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La Nouba - New Act
We recently heard that La Nouba added a new act in February 2010. This is the world-renowned juggler Anthony Gatto and he will be a permanent addition
A Cruise on the St John's River
If you enjoy exploring more natural parts of the world and fancy a change from the theme parks the I would recommend a day out to the north of Orlando
New Smyrna Beach
We hadn’t planned to go to New Smyrna Beach, we’d planned to go and watch the Shuttle Launch at Cape Canaveral. The Shuttle Launch was cancelled at th
Istanbul - Part 2
Hagia Sophia is undoubtedly one of the most important and imposing religious buildings in the world. The gravity defying domed basilica remains an arc
MAHARAJAH JUNGLE TREK
We usually get our FastPass for Kali River Rapids and then go over to the Maharajah Jungle Trek whilst we wait for our ride time. The good thing about
Vero Beach
The first year we went to Florida we stayed for one week at Palm Beach. Whilst there we went to the Vero Beach area for the day as it was not too far
Facts about Busch Garden
You will find that Busch Garden is an extraordinary African themed park. In one fantastic park it brings together a combination of rides, animals, and
A brief history of Cherry Pocket restaurant.
Having discovered that hidden gem that is called the Cherry Pocket steak and seafood shak I was intrigued by the name and decided to research the hist
Supermarkets USA Style
You’ve explored your holiday home and now need some supplies, so you’ll probably head out to the nearest supermarket. There’s never one far away in th
Poseidon’s Fury At Universal IOA
As you wind your way around the Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios you will come across a hidden gem ( tucked away behind the talking tree that
Making the Most of Your Villa Part 1
It may the first time you have stayed in a villa or you may have been visiting Florida for many years staying in a villa but I thought I would share a
Airboat rides in Florida
When you have planned your trip to Orlando and you have you itinerary organized you might want to do something different other than visiting the theme
CRYSTAL RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL STATE PARK
Crystal River Archaeological State Park is situated on the six mile long Crystal River and is mid way between The Gulf Of Mexico and Kings Bay which i
Tallinn: An overview - Part 9
Eating in Tallinn Tallinn’s Old Town has a wide selection of largely interchangeable and mostly tourist-oriented places to eat. The prices here are
NZ Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 2
Beyond Queenstown in the Queenstown-Lakes District are the Lakes Hawera and Wanaka and the smaller towns of Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Kingston, Wanaka, Al
BOCA GRANDE LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM AND VISITORS CENTER
We recently spent a few days away on the Gulf Coast and while there one of the places we visited was the Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and Visitors Ce
Tibbals Learning Centre, Ringling Museum, Sarasota
One of the most fascinating parts of the Ringling Museum is the Tibbals Learning Centre. Upstairs are various displays of the circus from early days t
Tuscany must see places (Part 2)
Tuscany must see places (Part 2) The Crete The almost bare clay hills of the Crete stretch south of Siena and make up one of Tuscany’s most bea
Jet Ski Hire
If you enjoy jet skis, there is a place on the 192 up by the H27 end and tucked away behind a hotel, but clearly sign posted, where you can hire them,
Chevrolet Trailblazer
On my last trip to Florida I chose to use Budget to supply my rental car for our 2 week stay and was lucky enough to be upgraded to a Chevrolet Trailb
Muppet Vision 3-D at Hollywood Studios
A trip to Disney Hollywood Studios, for me, is never complete without a visit to see the “Muppet Vision 3-D”. For all lovers of nostalgia, and for the
Cyprus city of Limassol - part 2
East of Lemesos is Amathous, according to Mythology Greek hero Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be attended by the local women. Archaeological fin
A peaceful afternoon in Celebration
Celebration has to be one of my most favourite places to visit when I am staying at the villa. Every time we go to Florida, Celebration calls to me: I
Casablanca: An overview - Part 3
Things that are worth seeing in Casablanca:- Hassan II Mosque This is an outstanding example of a mosque and it stands on a promontory looking t
Mytravel Premiar Gold
Having flown to Florida with nearly all the Charter airlines in Economy before, we wanted to experience the upgraded service that they offered. We had