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Celebrating Christmas in Florida Part 3 – The Christmas Tree
One of the most traditional aspects of Christmas is the Christmas tree, and we did wonder when we first visited our beautiful home at Christmas what w
ONE TANK ADVENTURES....MIAMI
There are 15 State Parks to visit from Miami on the State Parks *One Tank Adventures" programme. How to choose with limited time? Well, I would p
The Imax in Fort Lauderdale
So I promised you that I would cover some sections of this exciting museum in more depth so here goes. Let us start with the IMAX. This is a separ
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Hollywood Studios
“The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” is one of my favourite rides in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. It is a superb thrill ride, with a simulate
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, SAWGRASS – PRACTICE DAY
I’m not a golfer and have never had any interest but Dave wanted to go to the Players this year. Some friends of ours went last year and said what a g
Sunset and Dolphin Cruise
During our stay in Rotonda, on the West Coast of Florida (Gulf), we decided that we would treat the family to a Sunset and Dolphin Cruise. It was sugg
Cracker Barrel Country Store And Restaurant
As frequent visitors to florida we have probably tried most of the big brand names for food, whether for breakfast lunch or dinner. So to try somethin
Twister - Universal Studios
This attraction is located on 57th Street, next to the BoneYard. There are no height restrictions for this show and although the show lasts approx 20
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2 The 20th Century and beyond. Despite many setbacks, which included the yellow fever epidemic in 1896, Miami continue
What’s new at Disney World Part 2
What’s new at Disney World Part 2 An all new Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ride will replace the existing original ride, which I feel was a bit t
Athens - Part 2
Electra Metropolis is a central, modern hotel where the past is still appreciated. The restored 16th century Agia Dynamis church is literally squeezed
TUBING AT ICHNETUCKNEE SPRINGS
Situated in Fort White, this wonderfull State Park is truly unique and famed for its tubing experienceThe Ichnetucknee River is crystal clear and you
Kilamanjaro Safari
This safari ride is a must for us every time we go to Animal Kingdom. It is usually necessary to get a Fastpass to avoid the long queues. If you are a
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 2
As we stayed a few days in Louisville at both the start and end of our trip we had time to check out a few different types of restaurant. Listed below
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
Breakfast at The Market St Cafe
Breakfast at The Market St Cafe in Celebration is an absolute must for us on any trip to Orlando, in fact, if we don’t go at least two or three times
Walt Disney World – Tips - Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom covers over 500 Acres – so make sure those shoes are comfy! For an insiders look at Disney's Animal Kingdom, check out the "Wild B
RAVINE GARDENS
Ravine Gardens State Park is situated in Palatka and covers 59 acres. As the name suggests, this park is famed for its Ravine Garden. This is one of o
Gatorland-2
When we first drove by the entrance to Gatorland, we weren’t impressed! There is a huge green plaster alligator’s mouth surrounding the entrance to th
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park.
While the vast majority of visitors head for Central Florida and the theme parks around Orlando, there are some who travel a bit further afield to get
Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 2
Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 2 The Stuttgart State Theatre is the largest theatre of its kind in Europe. The beautiful 100 year old building wi
Islamorada and Key Largo
Islamorada is one of the Upper Keys, and known as the sporting fishing capital of the world. There have been more record-breaking fish caught here mor
Japan on a budget - Part 2
TRANSPORT Sleek, punctual and dazzlingly fast, the shinkansen bullet train has become a symbol of Japan’s post war recovery, and it’s still the mos
Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon!
A balloon flight is something that we’ve been saying for years we wanted to do but never got around to it. When it was announced we could purchase tic
What’s New At Epcot’s Innoventions? (Part 2)
On a cool November morning we visited Epcot to find it surprisingly busy and although we had arrived at about 9. 45 we still had 2 hours to wait befor