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Ellenton Prime Shopping Outlets
If you are travelling to the Gulf Coast beaches or just fancy a break from Disney and a day out for some retail therapy Ellenton Prime Outlets is well
Boggy Creek airboats (8)
Boggy Creek airboat rides ranks very high on my family’s list of things to do for both 14 year and 8 year old. There is a choice of two lakes, The Eas
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 14
Thursday 11 OctoberWell I awoke early this morning and felt all pleased that I could just roll over and snooze and not have to get up and pack and tid
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
What to see in Pinellas County
What to see in and around Pinellas County. Clearwater: Visitors will soon understand Clearwater’s nickname - The Sparkling City. The waters from t
The Florida Mall
I was born to shop. And there’s no better place to do it than in Florida. The Orlando shopping experience is so much more relaxed than your usual trip
Park Hopping Part 2
Park Hopping Part 2 Our plan for today' s park hopping day was to visit Epcot, Disney' s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom, we weren' t sure
Explore Sea World
Sea World is one of the non-Disney attractions but with the advent of three major thrill rides it has become one of the “must sees” of Orlando. Althou
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 2
Tallinn on Mondays Are you in Tallinn on a Monday? It’s been said that Tallin is closed on Monday, this is not completely true, but if you are
Fantasy of Flight Day Trip
The attraction called Fantasy of Flight is just what it says and a dream outing for all those interested in flying. This museum is the brain child of
An overview of Marrakech – Part 5
Places not to miss – continued, Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret - continued Ruins of the Almohad Mosque Next to the Koutoubia are the remains o
Favourite golf courses and top golfing tips
All the theme parks are great days out for the family, but what better way to escape the crowds and get some valuable ‘me time’ to unwind than visitin
A Guide to Downtown Disney
Whenever we visit Orlando we always like to pay a visit to Downtown Disney, not only for the shopping, but also to enjoy a meal at one of the many res
LOWRY PARK ZOO
Lowry Park Zoo is situated in Tampa and they are proud to say that they were recently named the number one zoo by Child magazine. This zoo is divided
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 34
As I mentioned in the previous article private homes aren' t Lexington' s only historical buildings. Being at the heart of some of the important times
Florida Weather (3)
What’s the second most popular reason why people visit Florida? The weather! Bring me sunshine! All that glorious sunshine! We love the sun and what b
Gingerbread and Chocolate!
Gingerbread and Chocolate! ! Now that I' ve got your attention, I' d like to share with you yet another of the wonders of Disney. With their usual
HONTOON ISLAND
Hontoon Island State Park is situated in Volusia County on the St Johns River. It is 6 miles west of Deland, just off SR44. Hontoon has been occupied
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Whilst it may be cliched and not quite true to say that every little girl dreams of being coming to Disney princess for many it really is a thrill.
Manatees – an endangered species
The fascinating Florida manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee. Their numbers in Florida are reducing to the extent that they are now an e
IT'S MUSIC TIME IN CENTRAL FLORIDA!
There are some huge names performing in Orlando between late January and March - so if you are a fan make sure you book your vacation to coincide with
I Spy with my little eye …….A Snowy Egret
I suppose many of us have seen various types of bird life as we journey to and from the airport on the way to our villa or holiday accommodation and e
Villa versus Hotel
For many years we always spent our holidays in a hotel. Self catering seemed to me to be a bad option as surely it would be no holiday at all for the
Istanbul - Part 1
Istanbul, just the name conjures up a mystical city. Gilded domes, glittering minarets, aristocratic pavilions and sultans’ palaces rise amidst a vibr
Men in Black at Universal Studios
Or to give it it’s full title “Men in Black – Alien attack” is located in the World Expo Area of Universal Studios which is a great blend of futuristi