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Sammy Duvals Watersport Centre
We had been going to Florida for many years before friends recommended a visit to Sammy Duvall’s Watersport Centre. On a sunny day this comes as a wel
What’s so great about Universal Studios Part 5
So we have just done the Men in Black “Alien Attack” ride which is really great fun, it’s only a short walk to the next ride “The Simpsons Ride” now I
What makes Seaworld so good?
Seaworld is one of Orlando’s most under popular parks with families, however is not normally on the must do parks. The park boasts excellent visitor r
Flat Island Preserve.
If you enjoy walking during your holiday and especially if you enjoy walking in the Old Floridan areas then this article will be right up your street!
Pleasure Island Downtown Disney
Walt Disney World are taking the Downtown Disney experience to the next level. They are doing this through enhancements to existing Downtown Disney
The Mall At Millenia
Mall at millenia The mall at Millenia 4200 Conroy road Orlando 32839 1-4 Conroy road (exit 78) The Mall at Millenia is conveniently situated just min
Athens: a quick visit - Part 1
If you have time to just have a quick visit to Athens then it can be hard to decide what to do. There are many guide books which offer advice but it c
Shopping - Size Conversions
When travelling to Florida, it is very unlikely that anyone will return home without having bought some items of clothing or shoes/trainers. To help m
Busch Gardens Theme Park
Within around a 1. 5 hour drive from The Disney area of Orlando, you can find your self in Tampa and a visit to Busch Gardens is a must, it has all th
Old Town – A shopping, dining and entertainment attraction
Old Town is a fascinating place for a visit. It is situated on Highway 192 just past Holiday Trail, at marker 9.It is open 365 days a year, from 10am
Zen Restaurant, Omni Resort
Looking for somewhere a little different for a meal to celebrate my nieces 18th Birthday in September 2015 we looked on the internet and found the Zen
Goa - Part 2
The Portuguese took their time in Goa, profiting from the spice trade for almost 500 years until they finally relinquished the colony to India in 1961
Gerenuk Baby Born at Animal Kingdom
It has to be one of the sweetest baby animals you can find – the new baby gerenuk calf which was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, at the en
Villa De Flora at Gaylord Palms
We have enjoyed an excellent Sunday lunch at Villa de Flora which is one of the restaurants at the Gaylord Palms hotel complex. It is a lovely mediter
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
One could be forgiven for asking where this is, and what is its significance. . . well this is the only State Park I know that is man-made and full of
Houlihan's Restaurant
Houlihan’s Bar and Restaurant is situated on the US192 near and well worth a visit in my opinion. We have been to Houlihan’s quite a number of times a
A side trip to Key West Part 1
We have been coming to Florida for almost 20 years now, and whilst we have explored both the East and West coasts extensively, we have never traveled
Circle B Bar Reserve Part 2 Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run
Circle B Bar Reserve Part 2 Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run Before reading this article, you would be well advised to read part 1 and also the a
Gatorland and conservation.
It is now 20 years since Gatorland created the alligator breeding marsh in its Florida home. This is a natural environment for these big beasts an
Sci-Fi Diner - A blast from the past
If you are visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios and fancy eating in a different place to the usual fast food joint then check out the Sci-Fi Diner.Loca
Travelling Light
Airlines are really moving the goal posts these days with all their changes to luggage allowances. First they decided to start charging for extra
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 56
THINGS TO DO :-- Water sports and Fishing EcoTours de Mexico This tour operator offers a sea kayaking and snorkelling combo. The tour departs in
Characters in Flight
Next time you visit Disney in Orlando, Florida, look up in the sky – you may well see the latest attraction based at Downtown Disney Waterside – a gia
Antarctica Empire of the Penguins.
Every park seems to be competing with the other to provide the most awesome ride and even dear old Seaworld is getting in on the act. So what is new t
Getting Married In Florida
Ever thought about getting married in paradise? Well, help is at hand. Getting married in Florida is very popular, for very good reason. Firstly there