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Christmas Events at Disney
Disney is always so magical but never more so than at Christmas. Each of the main theme parks have their own way of decorating and celebrating. Most o
Dining At Gaylord Palms
If you are looking for somewhere that little bit extra special then Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Centre is an experience not to be missed. Th
My favourite place for lunch
The first Mimi’s began in Anaheim in California in 1978 and was named by the owner Arthur J Simms who had fallen in love with a young French girl near
Deed Restrictions
Part of Florida life and rental ownership that is not immediately obvious to holidaymakers as they make their way to their chosen villas in Orlando or
Carrabba's for Italian food
Carrabba's Like Italian Food? Well if you are like me and need a pasta fix sometime during your vacation, Carrabba' s is the place to go. We heard
Mission Space
On our last visit to our villa we managed to persuade my Mother to go with us to this ride at Epcot. We went after spending the afternoon at the Park
Disney’s Boardwalk
Feel like a change from the theme parks? Well why not spend a little time down at Disney’s Boardwalk. Parking is free at the Boardwalk, although you w
Busch Gardens.....Something for Everyone
If you haven’t visited Busch Gardens before, then you must try it on your next trip. The drive to Tampa is approximately one and a half hour from Kiss
Malls In Orlando
There are lots of malls in Orlando, but the two largest are The Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall. Each is a unique shopping experience in it’s ow
Splash Mountain
You will find Splash Mountain in Frontierland's west side, between Pecos Bill's cafe and the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We sometimes use Pecos Bil
Skull Kingdom
Skull Kingdom with its various show options provides entertainment for all ages and is located at:5933 American Way(Opposite Wet’nWild)Orlando407 353
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 1
I promise not to bore you with every detail when it comes to vacationing as an owner as it can be dull hearing about trips to home Depot etc. Although
Istanbul - Part 2
The magical waters of the Bosporus divide the city between the romantic ideals of Europe and the intoxicating hubbub of Asia. Along these shimmering s
Best Show Or Ride in Universal Islands of Adventure
Someone asked me the other day if you had to choose very best ride in universal islands of adventure what would it be, hmmmm I thought not as easy as
Sydney Harbour - Part 1
Sydney’s iconic harbour has pretty much seen it all since then Lieutenant James Cook arrived aboard the Endeavour I 1770 and named it Port Jackson. It
Epcot Seas Aqua Tour
This tour that my daughter and I did last year is available to persons aged 8 and above although a participating adult must accompany people under 18.
Casablanca - an overview - Part 7
CAFES In Casablanca, you will find a great variety of tasty French pastries, exotic Moroccan desserts and lovely ice cream. So that means you will
Fort Island Gulf Beach - A hidden gem.
If you find yourself in the Crystal River area with time on your hands then I can strongly recommend a trip to Fort Island Gulf Beach. Situated where
Where are all the Wal-Marts?
Most seasoned travellers to the Orlando/Kissimmee area will have all the Wal-Marts well sussed but for those making their first trip or maybe others w
Cirque de Soleil - La Nouba
If you are only going to see one show while you are in Florida this is the one to see. It appeals to all ages offers more sights and experiences than
Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 8
It has many valuable plants such as yews, beech trees, sequoias and a centenary exemplar of Ginko Biloba which was beloved by all the owners of villa
Mixons Fruit Farm
Have you ever visited a Mixons Fruit Farm? No? , well if you are staying in the Sarasota area then you can visit the one in Bradenton. You will be wel
Cruising – Shore Excursions - Going it Alone
When you book a cruise you will receive information about shore excursions several weeks before your departure, and you will then have time to browse
The Orlando Science Center
Like any sizeable city Orlando has attractions that very few visitors would even think about investigating and even its own citizens will probably not
What a trip this was! Part 5
Our flight to Orlando has been delayed – so far, just overnight, and we have been sent to the Le Meridien Hotel. Everything has been arranged surp