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When we stay in our villa we love the fact that we can please ourselves each day whether to stay in & cook or go out to eat in one of the many different types of restaurants within easy reach. This summer we had a birthday to celebrate so deci... Viewed 4541 times.
OK so in my last article I started to change my mind after stating the Epcot was my favourite Disney Park to visit and now it’s Magic Kingdom! One of the main reasons that Magic Kingdom is my favourite Disney park has to be to do with the fac... Viewed 7644 times.
Finding out about and using the customs of the place that you are vacationing is one of the best ways to really relax into your holiday and not feel like a tourist. Yet the custom of tipping is one that often causes the most friction between holidaym... Viewed 8961 times.
For several years we used to pass the Boardwalk always saying next visit we would make time to go there. We really did not realise just how much there was to do whether you visited at day or night. There are lots of activities whether you go ... Viewed 10756 times.
Once out of the museum take a look round the town itself. You will find somewhere which is completely different from the Disney area. Walk back along the sidewalk toward Central Park. Notice the lovely gardens, plantings, fountains and seats provided... Viewed 6984 times.
Applebee’s Neighbourhood Grill and Bar On our last trip to Miami, following a visit to our villa in Orlando, we were pleased to discover an Applebee’s restaurant close to our hotel. There are two close to our villa in Orlando, one in Winter Ha... Viewed 9252 times.
If you want a day away from the parks and do not mind an early start then try the Florida Adventure Tour. This all day adventure will allow you to see manatees in the river and the opportunity to snorkel with them PLUS a visit to... Viewed 7614 times.
Water Skiing Anyone who has the waterskiing bug knows that in the UK it consists of dry suits or wet suits, and a lot of praying for fine weather. It isn’t a recreation that anyone thinks of learning in the UK. Not so in sunny Orlando! Viewed 8032 times.
Owners and sometimes guests who hire a villa for more than a week like to keep in touch with family and friends back home. This seems to be especially prevalent with new Grandparents. As owners ourselves, we always in the past have sp... Viewed 5599 times.
Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this short but spectacular safari encapsulates the heart of Africa, in the middle of Florida! The savage Serengeti is the setting for the safari, which lasts approximately fifteen minutes. You buckle up in y... Viewed 8275 times.
Magic Kingdom is big…. very big! And as little legs can get tired with all the walking it’s a good idea to do a couple of ‘lands’ within Magic Kingdom and then head back to the villa for a swim or a nap – with your hopper tickets you can always come ... Viewed 7384 times.
FLORIDA MALL Located at the intersection of Hwy 441 (South Orange Blossom Trail) and SR 428 (Sand Lake Road). This is a shopping experience with 22 million square feet of air-conditioned shops, a total of 150 stores and food court with 19... Viewed 9407 times.
There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, the USA is the 6th if you are going clockwise around the lagoon. As you would expect this is one of the largest pavilions in the World Showcase, and when viewed from across the Lagoon is complet... Viewed 8273 times.
An experience for lovers of fish and seafood why not try The Bonefish Grill? The Bone fish grill opened its first restaurant in St Pete’s at the start of the new millennium; it has quickly expanded along the whole of the east coast of the US ... Viewed 7306 times.
We have had several good experiences in TGI Fridays. There is an abundance of meals to choose from and they really do cater for everyone's taste and offer some great variety and options for the little ones. The prices are really goo... Viewed 7868 times.
This is probably our family’s favourite Mall – it is big enough to have something for everyone, but not so vast that you can’t find what you’re looking for without having to walk for miles. The layout is brilliant as it’s all on one level with parkin... Viewed 8615 times.
Many people decide to combine a stay in a private villa in Orlando with a cruise to the Caribbean, and if you have the time to do this it is a great combination. Orlando is ideally situated for a cruise as there are several ports which ar... Viewed 5606 times.
Avalon State Park is situated on the A1A, in Fort Pierce, on Florida's Atlantic coast. This is one of the newer Florida state parks and the newest beachfront park. Here you will find more than a mile of absolutely natural beac... Viewed 8184 times.
Well I have done a lot of shopping in Florida now having been travelling there for over 10 years and recently as a villa owner, previously I was blown away by the sheer size of Home Depot but with a new Lowe’s store being built close to our villa all... Viewed 7300 times.
If you are staying on Highway 27 you will go past this well hidden gem everyday on your way to the parks. It is in a small strip mall on the west side of Irlo Bronson and you will recognise it by the awning that is reminiscent of the Italian flag . I... Viewed 8322 times.
The Native Americans known as the Seminole Indians are an amalgamation of the Hitchitis, Oconees, Creeks and Micosukees. The coming together of these once separate tribes happend in the 18th century. It is good to note that some of the slaves escaped... Viewed 6722 times.
On our last visit to Orlando in Sep of 2009 we were looking keeping our eyes peeled for the start of the new ride to hit Orlando’s Universal Studios, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. This new ride can be seen from the entrance to Orlando (right behind the ... Viewed 7852 times.
Hollywood Studios is one of the smaller parks and we always like to do it first as it’s a great way to gear you up for really long days at the others. Don't forget the Backlot Tour featuring flash floods, fire and plenty of behi... Viewed 10007 times.
Florida has much more than theme parks. For those who are interested in gardening and plants it is worth spending a few hours at West Orange Nurseries on Avalon Road. Heading west on 192 Avalon Road is on the right near to US27. Passing many interest... Viewed 7830 times.
Why not visit Disney’s Epcot anytime after Thanksgiving and get to watch the Candlelight Processional. This is a massed choir, a 50 piece orchestra and an A list celebrity narrator. Some of the narrators this year(2010) include names such as Whoopi G... Viewed 8023 times.
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