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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 28
While the farms listed below may not have a resident Kentucky Derby winner they do each have their own unique history, local crafted barns and landsca
Car hire and Driving in Florida
Car hire and driving in Florida Car hire really is a must when visiting Orlando, although you can get around with buses and other transport it is ver
Nature’s Table Cafe
If you take a drive down highway 192 and visit the real Old Town of Kissimmee you may well be there in time for lunch or decide you want a snack after
Old Town at Kissimmee, Orlando
Old Town at Kissimmee Orlando is a fun place and well worth a visit on your vacation trip, with free parking and free admission too. You will find it
The Cracker people of Florida.
When you visit Florida, you are sure to wonder about Cracker homes and Cracker people mentioned. Well, what are they? Cracker people were the
Epcot – A Party for the Senses
Epcot is a great place to eat at any time. Food is available in almost every country in World Showcase, with the choice ranging from á la carte restau
A day at the Lightning
Of the thousands of activities available to the Floridian holiday-maker, few offer the same experience as that of the National Hockey League. Tucked a
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 3
Before you visit to Premium Outlets at Vineland Road it is advisable to go on line and register with their VIP club. This allows you print out a vouch
Crystal River
Crystal River – Visit the ManateesLooking for something a little different, we decided to take a drive up to Crystal River to see the manatees. The dr
See wild manatees up close!
Manatees are fascinating creatures, like a gentle, warm water version of a walrus without the fierce tusks. Only about 3,000 West Indian manatees live
Things to ask your villa owner part 2
Continuing from part one, here are just a few more things you may wish to discuss with your villa owner before arrival at your holiday property. H
What’s so great about Epcot 10
In all the previous Epcot articles we have explore the Future World area fully and now it’s time to move on to what is without doubt my favourite area
Fantasmic
Who in their right mind would sit for a minimum of one hour in very humid temperatures on very hard bench seats, just to watch a 25 minute show with a
Mount Dora
The large, beautiful lake which the town overlooks is named after Dora Ann Drawdy (1819-1885). In 1846, Federal Surveyors named the lake " Lake D
A taste of the Orient
Many visitors to this website will be looking forward to their next Florida visit partly because they enjoy the wide range of excellent food available
New Bahama Breeze on Highway 192
Bahama Breeze is a new restaurant in the chain which opened this year on Highway 192 near Marker 4. Unlike its sister restaurant in Lake Buena Vista i
Two Countries Separated By A Single Language
Something as simple as asking for “loo” in America is not as easy as it sounds. For instance, if you do get “caught short” you will need to ask for th
The Blue Man Group
Having seen the original Blue Man Group in New York more than 15 years ago and a second performance in Las Vegas in 2000, we decided to check out the
How to ride Flight of Passage Animal Kingdom without a Fast Pass in less than 30 minutes
We spent Christmas and New Year 2018/2019 in Orlando at our house in Tuscan Ridge, Davenport. We were 2 families 4 adults and 3 children aged 11, and
Tallinn: An overview - Part 9
Eating in Tallinn Tallinn’s Old Town has a wide selection of largely interchangeable and mostly tourist-oriented places to eat. The prices here are
Tarpon Springs
If you want a day away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando head for Tarpon Springs which is located in west-central Florida just north of Clearwater
A Visit To Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is owned by the same people that own Busch Gardens and Seaworld, so you know it is going to be really good. Having a limit how many the
Logan's Roadhouse
For some reason we had never got around to visiting a Logan’s on any of our previous trips to Orlando so this time we decided to give it a try on the
Countdown to Christmas
On a recent pre-Christmas trip to our villa at Highlands Reserve, we took the opportunity to visit the Now Snowing Event at Celebration. The event is
Why Owners Charge What They Do
Seven years ago we bought a villa in Florida. Wow we thought, us, villa owners, can’t be bad. Then we started to advertise and rent out our piece of h