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About Belize - Part 3

On the return trip from the Guatemalan border, a left turn at Central Farm will take you to a ferry crossing of the Belize River, a memorable experien

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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

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HONTOON ISLAND

Hontoon Island State Park is situated in Volusia County on the St Johns River. It is 6 miles west of Deland, just off SR44. Hontoon has been occupied

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The Magic of Disney through a Childs Eyes

The Magic of Disney through a Child' s EyesMy first memory of The Magic Kingdom is taking my three year old daughter. The excitement was mesmeric. “Ar

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The Best Food I have Ever Had in Orlando / Florida

Saturday 4th February 2018 / Review of Brazilian Restaurant ' Fogo de Chao' on I - Drive Orlando . 10 out of 10 : > ) Kids 7-12 pay half pr

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Houlihans

We recently went here for the third time and feel we must share our very enjoyable experience with you all. Houlihans is positioned on the south side

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What should I take?

What should I take? First, you must now have completed an ESTA visa form on-line or at a travel agents to be able to gain entry into the USA. You

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Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 2

The city of Pafos was originally a Byzantine fort which was built to protect the harbour. The fort was completely rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th

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A HISTORY OF MOUNT DORA

On a recent visit to our beautiful villa in Orlando we discovered a new and interesting place which is off the beaten track. Mount Dora is a fascinati

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The Demise of ‘Jaws’ at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida

The last time we visited Universal Studios in Orlando the classic attraction, ‘Jaws’ was still up and running. Of course, we made sure we had a final

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Changes to the Service Plazas on the Florida Turnpike

If you are lucky enough to have time to drive down to Miami from Orlando then it is likely that you will use the Florida Turnpike, which is an excelle

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Thanksgiving Sales

Hopefully you will have got the impression that there are some great shopping opportunities in Florida - there are plenty of reviews on the various sh

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Enjoy the adventure for yourself!

Islands of Adventure, I really think this has now become one of my favorite parks - a theme park which seemed to me to have some thing for everyone of

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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 46

The Pleasant Hill Shakers We had heard that there was a Shaker village that was quite near our route to the Daniel Boone National forest so we deci

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Cocoa Beach (1)

In between those wonderful, full days at the theme parks, although fabulous as they are, and they are, you might be tempted to take a day off and have

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Arriving at Magic Kingdom

Part of the thrill of the Parks is the arrival and anticipation of a great day ahead. We always ensure everyone has the suitable sunscreen on before w

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More than theme parks

I love Florida. Of course we all know about Disney and Universal etc. etc. My favourite park is Seaworld and the pirate show, so clever and so funny,

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Woodlands - Pure Vegetarian South Indian Cuisine

When it comes to dining out in Florida, one thing is certain - if you are a meat eater and have a big appetite you will think you have died and gone t

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Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part III

Let’s talk about destinations outside Disney, first non-Park ones. There’s the usual assortment of chain restaurants. Actually, more than the usual as

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America’s wild spaces - Part 10

BISCAYNE is in the state of Florida and has an area of 700 sq km. This is the place to go for boating, snorkelling and dolphins, it was created in

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Things to Do at St Petersburg

If you ever get the opportunity do try to visit the town of St. Petersburg which is on the opposite coast to St Petersburg beach. Here you will find a

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Splendid China

Please note - Since this article was written Splendid China has sadly Closed. When you need a break from Mickey and his friends, why not head to Sple

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SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP: HUNGRY? READ ON

Subway is a more international recognised name nowadays as more shops open across Europe. There are actually 25318 stores in 83 Countries. It is a fra

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Review Of Mannys Chophouse

Anyone who regularly visits the Orlando Villas Forums; http://www. orlando-guide. info/forums/ will know that Manny’s is a great favourite with villa

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Christmas at Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is one of our favourite theme parks and we try to visit it at least once on each of our trips to Florida. This trip was our first visit

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