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Purple Gallinule
The Purple Gallinule is one of Florida’ s most graceful wading birds. Member of the Rail family is a common resident throughout Florida’s swamps
Staying safe in the pool.
The one criteria which is asked for above all others by potential rentors is whether or not the villa has a pool. Undoubtedly, this is the main reason
Mum, I want to be an astronaut when I grow up....
SUMMER ‘07Last summer we went to Kennedy space centre for kid’s space camp. We were put into groups depending on our age there was; Gemini Apollo disc
Islands with a Difference - Part 7
CAPE VERDE This is an Atlantic archipelago but with a Portuguese twist. It has an overall area of about 4, 000 sq km onto which it has a populatio
Manila, Philippines – Part 2
If you travel by air then you will arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) which is located about 7km from Manila. The direct flight on Ph
Universal City Walk
Situated at the approach to the Universal Parks this is a great place that is really jumping in the evenings.You make your way from the car park, alon
Disney Solo
Given my folks owning a lovely property near the Disney site, I have enjoyed Disney with my family numerous times. I have also had friends over on a c
My Favourite Disney Park Part 3
You may recall in my last article I wrote about how my favourite park was Magic Kingdom but right at the end I started to wonder what about MGM studio
Directions from Orlando and Sanford Airports to Highway 27
Directions from Orlando and Sanford airports to Highway 27We have tried many routes from both Orlando and Sanford airports to our home just off highwa
Seasons 52
If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to eat when visiting Orlando then try Seasons 52. Located on Sand Lake Road at Plaza Venezia this qua
The laws for driving in Florida
The laws on the roads in America are sometimes different from the Uk and differ from state to state so it is as well to be warned about them. These ar
Suwanee River State PARK
Suwannee River State Park is situated on the U. S. 90 about 13 miles west of Live Oak. The Suwanee River runs from Texas to the Gulf Coast of Florida
Not just one for the boys this attraction!!
Not just one for the boys!! Explosions, flames and flying cars – its all in a days work for the stunt team at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida!!
Moscow - Part 3
Day two starts with a trip to the river which slices through the heart of the city. The Moscow River offers the best way to get a proper sense of the
Mirror Lake - a guided tour.
Lake Mirror, is a pretty Lake in Lakeland! It is roughly a half mile to walk round (Lakeland is roughly mid way between Orlando and Tampa and about th
Aquatica - Seaworld's new water park
It won’t be long before Seaworld opens its brand new water park, Aquatica. Work started on it in early 2006 but its opening is now scheduled for March
The Cheesecake factory
Oh my gosh, you absolutely have to eat here! The first time we entered the Cheesecake Factory, it was with only dessert in mind. We had enjoyed a grea
Visiting Myakka.
Myakka State Park is situated in Sarasota on the S. R. 72. This park covers 58 square miles of natural prairie and encompasses The Myakka River. T
Mallory Square - Some Interesting Places to Visit
According to legend, ‘once Key West sand gets in your shoes, you’ll return again and again’ and that is certainly true of people like President Harry
Cyprus city of Limassol part 1
CYPRUS city of LIMASSOL part 1 Lemesos, the second largest city of the Cyprus island. Lies Between two ancient city-kingdoms. Amathus to the East a
MONACO HOTEL DE PARIS
Hotel de Paris is situated in Monte Carlo, Monaco. If the walls of Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo could talk, they would be bursting with tales of glamour
DRIVING ALONG THE LOOP, ORMOND. PART 1
The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail includes some of the most beautiful scenery to be found in north east Florida. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it offer
Motorsports at Daytona Beach (2)
The Daytona Beach area is a must visit for all motorsport enthusiasts. There are plenty of race parks and speedways including the world famous Daytona
Medieval Times
After many trips to Florida over the years, we are always looking for something new and different to try. Despite passing by many times and wondering
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 6
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 6 cont. Self-catering The high price of accommodation in a hotel in large parts of Tuscany can make self-catering