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FAKAHATCHEE STRAND PRESERVE
Fakahatchee Strand State Park is located at Copeland in Janes Memorial Scenic Drive, which is on the S. R. 29 in Floridas glorious south west. It is a
Sydney Harbour - Part 1
Sydney’s iconic harbour has pretty much seen it all since then Lieutenant James Cook arrived aboard the Endeavour I 1770 and named it Port Jackson. It
Chilis
Over the past few months there has been a big transformation within Championsgate. Since we last visited there has been a CHILIS restaurant built just
Hard Rock Café, Universal Studios
Florida offers so much in the way of differently styled restaurants, cafes, bars, buffets, take-aways; there’s something for everyone! Whatever you fa
The Old Fish Restaurant.
The Old Fish Restaurant is in Cocoa Beach Causeway and is a simple unpreposessing restaurant with a tasty menu at reasonable prices. This is the home
Fort de Soto Park and Beaches
If you want a scenic park and beach then Fort de Soto Park is for you, providing you don’t mind driving 100 miles from the Orlando area and navigating
Avignon, France - Part 3
On your second day look for a different perspective on the Palais des Papes. Try booking a secret palace tour, which permits access to areas usually o
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
Crispers Restaurant
CRISPERS RESTAURANTS I really must tell you about an absolute hidden gem of a ‘casual’ restaurant. They specialise in sandwiches, soup and salads.
Working out Florida style
If you are like me, you’ll go through the usual pre-holiday diet frenzy and exercise kick. I want to be fit and in shape for my holiday. I want to loo
Bargains in Florida
You will find prices in the US incredible particularly with the current weak dollar rate (July 04). This is the beauty of staying in a villa –
Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 1
The Greenway, a dream walk between Colonno and Cadenabbia, it covers only 10kl but along there is a universe of fascinating views which let you breath
Downtown West Palm Beach.....Clematis Street
Downtown West Palm Beach…. Clematis streetThere is really only one place to be on an evening in West Palm Beach and that is Downtown on Clemetis stree
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 2
On your way to the shops at Premium Outlets you will find one of the most popular restaurants located on the left, Bahama Breeze. In holiday periods t
Key West and Turtle Point Part 1
I love the leisurely pace of Seaworld and soon after entering the Park we always stand for some time and watch the beautiful flamingos in their little
Beat the Heat
The winter months can be wonderfully warm and is a perfect time to visit Florida. However, if you visit during the hot summer months, there are many t
Indian Ridge
Indian Ridge is located in the 192/Disney area of Kissimmee.It is one of the closest communities to the wonderful Walt Disney World – within 5 minutes
Self Catering in your Florida Villa - Part 3
Continued from part 2. Salmon is a huge favorite of ours. Visit the fish counter in Publix and aside from just buying regular salmon fillets you c
Suggestions for Christmas Presents
One of our favourite ways of spending Christmas (apart from staying at our beautiful villa! ) is to go on a Caribbean cruise. As our villa is normally
International Drive
WonderWorks WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind with 35, 000 square feet of “edu-tainment”. The attraction combines education and enterta
The Tower of More Terror - Hollywood Studios
Having come to Florida for the past 10 years, we have always had affection for Hollywood Studios (Formerly MGM Studios). As a something for everyone f
SEAWORLD Part 3
Continued......Wild ArcticGet ready to enter a multi-level exploration centre. After a short film about what you will encounter you will be left to ex
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
Downtown Disney Check In
We have used this service every time we have flown Virgin and I highly recommend it. It means you can get rid of your cases early on the last day and
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 1
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 1 I have been lucky enough to have a job that requires me to spend a month on the French Rivera for part of the