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Changes over 35 years - part 3
Here we are back again in 1993, all alone, just the two of us. Time is moving on - too fast! Back to the story. Highway 192 now led up to High
St Petersburg through the year – Part 1
Working for airlines my entire life has given me the chance to travel the world for free while working. It also allows me to choose the places I would
Epcot Centre - Future World
When Walt Disney was planning Epcot he envisioned it as a real working city, thus the name E.P.C.O.T experimental prototype community of tomorrow. He
Take an in-car Satellite Navigation system
Ever wondered what all the fuss was over Satellite Navigations systems? What are they? What do they do? Why rent one when on holiday/vacation?Some car
Salvador Dali Museum in St Petersburg, Florida
Fancy doing something other than visiting theme parks whilst in Florida. . . . . or is the beach a tad too hot for you. . . . then try a few hours of
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
If you fly to Florida with the American carrier, Delta, it is highly likely that you will make your first landfall at Atlanta International Airport, o
New York JFK Airport
John F Kennedy International Airport was, of course, named after the famous President of the 1960’s, who was, sadly, assassinated on November 22nd, 19
For Families on a Budget - Disney Marketplace
If you’re looking for a great inexpensive family outing with the children on an off day from the parks, Disney Marketplace is a good choice. The after
Three of Florida’s Most Beautiful Beaches
Florida has some of the most beautiful and best beaches in the country. In a recent rating of the nation’s top 10 beaches, three of them are here in F
Animal Kingdom-Kilimanjaro Safari
I always enjoy visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom and one of my favourite features of the park is the Africa section and the Kilimanjaro Safari in parti
Salute Restaurant, Key West - Part 1
The centre of Key West and the Duval St area is saturated with restaurants which cater for every palate and budget. If, however, you are spending a da
Sunset Cruise – Key West
On recent trips to Central Florida we have found ourselves flying into Miami rather than the usual Orlando or Tampa. Rather than driving up to the Orl
Shipwreck Historium Museum, Key West
Key West, although a tiny island, just 3½ miles by 1 ½ miles, is a treasure trove of interesting places to visit, many of them centred around Mallory
The Bishop Planetarium
We had taken up a suggestion from an American couple we had met a week or so earlier to visit their hometown of Bradenton which is situated on the Gul
Its a Small World - Magic Kingdom
This was one of the original attractions when Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened in1971. Walt Disney had designed the attraction for the P
Where to Shop in Florida Part 1
So much choice – so little time! Florida really is a shopper’s paradise. There is a huge variety from shopping Malls to Outlet Centres to small st
Prime Outlets – Store Guide Part 2 C-D
One of the newest outlet malls is Prime Outlet Mall situated at the top of International Drive. It has been built on the site of the old Belz Factory
Only in Orlando – Part 1
The thing I find most fascinating about Orlando in Florida is that you will see so many really unusual things there that you will never see anywhere e
Try diving – part 2
Experience counts in the water as well, as the longer established firms are usually the ones that are better versed in helping first-timers. Also chec
Labadee – Royal Caribbean’s Private Island Paradise.
Over 30 years ago the first ‘private’ island was developed by Norwegian Cruise Lines, and this was a totally new concept – that of an exclusive paradi
Preparing for you holiday to Florida
Are you looking to book your first trip to Orlando in Florida? First let me tell you about a few misconceptions. 1. Orlando is not by the sea. Many B
T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney
T-Rex Café, one of the newest restaurants in Downtown Disney, is only the second restaurant in this new chain from the owners of Rainforest Café. We h
Boggy Creek Air Boat Rides
What started with a single six seater air boat back in 1994, has since become one of Orlando’s most popular attractions, with 30 minute tours departin
West Coast Beaches
While all the fun of the theme parks is what most of you go to Orlando for, do remember to take breaks in between the days or you will be exhausted. A
LOVERS KEY STATE PARK
Lovers Key State Park is istuated in Lee County, between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach on County Road 865. We once almost lost these 4 barrier isl