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Tips on self catering at your rental villa
You will probably need to think about what you will want to buy if you are not planning on eating out too often and for breakfasts. The two best super
Why Indian Creek is such a Fantastic Location for your Stay
First time visitors to Orlando will be unsure and over whelmed by the amount of homes on offer and to the location of many villa's, maps are often mis
Why rent a villa instead of a hotel - Part 1
To rent a villa is much more convenient than booking a hotel. You have the freedom to go where you like, when you like and to eat when you please. You
Kracken - Sea World
Kraken takes its name from a mythical sea creature and Seaworld has depicted this in the form of a large multi-coloured monster dragon eel, a distant
Harry Potter - Universal Studios Orlando
One of the newest rides in Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Build on the back of the huge movie and book
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 47
Academics and theology scholars have many different opinions about the followers of Mother Ann. They are not certain if they believed she was the fema
THE AMERICAN BULLFROG
The LARGEST frog in Florida ! They can be found - and heard throughout Florida. By the time it reaches maturity it can measure 6 to 8 inches long and
All about Universal’s Islands of Adventure Florida
Universal’s Islands of Adventure opened in May 1999 as part of a large expansion to the existing Studios. This was part of a large plan to turn the wh
Historic Pensacola Village
Although, comparatively speaking, the United States is not particularly old it does take great pride in its history and this can be evidenced in many
Bass Pro Shop at Festival Bay Mall
If you have any interested in fishing, boating, shooting, or hunting then you will be fascinated by the Bass Pro Shop at Festival Bay Mall. Not only w
Utrecht and the surrounding area - Part 4
Places worth a visit Miffy Museum One of Utrecht’s favourite inhabitants was author and illustrator Dick Bruna. He is the creator of the cartoon
The Conch Train Tour, Key West
Although we had visited Key West several times, it was not until our third visit that we decided to take the Conch Train Tour. Of course they are not
Fear Factory - Halloween Horror Night at Universal
After 14 years plus, our daughter had finally reached the age when Mickey’s Halloween celebration was not going to cut it, and it was time to venture
Ernest Hemmingway's House and Museum, Key West
If you have time to visit Key West you will find that there are many attractions to see. One of our favourites is Ernest Hemmingway’s house and museum
A poice museum and Botanical Gardens.
American Police Hall of Fame and Museum is situated in Titusville on Florida' s Atlantic coast. If you have been to see a rocket launch you may well h
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 6
Monday New month, new week. Well as hubby was in town we had decided to try and have a bit of a holiday this trip, no DIY on the calendar! Had such a
Boardwalk - Part 2
Part of Boardwalk features a wedding arch where wedding ceremonies and pre-reception drinks are conducted before the main receptions which are held in
Picking up a cruise from Port Canaveral – Part 2 Embarkation
We visit our villa regularly and sometimes we finish our trip with a cruise to the Caribbean. With Orlando being close to Port Canaveral it seemed the
Bahama Breeze in a Storm
Following an end of holiday shopping trip, we were heading home down the I4 towards Lake Buena Vista when storm clouds began to gather. We hadn’t trav
Sydney - Part 1
A drive along Sydney’s provides the perfect start for a scenic and cruisy weekend escape to the Southern Highlands, just under two hours out from the
Greek Islands - Part 2
Just across the water is Kimolos, where every restaurant is family-run and the coastline is filled with colourful fishermen’s houses stacked up like j
See a Different side to SeaWorld
There are numerous other attractions at SeaWorld, Orlando apart from the animal shows and the thrill rides. All of these are certainly worth a visit i
A Whistle-Stop Tour of International Drive
It is over twenty-five years since we first visited Orlando and stayed on International Drive which, at that time, was by far the most popular area fo
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 26
VALLARTA ADVENTURES TOUR COMPANY & DOLPHIN SWIMS Nuevo Vallarta is the home base of Vallarta Adventures. This is one of Mexico’s premier advent
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 16
ACCOMMODATIONS If you are planning a weekend getaway, a holiday or even a business trip to Amsterdam then accommodation is the least of your worrie