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Pirate Ship and Wave Runner at Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach is about an hour and a half from your Theme Park area vacation villa and there are 2 fun activities to do here. The pirate ship sails fr
Wild Waters – Ocala
Situated just to the east of Ocala, Wild Waters sits adjacent to the more well known tourist attraction of Silver Springs and is a wonderful place for
Lover’s key state park
Lover’s Key may sound like a ‘make-out’ point from a 1950’s American teen movie but in reality it’s a popular state park on the west coast of Florida.
Lowery Park
A day at the zoo is always the perfect family day out and Parents magazine has just voted Lowery Park Zoo the number one in America. This zoo is locat
Vacationing in Orlando
If you are looking for the perfect family holiday, then try Orlando, Florida. Orlando Florida is America’ s premier vacation spot for fun. Home
Driving Tips
When collecting your hire car at the airport make sure you have a full valid driving licence. Without showing your licence you will not be able to hir
Manatee Village Historic Park
One thing we hadn’t realized on our first trip to Bradenton was just how proud the city is of their history and that the Manatee Village Historical Pa
First Visit to Orlando
We had talked about visiting Orlando for a number of years before we took the plunge when our daughter was 9 years old. A few of our friends had alrea
Animal Kingdom - A Great Day Out
Animal Kingdom is Disney’s fourth theme park in Orlando Florida, opened in 1998, and with 500 acres, it is Disney’s largest worldwide theme park and f
Key West
We have visited Key West several times and have always been charmed by its quaint houses and fascinating museums and shops. Located in Monroe County,
Azores - Archipelago
The Azores are a place most people have heard of but never visit unless they stop there while on a cruise. All the nine islands of the Azores Arch
Hire a Pontoon and Sail the St John River
If you want a lovely relaxing day away from the theme parks then something I would recommend is hiring a pontoon boat and sailing the St Jonh River.
Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern
This restaurant no longer serves Character Meals and with this in my mind my parents and I decided to have lunch here. This restaurant is situated in
What Do You Know About Florida? Part 2
Of course many of you will already know a little about Florida, the national fruit, the orange, the national flower, the orange blossom, and its nickn
Belgium city of Hasselt
Hasselt, tucked between the Albert Canal and the A13 motorway on the mid-east side of Belgium, is something of an ambiguous city. It' s called the cap
Tampa Bay Rays at the Tropicana Field, Tampa
As a treat for the whole family, we booked tickets online to see the Tampa Bay Rays versus New York Yankees Baseball game at Easter this year. The fir
The Great Movie Ride - Disney's Hollywood Studios
Before you even enter this attraction you will be amazed at the impressive building that is home to The Great Movie Ride. It is a superb replica of Gr
“Ice” At Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Centre
The “Ice” spectacular at Gaylord Palms features a real Winter Wonderland for all ages. Everything has been created out of ice (two million pounds of i
WHERE TO EAT TODAY?
Now there is the million-dollar question! There are so many places to eat in the Orlando area that you could almost spend a whole lifetime trying t
Eating out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 3
Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of the South, and it has wonderful beaches, dazzling blue skies, shimmering turquoise waters and a multitude of f
Stump Beach Pass
Stump Beach Pass State Park is situated in Charlotte County on the south end of Manasota Key. This park encompasses 245 acres and became a State Park
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 41
Restaurants There is an abundance of good restaurants in Tallin so what I have chosen to do is list just a few of the more interesting ones in the
Things to do 3 months before your holiday getaway!
With over 20 years experience of travelling and working for an international airline I have picked up many useful pointers. Some are obvious but often
Top Museums around the world – Part 1
Guggenheim, Bilbao The Guggenheim is perhaps more famous for the stunning titanium and steel building within which it’s located. The distinctive st
Packing for your holiday (3)
Once you decide on your Florida holiday you will find it to be an easy holiday to pack for. You will find Florida is very laid back when it comes to w