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Its a Small World - Magic Kingdom

This was one of the original attractions when Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened in1971. Walt Disney had designed the attraction for the P

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A return to Busch Gardens

It’s been almost ten years since we visited Busch Gardens even though we have been to our villa in Florida every year. Somehow there always seems to h

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Paul’s Florida diary day 4 pm

Paul’s Florida diary day 4 pm We decided to have a little lunch around 3pm and afterwards decided that it had been so hot in the day that we would

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The Shuttles Retire

On the 24th October 2003 between 4. 01p. m. and 4. 05p. m. three Concorde flights landed to great fanfare at Heathrow Airport in London. These were th

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HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK

Highlands Hammock State Park is situated 4 miles west of Sebring, just off the U. S. 27, on Hammock Rd. At one time, this land was about to be used fo

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Cruising - The Private Islands of the Caribbean

30 years ago Norwegian Cruise Lines was the first cruise ship operator to introduce a new concept to its Caribbean cruises, when it purchased Great St

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An overview of Marrakech – Part 7

Places not to miss – continued, The Souks - continued Rue Semarine The main route into the souks is via an arch just north of Jemaa El Fna a

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Chilli's

Far from being Chilli I think it is HOT HOT HOT There is several of this chain of restaurants around Orlando, the nearest one to me at the moment is t

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Florida Panther joins a State Park.

Those of you who have been to Homossassas will be pleased to hear that they have just welcomed a brand new arrival. A Florida Panther has just taken h

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Joes Crab Shack

We had a lovely evening at Joes Crab Shack. A large open restaurant with plenty of seating and booths for privacy as well as tables for large groups.

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Disney Boardwalk and Downtown Disney

The Disney Boardwalk is a little known and little publicised place to visit and is an ideal way to while away a few hours in the evening.You can park

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Arrivals at Orlando International Airport

When you are planning your trip you need seats on the aircraft near the front to try to be at the front of the queues at Immigration. Do take time and

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Chateau de Fontainebleau

The Château de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orlé

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Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 34

My top 10 Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta The next few sections contain my thoughts on the top 10 restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. These are what I w

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Windwood Bay

Windwood Bay is a newly finished tranquil community surrounded by conservation areas and forests. Perfectly located on the quiet 54, approximately 2 m

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Happy Shopping

Having lived for the last quarter of a century on the small Greek island of Corfu, safe in the cocoon of shopping at small local stores, the transitio

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Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Hollywood Studios

We first saw this spectacular stunt show four years ago at Disneyland Paris and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival at Walt Disney World in Orlando

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Maharajas’ Express India

Offering one of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys, The Maharajas’ Express is certainly fit for royalty. The plush, wood panelled cabins and g

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Disneyworld......a history.

They call Disneyworld the happiest place on earth and they are not far wrong. It should perhaps more properly be called Walt Disney World Resort, but

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Singapore a quick visit – part 3

This incredible botanical display cost S$1 billion to build and, with free admission, represents the best value views in Singapore. As the midday

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Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 3

Old Town – The true centre of Tallinn Twisting cobblestone lanes and iron street lamps. Gothic spires and medieval markets. Cappuccino and Wi-Fi. T

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Alligator Farm - St Augustine

On our last day in St Augustine before we headed back to Orlando and Disney we decided to pay a visit to the Alligator Farm as other guests staying at

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Islands of Adventure

As the name suggests, Islands of Adventure is a little more white knuckle than say the Disney Parks and probably aimed at the teenage bracket and abov

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The old ones can sometimes be the best ones!!

During a recent visit to our villa on the SR27, we decided to head off South, down the SR27 to see what we came across. About 15 minutes South of the

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Clearwater: A History.

Many of you will take a day trip to Clearwater during your time in the Orlando area and I thought I would give you a potted history of this lovely Gul

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