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It is so much easier these days to plan your flight to Orlando. When I first went in 1989 Virgin were about the only Airline and then it was a package that included the Hotel and FREE car, that was a joke as the insurance at the other end was far mor... Viewed 8116 times.
Little kids love everything about a Disney holiday. It is just magic for them. But as a mother of kids now 17, 23 and 25 years, I have been through the period with each when they were fed up with Mickey but not quite old enough for Ibi... Viewed 9278 times.
If you fancy a day, or even a weekend, at the beach and do not want to drive too far head for Cocoa Beach. This beach is only an hours drive from Orlando on the east coast which is more popularly known as the Space Coast. It is located on a barrier i... Viewed 8016 times.
Since our first trip to South Beach, we have visited Miami 3 times and actually spent a fortnight there 2 years ago so we had the chance to explore it in more depth. We decided to book into one of the chains at the bottom end of South Beach rathe... Viewed 8528 times.
Disney Quest is located in Downtown Disney, and is usually included as one of the extra options, alongside the Water Parks, and Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex. It might be something you could consider visiting if the weather is inclement. Howe... Viewed 9821 times.
We first visited the Cherry Pocket 4 years ago and at that time it was unknown to tourists. The people there were the local residents, cabin owners and boat owners, joined by people in the neighbourhood who were in the know. Since word got out, it is... Viewed 7823 times.
The Florida Keys are located in the south westerly region of Florida and consist of approximately 1700 islands beginning 15 miles south of Miami. The islands divide the Atlantic from the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a tropical climate. Key West is actual... Viewed 9138 times.
Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Want to find out? At “ Gatorland ”, you can experience these amazing creatures up close. We visited it on our last trip to Orlando, and liked it so much we took ou... Viewed 8861 times.
At the beginning of 2005 Disney introduced a new way of buying tickets. This replaced the old system of Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus tickets, which have now been replaced by Base Tickets plus a variety of add-ons. You choose the number of... Viewed 7653 times.
Winter Park is an up-market area of Orlando and if you fancy a change of mood from the theme parks, are in the market for some serious, quality shopping, or if you just enjoy window shopping, or if you enjoy visiting museums and parks, then a visit t... Viewed 9735 times.
Walt Disney World’s “Yuletide Christmas Tour” takes place on specific dates during the holiday season – I would suggest that you check on Disney’s website for the correct dates as they change each year. As we had taken “The Keys to the Kingdo... Viewed 9330 times.
Never having visited the States before, on our first trip to Florida we were fascinated to see that all the cars had license plates which showed their state of origin. Of course, Florida is a magnet to holidaymakers from all over the USA so on our fi... Viewed 8298 times.
A Thousand and some Lights Returning after dark to sample the delights of “The Park by Night” was a wonderful time. This visit we took the ferry over the lake to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. It was the best way to go as from the ... Viewed 7572 times.
Why not try a hot air balloon ride next time you are in Orlando It is a thrill of a life time and you need to experience it to believe how wonderful it actually is. Last Christmas our Daughters gave us a balloon ride to take on our visit to O... Viewed 7356 times.
I expect when you travel around Orlando you have seen many Denny’s restaurants. We are fortunate that we have one about a mile away from our villa at Lindfields and we always have at least one meal there every time we go to the villa. Thi... Viewed 7965 times.
Probably the best place to see Manatees in the fantastic surroundings of the beautiful, natural countryside These gentle giants of the mammal family make their way into the warm waters of Blue Spring –which is a lovely 72 degrees –when the ... Viewed 8743 times.
“The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” is one of my favourite rides in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. It is a superb thrill ride, with a simulated freefall, and what makes it extra special is that it is never the same ride twice. The sto... Viewed 8525 times.
Our fascination with the state number plates developed early during our first visit to Florida, when our children first noticed that cars had different plates according to their state of origin. Through this we have come to learn a little more about ... Viewed 6538 times.
We booked a balloon ride through the Orlando Villas site (Park Tickets) – and what a fabulous time we had! We decided to do it on our first day in Florida, partly because it was our friend’s birthday, but also because on the first morning we ... Viewed 7137 times.
The Fishery Restaurant, Placida Road, Cape Haze, Charlotte County. When we first purchased our villa in Rotonda, we would go to Boca Grande Island to spend time on the great beaches, marvel at the iguanas which inhabited the island. We would ... Viewed 8783 times.
Trust Disney, those experts at the art of the magical and unpredictable, to come up with the ultimate restaurant experience. Newly opened at Downtown Disney is the amazing and almost (there is one in Kansas) unique 30, 000 sq ft T-Rex Café, which sea... Viewed 10403 times.
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian 2 (from a Ladies point of view). When you’ve been to Orlando several times and you’re looking for new experiences, why not try afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian. Towards the end of your stay and... Viewed 7692 times.
There is a great series running in one of the sunday newspapers right now that asks celebrities to run through their perfect day. It is so entertaining that I would have a crack at doing my Perfect Florida Day. Though I am not a celebrity (yet! ) Viewed 5705 times.
It was just after breakfast and we had only two days of our holiday remaining. During the previous two weeks we had sampled the delights of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios as well as venturing further a field with trips to the Kennedy... Viewed 4046 times.
Apart from just allowing you to meander at will around their theme parks Disney also give you the added option, for a price, to look behind the scenes on a variety of guided tours. Having previously done the Keys to the Kingdom tour, this year, as we... Viewed 7782 times.
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