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Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party is just what it says on the tin, a Disney event that is beautifully themed and presented but designed not to frighten the smallest child. For realy scary you need to head out to Universal Studios where the theme i... Viewed 5900 times.
Just up the US27 only ten miles beyond the city of Clermont is a beautiful state park of Lake Louisa. This park actually has six lakes, Lake Louisa being the biggest in a chain of 13 lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River (I just love that name! )<... Viewed 8151 times.
Close to the attractions is the suburb of Winter Park, a little known town with its own scenic boat tour. Located on Lake Osceola, this is ideal for a quiet, inexpensive day out, or a leisurely alternative for those who want a day of from the thrill ... Viewed 8054 times.
For the first leg of our summer vacation last year we flew into Miami having pre-ordered a mid/standard sized SUV(4x4) vehicle from Alamo car rental. We were collected at the airport by a new bus system that all of the major rental companies now shar... Viewed 6794 times.
We had decided to visit Anna Maria Island on the recommendation of some friends, but had broken our trip down from Orange Tree with a visit to the South Florida Museum & Planetarium (see separate articles for details). After a late lunch at the J... Viewed 6616 times.
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2 The 20th Century and beyond. Despite many setbacks, which included the yellow fever epidemic in 1896, Miami continued to grow, and in 1906 the State of Florida embarked on an ambitious programme to dr... Viewed 8329 times.
If you care about the environment at all then you will love The State Parks new idea to do their bit towards the green cause. They have called this new initiative " The One Tankfull Adventure" and it is a guide to finding a park wit... Viewed 7195 times.
Having purchased our home in the sunshine state, and visiting a couple of times a year for our vacations, we have compiled a few hints and tips for the first time visitor. There is no 'rocket science' here - just a few ideas to help make the holiday ... Viewed 8064 times.
We discovered Tarpon Springs last year after some friends recommended it, We wanted to discover new places in Florida so we gave it a go and have to say we were not disappointed at all. The main town you would think you were in Greece... Viewed 5710 times.
This is one of the more recent additions to Disney well when I say recent I mean in the last 5 years! Anyway this has to be one of everyone’s favourite rides and judging by the queue it certainly is. Be aware though that if it rains sufficien... Viewed 7743 times.
For priority seating at The Nine Dragons phone 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, China is the 3rd if you are going clockwise around the lagoon. Leaving Norway your next destination is China, where you’ll find... Viewed 7341 times.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been running at Disney’s Magic Kingdom for over twenty-five years now and I never tire of the thrill and excitement I get from this ride. Your journey begins, as you stand in line in what is described as the h... Viewed 8052 times.
If you haven' t been to visit the historic City of St. Augustine, it's well worth trying to make the time on your next trip. It's about a 90 min drive from the Orlando area so it can be done in a day if you get an early start, but to do it justice it... Viewed 4933 times.
Although everybody will probably want to see The Magic Kingdom in Disney World it is doubtful it would suit older adults unless they are accompanying their Grandchildren. Likewise, there are some attractions that have special appeal only to a... Viewed 7853 times.
Ochlocknee River State Park is located on the U. S. 319 4 miles south of Sopchoppy (yes really! ) and it is the site of the meeting of the Ochlocknee River and Dead River. A literal translation of Ochlocknee means yellow river and it earned t... Viewed 7673 times.
We visited Raglan Road Irish Pub mainly because you can check availability and book online so it was so easy. We’ ve visited a lot of Disney restaurants over the years but this has become a real favourite. The theming is excellent - it ... Viewed 8012 times.
Although relatively new, these two 18 hole Greg Norman designed, championship golf courses have fast made a name for themselves as among the best not only Florida, but the US has to offer. It is also home to the headquarters of the David Leadbette... Viewed 8964 times.
You’ve chosen the very best type of accommodation for your Florida visit, a privately owned vacation home and made a great choice. So how do you get the most of it for your stay? Most of the vacation homes are within 15 mins of Disney so, if y... Viewed 8136 times.
In 1975 Florida decided to protect the coastal and inland waters for all future generations to enjoy and also to preserve a unique biological and scientific area. The Aquatic Preserves Act of 1975 came into being and this ensured submerged lands whic... Viewed 6316 times.
When you are faced with a website with hundreds of choices of villas, how on earth do you choose one. First, think of your party dynamics. How many people and their ages. How many beds do you need in total, how many bedrooms and then how many... Viewed 4316 times.
This ride is definably not to be missed although as an adult it can be very easily overlooked or you may think it’s just for little kids but trust me this is for everyone especially the adults! ! ! Personally think this is a hilarious show, but then ... Viewed 8123 times.
Florida is a natural habitat for this magnificent creature, at Gatorland you can see them close up and personal. It’s a great way to spend the odd half of day during your vacation. Gatorland is known as the Alligator Capital of the World but it is st... Viewed 4023 times.
Bottlenose dolphins are endlessly fascinating to watch as they are playful and clever. Here are some facts that you might not already know about them. Dolphins live in groups called pods All male pods are called bachelor po... Viewed 8579 times.
We’ve been going to Florida for years and wanted to try something a little different to normal during our stay. Our boys have never had the opportunity to water-ski so we looked on the internet and found that Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre, based ... Viewed 5565 times.
Our kids have spent many holidays in Florida so I guess it’s not a great surprise to us that they’re theme park junkies and for them the ultimate thrill is to be found on the many roller coasters on offer. Many people think that the ultimate roller c... Viewed 7316 times.
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