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We all love Florida, and particularly Orlando, but I wonder how many of us know much about this, the ‘Sunshine State. ’ For instance, although Orlando and Disney are the main attraction for millions of visitors, did you know that Florida has 663 mile... Viewed 7807 times.
In the 19th century, a gentleman called General John Williams acquired 2500 acres of land in the south east part of (what we now know as) Pinellas County. John had a vision to create a beautiful place to live and play with wide sunny streets to add t... Viewed 7194 times.
We’ve passed Wonderworks on International Drive on many occasions – it’s easily recognised as the ‘upside down house’. After a hard morning decorating our villa, the kids deserved some time out so we headed to International Drive for a few hours of f... Viewed 7225 times.
We have travelled to Florida for many years and as a Health Visitor and mum of two girls I feel well qualified to offer advice to others contemplating a long haul flight with small children. On most flights to Florida you will find others with infant... Viewed 7662 times.
If you visit any of the theme parks you will have the opportunity to get wet, wet, wet. Whilst getting soaked is not exactly my idea of fun, there is no doubt that millions of people simply adore the experience – and my children are no except... Viewed 7149 times.
One of the most relaxing ‘chill out’ afternoons you can spend in Central Florida is at Historic Bok Sanctuary. Whenever we want to unwind and get away from all the hustle and bustle of the theme parks for a change, we drive down Highway 27 towards La... Viewed 8581 times.
As we have been going to Walt Disney World for over thirty years now, we have seen many changes. We saw the first building of the globe at Epcot and wondered what on earth it was. It was just this huge silver dome in a very deep hole surrounded by fo... Viewed 6451 times.
Over the years we have found many great places to watch the Fireworks from in Magic Kingdom and I would like to share them with you. Main Street One of our favourite places is up in the train station overlooking Main Street. The... Viewed 9425 times.
My wife (Sue) makes me go on all the roller coasters and I hate it! She absolutely loves it and gets a massive rush; smile from ear to ear. Why do I hate them? well I guess I am not designed to go upside down at 3 g 60mph! ! ! Viewed 8058 times.
To do something really different why not take a trip to Boggy Creek and try the thrills of an airboat ride. It is nearly as good as some of the rides at Disney or Universal studios. The stunning beauty of the natural Florida Everglades is an ... Viewed 3966 times.
Henderson Beach State Park is situated east of Destin on the U. S 98 in Floridas Pan Handle. This park is named after the Henderson family who lived here til 1983 and they were so keen to see this area preseved and protected that they sold it to the ... Viewed 8011 times.
If you fancy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, then why not spend a couple of hours strolling around the lakes and the residential area of Celebration. Leave your car in one of the free car parks or in one of the m... Viewed 7964 times.
Thani Thai is located in the Plaza right next door to Seaworld so literally a 20 minute drive up the I4 from the Champions Gate area. On this particular Tuesday night we had booked the restaurant for 730 pm but arrived a little late due to so... Viewed 7580 times.
‘Raglan Road’ was constructed in Ireland from dismantled old bars and then shipped to Florida’s Disney Pleasure Island to provide a lively pub and huge restaurant – something only Disney would do! Live music and entertainment are performed in the mai... Viewed 7808 times.
As you make your way around Florida I’m sure you will wonder where some of the interesting and unusual names for towns and cities came from. I finally got around to doing some research of my own and have discovered that many of them come from the Nat... Viewed 11065 times.
Yesterday had been a very long day in the parks the weather was very hot and humid so once we were all up and had had a few coffees and breakfast we all sat around discussing what we were going to do today. It didn’t take too long for ... Viewed 5676 times.
After a delay of nearly 36 hours we are finally on our way to Florida, for our first trip to Orlando. We can’t believe anything can possibly go wrong after all the problems we have had, and we are feeling excited. We have finally taken of... Viewed 6512 times.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park is situated in Niceville (now who could resist going to Niceville? ) This park was once a bombing practice range and is named after a man called Fred Gannon, whose efforts started turning this old range into ... Viewed 7670 times.
Definitely make sure you visit DownTown Disney, as the shops are fantastic and different. We always go and can spend hours just window-shopping, there is something for everyone. Art of Disney has a fantastic array of limited edition animation... Viewed 8602 times.
One park that seems to be in the shadow of the much better known Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom is Hollywood Studios. Although this park is smaller in comparison it really does pack a lot in. As you arrive the first thing you see is a gia... Viewed 7627 times.
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 Dunes Golf & Country Club, which is about 7 miles south from the I4. It is convenie... Viewed 8089 times.
When we had finished the boat and tram trips we decided to have lunch at the small restaurant that is there at present. We had a very good value lunch and shared a large BBQ ribs sandwich, more than enough for the two of us. While we were eating we w... Viewed 9952 times.
There is so much to do in Orlando, from visiting Theme Parks to shopping to even visiting the coast for a day. To get the best possible experience from your holiday I would recommend that some form of planning takes place before you arrive. Viewed 7082 times.
This is Florida’s hidden gem. If you want a couple of hours relaxation in a perfectly tranquil and calm place this is it – only don’t tell the tourists! ! Just South of Haines City, you need to follow the signs for Lake Wales and the Bok Sanc... Viewed 4625 times.
One of the best things about renting a vacation villa is your own pool! Just think, you arrive at your holiday destination, tired after a long journey, possibly jet lagged and no doubt just a little hot as you have not yet acclimatised to F... Viewed 6872 times.
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