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Ever since we started visiting Florida in 1993 we have been planning a ride on an airboat. Somehow we never seemed to find time to fit one in but this year we were determined. In February we finally managed a visit to Boggy Creek Airboats and we can ... Viewed 8172 times.
I have to say that the Dinosaur ride is my all time favourite, and it is the one we make a beeline for as soon as we arrive at Animal Kingdom. The walk up to the Dinosaur Institute is quite impressive, with huge statues of dinosaurs on each side of t... Viewed 8792 times.
Although you may have been on “Living with the Land' in the Land pavilion several times you may not know there is a one-hour walking tour called ' Behind the Seeds' which will take you into the Greenhouse area you only get to pass by on t... Viewed 8774 times.
Where do I start? ? The shopping capital of the world! Where the phase “ shop till you drop “ has had to originate. The shops in Orlando cannot fail to suit everyone from all walks of life, right down from the bargain shops li... Viewed 8275 times.
We have been travelling to Florida for a number of years, and have always hoped to see a shuttle launch. Indeed we nearly did see a shuttle a few years back when we were in Miami, or at least my husband nearly saw it. Nearly being the operati... Viewed 7880 times.
Out of all the parks in the Orlando Area, Epcot has to be the one that seems to be a favorite for all the Family. We have to say that we must visit the park at least twice every Florida holiday. When arriving there is no mistaking the large G... Viewed 4620 times.
Gatorland, on South Orange Blossom Trail, is ideal for a half day outing, although you can take longer and stay all day. It makes a great break from the busy, big theme parks. The huge, gaping gator jaws with big white teeth make an unmistakable entr... Viewed 7362 times.
In the first few years that we visited Orlando we used to spend most of a day at the Florida Mall delighted with the goods on sale and their competitive prices. This was before the outlet malls had really got established and these days although we st... Viewed 8614 times.
If, like me you have children who you need to bribed to stay shopping in the malls, then visit the Florida Mall and promise a visit to the Build a Bear Workshop. Make sure you keep this shop more or less to last as once they have visited here, you... Viewed 13990 times.
Should you venture up to the Tallahassee region of Florida, this beautiful State Park is well worth a visit. In 1923, Alfred and Louise Maclay created this stunning garden in their winter residence. Famed for its Camellias and Azaleas, you w... Viewed 7348 times.
Shopping is one of the highlights of staying in Orlando, and even simple things like food shopping are different and interesting. Most of us will have heard of Walmart, but Publix is a little less known supermarket, which could be compared to Waitros... Viewed 9005 times.
If you have seen the film ‘Jaws’, and in all honesty who hasn’t, you will want to take this ride if only to see how the film has been adapted into a theme park attraction. Jaws is a five minute water ride, so if you don’t want to get wet ... Viewed 10115 times.
Although it would be stretching a point to describe American food as haute cuisine, it is both accurate and fair to praise its convenience, general availability, reasonable price and good quality. Portions tend to be large so a great feature of mo... Viewed 8622 times.
For visitors to the Gulf Coast, something really unique is a visit to Snook Haven which really is a trip back into ‘old’ Florida. Although the official address is Venice, it is only a few minutes from junction 191 on the I-75 and only 20 minutes driv... Viewed 8729 times.
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 want to buy things of the villa for the children to enjoy, these are relatively inexpensive.... Viewed 7472 times.
The alternative to the Disney parks are the excellent Universal Studios 2 parks, the Universal Studios park is one of my favourites because it has in my view more grown up rides than some of the Disney parks. The Universal Studios Park was the... Viewed 8255 times.
The Country Bear Jamboree stage show attraction is located in between Frontierland and Liberty Square in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It opened on October 1st 1971 and was such a hit with guests that Disney’s Imagineers opened a replica in Disn... Viewed 7278 times.
We still felt slightly unsure about whether we should be there, or whether The Rod and Gun Club was just for members, but within a few minutes a waitress approached us with some menus and asked if we wanted anything to drink. We gave our order and we... Viewed 7361 times.
Over time every adjective imaginable must have been used to describe a Cirque du Soleil show. Breathtaking, awesome, unbelievable and amazing being only a few. If you would like a truly magical evening then make reservations to see this show. ... Viewed 8291 times.
Cinderella’s Castle has to be the most famous fantasy castle in the world! The imposing castle, with its towers and turrets can be seen from miles around as you approach Walt Disney’s famous Magic Kingdom in Orlando, in the centre of Florida. This is... Viewed 8292 times.
“Odyssea” is a thirty-minute show, which takes place in SeaWorld’s Nautilus Theatre. This theatre seats 2, 400 guests so there should never be a problem finding a seat, even if you arrive just before the show begins. However, if you want to sit near ... Viewed 9036 times.
What a fabulous place this is. Animal Kingdom has everything you could wish for to entertain and excite all age groups. From Safaris to Water Rides to thrill rides interspersed with flamboyant shows, Animal Kingdom caters for every taste in entertain... Viewed 9813 times.
Our family consists of 6 children and Mom and Dad. Our first family trip to Florida was in 2002. Our baby was just 10 months old, so we brought my parents to help. We rented a Villa for the first time in our lives. BOY, that was the best decision EVE... Viewed 8049 times.
Here is a guide to each area of Universal Studios with info on the rides, restaurants and shops in each “land” The different areas consist of: Production Central New York San Francisco/Amity World Expo Kidzone Hollywoo... Viewed 9807 times.
Fancy a change from Christmas in the UK? Want to escape from crowded stores, grey skies and the cold? Why not spend a relaxing Christmas in Rotonda West close to the Gulf Coast? Your holiday starts as you arrive to a spotlessly clean house, beds all ... Viewed 7193 times.
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