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Unusual things to see in Orlando
Apart from all the usual holiday attractions on offer in Orlando there are some amazing sights which will have you holding your breath in awe. Some
DINING AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY
I definitely recommend a visit to DownTown Disney simply to take in the atmosphere, stroll around the shops (and obviously buy if you want to!) and th
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
Space Center
No trip to Florida should end without a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. When you are so close it would be such a shame not to visit the most well k
Historic Sanford
You possibly think of Sanford as that airport that you pass through on your way in and out of Florida. However it is a charming and historic City
RAINBOW SPRINGS
Rainbow Springs is definitely one of our family favourites. It is located about two and a half miles from Dunellan. The springs that bring us so much
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part1
Magic Kingdom is the oldest of the parks at Disney Land Florida and in my view still the one with the Magic, if you have never ever been before then I
The Conversion of a Florida Holiday Sceptic
Paul was not keen on driving from the airport on arrival and although we offered to pick them up he arranged for a driver and for the car to be delive
Bass Fishing in the Orlando Area
We have a guest renting our vacation home in May and he wanted to know if we knew where the nearest place was to do some Bass Fishing. Not being into
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
The Haunted Mansion -Great Fun
This ride in the Magic Kingdom is like no other ghost train you have ever been on. Forget rickety tracks, wailing ghosts and spiders on strings this i
Travel Back InTime At Ted Smallwood’s Store - a Preserved Trading Post and Museum, Chokoloskee,
We discovered this treasure by accident and if you are interested in history and how an area evolved then it is a must. We had originally travelled to
Sarasota – a grand day out
After all the hurly burly rush of going from theme park to theme park, what could be nicer or more relaxing than a day or two on a sun kissed beach. M
NEW BABY COLOBUS MONKEY, ANIMAL KINGDOM FEBRUARY 2009
Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida is one of my favourite parks, not just because it is so beautifully landscaped, but also because it has su
Santiago, Chile – Part 1
Chile is one of many places that do not figure that highly on most peoples ‘must visit’ list. However, Santiago which is set in the fertile Mapocho va
The Red Lobster
On our last visit to Orlando we took a friends advice and eventually got around to trying the Red Lobster, situated on the corner of the 192 and Formo
Busch Gardens Theme Park
Within around a 1. 5 hour drive from The Disney area of Orlando, you can find your self in Tampa and a visit to Busch Gardens is a must, it has all th
Visit The Beautiful Floridian Keys
I’ve always wanted to visit The Florida Keys – I’d heard so much about Key West and these islands that stretch out towards Cuba, often with views of t
Going for kicks – Star Flyer
If you are the type who like the most extreme roller coasters, and who doesn’t bat an eyelid on Tower of Terror, then a trip on the 256 ft Star Flyer
Beyond Disney
Many of our guests come back year after year and it’s not just because they’re addicted to Mickey Mouse and his buddies, although of course many are!
Carrabba’s – Our Favourite Italian Restaurant
We were introduced to Carrabba’s on our first visit to Orlando when we were buying our villa and we have returned there at least once each visit since
Old fashioned airboat Rides
Old Fashioned Airboat RidesWe phoned Captain John to book an airboat ride on the St John’s river as it seemed better value for money compared to Boggy
Fear Factory - Halloween Horror Night at Universal
After 14 years plus, our daughter had finally reached the age when Mickey’s Halloween celebration was not going to cut it, and it was time to venture
European driving laws - Clear or convoluted?
European driving laws - Clear or convoluted? Every year drivers from the UK make over 30 million visits to other European countries. Quite a few o
Easter at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Easter is probably the most popular time to visit Orlando, as the weather is warming up and there is low humidity, making it ideal weather for long da