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Enjoying Key West
You can travel to Key West by Road, Sea or Air and when you get there you will find it a city of fascinating contrasts. In fact after a few days there
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Hollywood Studios
If you are visiting Orlando anytime between Thanksgiving and the New Year then you should definitely visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see one of th
Fun at Night in Orlando
There is so much to do in Orlando at night time. One of our favourite nighttime activities is going to Magic Kingdom at night and enjoying the firewor
Ride Restrictions for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Every ride and attraction within these 2 theme parks has a sign at the entrance that lists the height requirements for the ride and also warnings abou
Mixons Fruit Farm
Have you ever visited a Mixons Fruit Farm? No? , well if you are staying in the Sarasota area then you can visit the one in Bradenton. You will be wel
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
These restaurants are excellent value for money and the quality is first class. Never having tried them on any of our previous trips we made an eff
I'm Florida - Eat Me
If you’re like us, one of the reasons we keep coming back to Florida is the awesome food. We now have so many favourite dishes and restaurants that it
Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party 2009
Friends of ours are staying at our villa in mid October and plan on taking their three young children to this party. To save them some time going thro
See Mount Dora by Segway
Each time we visit Florida we try to do something or go somewhere new. This year, although we have ridden Segways at Epcot, we decided to head for Mou
Canada: Montreal the old city - Part 2
We stayed in the city for a month on work so had plenty of time there to enjoy as much as possible. This is not a complete guide to all you must see i
Islands of Adventure - Universal Orlando
Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando is in my view the best park in Florida. It was built in 1999 right next door to Universal Studios to cater
The Holiday Adventure Begins
The morning breaks and we are readyTo drive to the airport very steadyIt’s holiday time and off we goTo our villa from so long agoAfter a drive of 2 h
The All Star Grill
If you enjoy the real American sports bar; don’t miss out on this one! The All Star Grill is located on Highway 27 right across from the Southern Dune
Number 1 Lounge - Gatwick Airport
We always like to start our holiday by booking one of the Airport Lounges so that we can relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the airport and jus
Tallinn: An overview - Part 7
Travelling around Tallinn is fairly easy. The Old Town and surrounding areas can be explored on foot easily but you will need to use public transport
Casablanca - an overview - Part 9
Shopping in Casablanca Morocco is a paradise for anyone who likes traditional handmade crafts for the home or souvenirs. The top choice is usually
The Shoppes at Van Buren
For a shopping experience that’s similar to the shopping you find at Mount Dora, the “Shoppes at Van Buren” might be just what you’re looking for and
Mytravel Premiar Gold
Having flown to Florida with nearly all the Charter airlines in Economy before, we wanted to experience the upgraded service that they offered. We had
LAKE TALQUIN
Lake Talquin State Park is situated between Quincy and Talahasse, on state route 20 in Jack Vause Landing road. It sits on 30, 000 acres made up of 10
Shrek 4D
What can I say? Are there any superlatives to describe this wonderful attraction? Apart from the fact that it was horrendously crowded, (well it WAS A
Wal-Mart at 2am
If you are like us, the first night that you get to your villa you will be absolutely shattered, after all, to your body 9pm is actually 2am the follo
Television in Florida
No-one chooses to spend their vacation in Florida because of the television on offer. But your Orlando Villas Vacation Home will provide at least one
Bok Sanctuary
Now, Historic Bok Sanctuary was hardly on our radar for a visit. It had always conjured up thoughts of somewhere serene, with spiritual or religious c
Carrabbas Italian Grill
This is one of quite a large chain although you would never know it because from the time you walk through the door, the ambience, service and happy f
When to Visit Orlando Part 1 – January to June
We have been coming to Florida for many years, and have visited Orlando in every month and season of the year. We do have favourite times to visit, su