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Everglades National Park :- The Practicalities of a Visit
Getting there: The park is on the southern tip of mainland Florida. The nearest airports are in Miami, 50 miles and Fort Lauderdale, 65 miles away fro
CRACKER MUSEUM
Cracker Country Museum is a fully outdoor museum that is located in the Rainey Building at Florida State Fairgrounds. It is devoted to re creating the
Tallinn: An overview - Part 5
ARRIVAL IN TALLINN Arriving by sea Tallinn has four terminals lettered A through D, a fifth one called Linnahall which is used only by the fast
Butterfly World, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale
BUTTERFLY WORLD, COCONUT CREEKIf, like me, you are fascinated by beautiful butterflies, then you won’t want to miss a trip to Butterfly World, just 10
Travel Back InTime At Ted Smallwood’s Store - a Preserved Trading Post and Museum, Chokoloskee,
We discovered this treasure by accident and if you are interested in history and how an area evolved then it is a must. We had originally travelled to
Happy Hallo Wishes-MNSSHP
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) is one of the most anticipated events on the Magic Kingdom calendar, and was top our “To do list” for a
Urbain 40 American Brasserie and Lounge
This amazing restaurant is located on Sand Lake Road. Visitors looking for great dining in Orlando will find high style meshed with a diverse menu at
Comic books
As we all know America is the home of the comic book, Marvel, DC, Superman, Batman etc, and the spin off movies become bigger and better with X men an
Mickey's PhilharMagic
This was Disney’s latest attraction when we were last in Magic Kingdom at Disney, and what an absolute brilliant experience this is. For me this is wh
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
If you are looking for something a little more laid back than the usual hustle and bustle of the shopping malls and theme parks of central Florida for
Seaworld gets our vote - every time!
As regular visitors to Orlando, we have tried and tested many of the theme parks, but the one we never fail to return to every single trip is Seaworld
Sanford Museum
Sanford Museum is located in East St Ist opposite Fort Mellon Park and is dedicated to Henry Shelton Sanford. Henry was a diplomat, lawyer and busines
The ‘New’ Pirates of the Caribbean
On our last couple of trips to the Magic Kingdom the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ ride had been closed for renovation and updating. For those of you tha
Cirque du Soleil, Orlando. La Nouba
Staying at our villa last year, we wondered how to celebrate our Mum & Dad’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. There is quite a wide age range in the fami
Florida Guide – Epcot – Morocco Pavilion
As if transported by a magic flying carpet, the Morocco Pavilion sweeps you away to a far away and exotic land full of exciting new sights and sounds.
Gramping is the new big thing
“Gramping” is the new big thing and if you consider the advantages it' s no surprise! ' Gramping ' is where three generations of an extended fami
Thailand - Part 6
With pans under a wooden pavilion, behind rows of butterfly-peas, Thai Garden Farm is a countryside kitchen-garden. No other school imparts such a gre
Lake Wales Art Centre
The Lake Wales Arts Center was, for 60 years , actually a working Catholic Church but is now a cultural centre that offers everything from live musica
Harry Potter...Not a fan?
I have never read a Harry Potter book or seen a Harry Potter film; there I have said it! But I bet there are many of you out there who could say the s
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
Our Everglades Experience – Part III
We still felt slightly unsure about whether we should be there, or whether The Rod and Gun Club was just for members, but within a few minutes a waitr
Arabian Nights – a dinner show
Colourful, beautiful costumes, handsome horses, enjoyable family entertainment, a pleasurable evening – just a few words to describe our visit to Arab
Visiting Marrakech – What you should know before you go - Part 5
General Information Although it is a Muslim country for business and shopping hours much of Morocco follows a Monday to Friday working week. Busine
Panera Bread
If you are looking for somewhere for lunch that does not include burgers, pizzas, chicken nuggets or fries, then Panera Bread is the place for you. Th
The Disney Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour
This must by now be one of the oldest tours on the Disney Hollywood studios. We have been on this tour many many times but just because its been aroun