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We're going to Florida, where shall we stay? (Part 3)
After spending two summers in Florida in rental villas that we had booked through a tour operator we decided that for our third villa holiday we would
Things to do 3 months before your holiday getaway!
With over 20 years experience of travelling and working for an international airline I have picked up many useful pointers. Some are obvious but often
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.
Getting Wet at Universal and Seaworld.
You cannot visit the many theme parks in Orlando without experiencing the water rides at least once – after all, on a boiling hot summer’s day there i
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 10
You should now keep going along Pikk Street. Architecture fans will enjoy several fanciful facades along here, including the boldly Art Nouveau #18 on
Restaurants on a budget
If you want fine dining – go to France. If you want really good steaks – go to America. If you want really good steaks at a really good price – go t
A short cruise as a side trip.
A mini cruise makes a great side trip in the middle of your vacation in Florida. A cruise lasting about 3 nights would be enough to give you a sam
An overview of Marrakech – Part 12
Places not to miss – continued, Saadian Tombs The Royal tombs of the Saadian dynasty are beautifully decorated with domed ceilings, intricate c
Kres Restaurant
We normally do not go to Downtown Orlando to dine but we were invited to dine there by some American friends when we were last over at our villa. Kres
Mimi’s Cafe at The Loop
Mimi’s is a new addition to the expanding area around the Loop shopping area. It is across John Young Parkway from the main shopping area and next to
Disneys Boardwalk
Disney Boardwalk has been created to look like the boardwalks that were popular at the turn of the 20th century in such coastal cities as Coney Island
Getting Wet at Disney
If you visit any of the theme parks you will have the opportunity to get wet, wet, wet. Whilst getting soaked is not exactly my idea of fun, there is
Webb’s Citrus Candy Factory
During our last visit to central Florida, we discovered the cutest candy store and factory that sells local products, which are all hand-made with loc
Golfing in Lake County – The Diamond Players Club Clermont
On my last trip to Florida I finally managed to sidestep the lure of the theme parks and found time to play a few rounds of golf. Being based just sou
Key West
We have visited Key West several times and have always been charmed by its quaint houses and fascinating museums and shops. Located in Monroe County,
Orlando Dinner Shows
Many families are exhausted at the end of the day in Orlando but for those who want an evening out these are some of the Dinner Shows you may wish to
The Healthy Travel Checklist – Part 1
After the excitement of booking a trip or even bore your thoughts should turn to your health your health. Here are some handy pointers on how to prepa
ChampionsGate National Golf Course
ChampionsGate Golf Club includes not one but two, 18 hole championship courses designed by Greg Norman. The International course is set around natural
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 19
Kentucky – a road trip through the state part 19. Now we get to the part that our palettes have been waiting for, a trip around some of the local
A Visit To Islands of Adventure
Having spent nearly a full day exploring the Harry Potter area of Islands of Adventure, we had a little time left to look at the rest of the park. To
Cirque Du Soleil (3)
What can I saw about this show that hasn’t been said already? We first experienced this evening of magic several years ago. We were extremely keen to
Garden of Discovery - Seaworld
On our visit to our villa last March we encountered unseasonably hot weather for that time of year. Whilst we were very happy to enjoy it by our final
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
Bob Evans, a Family Restaurant
One evening when we were all a little too tired to venture to far from our luxurious villa on Orange Tree we headed up the 27 to a small family restau
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 39
Things to do in the Puerto Vallarta area:- FREE Walking Tours. FREE CITY TOUR OF PUERTO VALLARTA These tours happen on Tuesdays and Wednesdays