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CRISPERS RESTAURANTS I really must tell you about an absolute hidden gem of a ‘casual’ restaurant. They specialise in sandwiches, soup and salads. During the daytime, restaurant is probably the wrong word, it is an eatery but they have rec... Viewed 8119 times.
We had a purpose in travelling away from Orlando in 2004, my daughter is a keen swimmer (though no Michael Phelps), and had read about the Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale. As she was keen to go, and we were keen to do something a little d... Viewed 7883 times.
Tropical Fruit Winery- now that is intriguing and somewhere you must visit. Florida Orange Groves Winery is in St Petersburg Florida and has been continuously owned and run by three generations of the same family. They started by packing and... Viewed 5944 times.
Market Street Café This fifties style diner is great for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. They serve typical diner food sandwiches, burgers, salads and classics such as turkey dinner and fish and chips along with good coffee and to die for mi... Viewed 7974 times.
Gainseville Hawthorne State Trail stretches from Gainseville to Hawthorne. This once was the site for goods and passenger trains carrying fruit and vegetables as well as people from the 1860s. The State Parks department took over the land in 1988 and... Viewed 7817 times.
THINKING OF FLYING TO ORLANDO FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT? . . . . . . . . THEN PLEASE READ ON. Something I always like to read about is other people’s experiences of the journey over to Orlando. Strange you may think but I do like to hear all th... Viewed 11269 times.
If you are looking for somewhere very different to eat – even whacky try The Whispering Canyon Restaurant at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. I don’t think I have ever eaten in a restaurant like it! It is not for those who want a quiet, intimate venue. Fun... Viewed 8665 times.
If you need a break from the ‘full on’ activity of the Theme Parks, consider visiting the tranquil little town of Celebration, situated to the south of US192, around the I4 area. Celebration was originally developed by Walt Disney but... Viewed 6478 times.
For the first time since 2006, we treated ourselves to Disney annual pass tickets. This article is about specific trips to Epcot, for the concerts in 2017. Firstly, in the past 11 years, Epcot has not changed much! The Living Seas has... Viewed 5427 times.
You’ve booked your holiday of a lifetime to Florida and have probably spent months in anticipation. What you may not be looking forward to with glee is the prospect of a long haul flight, especially if it’s your first time and especially if you have ... Viewed 10488 times.
Treasure Island is one of the many beaches along the Gulf Coast which has beautiful white sand that stretches for miles. All the beaches along the coast are amazing and so worth a visit, even for a day. Located not far from St Petersb... Viewed 5252 times.
Next time you are in Florida and are looking for somewhere different to go or something different to try why not consider a drive out to the Old Spanish Sugar Mill at Deleon Springs State Park. It is about an hours drive North of Orlando ... Viewed 7793 times.
When holidaying in Orlando most people will naturally think of visiting the theme parks or Kennedy Space Centre, they will take in a show or maybe do some shopping. However if you have a few hours spare amidst all the hubbub, then we would str... Viewed 8650 times.
You will notice that ' holiday' in the title is in quotes and that is with good reason since an owners time in the villa is only ever part vacation. My guests often ask me what we do during our holidays in Florida and so I hought I ... Viewed 7228 times.
Owners and sometimes guests who hire a villa for more than a week like to keep in touch with family and friends back home. This seems to be especially prevalent with new Grandparents. As owners ourselves, we always in the past have sp... Viewed 6230 times.
Tired of the hustle, bustle and noise of the theme parks? Why not try a peaceful half day at Historic Bok Sanctuary, home of the Bok Carillon Tower? The Sanctuary is off the 27. You turn left a few miles after the turn off for Cypress Gardens... Viewed 7500 times.
For many years we always spent our holidays in a hotel. Self catering seemed to me to be a bad option as surely it would be no holiday at all for the lady of the house – that’s me! I have enough of cooking and caring for a family at home and the idea... Viewed 8007 times.
The Golden Corral restaurant is located on the 192 between road markers 4 and 5. This family restaurant features a buffet of many different types of food - you name it, they have it! The restaurant remains open all day, with gradual c... Viewed 7336 times.
Well I woke up Tuesday morning and decided to stay around the villa and try to relax which I find quite difficult to do as I get bored easily. After a light breakfast, I decided to lie by the pool as it was glorious again. It was so hot I dec... Viewed 7258 times.
Brevard Zoo is in Melbourne on North Wickham Road. This charming little zoo was the brain child of one Frank Vega. He enlisted the help of like minded people and locals and together the zoo started to take shape on land donated by a local bus... Viewed 8833 times.
Dudley Farm Historic State Park is situated between Newberry and Gainseville If you go back far enough this land was just wire grass and pine trees. A gentleman called P. H. Dudley started farming here before the American Civil War. The incumb... Viewed 8470 times.
Just after you go under the Oldengate Bridge, entering Dinoland USA, to your left is the entrance to The Boneyard. This is a great area for younger children, with easy to find areas offering some shade and a respite from the Florida sun. ... Viewed 8238 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 8511 times.
Theme parks and excitement are what a holiday in Orlando is all about. But for many families, after a few days of the hustle and bustle of rides and parades, it’s time for a break. And where better than the sleepy town of Mount Dora? Mount Do... Viewed 8391 times.
It is a shame about the current state of K Mart. This was one of the few stores around when we visited 30 years ago but they look shabby and unloved these days. Recently, I decided to pop in after many years' absence and honestly, they have a good ra... Viewed 7220 times.
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