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A Brief History of Miami - Part 3
A Brief History of Miami - Part 3 Miami TodayFrom its humble beginnings, Miami has developed into a great city with a fine University, and many cultur
Marrakech: An overview - Part 16
Parks and Gardens - continued The Beautification of Marrakech One of the first surprises you get as you drive from the airport are that the road
Miami Duck Tours
When I first saw the name ‘Miami Duck Tours’ my first thought was that it was some kind of trip for birdwatchers or maybe even an experience similar t
Keeping safe in the pools and water parks
In your villa you will most likely have a pool. If it is private then there will be nobody to look after you so do be careful. All rental accommodatio
Lunch with an Astronaut
Kennedy Space Centre will always be one of our favourite places in Florida. It brings the Shuttle Launches to life when you see all the vast pieces of
Farmers' Market at Celebration
We have only just discovered the Farmers’ Market held at Celebration each Sunday morning. It is now going to be a regular visit for us the first Sunda
Must-Do Snacks In Orlando
We have been visiting Florida for some 20 years now and have found many snacks that we love and we keep on trying more! If you like your food, Florida
We're going to Florida, where shall we stay? (Part 2)
For our second trip to Florida although there were only four of us, Mum, Dad and 2 kids aged 10 and 12 we decided that we needed more space than we co
The Blue Man Group
Having seen the original Blue Man Group in New York more than 15 years ago and a second performance in Las Vegas in 2000, we decided to check out the
Universal Studios - New York (3)
If ever you have visited New York or perhaps even just dreamed of doing so you are sure to enjoy a few hours in New York at Universal. Here you will s
Shopping while down at Rotonda West
If you are in need of a little “retail therapy” while down at the Gulf Coast you will be spoilt for choice! Fifteen minutes south on the Tamiami Trail
Singapore a quick visit – Part 2
Getting into town is again fast and efficient. The MRT or Mass Rapid Transport system includes buses and trains and is easy to understand. The trains
Winter Garden Village
Keen shoppers should take a trip to the new Winter Garden Village, just a short drive from the Orlando tourist area. The journey should take 20 - 30 m
Disney Hollywood Studios
This fantastic theme park is Disney’s answer to Hollywood with its real life working film studio, there are TV productions being filmed here all the t
Red Lobster, Orlando
If you like seafood you can’t go wrong in and around the Orlando and Kissimmee areas. There are lots of restaurants offering steak and shrimp and eate
Shopping in Orlando, Florida
If you like shopping, then a visit to Orlando, Florida should provide even the most hardened shopper with an opportunity to hunt out bargains and to m
Flying Indirect to Florida - Delta Airlines
Up until our trip to Florida in December 2005, we had always flown there direct, so it was with a little trepidation that we drove to Manchester airpo
Islands of Adventure
Whenever I go to America, one of the things that I most enjoy is going to the theme parks. I love doing them because it brings unimaginable things to
BIG LOTS
Have you ever noticed stores called Big Lots as you travel round Florida; I bet you have and I also bet that you have never gone in! Well I am hoping
Adventure Island.........worth the drive?
Adventure Island is located right opposite Busch Gardens and is a water park. This attraction opened over 30 years ago and its' theming is influenced
Easy Tips for Visiting Parks
Every time we visit the Parks I seem to think of a tip I must remember for our next visit to Orlando. If you going to visit a Park more than once
"Wishes" at the Magic Kingdom
We let the children have a restful morning and set off for the Magic Kingdom at around lunchtime. We were determined that the little ones would stay a
Applebee's
It was suggested to us that we should try the new Applebee’s that had recently opened on the 192 just in front of Sams Club. We had never heard of thi
Lakeridge Winery, Clermont
A winery in Florida? Well why not? They certainly have the climate and just 18 miles up the 27 past Clermont is the 127 acre Lakeridge Winery-you will
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR AT MAGIC KINGDOM
Up until last year we had not been on the Buzz Lightyear ride at Disney Magic Kingdom, so we were looking forward to it. The ride is located in the To