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If you are lucky enough to visit Orlando in the autumn then why not try Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom? This is held on certain nights throughout September and October, ending on November 1st, and the whole park is decorated f... Viewed 8700 times.
Old Town is a fascinating place for a visit. It is situated on Highway 192 just past Holiday Trail, at marker 9. It is open 365 days a year, from 10am to 11pm, and the rides are open later during the summer season. It is free to park and enter... Viewed 4522 times.
The Florida Choctaw Indian was the Native American who lived in the north west area of Florida (now known as the pan handle) The name derives from one of their most respected chiefs who was called Chatha and somehow this became Choctaw. Choct... Viewed 8019 times.
If anyone is staying on H27 near the 192 exit why not try ‘Homer’s Real Pit BBQ’ for a take out? Or for those from Europe a ‘take away’! Homers Real Pit BBQ is situated on H27 just north of the 192 towards Clermont. From the front has a large... Viewed 9118 times.
There can be little doubt that the best way to get a feel for a place is from the air and a helicopter is the ideal way to do it. There are a number of Helicopter companies operating in the Orlando area. There are two operators on Irlo Bronson Memori... Viewed 7827 times.
If you love animals and you want somewhere to go for just a half a day, give Gatorland ago located on US 441, South Orange Blossom Trail, near the Orland/Kissimmee border, the entire family found it an amazing place. We arrived at the park ar... Viewed 8781 times.
If you are staying in the Orlando area between Thanksgiving (end of November) and Christmas why not get into the spirit of Christmas with a visit to Celebration. Celebration is a small village like community just off the Highway 192, quite clo... Viewed 8235 times.
This again was something I wanted to do but had been given misinformation about (see mall at millennia). I love the gospel singing and so far have not been to a gospel church in the Orlando area. I had been given to understand that everything was all... Viewed 8532 times.
We frequently fly into Miami, on our way to our villa, or when we pick up a cruise, either from there, or Fort Lauderdale, and we always use the Florida Turnpike. There are often bargain flights to be had if you take the Miami option, and if you d... Viewed 67422 times.
If you have time to visit Key West you will find that there are many attractions to see. One of our favourites is Ernest Hemmingway’s house and museum, which provides a fascinating insight into how the man lived. Hemmingway was already a well... Viewed 8144 times.
John F Kennedy International Airport is one of the major international gateways in the United States, and is often a stopping off point for passengers on their way to Florida. It is a large airport (and growing), and has eight operating passenger ter... Viewed 8223 times.
The Marble house was situated much further along Bellevue Avenue than the two properties we had previously visited and on our journey to the mansion we passed many other properties we would like to visit on another trip. The Marble Ho... Viewed 5978 times.
Did you know Rabbits could swim ? Cannot say I have given it much thought. You might be interested to know that there are rabbits in Florida that swim. The Marsh Rabbit is just a bit smaller than a “regular” rabbit is reddish brown in... Viewed 8936 times.
The Panhandle We made our first trip to the Panhandle this winter (January 2012) and stayed in a small townhome at Navarre Beach. It is usually about 10 degrees cooler there than in Orlando. Although we found this area ideal for a base, if... Viewed 6566 times.
The Atlantic Ocean Grille is open from 5 p. m. daily and is on the Cocoa Beach Pier in Brevard County. Cocoa Beach is on the Atlantic Coast of Florida and is the closest beach to Orlando. It is always fun to dine on a pier and British visitor... Viewed 7604 times.
For those of you who plan to visit Disney without children you are in for a treat! Although of course, it is wonderful to see Disney through the eyes of a child, you are never too old for the magic and the drama. In Part 1 I talked about Epco... Viewed 7421 times.
Theme Parks are the main attraction for Florida vacationers. Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot and the Animal Kingdom are the best known. SeaWorld offers a full day of rides, aquaria and spell binding dolphin and thrilling killer-whale shows. They also n... Viewed 7311 times.
After a lazy day by the pool we often look forward to what we consider to be our favourite evening out. In late October at around four in the afternoon the heat of the sun is just beginning to dissipate and this is our signal to vacate the su... Viewed 8089 times.
Travellers Cheques Dollar travellers’ cheques are accepted as readily as cash, although not always in large denominations. You may need your passport or other photo I.D. when changing money or cashing cheques. Cheques shou... Viewed 8180 times.
On our trips to Florida we have always been fascinated by the licence plates on cars which display each state’s nickname. These nicknames reflect the character and history of each state and offer an interesting insight into them, and we are always am... Viewed 7659 times.
We stumbled across Bennigan’s in Miami, on our first trip to Florida, and it has become a firm favourite for a freshly cooked meal, served promptly and at a great price. Since then we have sampled Bennigan’s in various parts of Orlando, near Tampa, a... Viewed 7604 times.
When staying in Orlando for less than 14 days most people will have to be very smart as to what they try and pack into their stay. With so much to do and so many places to visit, sometimes choosing what to do and where to go can be a real headache fo... Viewed 7117 times.
The T. H. Stone Memorial St Joseph Peninsula State Park is istuated in Port St Joe on Cap San Blas Rd. This area was once occupied by those Native Americans known as The Weedon Culture. This would have been from around 5000 to 2000 A. D. so t... Viewed 7013 times.
OK, so perhaps you’re bored with all the usual eating places and want to try something different for a change? Applebees – There’s one on the 192 near Sam’s Club. As well as being a sports restaurant, this has some unusual food to try. Like t... Viewed 6955 times.
As I sit here sipping my Chardonnay on a surprisingly sunny afternoon (it is 5:15pm so it’s ok for wine! ) I thought I would tell you about this great shop I found in Florida, Eastern Billiards is on South Orange Blossom Trail. We arriv... Viewed 8427 times.
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