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Flying to Florida with US Airways – Part 9
Our flight across the Atlantic is over, and we are waiting for our domestic flight to Fort Lauderdale. We have flown with US Airways on our way to pic
Floridas National Scenic Trail
If you are like me, you love The Parks but also like to get off and see the ' Real Florida' from time to time. If you like walking then you should
St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
We went to the Lighthouse and Museum on the recommendation of some other guests at our hotel when we visited St Augustine. They told us to allow at le
An Introduction to Bradenton
We were waiting for the Illuminations firework display to begin in Epcot when we engaged in conversation with an middle aged American couple who had d
Devenneys Irish Pub
Having on many occasions while out in Orlando looking for a relaxing place to watch football while having a drink, we finally found the perfect Irish
Hooters Restaurant
If you fancy a pitcher of beer or sangria and do not want to wait ages for your food, then Hooters is worth a visit. There are a few dotted around Orl
My Favourite Disney Park Part 3
You may recall in my last article I wrote about how my favourite park was Magic Kingdom but right at the end I started to wonder what about MGM studio
WHAT SHALL WE DO TONIGHT?
Well it is another million-dollar question and who has the answer?I don’t claim to have it but here is a small list of suggested places to fill your e
Rafiki's Planet Watch
Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Animal Kingdom was originally called the Conservation Station. It is made up of several areas that are focused on the environ
Historic Mount Dora
Nestled alongside the shores of the Lake Dora is the little sleepy town of Mount Dora. I say sleepy with tongue in cheek as this quaint little communi
Short Breaks at Magic Kingdom
There is so much to see and do in Magic Kingdom that is nice to take short breaks and have a drink or snack and relax for a few minutes. The Main Stre
The Magic of Disney through a Childs Eyes
The Magic of Disney through a Child' s EyesMy first memory of The Magic Kingdom is taking my three year old daughter. The excitement was mesmeric. “Ar
America’s Wild Spaces - Part 5
DRY TORTUGAS is in the state of Florida and has an area 262 sq km It was created in 1992 and is good for swimming with turtles, camping and some re
All aboard!
So at long last you are on the plane; you will be on board for almost 9 hours so a little preparation is a jolly good idea. Particularly if you have c
Rainforest Cafe (6)
A recent visit to London where we dined in the Rainforest Café has prompted me to write this article. Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experien
Starbucks - Spoiled for choice!
There can be few of us who have not experienced a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Worldwide they are growing at a huge rate, over 11,000 already, but it i
Global Imports ( or Snooze you lose )
Global Imports is a large store on Sandlake road, not far from the location of most of the homes, just past the entrance to the Florida Mall on the ri
Saturday Nite Cruise at Kissimmee Old Town
My love of old classic cars has always simmered inside me and I was pleasantly surprised to learn of the weekly rally of old, veteran, classic and col
Flying indirect to Orlando
Ever looked on the internet for direct flights to Orlando and they were very expensive? There are ways to get to the Sunshine State without paying the
Rest days between visits to the parks.
Once you have seen how vast the areas of Walt Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios are, you will realise that you are going to be on your fee
Disney at Halloween
If you haven’t visited Orlando at Halloween, then you have missed a great treat. All the parks provide special spooky delights, and these range from t
Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba
If you want to be amazed, exhilarated and see a breath taking performance with a difference, then this has surely got to be top of your list of thinks
Sweden’s Ice Hotel - Activities (Part 1)
One of the questions often asked about a trip here is, Will there be anything to do other than look at the snow? Well the answer to that question is a
Florida Facts and Figures
We all know and love the state of Florida, but here are some facts you may not know:Florida was the 27th state to be admitted to the United States on
A special Ride - Rip Ride Rickit at Universal Studios
One of Universal’s newest and badest rides (Rip Ride Rockit) was completed in the summer of 2009. The ride and the famous first drop now stand well ab