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The ‘Extra Special’ Disney Magic (Part II)
If you have read Part I of our Magical Disney Experiences you will be aware that we had been told by our guide on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour last ye
Belgium city of Mechelen
Visitors to St. Rumbold’s cathedral in Mechelen can see a view of the town hall. It was located in the Cloth Hall, begun in 1311 but incomplete withou
Twin Centre Holiday
Have you ever been to Orlando and wondered what it would be like to do a twin centre holiday. Being located where it is you could not be better placed
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 15
We continued along in the river Taxi soon we could see what we assumed was Downtown Disney as we entered a large lagoon and we could see shops and lig
Characture Dining
Character dining at DisneyThe choice is great Mickey Mouse, Donald and friends, a Disney princess maybe! A Walt Disney character breakfast would set t
Cumbrian Lakes - a true community!
When we were looking to buy a holiday rental home in Florida, we looked at lots of different homes in locations across the state. As we drove into the
Scenic boat tour Winter Park
Close to the attractions is the suburb of Winter Park, a little known town with its own scenic boat tour. Located on Lake Osceola, this is ideal for a
Longhorn Steakhouse on the 192
We had never been to a Longhorn Steakhouse until one opened a couple of years ago at Rolling Oaks Common. This is situated on the 192 about two miles
San Francisco - Universal
In the real world San Francisco and Amity are two separate areas located on opposite sides of USA. However in Universal Studios they are combined toge
Historical Museum in Orlando
A visit to a museum is always a great way to discover the country you are visiting so may I recommend The Orange County Regional Historical Museum (pa
Best of Cannes – Part 2
Edge Retreats If you’re after a quieter abode, head to the hills and stay in the utterly charming Bastide Provencal. As Brigitte Bardot’s former ho
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - Rumours and Facts
FACT: This Thursday (25 March), Universal will be announcing the opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. RUMOUR: At the same time, Unive
St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
We went to the Lighthouse and Museum on the recommendation of some other guests at our hotel when we visited St Augustine. They told us to allow at le
Downtown Disney - Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s permanent show, La Nouba, at Downtown Disney is wonderful – in fact it is better than wonderful, it is fantastic! I have seen them
Adventureland - Magic Kingdom
As you walk along Main Street, U. S. A. , toward Cinderella Castle, the first path on your left will bring you into Adventureland Here you will find a
"Are we nearly there yet?"
This is something that always makes our family laugh when we recall the story. It happened on our first trip to Orlando in Aug. 2004, we had been ther
Fun facts about Mickey's friends
Just for fun and who knows when the subject may come up in your local pub quiz! Mickey is not married but his long term girlfriend is Minnie Mouse
Italy Pavilion - Epcot
The city of Venice was the original inspiration for the Italian Pavilion. The shops and architecture are really the featured attractions in this Pavil
Salt Island Chop House and Fish Market
We first noticed Salt Island Chop House and Fish Market when we were driving along International Drive and saw a rather large sculpture of an angler f
Tallinn: An overview - Part 11
Tourist places near the Town Hall Square - continued Olde Hansa is spread over three very creaky old floors. The tables have bits of old candle wax
Fishing on the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys is a fisherman’s paradise with many types of fishing available. Apparently more saltwater world records have been established in the
A Stroll around Celebration Lake
We have been visiting central Florida for a number of years now and had often past the Celebration water tower on US192 with hardly a second glance. U
Packing for your vacation
If this is your first time staying in a vacation home you will be pleasantly surprised how little you actually have to take with you. It almost certai
Car hire and Driving in Florida
Car hire and driving in Florida Car hire really is a must when visiting Orlando, although you can get around with buses and other transport it is ver
Florida’s Natural History
The Florida I fell in love with in the 1970’s, when I first visited with my parents, was not the one of theme parks or even the expanse of white sandy