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A Day at Dunedin
Theme parks and sunshine are possibly the two most important ingredients to encourage holidaymakers to come to the Orlando/Kissimmee area of Florida.
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
The Incredible Hulk - Islands of Adventure
The Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster is situated at Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios. The ride is located near the entrance of the park and is on
The Everglades
If you are not in Florida for the theme parks then you could do a lot worse than travel down towards Miami and spend a day in the Everglades. This nat
DISCOVER THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RAILROAD
As you approach Magic Kingdom, the Walt Disney World Railroad will be one of the first things you will see. If you are lucky the old-fashioned steam t
Self Drive Airboats
If you like to do your own thing and not be part of a larger group then you might enjoy a gentle exploration of Shingle Creek which is accessed from t
Halloween Events – Part 1
If you have never been to Orlando in the Autumn then you will not have experienced the special Halloween events that are put on by many of the parks,
Arriving at Magic Kingdom Part 2
As you approach the Ferryboat terminal you will see great views across the water to Magic Kingdom and Cinderella’s Castle. The Ferry crosses the water
Currency - tips for visitors from the UK
There are a few essentials to take on your Florida holiday. As well as your passports, driving licence, travel insurance, car hire voucher, flight tic
Cruises
Combining a cruise with a stay in a privately owned Orlando villa is both easy and cost effective. For visitors staying in Orlando or Gulf Coast, you
NAPLES ZOO and BOTANICAL GARDENS
If you are ever in the Naples area, do not miss a visit to this wonderful zoo; awonderful opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat and glor
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 4
Arriving in Puerto Vallarta Due to many factors Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular international vacation destinations for North Americans
Do I need a car?
First time to Florida – do I need to hire a car? My resolute answer would be ‘yes! ’However I have known several guests who have chosen not to do so –
Beach Safety
After a few days at the parks, why not take a trip out to Cocoa Beach or the St Pete’s area which are only about an hours drive away. When we can w
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
Tarpon Springs
If you want a day away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando head for Tarpon Springs which is located in west-central Florida just north of Clearwater
Check-In made easy with Virgin Atlantic
Checking-in with Virgin Atlantic – A great way to start your trip and a brilliant way to finish it!Having flown many times to Florida with Virgin Atla
A Day Out to Rock Springs Tube Rafting
Fancy a day off from the theme parks or maybe just something that is relaxing that the whole family can take part in. This 248-acre Orange County park
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 3
Friday Day 3Got up around 8 am and decided I needed to start catching up with folks and I had two chums I wanted to catch up with in particular. I log
Mummys Revenge
We had not been on this ride before but now my niece had reached 10 she was beginning to become a little more daring with her choice of rides. The par
Cracker Barrel for Breakfast.
One of our guests eats breakfast at Cracker Barrel every single day. . . . yes that is 21 consecutive Cracker Barrel breakfasts! So we just had to
The Hulk Rollercoaster
When visiting Orlando there are many different parks to visit. One of my favourite is Islands Of Adventure, next to Universal studios. There are many
Summer days out at Lowry Zoo
There is nothing like a good zoo for a belting family day out and you will be glad to know that Tampa has one. The zoo in Tampa is called Lowry Pa
Getting the best out of the theme parks
There is an art to doing the theme parks and getting the most enjoyment out of them. First, shoes! It is essential you wear the most comfortable shoes
Whispering Canyon Cafe at Wilderness Lodge
If you are looking for a restaurant with a fun atmosphere, you can’t go wrong with Whispering Canyon Cafe. The restaurant is a family style restaurant