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Christmas Memories.
First ImpressionsA year ago today we made the trip to Florida for our first Floridian Christmas. The family was split up as we could not all get seats
Tresco, Isles of Scilly – Part 1
This is a little piece of Britain with just a hint of the Mediterranean. It’s here that you can head off the Cornish coast to enjoy a relaxing walk ar
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Most people who have traveled or traveling to Florida will have heard of The Everglades and the fantastic Airboat Rides on offer to go and see some of
Circle B Bar Reserve
Although Polk County actually purchased the reserve in 2000 it wasn' t until several years later that it really began to become the great natural reso
Beef 'O' Brady's
In 1985 in Brandon Florida Jim Melody dreamed up the idea of a neighborhood pub where friends and families could gather to enjoy good food and sports
First Visit to Orlando
We had talked about visiting Orlando for a number of years before we took the plunge when our daughter was 9 years old. A few of our friends had alrea
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
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 16
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 16 Over the next three parts of this article I have tried to cover some of the more important thing
Bob Evans Family Restaurant
There are so many places to choose from for casual breakfast dining in Orlando but one of our from family favourites is Bob Evans restaurant. There ar
Key Largo Woodrats at Animal Kingdom
We always enjoy a trip to Animal Kingdom in Orlando, as it is a park with a huge range of things to do and see. It is probably the most diverse of the
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
Just what is that fish on the menu?
Florida is famed for its fresh fish and many restaurants are proud of the varieties on their menus. However, it is not always quite so straightforward
Shhh - Don't tell the tourists!
Most visitors come to Florida to see Mickey Mouse - and of course Mickey and friends have been the main attraction for many years.Florida is addicitve
Jaws at Universal Studios
If you have seen the film ‘Jaws’, and in all honesty who hasn’t, you will want to take this ride if only to see how the film has been adapted into a t
MANNYS IN MARCH
On our last trip to the villa, I decided as I was on my own to invite some good fiends out for the evening to Mannys Chophouse which is located on the
Seaworld – Halloween Spooktacular
Our whole family loves Seaworld and we try to visit at least once during our stay in Florida. Purely by chance on our trip in October 03 (covering the
San Francisco Segway Tour
On our fourth trip to San Francisco we were looking for something a little bit different to do when we came across The Segway Tour run by the San Fran
Animal Kingdom In a Morning
Disney' s Animal Kingdom is the newest of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and like the others it is open every day of the year although opening
Favourite golf courses and top golfing tips
All the theme parks are great days out for the family, but what better way to escape the crowds and get some valuable ‘me time’ to unwind than visitin
Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- part 2
Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- part 2 In the first part of this article I had been describing the lobby so I will continue in that area. The next thi
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 14
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 14 Before we go on to the serious part of this trip, the distillery tours, I thought I would mentio
Hollywood Beach: an overview.
Once you have been to the wonderful Orlando area a few times, your thoughts may turn to taking a side trip during your visit. And if you do, may I
TITANIC EXHIBITION
After two holidays of nagging we decided to visit the Titanic exhibition as one of the girls had studied this at school and been recommended a visit t
Restaurants at Celebration
Celebration is a little town just south of the US 192 adjacent to Interstate 4. One of the best ways of finding it, if you have never visited Celebrat
Cyprus: Troodos places of interest - Part 6
KALOPANAGIOTIS VILLAGE The picturesque village of Kalopanagiotis is known for its healthy sulphur springs and for its church of Agios Ioannis Lampa