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The Melting Pot
If you would like a meal with friends, one that is just a little bit different, try The Melting Pot. As the name suggests it’s a meal that melts in fr
Golf at Providence
If you are staying anywhere around Poinciana, Champions Gate or along Ronald Regan Parkway then Providence is handy for a game of golf. Open to the pu
What’s so great about Universal Studios Part 6
OK so we just spent some time in play area of Curious George goes to the Town and now dads soaked and battered from all the foam balls that the kids h
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 42
Shopping in Tallinn With so many cruise ship tourists inundating Tallinn, the Old Town is full of trinkets, but it is possible to find good quality
Bogotá, Colombia – Part 1
The Colombian capital has had a bad reputation but after cleaning up it’s actually a colonial gem as well as offering park life and people watching.
Sandy Ridge
Sandy Ridge is a new community located near the prestigious Championsgate and only 10 minutes from the heart of Disney. The community is around 30 min
New Rides in 2009
When we visited Seaworld last year we were in awe of the new ride being built called Manta. Not only did it dominate the skyline in the Park but also
How to survive the parks
I am often asked by guests if I have any advice on how to go about visiting the parks and getting the best out of them. I am well aware that some of y
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 2
Auckland is the perfect place to recharge your batteries if all you want to do is laze around. However if you are more active then you can see a varie
Beaches and Cream Restaurant
Beaches and Cream RestaurantPart of the Disney’s Beach Club resort at Disney world is a lovely little American 50’s style diner Beaches and Cream. You
Pressed Pennies/Quarters at DownTown Disney
There are many souvenirs you can choose from at Walt Disney World, these range from the free ones, like guide maps, to very expensive limited edition
Do you have to be a child to enjoy Orlando part 3
Do you have to be a child to enjoy Orlando? Absolutely not. There other theme parks to enjoy as well as some other exciting activities for grown ups l
Booking in advance or last minute?
Is it best to book a villa in advance or to leave it a little nearer the time and book last minute? With many people planning well in advance it has b
Pauls Florida Diary Day 5 Part 2
Shortly after Will and Karlie returned from the dragon challenge its started to rain once again so we took shelter in one of the Cat in a Hat shops se
Farmers Market: Dearbourn Street Englewood
Farmer’s Market on Dearborn Street Englewood Gulf Coast. One of the largest Farmer’s market is held on Thursdays 9am -1pm from October through end
Short Cuts to Disney from US27
Whilst there are lots of places to stay around the Disney area, each development has it's own charm. It really doesn't make that much difference wheth
Bahama Breeze on the 192
We have always been great fans of Bahama Breeze and often tried without much success to have dinner at the one in Vineland Avenue by Premium Outlets a
Tallinn: An overview - Part 3
Exploring Tallinn The vast majority of sights in Tallinn are concentrated in and around Town Hall Square and Toompea, in medieval Old Town. This sm
Christmas at Seaworld
All the parks put on wonderful displays at Christmas and Seaworld is no exception. There are Christmas trees and lights and many other displays such a
Florida Mall Part 1
Florida Mall Part 1 Shopping in Florida is one of the most pleasant and rewarding pastimes that I know of on a trip to the Sunshine State. Pleasant
Scotland in the food festival.
There is good news at Epcot for the Brits and even better for the Scots. For the first time ever this year, Scotland have been added to the exhibitors
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2 The 20th Century and beyond. Despite many setbacks, which included the yellow fever epidemic in 1896, Miami continue
Enjoying Celebration Part 1
Although our villa is only a few miles from Celebration it was several years before we went there as there always seemed to be so much more Disney and
Shhh - Don't tell the tourists!
Most visitors come to Florida to see Mickey Mouse - and of course Mickey and friends have been the main attraction for many years.Florida is addicitve
WORLD SHOWCASE – NORWAY
All around the shores of the beautiful World Showcase Lagoon are the eleven countries that make up the World Showcase at Epcot, Florida, Orlando. Thes