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Booking a Florida vacation home for the first time may feel quite daunting. Rest assured that the steps are simple and the whole experience is very easy, very personal and will give you the base for the vacation of a lifetime. If you do feel appre... Viewed 7258 times.
Typhoon Lagoon has undergone a refurbishment and reopened in time for Easter. If you have not been to Typhoon Lagoon you will find it based around Mount Mayday, which at its base boasts a 2. 75 million gallon wave pool. On top of its peak, is... Viewed 7211 times.
We love visiting our beautiful villa in Orlando, but we have also managed to see a little of the rest of Florida, and one of our favourite trips was down to Miami and then on to the Keys, crossing the famous Seven Mile Bridge. Key West, right at the ... Viewed 6708 times.
Like everywhere else Orlando has a variety of weather depending on the time of year. August is known as hurricane season and in 2004 for very good reason! We thought we would share with you our day following hurricane charley. We were at our house... Viewed 6977 times.
Florida is one of the safest places you can visit as everything is geared up for tourism for your visit. So here's a few tips and tricks to keep you and your family safe. You'd probably take some of the measures at home anywa... Viewed 8146 times.
Next on our regular items to buy list are formal shirts from the Van Heusen store across from what is now the Prime outlets. Steve has to wear a shirt and tie for work everyday so he gets through a fair few in a year. He used to buy most of his work ... Viewed 7980 times.
When visiting Disney World, not trip would be complete without a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The park is one of Disney’s most popular attractions and gets very busy in the peak periods, that said it is worth every penny, with the full Disney ... Viewed 5572 times.
Old Englewood Town maintains its charm and “Real Florida” appeal on Dearborn Street. From Venice side turn right into Dearborn from North Indianna Avenue Hw776. Half way down the street is a collection of small shops and bars. There you will ... Viewed 8694 times.
Disney Blizzard Beach is one of two water parks at Disney World. This is a great place to spend a relaxing day away from the other more traditional Disney parks. The park is themed as a ski resort in the North Pole with ski lifts and, fake snow! This... Viewed 6056 times.
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 ... Viewed 6695 times.
We recently spent a day exploring Sarasota and the Gulf coast. This is a rough itinerary of our day and should give you an idea of what''s around. Sarasota, situated on the West Coast of Florida, is about a two hour drive from Orlando. Take... Viewed 7787 times.
This is a unique dining concept for a place that has 24 hour eateries. First Watch opens at 7am and closes promptly at 2.30pm. They serve breakfast, brunch and lunch and nothing else. When we agreed to meet some friends here on our last visit ... Viewed 8544 times.
Whenever we visit a town or city for the first time as tourist we usually take the bus tour to get to know the local area. Our visit to Key West was no exception - we took the Key West Hop on Hop off Trolley Tour. This tour is as its name suggests, a... Viewed 7286 times.
The Jungle Cruise in Adventure Land, Magic Kingdom is a ride taken from the original in Disney Land in 1955. You will board a 1930’s style safari boat and be taken on a very unusual cruise on untamed rivers, through several continents in a matter of ... Viewed 7019 times.
Cruising – The Private Islands – Part 5 Princess Cays – Princess Cruises Most of the large cruise companies either own, or lease, their own private island in the Caribbean, which only their ships can visit. They provide a unique getaway... Viewed 6879 times.
Well I woke up Tuesday morning and decided to stay around the villa and try to relax which I find quite difficult to do as I get bored easily. After a light breakfast, I decided to lie by the pool as it was glorious again. It was so hot I dec... Viewed 6631 times.
Our first trip to Orlando has been going steadily downhill – and we haven’t even left Gatwick! Our flight has been delayed, and its scheduled departure of 12. 30 haS been put back several times. We have been fobbed off for hours with snip... Viewed 6074 times.
Just off Hollywood Boulevard, Echo Lake is a lagoon surrounded by several attractions and dining establishments. Three of the attractions are based on characters and movies by LucasFilm owned by George Lucas. Raiders of The Lost Ark is a ... Viewed 7793 times.
Much has been written about Spaceship Earth in Epcot and how it depicts a timeline from prehistoric man up to the present day. The ride has always been enjoyable but, for us, the one disappointing aspect is that the main features are all on the way u... Viewed 5958 times.
Its something that we’ve dreamed of doing for the longest time. So on our last trip to Orlando we decided this was the time. We booked our trip before we left the UK so we knew we were guaranteed a place on the day we wanted it. We spoke to th... Viewed 3713 times.
We love going to Florida as much now as we did almost 20 years ago. In fact the anticipation is greater than ever as we look forward to our familiar favourites and eagerly await new adventures. However, despite the rejuvenating effect of th... Viewed 8056 times.
The first question on everyone’s minds ‘Is Florida cheaper than the United Kingdom?’ Well from my experience buying electrical equipment in the United States is much better value than buying back home. Here are some reasons why. Firstly yo... Viewed 6953 times.
We have heard good reports about Manny’s Chop House from numerous sources, including the forums on this site and decided it was time to give it a try. Manny’s is located on Highway 27. Going south on Highway 27 from the Disney area (Highway 1... Viewed 7724 times.
One very popular hobby in the Parks is Pin Badge Trading. Badges are available for purchase from all the shops in the parks and also on carts around the Parks. There is a badge for every ride, every character and every park so you can buy a b... Viewed 7748 times.
Champagne Brunch - at the Renaissance Resort (opposite the Seaworld entrance just off I4. This is my favourite treat in Florida - for eating out. It is a little bit special located in the atrium of the Renaissance Resort Hotel - in a courty... Viewed 12175 times.
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