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Flying to Orlando

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

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Outdoor World - Part 1

On our first shopping trip to Festival Bay was a bit of an eye opener as we turned into the car park we saw a huge sign for Outdoor World, outside whi

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Applebee's

Applebee’s was founded in Atlanta in 1980. and has restaurants worldwide operating in 49 states and 17 countries. Along the Hwy 27 at Berry town centr

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EATING/DINING AT MAGIC KINGDOM

There are of course many restaurants to chose from in Magic Kingdom so I have highlighted a few that we have visited during our years of holidaying in

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Away we go to Florida

Going to Florida is just like being a kid in a Candy Store, the world is at your fingertips!As soon as you get off the plane at the Orlando Internatio

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FISHING IN ORLANDO LAKES

A Florida Fishing License may be required to fish in Orlando's lakes. For more information contact Fish Orlando! at 1601 Scotty's Road Kissimmee, Flor

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Bahama Breeze Review

One of our favourite restaurants in the Orlando area is called Bahama Breeze and a visit to Florida wouldn’t be the same without at least one meal at

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Olive Garden Soup and Salad Lunch Special

We don’t often eat out at lunchtime when we are staying at our villa preferring to eat breakfast and lunch by the pool on our days away from the theme

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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

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Cirque du Soleil La Nouba

After hearing so many good things about this attraction I decide to take the plunge and attend a performance on 3rd January at 6. 00pm ( There are 2 p

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My first trip to the Nike Outlet

As you drive around the tourist areas of Orlando you will see many retail outlets and in many of the outlets you will find a good selection of factory

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What to do at City Walk

City Walk at Universal is a fabulous place to do some shopping and having older teenagers we often find that they want to spend more time in the parks

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Disney in a Day

We have been visiting central Florida since early 1993 and I think we can now be classed as official addicts. There is so much to do in and around the

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The Burgers that ate Florida

Okay, I’ve written a few articles on here that talk about how there is more to Disney Park food than burgers and fries. I’ve even had a number of moan

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Walt Disney World Monorail

When you visit Walt Disney World in Florida you are sure to see many amazing sights and wonders and Walt Disney World can boast some world leading sta

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Villa versus Hotel

For many years we always spent our holidays in a hotel. Self catering seemed to me to be a bad option as surely it would be no holiday at all for the

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Mount Dora – A Charming Alternative to visit

Our house, in Lake County, is just half an hour from Mount Dora, a beautiful, historical lakefront town. It’s become renowned for its antiques, craft

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Epcot – World Showcase – France

For priority seating at both Les Chefs de France and Bistro de Paris call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, France is the 9th

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Florida Weather (3)

What’s the second most popular reason why people visit Florida? The weather! Bring me sunshine! All that glorious sunshine! We love the sun and what b

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POLLO TROPICAL

Pollo Tropical is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat. Imagine McDonald or Burger King with a Caribbean and Tropical feel. It leaves normal fast

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Superstores

I once asked a little boy what he enjoyed most about his holiday at Disney World. Was it seeing Mickey Mouse, riding on The Pirates of the Caribbean o

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Princess makeover

This is the ultimate treat for all little girls with dreams of being a princess even if it is only for a day. We took our granddaughters aged 6 and 8

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The Lakeland Derby

When traveling to the Gulf beaches from Orlando along the I4 you will see several signs for Lakeland. For many years we just thought of it as the plac

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Niagara Falls - Voyage to the Falls

When viewing Niagara Falls from either side of the US/Canadian border you cannot fail to notice the seemingly tiny boats sailing relentlessly up and d

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Manatees at Tampa Power Station

For anyone who wants to see Manatees in the wild then a trip to the Tampa Electic Manatee Viewing Centre is highly recommended. It is situated at Apol

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