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Shopping in Florida, or how to make your trip pay for itself, almost! (Part 2)
Next on our regular items to buy list are formal shirts from the Van Heusen store across from what is now the Prime outlets. Steve has to wear a shirt
WALT DISNEY, PART 1 The Early Years
'You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality. ' I wonder if yo
Visiting the Parks Part 4
All parks have children’s buggies for hire at a very reasonable price. The place to hire these are usually at the front of the Parks and wheelchairs a
Two centre stay options
When looking to book a stay in Florida a lot of people do not realise that Florida it is a great location to journey further afield or maybe use the b
What’s so great about Epcot 9
So we have now visited the journey into the imagination with figment and have had a nice meal in the Land food hall we are all now refreshed and ready
Peanut Butter Pie
American Peanut Butter Pie is one of those typically State side desserts that you will probably have tried on your holidays in Florida. This is as
Tips for using the Theme Parks
There are quite a few tips that will help you get the best out of each of the theme parks. Here are just a few that I know of (I’m sure other people w
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
Disney's Year of a Million Dreams
Last year saw the magical 50th Anniversary celebrations, which included the Cinderellabration Show at Magic Kingdom. Well, Disney never let the grass
A Taste of Winter Park
Whilst we were driving up to the new Best Buy store at Winter Garden Village recently, my wife was browsing through a book on Florida when she chanced
Virgin Premium Economy
If you have travelled across the Atlantic and hate the long flight of 10 hours in a cramped seat with little or no room to move then upgrading to Virg
Seaworld - Brewmaster Club
Each time my wife and I visit Florida we always spend at least a day in Sea World, and without fail include at least one visit to the Anheuser Busch H
Star Wars Weekends 2010
Are you a Star Wars fan? If the answer is ‘yes’ and you are coming to Orlando, Florida in May or June this year, 2010, then you are in for a real trea
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
What to Do in Barcelona during the Day – part 3
Regarded as one of Europe’s finest golf courses and located a short trip from Barcelona, the PGA Catalunya is an ideal spot to enjoy a day trip out of
Manny’s Chophouse Revisited
We last wrote about the wonderful food at Manny’s in 2006 and thought we would update our thoughts on this restaurant. It is now a firm favourite with
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 1
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 1 Tuscany – the Basics could also easily be titled ‘Italy the basics’ as most of what I have tried to include here appl
History of St. Augustine
If you wish to spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and it’s fantastic Theme Parks, what better way than to take a drive to St. Au
Rolling Oaks Common (part 1)
Rolling Oaks Commons is a fast developing retail area located at the Orange Lake junction of the US192. It is home to a great Super Target store a
Wildlife at Home
You don’t need to travel far to encounter wildlife in Florida. When we first looked at the plot for our villa, there were Sandhill Cranes around. Than
Tallinn: An overview – Part 12
Budget places to eat. Road Food is tucked away on a tiny lane immediately behind the Town Hall Tower. You would not find it unless you know where
Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party
Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without a visit to Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party! It is great for the children (old or young! ) and I can thor
LOWER WEKIVA RIVER
Lower Wekiva River State Park is situated both in Eustis and Sanford; the southern end is 9 miles west of Sanford off S. R. 46. and the north entrance
Free things to do in Las Vegas
The pirate show called ‘Sirens of TI’ at the Treasure Island Hotel is a free show that can be seen from the side walk 4 or 5 times a day, depending on
Want to buy a villa? part 1
Owning a holiday villa in Florida can be fraught with difficulties and unexpected bills but it can also be the most rewarding thing you will ever do.