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Marrakech: An overview - Part 26
Visiting the port of Essaouira In the previous section on places you can go on a day trip I mentioned the port city of Essaouira. It is certainly p
Carrabbas
You will find this casual chain of Sicilian-American of restaurants with their open kitchens churning out wood-fired pizzas and fresh-made pastas thro
Why a Villa ?
For years people have been going to Florida for their holidays, me included ! And the norm has always been to stay in a hotel, but in recent years tha
The Pinellas Trail
If you have ever been in the Gulf Coast area surrounding Treasure Island, Clearwater or St Petersburg you will have seen signs highlighting the Pinell
Hamad International Airport
Hamad International airport is an architectural masterpiece where innovation and beauty combine. The airport has been designed with traveller experien
House Of Blues - Downtown Disney
Having spent a very enjoyable evening wandering around Downtown Disney we came upon the House of Blues and tried to get a dinner reservation. Unfortun
Evenings out for teenagers in Orlando (Xmas & New Year)
We have 2 teenagers (a boy 15 & a girl 14) and were looking to go out for Christmas Eve & New Years Eve. We had received several recommendatio
Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part I
I am in a minority, I am an American vacation home owner. Most vacation homes near Disney are owned by British families. This is mostly due to their l
Lake Buena Vista Outlet - Bargain Shopping
Lake Buena Vista Outlet is not one of the main shopping destinations for tourists, but we would heartily recommend a visit. It’s not as fancy as the m
Three restaurant critiques
Three new restaurants I tried this trip were Chilis, Sante Fe and Millers Orlando Ale House. I thought I would give my review of them here for your pe
Disney Market Place and Downtown
A place I particularly like to visit whenever I go to America is Downtown Disney and Market Place. No holiday to America would be complete without goi
International Drive - Part 2
After the Conference Centre and luxury hotels on International Drive, you will arrive at some very up-market restaurants, one of the best is the Ming
Bush Gardens
Just an hours drive from Orlando, heading out toward Tampa, you will find Bush Gardens. A fantastic zoo and theme park rolled into one. There are five
US 27
The US 27 has changed so much over the past few years , it is hardly recognizable. when we first visited in 1989 it was just a stretch of road that we
The Great Movie Ride - Disney's Hollywood Studios
Before you even enter this attraction you will be amazed at the impressive building that is home to The Great Movie Ride. It is a superb replica of Gr
Visiting Harry P Leu Gardens
You have done Disney, done Universal, done Sea World and had an amazing time. Now you are ready to have a gentler day out so may I suggest the Harry P
Boating and Fishing in Polk County
Whether you are a keen fisherman or enjoy a day out among nature and lakes, ecological parks or renting a boat, canoe or kayak, you will be able acces
The Coral Reef Restaurant in Epcot
If you fancy a unique, one of a kind dining experience whilst you are in Walt Disney World’s Epcot, head over to the Living Seas in Future World. It i
Mannys Chop House on HWY 27
his trip to sunny Florida we decided that we would try and eat out at a few different places maybe try some of the more local eateries when I say loca
Narcoossees Birthday Meal
If you want a really nice meal or have something to celebrate try Narcoossee’s which is behind he Grand Floridian overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon. I
Old Town
Probably the brightest place on the US192, Old Town at night is lit with the most wonderful display of coloured lights and fluorescent lights. The Sli
DRIVING ALONG THE LOOP, ORMOND PART 2
Back on the highway, the oak trees spread their boughs across the road, making a leafy canopy where the dappled sun spreads shafts of light onto the g
SeaWorld’s less famous animals
When someone says “SeaWorld Orlando” to you, do you instantly think of Shamu the killer whale, the dolphins or the sealion show? You probably do not r
Heritage - Eco River Tour
When visiting Crystal River many people take commercial boat trips to swim with the manatees, but if you are looking for something a little different,
Arabian Nights Dinner Show
This is the first dinner show we have been to as we had avoided them because there is a vegetarian in the family and we thought there would be nothing