her Islands
Apart from the mainland part of Sarasota on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico the community has several islands. Lido Key and St. Armands – just over th
Booking a villa - Last minute or in advance?
In the past many people have looked to book a villa at last minute. With lots of villas to choose from, this was an easy option. Nowadays with less pr