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Time Saving Travel Tips
Some good planning in advance can save a lot of time when on holiday in Orlando. This is a holiday where time management will enable you to see everyt
Florida Mall
When visiting Florida the holiday is not complete without a spot of retail therapy. For those that like to shop the Florida Mall located minutes from
How to stop sea sickness – Part 1
Nothing ruins a journey to an island paradise like the onset of motion sickness however there are ways to help you combat this before it strikes.
One Scoop or two?
Slightly hidden away between the Yacht and the Beach Club, two of Disney’s finest hotels, is the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, a little gem of a restau
Pauls Florida diary Day 3 Afternoon into the evening
Pauls Florida diary Day 3 Afternoon into the evening On the way back to the villa we all decide were a little hungry and so decided to check out th
Choosing a villa - Hints
Thinking of traveling to the sunshine state and meeting that very famous mouse? Wow! what a fantastic holiday you will have, but lots of planning is n
Amsterdam experience - Part 1
You can very simply plan what you want to see and experience here as long as twelve months ahead. So what’s the best time of the year to visit Amsterd
Iceplorations at Busch.
Those of you visiting the Orlando area in 2012 have a sparkling new show to look forward to at Busch Gardens. Iceplorations is the name to look fo
La Palma, The Canaries - Part 1
When you talk about The Canaries most people in Europe think about holidays but these islands are not just all about beaches. You can explore wild vol
A glimpse into Magic Kingdom theme park
A glimpse into Magic Kingdom theme parkMagic Kingdom theme park was opened on the 1st Oct 1971, by far the largest of all the Disney parks. It is the
What should you do on the first day of your first trip to Florida?
The first day of our first trip was memorable. It was March 1993 and a once in a lifetime special holiday. It was our first foreign holiday and the fi
About Those Chain Restaurants....
There is a building boom along Hwy 192 just west of Disney…a boom of restaurants, with many of them being chain restaurants. Realizing that not all th
Discovery Cove - Swim With Dolphins
As Discovery Cove is very popular and there is limited capacity you need to plan and book your day well in advance. I know you can make your booking a
ESTA and changes to the Visa Waiver Programme from 12th January 2009
Travelling to the USA in 2009 – Important Changes to the Visa Waiver Programme effective from 12th January 2009. From January 2009 a new system is bei
Florida the ultimate getaway.
Why is vacationing in Florida considered the ultimate getaway? There truly is something for everyone to enjoy. If you are a history buff, then traveli
Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3
Trip Report – Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3We board our cruise ship, Star Princess. The morning sun peeps through our hotel window and as I turn o
Celebration – a good afternoon out
The town of Celebration (on Highway 192 near the Disney turn off) was built originally as Walt Disney’s ideal of a modern suburb. It is supposed to be
Orlando Science Center – Exhibition Halls
Centrally placed at 777 East Princeton Street just north of downtown Orlando, the Science Center’s vast exhibition halls provide a dazzling selection
Aquatica - The Water Park Near Sea World
Aquatica is Seaworld’s new Water Park and it opened in March 2008. If you like Water Parks you will love this one it has a dolphin plunge, lazy river
Football…..can’t live without it?
With the football season once again upon us in the United Kingdom, how many of you committed football supporters can live without your usual fix of pa
For Families on a Budget - Disney Marketplace
If you’re looking for a great inexpensive family outing with the children on an off day from the parks, Disney Marketplace is a good choice. The after
Speed And Signs
Florida 'Standard ' speed limits Municipal speed areas = 30mph Business or Residential Area = 30 mph Rural Interstate Limited = 70 mph Limited acc
Azores - Archipelago
The Azores are a place most people have heard of but never visit unless they stop there while on a cruise. All the nine islands of the Azores Arch
The Launch of Atlantis, September 9th, 2006
It had long been our dream to see the launch of a shuttle at Cape Kennedy, but despite numerous visits to our beautiful villa in Orlando, it was not u
A visit to Salt Lake City - Part 2
Our next stop was at The Salt Lake Tabernacle, also known as The Mormon Tabernacle, and other than The Temple this is probably the most widely known b