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Central Florida Zoo.
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Sanford on North West Highway. This will be about an hour from your holiday villa in The Parks
Economical Eating at the Parks
At one time Disney used to have a policy asking that guests did not bring food and drink into the theme parks and from what I can remember I never saw
Meeting Characters at Walt Disney World - Part1
One of the highlights of visiting Walt Disney world is meeting with Disney characters face to face, having your photograph taken and filling your auto
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
Anchorage, Alaska – Part 2
Of course there are other ways to arrive if not by air, If arriving by cruise ship at Whittier or Seward then there are good connections to Anchorage,
FORT ZACHARY
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is situated in Truman Annex, Key West. South Florida. Here you will find the biggest haul of cannons in the wh
Another perfect day in Florida
I had such fun dreaming about my fantasy day in Florida that I decided I would permit myself a sneaky second go. The main destinations for the mornin
Playhouse Disneys Hollywood and Vine Lunch
At the Hollywood and Vine you have a choice of two character meals either Breakfast or Lunch. Having been to several character breakfasts we opted for
My favourite golf courses in Orlando
Orlando is one of the top golfing destinations in the world. But with so many courses available choosing the right one can often be daunting. Over the
First trip to Florida?
Here are some tips which will help you to enjoy your stay and make the most of the time you have! 1. There is so much to see and do in the Orlando ar
KELLY PARK
Situated in Rock Springs, this beautifully maintained park has an unusual natural attraction, tubing or floating down the natural spring rivers The pa
Chilis - Champions Gate
I didn’t really know what to expect the first time we decided to go to Chili’s for a meal. I am not a great lover of spicy food and would normally avo
Boma - Flavours of Africa
"Boma - Flavors of Africa" in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of my favourite places to eat whilst in Orlando. Boma is a family all-you
Sheikra – Busch Gardens
One of our favourite rides in Busch Gardens over in Tampa is Sheikra. Sheikra is a vertical drop roller coaster located in the Stanleyville section of
Cruising - Princess Cays
Not really an island but just the southernmost tip of the island of Eleuthera, Princess Cays is the jewel in the crown of private cruise islands. Owne
The Showcase of Citrus - U Pick
It was a gloriously sunny day in March this year when we drove up to Clermont on one of our regular trips to the shops there. We always enjoy the jour
Circle B Bar Reserve Part 2 Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run
Circle B Bar Reserve Part 2 Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run Before reading this article, you would be well advised to read part 1 and also the a
The Lighthouses of Florida
I have to confess that, until I started some preliminary research for a trip to Key West and read about it’s lighthouse, I had not really considered t
Miccosukee Indian Village
On our travels through the Everglades National Park, almost by accident we came across the Miccosukee Indian Village which is located on the Tamiami T
Ghent - Part 1
Ghent is steeped in Flemish culture, this rebellious port city is one of Belgium’s best-kept secrets. James Williams discover beer, art and medieval a
Cruise and stay
What could be better than two weeks at Disney World Florida . . . ? Two weeks at Disney followed by a luxurious Caribbean cruise. These are our two fa
Hotel or Villa
Are you planning a holiday in Florida, if so what do you choose to stay in, a hotel or villa? I am a villa owner so you may think that I am a little b
The Hulk (at Islands of Adventure)
As you drive up to Universal Islands of Adventure you will catch yourself mulling over the thought of a roller coaster with 7 inversions. That’s enoug
A Round at Legends Golf and Country Club
One of my favourite golf courses to play whilst on holiday in Orlando is Legends Golf and Country Club. Legends is a beautiful rolling hillside course
Fort Myers Area
This famous Florida city carries the name of General Abraham Charles Myers, a distinguished officer in the United States Army. The city was developed