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San Francisco Segway Tour
On our fourth trip to San Francisco we were looking for something a little bit different to do when we came across The Segway Tour run by the San Fran
Tips When Visiting Water Parks
Most people travel to the water parks by car. Currently car parking is free at the Disney Water Parks but you have to pay to park at Aquatica, I think
Sanaa Restaurant - Animal Kingdom
One of the newest restaurants to be opened by Disney is the Sanaa Restaurant which opened at Animal Kingdom Lodge in May 2009. Disney describes this r
Fantasy of Flight (7)
Aviation nowadays is taken for granted, most of us have, at one time or another, stepped into an aircraft, sat in a ‘comfy’ seat, watched a movie or t
Florida Trip 2017 Day Three Part One
We awoke quite early on day three of our trip to Florida around 7. 30 am and so got up for breakfast we had already decided that we were going to take
Seaworld - Part 2
Seamore and Clyde Take Pirate Island This is a good show for all the family. It features two sea lions, a huge walrus and a couple of cheeky otters
An overview of Marrakech – Part 7
Places not to miss – continued, The Souks - continued Rue Semarine The main route into the souks is via an arch just north of Jemaa El Fna a
The Stars and Stripes
As a nation the US people are hugely patriotic and this manifests itself no more so than in the prominent display of the US flag also know affectionat
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 49
THINGS TO DO : Places to shop continued; Mundo de Cristal Mundo de Cristal is one of our favourite places to shop and purchase souvenirs. You c
Rent a Ford Mustang Convertible
To rent a Ford Mustang Convertible, click here and select Alamo as the supplier. Whenever we vacation in Florida we make a point of renting a conv
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande-Lakes Part 2
Our holiday in Orlando was drawing to a close when my husband and I received news of a special treat, organised by our son back in the UK – afternoon
Kennedy Space Centre, Florida
No trip to Florida should end without a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. When you are so close it would be criminal not to visit the most historic p
Reptile World Serpentarium
Interested in snakes? This is the place for you!There's an Australian taipan, considered by some to be the world’s deadliest snake, as well as a sple
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
If you are ever in the West Palm Beach area of Florida and feel the need for a cultural ‘fix’ then a visit to the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is high
Ellies first visit to Florida, day 1
Saturday 21. 4. 07Wahoo! We arrived at Manchester Airport mum, dad, my sister Chloe, Uncle Mark and Auntie Jan and me, Eloise. We were all ready to se
ICE and SNOW at Gaylords 2010/2011
Every year Gaylord Palms Convention Centre puts on a magnificent Christmeas display of ICE. The top ice sculptors from China come across and design 5
Disney at Halloween
If you haven’t visited Orlando at Halloween, then you have missed a great treat. All the parks provide special spooky delights, and these range from t
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
We have been visiting Florida now for over seventeen years and are still discovering new places of interest every year. Our most recent new discovery
Ruby Tuesday Restaurants
We were drawn to these restaurants by the name - a name the Rolling Stones, who, like us come from England, made famous with their 1960s song of the s
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 12
Brasserie Harkema I have heard some negative comments from friends since we ate here but have to say our meal was good. The Brasserie Harkema is a
Sci-Fi Diner - A blast from the past
If you are visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios and fancy eating in a different place to the usual fast food joint then check out the Sci-Fi Diner.Loca
Yangon, Myanmar - Part 1
The reasons to go to Yangon are many, not least the dazzling pagodas, mouth watering food and tantalising market stalls. Life in Myanmar’s fascinating
Ice! – Florida’s Unusual Winter Attraction
Something rather unexpected and rather special happens each year in Orlando. From the beginning of November through to early January the spectacular w
Alternatives to theme parks
As villa owners who travel to Florida every year, it is often a challenge to find something new to do. However, Orlando never disappoints and here are
Holiday on a budget - part 1
Some people have the ready cash to enjoy a holiday in Orlando any time they wish, but for most people it is the holiday of a lifetime that they have s