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Romantic Disney
The Disney theme parks, and the Orlando area, are not just for children or families – it can also be a romantic vacation destination for couples, with
Islands of Adventure
Whenever I go to America, one of the things that I most enjoy is going to the theme parks. I love doing them because it brings unimaginable things to
Must do’s at Magic Kingdom
As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of
Walking Tour of St. Augustine Part 2
Continuing on your walking tour go to see the Colonial workers at the reconstructed Colonial Spanish Quarter (the entrance is via the Triay House at 2
Saving money for your Florida holiday: Entertainement.
You have to have some days out and a little entertainment in your life so how are we going to cut costs here. Buy a family National Trust pass; th
What to expect of your Orlando holiday.
For first time travellers to Orlando who want to visit Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and all the other attractions, it may be a comp
Marco Island
Ever thought about a trip to Marco Island? We often split our time when we head to Florida and spend some of our time there. Depending on the length o
FANNING SPRINGS
Fanning Springs State Park is on the U. S. Highway 19/18 right on the Suwannee River. The popular song 'Old Folks At Home' was written about this area
Celebration Town Tavern (6)
On a recent visit to Celebration we decided to eat out and chose Celebration Town Tavern, a recreation of an authentic New England Tavern. It is a mix
Ameal at Goblin Market.
If you have a day out in Mt Dora (and you should) then I really recommend that you eat at the Goblin Market Restaurant. You could easily miss this lit
Blizzard Beach (1)
The years that we stay for three weeks or more at our villa we usually buy Annual tickets for Blizzard Beach. We find that if you intend visiting the
Halloween at Universal.
At the time of my writing this article, there are only 9 weeks to go before the first Universal Halloween Horror Night. If you have never been to
Holiday on a budget - part 1
Some people have the ready cash to enjoy a holiday in Orlando any time they wish, but for most people it is the holiday of a lifetime that they have s
Fascinating Florida – Part 5
Florida is a fascinating state to visit, with its diverse attractions it can provide the perfect holiday destination, whatever your interests. On Marc
Florida’s Natural History
The Florida I fell in love with in the 1970’s, when I first visited with my parents, was not the one of theme parks or even the expanse of white sandy
Carrabbas
You will find this casual chain of Sicilian-American of restaurants with their open kitchens churning out wood-fired pizzas and fresh-made pastas thro
The Florida Everglades
Although the numerous parks are a must-see for the first time visitor, there is much more to see in "The other Florida". The Everglades Nati
Tips for Meeting and Greeting the Characters at Disney Parks
If you want to see specific characters within a given time frame check the Park Times Guides because these include character greeting times and locati
Wekiwa Springs State Park - Part II
After our lunch, having finally convinced my wife that a canoe trip would really enhance our day out, we headed down to the canoe ‘dock’ to view the t
First visit to Publix Supermarket Part One
First visit to Publix Supermarket Part One Well you probably read the title of this guide and though hmmm this sounds not very interesting ! If you
Pressed Pennies/Quarters at DownTown Disney
There are many souvenirs you can choose from at Walt Disney World, these range from the free ones, like guide maps, to very expensive limited edition
Jockamo
Having driven by this little restaurant many a time, I had always wanted to pop in but alas whilst we were in the area we were always heading off to D
Muppet Vision 3D - Hollywood Studios
This show that you will find in New York Street opened in 1991 and we have been to see it every time we have visited Hollywood Studios since its origi
Blue Man Group
When you walk into the auditorium at the venue for the Blue Man Group at Universal, you notice that it is not of great size. Everywhere is black and t
PERFECT AMERICAN PANCAKES
If you holiday in Florida you will be sure to have had American pancakes for breakfast. They are really easy to make and are a special breakfast for f