To be found in the Florida Mall and opening: Monday to Thursday from 11am-9.30pm Friday and Saturday 1100am-10pm Sunday 1100am-6.30pm Salsa Taqueria & Tequila Bar offers casual but exciting Mexican dining at it’s be...
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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 delivered to the villa.
When they arrived, the driver, who we knew, commented that he had ...
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It was the afternoon of our visit to the newly refurbished Typhoon Lagoon and having had already had lunch and a ride on Gang Plank Falls my parents had gone for a drink whilst the rest of us decided to go on some more of the rides.
Altho...
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At the Hollywood and Vine you have a choice of two character meals either Breakfast or Lunch. Having been to several character breakfasts we opted for lunch and were not disappointed. As with all character meals be prepared to book well in ad...
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The Tomorrowland Transit Authority first opened in Disney’s Magic Kingdom back in 1975 and is as popular today as it was then. Originally called the WEDway People Mover (WED standing for Walter Elias Disney), the ride is situated high above the groun...
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Tarpon Springs is affectionately known as the sponge capital of the world. It is here that many years ago Greek immigrants risked their lives diving for sponges. Today the Greek influence remains with several restaurants, lively bars, shops, museums ...
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If you like a little bit of retail therapy then you will almost certainly love the Florida Mall, located on the intersection of Sand lake road and the Orange blossom trail it is one of the largest shopping malls in central Florida. Its opening...
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Are you in Florida during the summer months? Yes? well then I have some exciting news about Bok Gardens.
Bok is ALWAYS worth going visiting but during july and august they have some free activities so it is a good idea to diary those that...
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One of the newest rides in Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Build on the back of the huge movie and book franchise, the ride is one of the most impressive and popular in Florida.
No expens...
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Famous for its cycle trails and 12 miles of shoreline, Alafia State Park is situated in Floridas south west, 10 miles south east of Tampa and in Hillsborough County. There are 20 miles of trails to enjoy all set in an amazing 6000 acres....
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When you visit Florida, you are sure to hear Cracker homes and the people mentioned. Well, what are they? Cracker people were true pioneers, self reliant and resourceful. They spoke in a patois of Old English, some local vernacular an...
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This fantastic and amazing display of pyrotechnics is a real treat for the eyes and ears. Disney have worked hard to get this amazing show of light and music to be the very best and we think that they have achieved just that. The show times c...
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As with all the Theme Parks if you traveling without children try to visit on a school day as the Parks are noticeably less crowded. If you need to visit during a school holidays, try to visit Epcot earlier in the week, as most visitors go to Magic K...
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Universal is probably best known for its rides/attractions based on recognisable movies. However between the two theme parks, there are shows that have maybe a little less publicity, but which certainly give the parks plenty of character. While not c...
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We knew that our two-night stay would not exactly be five star accommodation (nothing like the beautiful villa we had been staying in whilst in Orlando) but it was comfortable enough and the staff were friendly. If you are thinking of booking accommo...
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This show opened mid November 2006 and we were lucky enough to go and see it during our visit in December. The day we visited Animal Kingdom opened at 9. 00am and there were performances at 10am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 3pm. My daughter liked it so...
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Well it is another million-dollar question and who has the answer? I don’t claim to have it but here is a small list of suggested places to fill your evenings. The Orlando night time scene does cater for adults and children alike and ma...
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During our Easter holiday in Orlando this year we celebrated the 30th wedding anniversary of my sister and her husband. Some time previously we had decided to take them out for a surprise meal, which meant finding the right restaurant and mak...
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A few years ago it might have been difficult for anyone with disabilities to take a cruise. Older ships often had narrow corridors and doorways, small lifts which could not accommodate wheelchairs easily, bathrooms which were unsuitable for wheelchai...
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If you haven’t visited Kennedy Space Centre you may not realise it is actually a wildlife refuge with over 15, 000 plants and animals – give or take a little disruption every now and again for a Shuttle lifting off. Since 1963 manatees have g...
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Even without the excellent exchange rate, shopping in the US can be a very worthwhile pastime. In December 2008, the duty free allowance is expected to rise, so you can make even better use of your luggage allowance. I always start my shoppin...
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Considering that we are able to easily understand the basic “ English” that our fellow Americans talk there are lots of differences in many of their words and phrases. Words that we use that have a totally different meaning in American, . Viewed 5774 times since 1 September 2008.
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With so many villas for rent out there it can be difficult to know where to start to book a villa or vacation home, as they are known in the U. S, for your Florida break. Step one has to be to find a good advertising site such as Orlando Vill...
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Well that’s depends as much about what you want to do as it does on what your budget is. It must be remembered that a great, successful trip to Orlando or any part of Florida is about great planning. If you simply book somewhere to stay with a...
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After months of planning and anticipation we finally arrive at Orlando International Airport on the way to our villa.
Everyone is very impatient to get through immigration but unfortunately this is a process that never seems very quick. O...
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