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Kissimmee Old town - family entertainment
A visit to Kissimmee Old Town is a must. The entertainment and rides are ideal for the whole family especially for the kids. For the very brave the hu
Tallinn: An overview - Part 10
Eating in the Old Town - continued Leib, which means “Back Bread”, is just outside the walls at the harbour end of the Old Town. You enter up steps
Busch Gardens - Near Tampa Florida
Busch Gardens is located on the West Coast of Florida and is around a 1 hour drive from the short term rental villas in Davenport and Clearmont, getti
Windsor - Part 1
Just like the Royal family itself Windsor exudes pageantry but has also taken on many of the facets of modern Britain. The riverside town is a real mi
Yalaha Bakery
Yalaha Bakery A long way to go for bread but it’s worth it. Over the years we have come to accept the fact that despite the many great meals
Dunedin: An overview - Part 3
Now that you are here how do you send your time? So here are a few suggestions:- Take a drive along the winding road of the Otago Peninsula to Maca
What’s so great about Universal Studios Part 5
So we have just done the Men in Black “Alien Attack” ride which is really great fun, it’s only a short walk to the next ride “The Simpsons Ride” now I
A horse riding experience!
Florida EcoSafaris is located at Forever Florida in St Cloud. It is a cliche to say that here is where you find ' the real Florida' but it is! A g
My Favourite Disney Park Part 2
OK so in my last article I started to change my mind after stating the Epcot was my favourite Disney Park to visit and now it’s Magic Kingdom! One of
Vista del Lago - The Perfect Location
Vista del Lago is a beautiful tree-lined manufactured home resort located in a prime position less than 5 miles west of Disney. Set around several nat
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Café Tu Tu Tango, on International Drive, is a wonderful place and a fantastic eating experience, as there is always something different going on (and
The Red Lobster
For the best Lobsters in Orlando my money goes on the Red lobster. The atmosphere is great and the food is even greater. It is not your average run of
Things to do at Clearwater (3)
If you visit Clearwater on the Gulf Coast you will be amazed at the amount of things to do. Clearwater is about an hour and a half drive from Orlando
Fancy a relaxing night in?
If you are vacationing in a villa or townhouse, most homes offer guests the use of a DVD player. Some home owners also leave a supply of DVDs for gues
A Day at the Parks
A day at the Parks can be very exhausting and you need to plan it well to make the most of your time. I think the first tip is to make sure you ge
An overview of Marrakech – Part 4
Places not to miss – continued, Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret The Koutoubia Mosque and the Minaret was built in 12th century and stands at just
New Baby Otters at Seaworld
Are you a sucker for new babies? Do you go all ‘gooey’ at the sight of a newborn animal? Well you had better get down to Seaworld, Orlando fast, in or
Our 4th July Celebrations. Pt 1
This was the second time we had been in the US for Independence Day celebrations. On the previous occasion, having visited Boston just a few days earl
MONACO HOTEL DE PARIS
Hotel de Paris is situated in Monte Carlo, Monaco. If the walls of Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo could talk, they would be bursting with tales of glamour
Clearwater
A holiday to Orlando is never complete in my opinion without a day trip to Clearwater/St. Petersburgh! The drive to Clearwater takes approx 1¼ hours f
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve
San Pedro Under Water Archaeological Preserve State Park is situated one and a quarter miles south from Indian Key and is under 18 feet of water. This
Florida Mall in Orlando
This has been a favourite Mall for our family for many years but now our daughters are teenagers they can shop for England. Situated on South Orange B
Florida Guide – Epcot – France Pavilion
Could this possibly be the most chic area of Epcot? The Parisians probably think so! Epcot’s France Pavilion is themed to look like an area of Paris,
DRIVING ALONG THE LOOP, ORMOND. PART 1
The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail includes some of the most beautiful scenery to be found in north east Florida. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it offer
Essential Reading
Hidden Mickeys – a field guide to Walt Disneyworld’s best kept secrets. Hidden Mickeys started out as a little bit of fun among the Disney Imagineers