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It was a warm Tuesday morning in early April when we embarked on our mini adventure to the wetlands of Florida. There was a certain amount of apprehension to begin with, as this was our first experience of driving on American roads, but that soon dis... Viewed 7054 times.
For our visit to Key West a few years ago my Father did a lot of the planning. We stayed at Fort Lauderdale for a night before going on our journey down the Keys. Because it appeared to be a long drive we decided to stay overnight half way down the K... Viewed 6718 times.
With a chef that has cooked for the Japanese Pavilion in Epcot and an owner that has an individual attitude to restaurant dining -Mr Kongs is onto a winning formula -great service and fantastic food. Another hidden gem along the chain restaur... Viewed 8872 times.
Many people have found out that one of the best ways to deal with rain at Disney is to try to ignore it. Just put on your poncho and go, that is of course you have a poncho with you! Large stores like Wal-Mart always have these in stock at very reaso... Viewed 7614 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 7969 times.
The first time I saw an armadillo it was not a pretty sight. We were driving down the Florida Turnpike on our way to pick up a cruise from Fort Lauderdale when there it was, lying at the side of the road – flattened. Road kill we would call it. <... Viewed 7859 times.
Just to the west of Disney, roughly halfway between the Gulf and Atlantic coasts lies the attractive, unspoilt area of Lake County. Recently it has become a popular location for residents and vacationers to enjoy with its many lakes - hence the name ... Viewed 8469 times.
What do you get if you combine music, mime, comedy and performance art with a little bit of audience participation? Well the answer is The Blue Man Group Show at Universal City walk. Performing daily at the newly refurbished and specially ada... Viewed 6933 times.
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 will have the freedom to jump in your car and go to the parks rather than have to wait for the hote... Viewed 5500 times.
As well as all the wonderful shops in The Market Place there are also several very nice Restaurants and other good places to eat. One of our favourites is The Rainforest Café. This is a fabulous experience in itself even before you have tried ... Viewed 7443 times.
We recently visited this airport on our way to pick up a cruise. It is one of the fastest growing airports in the United States. It is an alternative route for accessing the Miami area, or as gateway to Orlando. It is important, too, as the closest a... Viewed 8802 times.
Many visitors from the United Kingdom to Orlando have an early/late evening flight home. As we often travel with Virgin Atlantic we usually go to Downtown Disney and at the Virgin check in we check in our baggage and receive our boarding cards. The c... Viewed 6493 times.
Well, after hearing so much about Gaylords, decided it was about time to go and take a look around this extremely large hotel complex. I decided to book a table at Villa de Flora and thought my excursion might make me feel hungary and I knew there we... Viewed 8371 times.
Four Corners is a lovely community along the US27. It is nestled in the heart of the Disney area just 4 miles from the HWY192 and the theme parks can be reached in less than 15 minutes but also is away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist area. ... Viewed 8553 times.
During our 3rd visit to Florida in May 2008 since having our daughter, we decided to spend some time at the beach. There are hundreds of beautiful beaches in Florida to choose from. Previously we have visited Blind Pass and Stump Pass near Rotonda, w... Viewed 8005 times.
Epcot is holding a music festival for the entire run of its Epcot Food and Wine Festival. This is called ' Eat to the Beat' and runs from september the 28th to november the 12th. They kick off this event with The American rock... Viewed 6601 times.
Florida’s Tropical Community of Orlando Vacation Homes Visit Hampton Lakes, a magnificent development of award winning Orlando villas with private pools, which provide a style of living based on the art of relaxation. The villas range from 3 t... Viewed 9792 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 7489 times.
As a change from the normal tourist agenda we decided to have a day away from Orlando and the normal attractions and visit the Tampa Bay zoo – named Lowry Park Zoo which is located on 56 acres of lush natural habitats and was voted number one family ... Viewed 6912 times.
If you are like us, wether home or on vacation, if the weather permits you love to eat outdoors. Orlando isn’t always the easiest place to find restaurants that offer patio dining. Sure, there is always plenty of outdoor dining available at... Viewed 7988 times.
Often when we fly to Florida we try and upgrade our seats to premium class. Lots of people ask us if it is really worth the extra cost. Firstly we flew out in May and our flight tickets (booked through Travel Republic) cost approximat... Viewed 8054 times.
It is always good news when a new baby is born, but the birth of a little white rhino calf at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, Florida, was greeted with great celebration, as the white rhino is a threatened species. This baby girl rhino was born to Mlaleni ... Viewed 7060 times.
The yearly EPCOT food and wine festival is a wonderful chance to sample some great cuisines of the world and if you are a foodie you will just love it even more! The World show Case in EPCOT is an interesting place at the best of times but du... Viewed 7874 times.
When we go to Citywalk in the evening we usually go early so we have a leisurely stroll along the front between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure first. When the girls were younger on the hot summer evenings they used to love to ... Viewed 7062 times.
Located just off the I4 at Orange City some 20 miles north of Orlando, Blue Spring State Park is best known for its manatee migration in the winter months between November and March. During this period these endangered creatures find the waters of th... Viewed 7576 times.
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