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Our Long Day at Hollywood Studios Part 3

All the family enjoyed watching the special effects and explosions on the film set and were chattering happily about the battle scenes as we exited th

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Florida Sailing

If you think that Florida has nothing more to offer than theme parks and Mickey Mouse, you could not be more wrong! Florida offers a return to nature

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Fort Lauderdale & The Jungle Queen Riverboat

Is there really more to Florida than Orlando? Of course there is. We had a week in Fort Lauderdale and this is what we got up to. First of all it’s im

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Orlando Isn’t Just Theme Parks!

Friends often ask me why I like theme parks so much. I answer “I like them but no more than many with a young family. Why do you think I do?” To which

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St Petersburg through the year – Part 2

SPRING Spring has set in for good when the first sun bathers gather on the beaches outside the Peter and Paul Fortress and when, in early April af

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The Golden Corral Restaurant

You can go in to any Golden Corral and find the same food to roughly the same quality, it is a pay one price and get all you want to eat type of place

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WHAT’S ON AT THE EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL, 2009

This annual festival takes place between March 18th and May 31st and is something not to be missed. This colourful event takes place each spring and t

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"Cassadaga " somewhere different

A Brief History As a young man from New York, George Colby was told during a séance that he would someday be instrumental in founding a Spiritualist c

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Is Disney for Kids or Adults? Part 2 – Animal Kingdom

For those of you who plan to visit Disney without children you are in for a treat! Although of course, it is wonderful to see Disney through the eyes

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Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park.

While the vast majority of visitors head for Central Florida and the theme parks around Orlando, there are some who travel a bit further afield to get

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Getting the best out of your holiday in Orlando.

There are many ideas that will make your holiday in Orlando really special and the holiday of a lifetime. If you can manage it, book a premium econo

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Fishery Restaurant

The Fishery Restaurant, Placida Road, Cape Haze, Charlotte County. When we first purchased our villa in Rotonda, we would go to Boca Grande Island to

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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

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Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 7

At last, after your long journey you have landed safely at the airport, your plane taxis along to the point at which they can attach the stand so ever

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Restaurant Row Part 1

Restaurant Row is located in an area of Orlando called Dr Phillips and is just off International Drive. It is home to a great selection of restaurants

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De Leon Springs

In July 2006, we decided to visit some of the places that the locals visit for a day out in the Orlando area and first on the list was De Leon Springs

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Kentucky: a road trip through the state- Part 41

Covered Bridges Kentucky' s ' Timbered Tunnels' are rare and scenic view of past times. These covered bridges are remarkable combinations of both e

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Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 18

Puerto Vallarta is divided into zones and the locals will often refer to a place by the zone it is in. I have therefore decided to split this guide in

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Saturday Nite Cruise at Kissimmee Old Town

My love of old classic cars has always simmered inside me and I was pleasantly surprised to learn of the weekly rally of old, veteran, classic and col

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The Burgers that ate Florida

Okay, I’ve written a few articles on here that talk about how there is more to Disney Park food than burgers and fries. I’ve even had a number of moan

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Gulf Coast beaches in the Rotonda area

To access the closest beaches from the Rotonda area drive up Hw 776 towards Englewood. Take a left at the lights at Beach Rd. Cross over the bridge an

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Downtown Disney Shops – H to M

Do you fancy a spot of shopping? If you answered yes, then you will absolutely love Downtown Disney, an eclectic range of brilliant shops with ample f

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Ford Edge ‘Limited’ - Good choice

On my last trip to Florida I chose to use Alamo to supply my rental car for our 2 week stay and was able to select a Ford Edge Limited from the rental

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Easing Nervous Visitors onto Theme Park Rides

I realise this may sound like a strange topic, but I expect many of you are travelling with someone who is nervous of the attractions. Some don’t like

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Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 19

The Rotermann Quarter (Rotermanni Kvartal) Sprawling between Hotel Viru and the port, just east of the Old Town, this 19th-century industrial zone

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