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Rolling Oaks Boulevard Shopping Plaza
Target is one of my favourite stores, so when we heard that a huge Super Target was going to open just minutes from our villa we were, naturally, deli
Visiting the Parks Part 1
You will find leaflets from the Parks advertising the attractions and rides and also their opening times all over Orlando. These are usually printed f
A Brief History of Miami - Part 1
A Brief History of Miami – Part 1 – The Early DaysThe word ‘Miami’ comes from the Seminole Indian for ‘big water’ and probably refers to the Miami Riv
The Blue Man Group
Having seen the Blue Man Group in New York, we decided to check out the local performance at Universal Orlando Resort. The show is housed at The Sharp
Restaurant Row Part 3
MoonFish Restaurant has a very enticing entrance with its fake waterfall and is a Seafood restaurant with an Asian themed accent. It is located on San
WALT DISNEY, PART 1 The Early Years
'You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality. ' I wonder if yo
Is upgrading your seats on the flight worth it?
Flights are one of the largest outlays you will need to factor in when wanting to holiday in Florida. For most the flight is part of the holiday exper
Booking a villa - Last minute or in advance?
In the past many people have looked to book a villa at last minute. With lots of villas to choose from, this was an easy option. Nowadays with less pr
Concourse Steakhouse Contemporary Resort
When you board the express monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Centre headed for the Magic Kingdom, you pass by the Concourse Restaurant as you
My Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Experience
For anyone visiting Orlando in need of an adrenalin rush, you will not be disappointed. Every park contains at least one thrill ride and I was lucky e
What should I take?
What should I take? First, you must now have completed an ESTA visa form on-line or at a travel agents to be able to gain entry into the USA. You
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
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 11
We all in the van all buckled up and ready to go, I ask if we got some quarters because it said in the guidebook that Alamo gave us we will need to sm
Child Friendly Restaurants at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World restaurants have got to be amongst the most child friendly in the whole world. Children are always made very welcome although of cou
The Blue Man Group (1)
The Blue Man Group is a live evening performance in a theatre situated between the two Universal Parks near the Hard Rock Café on Citywalk. We saw the
Interesting Disney Facts
Here are some interesting Disney facts that we have found out over the years that we have been visiting Orlando. MAGIC KINGDOMWhen you walk through th
Bob Evans Family Restaurant
There are so many places to choose from for casual breakfast dining in Orlando but one of our from family favourites is Bob Evans restaurant. There ar
Angel’s Lobster & Seafood Feast
This is a great place to eat, and one of the best All-You-Eat Buffets offering Steaks and Seafood were even the locals go to eat as well. The buffet i
Lunch in the villa.
When you are Florida you will certainly want to spend some days in the parks but there comes a time when the family clamour to have a day by the pool
The Toyota Highlander by Alamo
When looking for a comfortable 4x4 to rent during the summer my usual procrastination was curtailed by price when I was distracted by an extremely goo
Tampa Bay Ray Devils – the history
On a recent trip to Florida my family decided to experience a professional baseball match. We booked tickets in advance and set off to the Tropicana s
Pal Mickey
Have you ever thought to yourself “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have my very own personal guide to help me navigate my way around the Disney parks”? We
Nine Dragons Epcot - re-opened
This restaurant was extensively refurbished earlier this year being closed for many months. We had last dined here a few years ago and the food had be
Sante Fe Restaurant H27
Santé Fe Restaurant Just returned from Florida after not visiting for 2 years! and we decided we would visit all our local new restaurants close to
Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine
The Shrine dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Universe was built as a place of worship for the 5 million Catholic tourists who come to Orlando annually.