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Vacation trip to Lowry Zoo, Tampa, Florida
As a change from the normal tourist agenda we decided to have a day away from Orlando and the normal attractions and visit the Tampa Bay zoo – named L
GASPARILLA ISLAND
Gasparilla Island State Park is in Lee County on Floridas south west (Gulf) coast. It is near Boca Grande and is one of the chain of Gulf Coast barrie
DRAGON CHALLENGE - UNIVERSAL ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
There are many good rollercoaster’s in Orlando, some being up there with the World’s best. Dragon Challenge at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
Epcot a real must
To me theme parks are for other people, I do not like the noise, the smell of the burger vans, the garish decoration, or the over exuberance of the cl
LAKE KISSIMMEE STATE PARK
Lake Kissimme State Park is a good choice if you are staying in the Disney area as you will not have that too far to drive. It is located east of Lake
The Legends Orange lake golf course.
The legends golf course at Orange Lake The Arnold Palmer design ‘legends’ at Orange Lake is situated at orange lake golf and country club on the 192(
Kennedy Space Centre - Some Details
In addition to the theme parks, shopping, golf, restaurants and other attractions in the Orlando and Kissimmee area, there is much more to see outside
Visiting the Everglades
Visiting the Everglades is something you can do if you are touring around Florida. Heading onto HIghway 41 - The Tamiami Trail - you need to go East f
Eating Out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 4
Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful city, edged by sparkling turquoise sea and platinum sand, with soaring azure skies and a wonderfully mild climate. Not
Space Shuttle Launch
Where and how do you get to see a Space Shuttle or unmanned space launch while on holiday in Florida?Well to get to see a space shuttle launch in Flor
Sweet Tomatoes
When I saw an eatery called ‘Sweet Tomatoes’ was opening up I immediately thought of one of my favourite films ‘ Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlest
Medical Treatment
So, you and the family have made the decision to go to Florida, perhaps for an once-in-a-lifetime holiday or perhaps the lure of the State entices you
CHILIS AT CHAMPIONS GATE
The Most recent addition to the Champions Gate Village is a new branch of the old favorite Tex Mex bar and restaurant Chilis.Located next to the I4 at
Affordable Dining
Longhorns SteakhouseWe were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago and we now make sure that we pay at lea
Tallinn: An overview - Part 1
Tallinn has been a well-kept secret of the Baltic for many years. This has now changed because of the advent of the many cruise lines that are now usi
Universal Meal Deal
The Universal Orlando Resort offers visitors a very economical dining option called the Universal Meal Deal. You can purchase a wrist band at any poin
Boggy Creek
If you want something to do for half a day whilst visiting Central Florida that’s a bit different from the large commercial theme parks, visit Boggy C
Tips for your First Night in Orlando
Visitors from the UK usually arrive in Orlando anytime between 3.00pm and Midnight. When we first started staying in a villa a late arrival meant ther
Thailand - Part 6
With pans under a wooden pavilion, behind rows of butterfly-peas, Thai Garden Farm is a countryside kitchen-garden. No other school imparts such a gre
Addicted to Disney Pin Trading
During our third trip to Walt Disney World the girls each bought two souvenir pins, one from Magic Kingdom and one from Epcot, as reminders of our hol
St. Petersburg
One of my favorite places in Florida apart from Orlando is St. Petersburg. In just under two hours you can be on one of the most beautiful beaches aro
Watching the parades, at Walt Disney world.
An interesting part of visiting a Disney park is making time to watch a parade. Times vary but there are usually 2 parades daily, you have to look on
Island Of Adventure
If your looking for a great family day out I would recommend going to Universals Islands of Adventure theme park. Islands of Adventure can get very bu
An Arty Day Out!
The Orlando Museum of Art is located in North Mills Avenue in Orlando. This will be roughly about an hours drive from your vacation villa. This mu
Planning your holiday in Orlando
Planning your trip to Florida if you have never been before, can be a bit of a concern. Apart from the obvious sun clothes and swimsuits do remember t