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Theme parks are great but fancy something different? Take a trip to one (or more) of the Gulf Coast beaches. Allow yourself a whole day and expect to be lured back for more. Head south on Interstate 4 and give yourself a real treat by taking ... Viewed 7853 times.
I recently decided to try out the Ragland Road Irish pub and restaurant in Disney Springs which used to be known as Downtown Disney. I am reliably informed that it is well known for its authentic atmosphere and delicious, modern twist on Irish food. ... Viewed 5086 times.
In January 2015 we took our first ever cruise. It was a five day cruise aboard the Disney Wonder to Grand Cayman and Disney’s private island in the Caribbean, Castaway Cay, sailing from Miami. I had always said that I would never crui... Viewed 5410 times.
Old town is located in Kissimmee at mile marker 9 on highway 192. It is a very unusual place and is supposed to represent Florida as it was in its old days. The shops are all set out as they would have been back then. The shops do however sel... Viewed 3954 times.
If you have a little one, be sure to go to Belle’ s Storytime. The very first time we went we just happened upon it while looking for a place to sit and rest in the shade. We were so pleased that we found it and we have been back many times sin... Viewed 7556 times.
You will find prices in the US incredible particularly with the current weak dollar rate (July 04). This is the beauty of staying in a villa – you don’t need to take too many clothes as there are washers and driers in all so don’t take... Viewed 12305 times.
Glenbrook is a new mainly rental community completely finished in 2006 and located on US27 1. 2 miles north from the top of the US192 and a distance of just over 7 miles to the Disney gates. The landscaped gardens and palm tree lined streets lead to ... Viewed 6928 times.
So you have spent a week or two at the theme parks and now you are feeling slightly weary after the constant walking and standing in line. Your muscles are stiff, your feet ache and you would definitely feel the benefit from a bit of pampering. There... Viewed 7839 times.
Championsgate clubhouse grille is not to be mixed up with the championsgate golfclub bar, this one is actually inside the fabulous Omni resort which is an upscale golf themed resort which opened it’s doors in October 2004.The sixteen story Mediterran... Viewed 8163 times.
The first time I flew to Orlando, it was on a Monarch flight from Luton airport to Orlando via Bangor in Maine!! It was a completely new experience for me, at the time I think my longest flight was around 5 hours at that point. So, I was understandab... Viewed 6776 times.
Silver Springs had a long and chequered history well before the advent of this charming theme park. The Native Americans known as The Timucans were resident here in the early 16th century and they survived a challenge from our old fr... Viewed 6836 times.
At the end of Sunset Boulevard is the rundown Hollywood Tower Hotel; home to one of the premiere thrills rides at Hollywood Studios, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. At 199 feet tall it is the highest attraction at Disney. The Tower of Ter... Viewed 10280 times.
When looking for a day out away from the hustle and bustle of Disney why not look towards the Florida coastline to get away from it all. The East coast of Florida is around 1 hour from Orlando and is within easy reach due to the excellent freeways th... Viewed 6898 times.
Weather your looking for a quick bit with the kids or a high-class place to dine, Orlando has around 4, 500 restaurants near to the theme parks and with something to suite every taste and pocket. Orlando cuisine ranges from home grown ... Viewed 6979 times.
Carrabbas. One of our favourite places to eat. There are a couple of them in the area. One is located in the Formosa Gardens area on the 192 at 7890 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407) 390-9600). You need to get here early as it ... Viewed 7877 times.
Can you believe that 2013 will see the 13th Food and Wine festival at the Epcot Park at Disneyworld? And each year it seems to get better and better; this year, for instance, Scotland will be strutting their stuff (or swinging their kilts) for the fi... Viewed 5023 times.
One of our favourite day trips when we are in Orlando is to Passe a Grille beach beside St Pete Beach on the Gulf Coast. We pack a picnic, load up the car and head for St Pete Beach. Once you leave the causeway over to St Pete beach take a le... Viewed 7170 times.
Because we live a fair way away in Norfolk, to travel down to Gatwick the same day we are flying is such a tire and we would have to leave at a really early hour of the morning we now always travel down the night before. If you are flying with... Viewed 6900 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 8688 times.
For a nice leisurely shopping experience the lake Buena Vista Outlet shopping Mall on the 535 is a nice choice. This outlet is not as large as the neighbouring Premier outlet mall; however it offers a nice selection of stores for your retail therapy ... Viewed 8962 times.
These 2 parks are close together and can be visited in the same day. The Battle of Olustee took place in 1864 and was considered to be the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. The Union troops, led by General Truman A Seymour began thei... Viewed 6553 times.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota 900 South Palm, Sarasota, Florida Www. selby. org 941 366 5731 What will you find there? •Rare and beautiful orchids in the Tropical Conservatory •Bonsai Exhibi... Viewed 4028 times.
Sea World is one of Orlandos original parks and it first opened its gates as long ago as 1973. However, to understand the history of this charming park we have to go right back to 1964 when a group of university graduates determined ... Viewed 7713 times.
One of our favourite ways of spending Christmas (apart from staying at our beautiful villa! ) is to go on a Caribbean cruise. As our villa is normally booked for the Christmas and New Year period, we have often gone on a cruise whilst it is occupied.... Viewed 5517 times.
If you have been to Orlando more than once you may feel like doing something completely different from visiting all the theme parks. Are you interested in wildlife? If so, Florida has an abundance of exotic wildlife much of which you will be ... Viewed 3993 times.
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