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Oscar Scherer
Oscar Scherer is located in Osprey on the Tamiami Trail. This is one of the most natural State Parks in Florida. This was once a ranch owned by Oscar
Villa de Flora at The Gaylord Palms Resort
Having heard and read very favourable reports about the Villa de Flora restaurant at the Gaylord Palms Resort I felt we had to try it out for ourselve
Champions Gate – not just golf!
Although relatively new, these two 18 hole Greg Norman designed, championship golf courses have fast made a name for themselves as among the best not
The Olive Garden Italian Restuarant
I love Italian food, but one restaurant that I hadn’t been to in all of my visits to Florida was The Olive Garden. I can’t explain why this was apart
Alternative Reykjavik, Iceland – Part 1
Have you already visited Gullfoss Falls, the hilltop church and Blue Lagoon, well talking to a local resident you can find an alternative way to enjoy
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
How to stop sea sickness – Part 1
Nothing ruins a journey to an island paradise like the onset of motion sickness however there are ways to help you combat this before it strikes.
Five Guys Restaurant
For those of you who love (or hate) McDonalds or any other burger joint, you just have to visit Five Guys on your next trip to Orlando (don’t go if yo
Antigua, Guatemala – Part 2
Getting to town from the airport will depend on how you arrange your travel. Package deals usually arrange minibuses or taxis from the airport to Anti
Outlet Malls of Florida
Want a bargain? Then try Florida’s famous outlet malls for designer wear, children’s clothes household goods and sports apparel, and shop till you dro
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 9
Tipping Guide for Mexico continued:- As you read through this guide you will find that this system extends too many areas. As you will see in a lat
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
What a trip this was! Part 10
After a delay of 36 hours we have completed the first leg of our flight to Orlando, via Gander in Newfoundland. Now we are about to fly down the easte
Nevada’s ‘WildWest’
If you are dreaming of the ultimate summer adventure then head to Nevada. This is a place where opulence meets the stunning, unique, rugged wilderness
A Whistle-Stop Tour of International Drive
It is over twenty-five years since we first visited Orlando and stayed on International Drive which, at that time, was by far the most popular area fo
Fantasmic
The first time my parents went to see Fantasmic they completely misjudged the time it would take to get there and only saw the last ten minutes of the
Golden Corral (Highway 192)
The all-you-can eat buffets are probably one of the cheapest ways for families to eat out whilst on holiday in Orlando. But which one do you choose an
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
It was some years ago that after spending some time in the Gulf Coast resorts of Sarasota and St Petersburg we came across the charming little town of
Barcelona - Part 2
The life of one of the world’s most famous artistic talents is the central theme of one of the world’s finest museums, the Museu Picasso in Barcelona.
Breakfasting out .
How often do you go out for breakfast at home? 4 times a year? twice? never? Well Americans go out for breakfast routinely and I think I know why.
Devil's Millhopper State Geological Site
Although we have visited Florida on several occasions we had never really ventured further than the Orlando Metropolitan area, the Gulf Coast and the
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2 The 20th Century and beyond. Despite many setbacks, which included the yellow fever epidemic in 1896, Miami continue
Manila, Philippines – Part 2
If you travel by air then you will arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) which is located about 7km from Manila. The direct flight on Ph
LAKE TALQUIN
Lake Talquin State Park is situated between Quincy and Talahasse, on state route 20 in Jack Vause Landing road. It sits on 30, 000 acres made up of 10
Blue Horizons at Seaworld
Apparently after the success of Busch Gardens KaTonga the owners of Seaworld tried to duplicate that success with their latest show Blue Horizons and