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Safety First
Safety in Florida is a matter of common sense and a few basic rules. Make sure you have adequate insurance, if the worst happens and you fall ill
A Guide to Downtown Disney
Whenever we visit Orlando we always like to pay a visit to Downtown Disney, not only for the shopping, but also to enjoy a meal at one of the many res
The right age for Disney
I am often asked what is the perfect age to take a child to Disney World. This is a very difficult question to answer. A great deal will depend on the
The Dodge Nitro - A new addition to the Dollar car rental fleet
Having booked our SUV (4x4) car rental for our April ’07 visit, I was fully expecting to be handed over a Jeep Cherokee Laredo, a vehicle I have had t
Santa Fe Restuarant
I have always been one of those people who have said, ‘I will try anything once but may not try it again. Far too many are prejudiced just because the
Welcome to Lake County
Just to the west of Disney, roughly halfway between the Gulf and Atlantic coasts lies the attractive, unspoilt area of Lake County. Recently it has be
Casablanca - an overview - Part 4
Things that are worth seeing in Casablanca:- continued Aquaparc Tamaris The Aquaparc Tamaris is a great place to bring the children for a whole
Money Saving Tips: Before You Go
A holiday in Florida is the best; no doubt about that. if you can also make your spending money go further, so much the better. The savings can start
Virgin Megastore
A must for every time we are in Florida is a visit to the huge Virgin Megastore at Downtown Disney. Situated by the Planet Hollywood Restaurant and AM
New Baby Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures at Animal Kingdom Lodge
In January 2009, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was delighted to welcome two new baby Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures. Of course the birth of any new baby a
Snooty the Manatee
As many, if not all, of you will be aware manatees are an endangered species in Florida and they are looked upon with great affection as lovely benign
Not your typical adrenalin junkie
I’m not your typical adrenalin junkie. When I visit the fantastic theme parks in central Florida, I don’t rush to the thrill rides and buzz with antic
Pura Besakih, Bali – Part 2
PURA BESAKIH TEMPLE COMPLEX The complex is situated on the south-west flanks of the sacred volcano Gunung Agung, which was considered by local Hind
Sanford Airport
Up until our last trip to Orlando, we have always flown on scheduled flights with either BA or Virgin into Orlando International, or Tampa. However, w
Preparing to pack on a rainy Afternoon
A great way to spend a rainy afternoon in the sunshine state. If like me you usually leave your packing to the last day, I found on a recent trip wh
Qatar: At a glance - Part 1
Qatar is a peninsula of 11, 521sq located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. The capital city is situated on a calm bay halfway along th
Beach Safety
After a few days at the parks, why not take a trip out to Cocoa Beach or the St Pete’s area which are only about an hours drive away. When we can w
What to do on a rainy day
One of my favourite things to do on a rainy day in Florida and lets face it there aren’t very many of those, is a trip to one of the many Flee markets
Shopping Malls & Factory Outlets in Orlando Florida
Discounted 20-75%, Orlando Discount Factory Outlets can be found in expansive malls or scattered near International Drive. In additional, Orlando host
The Healthy Travel Checklist – Part 2
REGULAR MEDS If you often have a need to take prescription medicines, such as a course of antibiotics for an infection, you may want to bring a ju
The State Nicknames Part 1
There are 50 states in the USA, and most of them have a nickname, which reflects the various characteristics of that state. If you look at licence pla
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 13
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 13 If any of you reading this article have read any of my other ramblings about trips to U. S. citi
Ways To Stay Cool In Florida
There are many ways to stay cool when you are on your Florida holiday and I list below some of them. WetnWild is the oldest of all Orlando water p
Wolfgang Puck Restaurants at Downtown Disney
Wolfgang Puck Restaurants at Downtown Disney The Wolfgang Puck Restaurant in Downtown Disney is positioned between the AMC cinema and the lagoon.
Suffolk Heritage Coast – Part 1
This small slice of East Anglia’s coast is an untamed blend of endangered landscapes, unusual history and unique wildlife waiting to be discovered. If