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The Orlando Eye
For a unique way to see Orlando and the surrounding area, try the Orlando Eye. Opened in May 2015 the Eye gives visitors a fantastic panoramic view. T
Wakulla Springs State Park
This State Park -also known as Edward Ball State Park -after the financier Edward Ball like most State Parks is open year-round. Edward Ball built
A shopping treat at Mall at Millenia
If you are looking for a shopping experience you will never forget, fit in a visit the Mall at Millenia during your stay in Orlando. The Mall is locat
Florida, What Time of Year to Visit
Orlando Florida WeatherWhat can you expect from the weather if you book to visit Orlando in Florida one year, will it be to warm, to cold, humid, rain
The East Coast - Cocoa and Daytona
As villa owners we often have guests staying with us when we visit our home which inevitably means we are visiting the same parks and attractions many
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
On our last trip in April, we were determined to finally take a long promised trip to see the Manatees in their natural environment, so we did some re
West Side Downtown Disney
Heading over the bridge from pleasure Island, you will arrive in West Side, the final part of Downtown Disney. This will be changing a great deal duri
My Florida holiday diary. Day 3
Day 3 After a magical and very long day at the Magic kingdom yesterday we decided to do something more relaxing……a water park. Typhoon Lagoon was c
About Belize - Part 1
Snuggled between Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the west and south you will find relaxed, English speaking Belize. It is only a two-hour plane r
Brits - a spending money guide!
So, you have booked your holiday to Florida, paid for the flights, chosen your villa and planned what attractions you are going to visit during your s
Fascinating Canaveral.
It was the invading Spaniards who gave it the name of Canareal which later evolved into Canaveral. Canareal means a place where cane is being grown.
Jungle Queen Riverboat Tour, Fort Lauderdale
Just north of Miami is the fascinating city of Fort Lauderdale. and it is here that you can take a very special cruise, through the intercoastal water
Around Legacy Park
The communities that are near Legacy Park along the US27 have certainly noticed change over the last few years, the area was completely void of any ho
New Port Richey
Just to the north of Tampa, and Tarpon Springs, lies the city of New Port Richey. This likable community hosts an array of events throughout the year
Christmas in Celebration
Large numbers of tourists travel to Florida for the Christmas vacation, or simply “The Holidays” as it is affectionately known by our US neighbours, a
Virgin and British Airways
Having flown numerous times in economy class, we had decided to treat ourselves to an upgrade and fly Premium Economy using Virgin. Like most people I
Epcot – World Showcase – United Kingdom
For priority seating at the Rose and Crown call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, the United Kingdom is the 10th if you are g
DARLING DING DARLING NATURE REFUGE
If you are a nature lover, PARTICULARLY if you are a bird lover, you must put this wonderful sanctuary on your list! The Ding Darling nature Refuge ta
YULEE SUGAR MILLS
Yulee Sugar Mills Ruins State Park is situated on Tiger Tail Island on Crystal River about 3 miles west of the City of Homossassas. This mill was once
Softball and Baseball Practice Batting Cages – Near the Loop
With us having two boys, aged 12 and 8, we are always looking for new and fun things to do whilst in Florida. We read on the forums that some people h
How to avoid spending hours waiting in lines at Disney parks
Spending lots of your precious holiday time standing in lines waiting to get onto the rides at Walt Disney World is probably not something you want to
Green Meadows Petting Farm (1)
It is exactly as it sounds……in Orlando!! The Petting Farm is situated in South Poinciana Blvd, away from the main attraction area. This is a lovely, c
Afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian Hotel
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian HotelLast year, 2009, because we had a friend who is a fellow tea lover with us, we decided that we would visit D
Best of Cannes – Part 1
Cannes is the perfect destination for a long weekend. The resort town is, of course, best known for the Cannes Film Festival when the rich and famous
It's that time again - Magical Dining is back!
For all you food lovers it’s the best time of the year to be in Orlando. The Magical Dining Month takes place every year in September where some of Or