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When should you book a villa?

We get many questions from potential guests wanting to know when is the best time to book a property in Orlando? The answer to this question is not as simple as you might think, but hopefully I will put your mind at rest, using not only my own experi...
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The history of Florida

Ever wondered how Florida became Florida? Well I was certainly intrigued enough to want to find out and thought I would share this in a potted history. The first native Americans, Paleo Indians, entered into Florida over 14, 000 years ago fro...
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"Market street Cafe" Celebration

If you fancy a taste of something a bit different from the standard all you can eat buffet, why not try out a meal in the town of Celebration. Celebration is easily reached from the 192 and has a nice array of shops and restaurants located along a la...
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Does Downtown Disney constitute a Family Day Out?

The Downtown Disney complex, consisting of the Marketplace, Pleasure Island and West Side, is treated by many tourists as an afternoon or night out; however the variety and richness of the area mean that it represents a day out in and of itself. It ...
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A Taste of Winter Park

Whilst we were driving up to the new Best Buy store at Winter Garden Village recently, my wife was browsing through a book on Florida when she chanced upon an article about Winter Park, and as we were half way there by the time we had reached Best Bu...
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Orlando’s Lesser Known Attractions – Part I

Anybody contemplating a holiday in Central Florida, or more specifically – Orlando, will be more than familiar with the big name attractions that draw millions of visitors to the area every year. Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adven...
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FORT ZACHARY

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is situated in Truman Annex, Key West. South Florida. Here you will find the biggest haul of cannons in the whole of America. This fort was named in honour of President Zachary Taylor: he died in the ye...
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Facts About Florida - The 27th State

Some interesting, some useful and some not so useful! The state capital is Tallahassee. The population of the state, according to the April 2000 census is approximately 15,982,378. The most populated County is Miami-Dade which has 2,...
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Diary of a homeowners vacation - 8

THURSDAY 04 OCT DAY 9 We just pottered around the villa today as we were planning on going out in the evening to Universals Halloween Horror Night event. Probably also spent half the day on the phone as norm and just chilling oit by th...
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Timbukto - Busch Gardens

If you want your child to have their first roller coaster experience Cheetah Chase in the Timbuktu section of Busch Gardens is perfect. You will find this next to Pirates 4D. I am not very keen on coasters but go on this one and the whole family can ...
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Disney's Windows - Part 2

DISNEYS WINDOWS part2 CHUCK BOYAJIAN Although his Disneyland Park window states, ‘’We keep your Castle Shining’’ Chuck Boyajian was known for keeping entire Disney parks sparkling clean. He was hired by Walt in 1955 as t...
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Useful Things to Pack - Part 2

Here are some more useful things to fill up your bags! Personal Hygiene products as they can differ slightly from the UK. Any baby or child products you use on them. Swimwear for the whole family. Glass...
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The Legend of the Sand Dollar

There are many legends surrounding the Sand Dollar, but my favourite has to be that they are the coins of mermaids, who accidentally drop them, and which are then washed ashore on stormy nights. These small, round and fragile white discs are v...
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Universal Studios - Kidzone

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 Wo...
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FISHING IN ORLANDO LAKES

A Florida Fishing License may be required to fish in Orlando's lakes. For more information contact Fish Orlando! at 1601 Scotty's Road Kissimmee, Florida, 34744; call 407-846-5300 Licences are also available from most Walmarts or any store selling sp...
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Christmas and New Year in Florida

Picture a traditional Christmas and New Year at home - turkey and Christmas pudding, the decorated Christmas tree, presents, cards, the family gatherings and if you are lucky the cold crispy mornings. Then try and picture what it might be like to ...
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BALD POINT STATE PARK

Bald Park does not conjure up a very glamorous image does it? But it is a minomer, as it is one of the most beautiful beaches in a state that is loaded with great beach areas. Bald Point is on Alligator Point which is where the Ochlocknee Ba...
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TooJays Restaurant

TooJay's began as a modest New York-style delicatessen on the Island of Palm Beach in the spring of 1981. Started by Jay Brown and Mark Jay Katzenberg, they used the common portion of both of their names to derive the name TooJay's Gourmet Deli. One ...
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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 above, although there is plenty of entertainment for the younger child. You would gain entrance ...
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Roller Coaster History

Always subjective I know, but Florida must surely be one the world locations known for its fun attractions and superb roller coasters. The roller coaster is built to allow us to experience a few minutes of thrill and to allow us to simply forget ever...
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American Football game in Orlando

If you would like a taste of ‘real’ American life what better a place than at an American Football game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando! We took in our first visit in September at a college game with the Orlando Knights against their nearest rivals the...
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The villa pool

One of the best things about renting a vacation villa is your own pool! Just think, you arrive at your holiday destination, tired after a long journey, possibly jet lagged and no doubt just a little hot as you have not yet acclimatised to F...
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Rolling Oaks Boulevard Shopping Plaza

Target is one of my favourite stores, so when we heard that a huge Super Target was going to open just minutes from our villa we were, naturally, delighted. Just 3 miles from our villa, a new shopping development called Rolling Oaks Boule...
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Discovery Cove Visit

A once in a life time experience to interact first hand with one of the most intelligent creatures on earth awaits you at the most fantastic of all Orlando’s attractions. . . . Discovery Cove. This theme park offers you and your family a more...
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First Evening in Florida

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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