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Gatorland (2)

Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Want to find out? At “ Gatorland ”, you can experience these amazing creatures up close. We visited it on our last trip to Orlando, and liked it so much we took ou...
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Busch Gardens for Wimps

All the brochures for Busch Gardens seem to feature Sheikra, the floorless roller coaster with 90 degree drops, so we wondered if this was the best place to visit as we don’t do high thrill rides and we were taking my mother! The answer was a resound...
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Coquina Beach – Anna Maria Island

We had just spent the most idyllic couple of hours strolling along the beach at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island. There were fine views across Tampa Bay to the Gulf resorts of Clearwater and Saint Petersburg, and over to our right the ex...
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Stump Beach Pass

Stump Beach Pass State Park is situated in Charlotte County on the south end of Manasota Key. This park encompasses 245 acres and became a State Park in 1971. However, it did not get its carpark and amenities til much later in 2000. Many of y...
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Safety first!

A holiday in Florida is often a holiday of a lifetime - and we all want to go home not just with our holiday photos - but also with fantastic memories that will stay with us for many years to come. There are a few simple tips to remember when ...
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Themed Dining - Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock

Central Florida has a huge range of dining opportunities for every taste. This Florida Guide includes reviews on many of the restaurants - everyone seems to have their own favourite, be it Italian, Indian, Chinese, American, Mexican........ Th...
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Restaurant Review - Bahama Breeze

One of our favourite places to eat in Florida is at the Bahama Breeze. There is one restaurant on International Drive and the other one is just off exit 68 of the I4, on the road that leads to Premium Outlets. There is free valet parking at the Premi...
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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 the lodge at Wakulla that now serves as a hotel for anyone wishing to stay and enjoy the nat...
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Downtown Disney Marketplace

Whenever we spend some time at Downtown Disney we tend to do it in two halves. The first half the West Side and Pleasure Island and then later on in the trip we will park over by the Marketplace and browse around there. It’s a long push if yo...
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Christmas Traditions in the USA – Part 3

All across the 50 states of America Christmas is celebrated in a variety of different ways. Boston is famed for its carol singers who are accompanied by hand bells, whilst in New Orleans a huge ox is paraded around the city, whose street...
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Manny's Chophouse revisited

Just last week we decided it for time for another trip to Manny’s Chophouse on the US 27. It is about a 15 minute drive from our house so not too far to travel. We decided to go around 7:30 pm on a Wednesday night. Big mistake! Wednesday night is buy...
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Florida Health & Safety Tips & Tricks

Florida is one of the safest places you can visit as everything is geared up for tourism for your visit.  So here's a few tips and tricks to keep you and your family safe.   You'd probably take some of the measures at home anywa...
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Buying a Villa in Florida

When you have decided that buying a Florida villa is the way that you wish to invest your money, whether it be just for friends and family to use, or if you wish to rent it as a holiday home, there are some things that you may wish to know before you...
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The Food Court At Florida Mall

Normally I steer well clear from these kind of places and kind of consider them to be fast unhealthy rubbish eateries and never venture near them, heading instead for a more upmarket sit down relaxing restaurant with waiter service, but today we were...
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General Tips For Theme Parks

Some tips to help you get the most out of your day at the Theme Parks. Where possible buy your tickets before you go to the parks, you will probably get them a bit cheaper but more importantly save time queuing at the Ticketing Booths. Viewed 8028 times.

Celebration Town

Celebration is a lovely place to visit when you want a change of pace from the theme parks and more noisy and hectic activities. Head for Market Street which is set around a beautiful lake – a delightful area of shops and restaurants in the centre of...
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'The Loop' shopping outlet

A new outlet shopping centre called 'The Loop' along with a cinema are now open at the junction of John Young Parkway with Osceola Parkway. This is easily accessible for properties in the 192 region - probably the most direct route is to take the ...
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Jet Ski Hire

If you enjoy jet skis, there is a place on the 192 up by the H27 end and tucked away behind a hotel, but clearly sign posted, where you can hire them, cost, around $75. Last year my eldest son and I tried it out. As my son was only sixteen at the tim...
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Booking in advance or last minute?

Is it best to book a villa in advance or to leave it a little nearer the time and book last minute? With many people planning well in advance it has become more and more harder to get the right property and flights so close to your intended travel da...
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The Mime Artist at Sea World

Four times a day at the Sea Lion and Otter stadium in SeaWorld Orlando there are performances of Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island. This is arguably the best show in the park and primarily features some wonderful interaction between the cast membe...
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Tomatoes and Strawberries

Florida is home to a whole host of fairs and shows. Unlike most English fairs, which are generally named after the region in which the show is held, i. e. Cheshire County Show, Royal Lancashire Show, North Yorkshire Show etc. , events in Florida tend...
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JT's Prime Time Family Restaurant And Bar

This restaurant is situated at: 8553 West Irlo Bronson Hwy (192) Kissimmee FL34746 Tel: 407 239 6555 and is one of the favourites for our villa guests from all over the world. It is located 4 miles west of Disney World en...
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The State Nicknames – Part 6

On our trips to Florida we have always been fascinated by the licence plates on cars which display each state’s nickname. These nicknames reflect the character and history of each state and offer an interesting insight into them, and we are always am...
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Buffet Style Restaurants

When you visit the Orlando area you’ll find virtually every type of restaurant imaginable. If you want value for money try the buffet style restaurants. There are numerous types such as Ponderosa, Sizzler and Golden Corral to name just a ...
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Christmas in Orlando – Part 2 Giving and Making

Our many trips to our villa at Christmas have always been enjoyable, and we have delighted in the similarities as well as the differences of celebrating this festive season in another country, similar though it may seem to our own. Of co...
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