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Sea World
What a great, leisurely and completing absorbing park. If you are completely "Disney Dazed" and want a break from characters,
Universal Studios
Universal Studios in Orlando is a theme park not to be missed. Situated next to Islands Of Adventure it opened in 1990 and has over 110 acres, sub-div
Can you still get bargains shopping in Orlando?
Can you still get bargains shopping in Orlando? Yes you can. Even with the dollar rate as low as 1. 35 it is still possible to get some good bargains
Disney's Boardwalk - Lots To See And Do
Disney's Boardwalk can be reached in two ways, the first is by passing through the International Gateway Plaza between France and the U. K in Epcot an
Christmas Seaworld part 1
Had spent the day around the pool and decided to go to Seaworld for the evening Christmas celebrations. The park was very quiet when we arrived around
Journey to Atlantis – Sea World
Our initial reaction when heading for Journey at Atlantis at Seaworld was that we were about to sample another water-chute ride. Little did we know wh
Changes to Pleasure Island
The recent news that Pleasure Island is going to be radically changed by Disney has been met with a mixed reception, particularly by the youngster gen
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party 2010
If you are in Orlando between now and November 1st and have young children or even young at heart adults with you this party is one I highly recommend
Fast Food Outlets at Magic Kingdom
The Plaza Pavilion : Offering a spectacular choice of fresh baked pizzas, chicken strips, salads and huge sandwiches, it’s enough to send your taste b
Self catering in your Florida Villa - Part 4
Continued from part 3 Looking for meal ideas, then why not visit the meat counter at Publix? Alongside the regular cuts of fresh meat you will
A Guide to Surviving the Journey!
Some useful notes to help plan your journey: Get plenty of sleep the night before the day you travel. Although exciting it can be fretful if you
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith
You know you’ve found a good roller coaster when you can take someone who is terrified of them on it and they come out wanting to go on it again and a
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 5
In Part 4 I forgot to mention the Toffee Apple shop in the Food Court where you can usually buy 4 Toffee Apples for the price of 3. We always visit th
Cambridge - Part 1
History is woven into the medieval lanes and cloistered colleges of this university town. But new arrivals are adding cocktail and coffee culture to t
Making the Most of Your Villa Part 3
In Part 1 and 2 of Making the Most of Your villa I wrote about pre planning and the first day at the villa. When you stay at a villa you may also
Tips for using the Theme Parks
There are quite a few tips that will help you get the best out of each of the theme parks. Here are just a few that I know of (I’m sure other people w
Special events at Seaworld.
Are you going to Florida in the next 5 weeks? Do you have children? Do you love Seaworld? If the answer to all 3 is yes, then I have good
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 3
Friday Day 3Got up around 8 am and decided I needed to start catching up with folks and I had two chums I wanted to catch up with in particular. I log
The Pearl Restaurant
My parents discovered Treasure Island on the Gulf Coast many years ago. They were looking for somewhere to bring the family for a few days by the sea
The Richard Petty Driving Experience
If you’ve ever wanted to drive, or be a passenger in, one of those souped-up, 600 horsepower NASCAR race cars, then here is you opportunity. The Richa
Quite some vehicle – The Jeep Commander
The car that you rent whilst in Florida is a significant part of your vacation experience. Most of us can almost certainly remember the differing type
Cruising for the Disabled Part 7RCI Hearing and Visually Impaired Guests
If you are considering booking a cruise during your stay in Florida, perhaps after an energetic couple of weeks enjoying the parks, but are concerned
My favourite golf courses in Orlando
Orlando is one of the top golfing destinations in the world. But with so many courses available choosing the right one can often be daunting. Over the
Cyprus: City of Ammochostos - Part 3
Deryneia Folk Art Museum Deryneia Folk Art Museum is situated in a beautiful old house, which serves as a charming venue for civil marriages. Its c
Visiting the Parks Part 4
All parks have children’s buggies for hire at a very reasonable price. The place to hire these are usually at the front of the Parks and wheelchairs a