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On our recent visit to Magic Kingdom we spent the whole time in Fantasyland. This really is a very magical place when you have younger children – or even if you are a big kid yourself! You will find it situated behind Cinderella Castle, in th... Viewed 8249 times.
Olustee Battlefield State Park is situated on U. S 90 50 miles west of Jacksonville and 15 miles east of Lake City. This park is the historic place where the biggest civil war battle took place. The date was the 20th of february 1864 and 1000... Viewed 7357 times.
What would Orlando be without Disney? For most people it is the Disney magic that brings them to Florida in the first place, and ensures they return time after time. The parks themselves are absolutely amazing, but even more amazing are some of the f... Viewed 7787 times.
As the name suggests, Islands of Adventure is a little more white knuckle than say the Disney Parks and probably aimed at the teenage bracket and above, although there is plenty of entertainment for the younger child. You would gain entrance ... Viewed 8178 times.
If, like me you have children who you need to bribed to stay shopping in the malls, then visit the Florida Mall and promise a visit to the Build a Bear Workshop. Make sure you keep this shop more or less to last as once they have visited here, you... Viewed 13788 times.
We knew that our two-night stay would not exactly be five star accommodation (nothing like the beautiful villa we had been staying in whilst in Orlando) but it was comfortable enough and the staff were friendly. If you are thinking of booking accommo... Viewed 7225 times.
Golf Lesson at the Champions Gate David Leadbetter Golf Academy-1 Hour Private Lesson Located at Champions Gate in Orlando the David Leadbetter Golf Academy is a brilliant academy where you can learn from some of the best golf instructors in t... Viewed 9057 times.
Some useful notes to help plan your journey: Get plenty of sleep the night before the day you travel. Although exciting it can be fretful if you are tired. Leave plenty of time to get to the airport. A great ide... Viewed 8253 times.
This fantastic theme park is Disney’s answer to Hollywood with its real life working film studio, there are TV productions being filmed here all the time. With its 12 storey hire Sorcerer Mickey hat at the centre of the park being the symbol of Disne... Viewed 7944 times.
Walt Disney World’s “Yuletide Christmas Tour” takes place on specific dates during the holiday season – I would suggest that you check on Disney’s website for the correct dates as they change each year. As we had taken “The Keys to the Kingdo... Viewed 9084 times.
Kissimmee Old Town is a part of the holiday area where you can be entertained without spending any money. If you visit late morning you can look at the shops in peace and potter and view the full range from cheap and tatty to quality and beaut... Viewed 8055 times.
When you are Florida you will certainly want to spend some days in the parks but there comes a time when the family clamour to have a day by the pool in your villa and enjoy all your home has to offer. If it is hot then you will probably ... Viewed 6592 times.
During our last visit to central Florida, we discovered the cutest candy store and factory that sells local products, which are all hand-made with local ingredients. The shop itself is lovely just to walk through and look at all the products avai... Viewed 9994 times.
Going to Florida is just like being a kid in a Candy Store, the world is at your fingertips! As soon as you get off the plane at the Orlando International Airport, it is like you are 6 years old again and running through a giant Candy store. F... Viewed 7656 times.
There is actually a very simple answer to the question of long queues for the rides in the parks - take Granny and Grandpa! They stand lovingly in the queue while you take the children somewhere else and you join them when the queue is nearly at the ... Viewed 5706 times.
It can take about one day to recover for each time zone you cross. There are various methods you can try that may help you avoid jet lag or reduce its effects. Different people will prefer different methods – you need to work out what works best for ... Viewed 7594 times.
Islands of Adventure is the 2nd theme park in Florida owned by Universal. This park opened in 1999. However, the concept for Islands of Adventure was in the planning even before Universal Studios opened. Jay Stein wa... Viewed 9915 times.
As a lover of anything Art Nouveau and in particular Tiffany Glass whenever I’m in Central Florida always high on my must do list is a visit to The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. The museum, usually known simply as the Morse Museum,... Viewed 8976 times.
Cinderella’s Castle has to be the most famous fantasy castle in the world! The imposing castle, with its towers and turrets can be seen from miles around as you approach Walt Disney’s famous Magic Kingdom in Orlando, in the centre of Florida. This is... Viewed 8104 times.
Florida shop etiquette is always something I have found amusing and recently actually quite fun. Think of how entering a typical shop is in the UK, how often does one of the staff greet you with a good morning? Or perhaps entering one... Viewed 8088 times.
Florida is well known for the Everglades, an area which fascinates a lot of visitors. However, if you are staying in the Disney area, a trip to the Everglades will eat a chunk of your holiday. The next best thing is to sample an air boat ride at Bogg... Viewed 8478 times.
Most visitors to Orlando come for the various theme parks – Mickey Mouse has been the major tourist attraction for many years. However – if you want to get away from the crowds and take a break from the standard attractions and theme parks – w... Viewed 7179 times.
On our most recent visit to the villa we decided to take a trip down to the Keys. We wanted to share with you some of the interesting things we did and the best places we ate in. You may wish to take a visit too. . . . . . We drove do... Viewed 7892 times.
This ride comes with a warning “You may get wet” and let me say you probably will get wet a little but it’s perfect for a very hot day Sometimes this ride gets very busy and the queues can be quite long for it so it’s best to time your visi... Viewed 6631 times.
As you wind your way around the Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios you will come across a hidden gem ( tucked away behind the talking tree that squirts water over everyone) is Poseidon’s Temple This is a very impressive looking setting lo... Viewed 7701 times.
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