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The T. H. Stone Memorial St Joseph Peninsula State Park is istuated in Port St Joe on Cap San Blas Rd. This area was once occupied by those Native Americans known as The Weedon Culture. This would have been from around 5000 to 2000 A. D. so t... Viewed 4445 times.
I bet you can hardly believe how much there is to learn about cruising! But don’t let it put you off. You will soon be using all the jargon like an old sea dog! Bridge – nothing to do with crossing rivers, this is high up at the front of the ... Viewed 5185 times.
For some beautiful natural Florida countryside, head out a little to DeLeon Springs - a beautiful state park an hour or so north of Orlando. One of Florida’s earliest ’resorts’, the springs were opened as a small tourist cen... Viewed 6410 times.
Our fascination with State Quarters began several years ago when we first visited Florida, and we now have a substantial collection of these interesting coins. In 1999 the US Federal Government began releasing commemorative quarter coins on a... Viewed 6704 times.
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, delighted. Just 3 miles from our villa, a new shopping development called Rolling Oaks Boule... Viewed 10507 times.
When you enter the Lost Continent you will realise it is not a very " theme park" like area as you travel through the three mystical sections. The first section, when entering from Seuss Landing, is the Lost City, followed by Sindba... Viewed 6026 times.
Is Disney for kids or is it for the grown ups? Well, of course those with children will undoubtedly say it’s for kids, but don’t let that put you off. Now don’t get me wrong, I love children, especially my own, but sometimes it is nice to do things w... Viewed 5729 times.
One of our most favourite places to visit whilst in Florida and always at the top of our list is the magical small dreamy town of Celebration. Conceived as an ideal small town by Walt Disney and completed in 1996 it is a real fairytale come true kind... Viewed 5872 times.
Ever wondered how Florida became Florida? Well I was certainly intrigued enough to want to find out and thought I would share this in a potted history. The first native Americans, Paleo Indians, entered into Florida over 14, 000 years ago fro... Viewed 10838 times.
Old Town at Kissimmee Orlando is a fun place and well worth a visit on your vacation trip, with free parking and free admission too. You will find it off the 192 and it is very distinctive from a long way off by the two towering supports of the ride ... Viewed 5869 times.
Fancy taking part in an authentic evening of Polynesian food and entertainment at the Wantilan Luau? This weekly dinner show is held every Friday and Saturday night from May through to September at the outdoor pavilion at the Royal Pacific Resort, a ... Viewed 7281 times.
The Fantasyland Storybook Circus with its colourful big top tents should now be open. When we were there Dumbo the Flying Elephant was just opening and since then Barnstormer and the new water attraction Casey’s Splash and Soak have opened. <... Viewed 4874 times.
DISNEYS WINDOWS part6 ROB MATHEISON A former Walt Disney World Resort executive vice president, Parks, Bob Matheison started at Disneyland Park in 1960 as a sound coordinator, teaching Jungle Cruise guides to talk into m... Viewed 3805 times.
Fort Lauderdale is a popular tourist destination on the Atlantic coast, 23 miles north of Miami. Originally it got its name after a series of forts built by the United States during the Seminole War. Nowadays it is sometimes referred to the “Venice o... Viewed 5389 times.
Friends of ours took this tour last year and were very impressed. They learnt about the history and creation of Epcot and the legacy Walt Disney left for the Walt Disney World Resort. The tour, I think, is quite expensive, at about $50 plus y... Viewed 6305 times.
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 collector’ s cars held every Saturday night in Kissimmee Old Town. Known as the Saturday Nite Cru... Viewed 6907 times.
Bahama Breeze is the most recently opened Rolling Oaks restaurant and although there are several other branches around the Orlando area we had not eaten at Bahama Breeze until our last trip. Here you will find steak, chicken and fish dishes as well a... Viewed 5937 times.
Beauty and Beast first started in Hollywood Studios in 1991 a couple of years after the parks initial opening. This is a must see for our family and whenever we visit Hollywood Studios we do not leave until we have been to see it. The show lasts appr... Viewed 5197 times.
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part 4 In my last article I mostly talked about Fantasy Land, Liberty Square and Frontier Land but have not mentioned Tommorowland which although moves away from the traditional Disney Characters from my... Viewed 5160 times.
Kevin and I experienced a wonderful day at this peaceful and beautiful State Park, during a trip to our Florida home, January 2006. Blue Spring is the largest spring on the St. Johns River and the best time to visit is from the end of November throug... Viewed 6978 times.
The ride that inspired the films that has now inspired the ride! How convoluted is that? As you walk between Frontierland and the central hub of the Magic Kingdom, you are in Adventureland and you go past several rides, with Pirates of the Caribbean ... Viewed 5291 times.
If we are planning a day in the Pinellas County area of the Gulf Coast, we like to leave really early and treat ourselves to breakfast when we get there. I would like to suggest to you Frida' s Café and Bakery in Largo for somewhere a little... Viewed 3742 times.
The most fantastic sight I have ever seen while holidaying in Florida was a Loggerhead Turtle laying its eggs on Melbourne Beach and it didn’t cost us a penny to see. It was in the aftermath of hurricane Charlie when our flight home had been d... Viewed 5216 times.
So it is your first time in Florida and you want to make the most of your days spent in the wonderful parks. Firstly, book your tickets in advance so you save some dollars and do not have to queue. Use the O. V. link for this as you g... Viewed 4077 times.
Boating off the Cape Haze Peninsular. The barrier islands and warm waters of the Cape Haze peninsular offer a safe environment for even the novice boater and offer a magical half or full day of relaxation and an opportunity to see the bar... Viewed 5042 times.
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