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Hidden Treasures at Epcot
This tour explores the art, architecture, costumes, customs, cultures and history of Epcot's World Showcase Countries and takes a look behind the scen
Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland
The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disneyworld is the most famous and the most popular of all the parks. It is split up into five different sections, Fantasy Lan
Shoe shopping in Orlando Pt1
As everyone knows, for Cinderella it all started with shoes, or a single glass slipper if my memory serves me correctly! Orlando is the perfect plac
Changes over 35 years - part 4
Having bought our villa we used to go there twice a year and had started noticing many more changes. Universal Studios had built and opened Island of
Shopping in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is a delightful place to visit, with its impeccably maintained avenues, soaring palm tree lined boulevards, sophisticated museums and
Magic Kingdom - Adventure Land
The Magic Kingdom is set out in different “lands”, Fantasy Land - for the little ones, Liberty Square, Frontier Land, Future Land, Tomorrow Land, Mick
A quick Christmas Shop at Premium Outlets
There is normally nothing like “a quick shop” in Orlando but this time it had to be as we had promised the girls we would be back in time for them to
Lake Fishing in Orlando
When we think of Orlando, the images that immediately spring to mind are that of Mickey Mouse, The Disney Parks, Universal and SeaWorld, but did you k
Artist Point Restaurant
If you want to discover one of the best kept secrets in Disney’s culinary array then take a trip to The Wilderness Lodge. It is modelled on the histor
20 Ways to Pass the Time in a Theme Park Queue
Even though you have arrived at the Park before it opens and are the first person in, and even though you have made very careful use of the Fast Pass
Key West Express
On our trip to Florida at the end of December we decided we would like to see Key West. After some research we chose Key West Express ferry. As we wer
Florida Health & Safety Tips & Tricks
Florida is one of the safest places you can visit as everything is geared up for tourism for your visit. So here's a few tips and tricks to ke
Early December at Treasure Island
Any month is a good month to go to Florida but one of our favourite times of year has to be early December. If there is ever a month to get a bargain
Flying to Florida with US Airways Part 5
We are halfway across the Atlantic, on a US Airways flight from Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale via Charlotte Douglas International Airport. September 3rd,
Christmas Brunch at the Peabody - no contest!
OK - so you’ve made the decision to spend Christmas in Orlando – the villa’s booked and the countdown has started. Gift shopping can wait until you ge
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Jonathan Dickinson State Park is located on the U. S. 1 12 miles south of Stuart and is crossed by the Loxahatchee River. This State Park offers most
Daytona Speedway Track
On our annual vacation to our villas this year we were keen to see some less obvious aspects of Florida. On our way in to Daytona Beach, we passe
Seasons 52
If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to eat when visiting Orlando then try Seasons 52. Located on Sand Lake Road at Plaza Venezia this qua
Charleys steakhouse
Deceiving from the outside, but absolutely stunning on the inside, this is an absolute gem of a find. Situated on Parkway Blvd Kissimmee off the 192 t
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 4
We arrive at the desk as our row has been called, a quick check of our boarding cards and passports and were through and in the covered walkway to the
Amsterdam - Part 5
Royal Palace and National Monument; for those who don’t just want to use Dam Square as a pass-through then the Palace of Dam square is open for visito
Disney Fun Run.
Are you in Florida on the 9th and 10th of november 2012? Are you a keen runner? Do you like running at night? Are you a Disney fan? If
A Rainy Day in Orlando pt 1
Orlando and rain are synonymous in the summer months, but mostly it will be a short , sharp shower in the late afternoon to ease the increasing heat a
Universal Studios for Little Kids
Whilst Disney is brilliant for little kids Universal Studios tends to cater more to the older kids and teens, however if you are taking younger ones t
The independent traveller and made to measure vacations (Part 1)
You’ve taken the plunge. This year you’ll be doing what more and more people are doing each year – you’re giving up the package holiday and you’re bec