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Which Airport?
Having decided on your holiday in Florida, browsed the villas and picked your dates, before you settle down to dream of your 2 weeks in the sun you ne
Fantasmic at Disney's Hollywood Studios
If you like pyrotechnics, laser shows, special effects, water shows, spectacular lights and Disney characters, this live production at the Hollywood H
Discovery Cove
For a truly unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience, you can do no better than to visit Sea World’s sister park, Discovery Cove. Set in a
Trip to Niagara
Last time we where at our villa, we decided that we would take a trip to Niagara Falls, the Canadian side, something that we really had wanted to see
A Few Do’s And Don’t’s On Your Trip To Florida
It may be obvious but there are lot things you can and can not take or do in Florida. First of all we all now know the restrictions for security of th
Arabian Nights Dinner Show
This is the first dinner show we have been to as we had avoided them because there is a vegetarian in the family and we thought there would be nothing
My favourite theme show
I have some tips for which is the best Theme Show to visit and the reasons why I think this is the best show that Orlando has to offer. Firstly I w
Eating out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 2
If you visit Fort Lauderdale, with its spectacular Intracoastal Waterways and silvery beaches you will find plenty of places to eat – at prices to sui
Blastaway Beach.
We first visited Florida over 30 years ago and at that time the only water park to visit was Wet and Wild. So visit we did; many times. And everyb
Fantasia Mini Golf
You may well have seen these courses as you travel home from the parks. Although we always put them on our “must do” list for our next visit it was se
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 6
Dining – continued The Engine Room The Engine Room, on Auckland’s Northcote Point, is a modern European restaurant set in a classic art deco bui
Sweden’s Ice Hotel - Activities (Part 1)
One of the questions often asked about a trip here is, Will there be anything to do other than look at the snow? Well the answer to that question is a
Trip to St Augustine Florida
An easy 100 min drive from Orlando, use the coastal road via Daytona and you can stop off at some gorgeous secluded unspoilt beaches, plus on the jour
Boggy Creek
Over by the busy, bustling Orlando International airport is another little bit of unspoiled Florida alongside the shores of East Lake Tohopekaliga(whi
St Augustine – Red Train Tours (part 1)
St. Augustine is just a 100 miles (1 ¾ hours) from Orlando and is ideal for a day or a couple of days away from the theme parks and gives you a chance
Deep Sea Fishing
If you ever find yourself at or near Madeira Beach on the Gulf Coast and you and/or your family would like to do some deep sea fishing go to Hubbard’s
Passe a Grille and St Pete Beach
One of our favourite day trips when we are in Orlando is to Passe a Grille beach beside St Pete Beach on the Gulf Coast. We pack a picnic, load up the
Know your bottlenose dolphins
You know that they are fascinating to watch, you know that they are very intelligent, you know that they are grey and live in water, but did you know
Avignon, France - Part 2
The best time to go depends on what you want to do, the annual Theatre Festival means the city is heaving in July, however you attend one of the many
Tutto Italia Restaurant – Italy - Epcot
Our girls love this restaurant in Italy at Epcot; we eat quite a lot of Italian food at home and find this a really authentic place to eat. We had mad
Boca Ciega Millenium Park.
Boca Ciega Millenium Park is one of Pinellas Counties wonderful parks. There are 12 in all. This park, as the name suggests, is one of the newer park
Disney Speciality Cruises
You can go on a specialty cruise at various locations around Disney. These may be booked up to 90 days in advance. There is a 24-hour cancellation pol
EPCOT (Part 1) - Future World
Epcot, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, opened in 1982. Epcot consists of two themed areas, Future World and World Showcase. This rev
Dearborn Street – Englewood, South Gulf Coast
Old Englewood Town maintains its charm and “Real Florida” appeal on Dearborn Street. From Venice side turn right into Dearborn from North Indianna Ave
Nine Dragons Epcot - re-opened
This restaurant was extensively refurbished earlier this year being closed for many months. We had last dined here a few years ago and the food had be