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The Loop shopping complex
The Loop is Orlando’s newest open air shopping complex and it's now almost fully open with the final few shops just completing their fitting. The 440,
Baseball – a flavour of the new season at Walt Disney World
If you enjoy baseball or want to try out a game there’s an opportunity to watch the Atlanta Braves during their spring training. It’s a great way to s
Orange Lake Golf Courses
Our family has never been great golfers but many guests who have stayed at our villa have spoken enthusiastically about the courses at Orange Lake. As
Only in Orlando – Part 1
The thing I find most fascinating about Orlando in Florida is that you will see so many really unusual things there that you will never see anywhere e
The Golden Corral
Eat and drink as much as you like for only a few dollars! Well, we tried it and guess what? We liked it! I was as surprised as anyone that I liked it.
Visiting the water parks
There are four water parks in Orlando, Florida. Disney has two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, both of which are wonderfully themed. S
Best Buys in Orlando - Part 1
One of the great things about a trip to Orlando, apart from the theme parks, is the shopping. With Britain deep in recession and more cut backs to com
Orchid World
If you travel around the south of the Walt Disney World area you may see signs still left up for Orchid World. Many years ago this was a place that wa
Disney Rides With Height And Age Restrictions
Although Disney has less of the “white knuckle” rides there are still some rides with height requirements – a few rides are kept exclusively for small
TUBING AT ICHNETUCKNEE SPRINGS
Situated in Fort White, this wonderfull State Park is truly unique and famed for its tubing experienceThe Ichnetucknee River is crystal clear and you
Universal Studios Revisited
Many years ago, before we started our family, my husband and I enjoyed a visit to Universal Studios. We had a great day enjoying attractions such as B
Rotonda West - In the Beginning
Rotonda West ……. . In The Beginning How did this unique area begin and become the residential area it is of today. Looking into the history of
The Magic Kingdom - A Review
Where do you begin with this wonderful day out? Arrived at the park for opening time and parked the car it is so important to remember where you have
Deep Sea Fishing
Having enjoyed the parks many times I decided to look for something completely different for us to do on this trip. Scanning through Orlando Villas at
Child Friendly Restaurants at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World restaurants have got to be amongst the most child friendly in the whole world. Children are always made very welcome although of cou
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
As a lover of anything Art Nouveau and in particular Tiffany Glass whenever I’m in Central Florida always high on my must do list is a visit to The Ch
Why holiday in Orlando?
Why not Spend your next family holiday in Florida' s theme park capital. There are a variety of exciting attractions and fun things to do in Orlando,
General Van Fleet Trail
This trail is on the bed of an old railway line, which was closed in the 1980s. It is 29. 2 miles long and is paved, which makes it suitable for bicyc
De Leon Springs
On a recent visit to Orlando we thought we’d have a day away from the theme parks and go for a journey into the local ‘natural’ Floridian countryside.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom
Do you want to join Buzz Lightyear and become a Junior Space Ranger whilst testing your skill and accuracy on his Space Ranger Spin? You do? Well, hea
Packing for your vacation
Ok so you have booked the villa, bought the park tickets, and hired the car. Time to pack!!! If this is your first time staying in a villa you will b
Marrakech: An overview - Part 15
Parks and Gardens Marrakech’s has numerous gardens and parks, a summary of which is shown after the section below. However the most famous is proba
How many people visit the parks?
When you see the visitors pouring through the gates of the theme parks in Orlando, do you ever wonder how many visitors each park attracts in a year?
Men And Wal-Mart
WARNING TO ALL MEN - always go with your partner to Wal-Mart. If you do not, you will risk the occurrence one or more of the following: A hefty cred
A Most Spectacular Show – La Nouba
The reputation of Cirque Du Soleil is world renown – and up until this summer I had yet to experience it. Having persuaded my husband and two daughter