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Marrakech: An overview - Part 29
Road trips out of Marrakech – continued, South of Tahanoute, the road winds uphill to Moulay Brahim which is named after a local saint. It has a g
Blue Spring State Park
For a great day out away from the hustle and bustle of the Theme Parks why not visit Blue Spring State Park in Seminole county. The park lies to the n
Mimis Cafe
The first Mimi’s began in Anaheim in California in 1978 and was named by the owner Arthur J Simms who had fallen in love with a young French girl near
Traveling to Disney with your Pet
Disney is generally thought of as the ultimate vacation for families and children. But what if you don’t want to leave your “other children” at home?
STR Accommodation is the ONLY way to go!!
Being born and bred in the great U.S.A., I was always with the majority of Americans in my ideas about accommodation when vacationing. We never though
Gerenuk Baby Born at Animal Kingdom
It has to be one of the sweetest baby animals you can find – the new baby gerenuk calf which was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, at the en
Florida Wildlife
If you have been to Orlando more than once you may feel like doing something completely different from visiting all the theme parks. Are you intereste
Grand Gathering Safari
Some American friends of ours who often stay at a Walt Disney Resort Hotel during their short trips to Orlando invited us to their Grand Gathering Saf
Fort De Soto State Park
Florida has over 600 State Parks and miles and miles of beautiful beaches and Fort De Soto State Park combines these two outstanding natural attractio
The Rain Forest Cafe - Orlando
“Your adventure is about to begin” is how you are welcomed to the Rain Forest café and it’s true. Visiting Rainforest Cafe is unlike any other dining
Refuelling your vehicle
Getting fuel in the US is different to the UK and can be quite fraught. Firstly petrol is referred to as gas. One good thing, it is almost impossible
Champion Gate golf resort
Just wanted to tell all you people out there about this wonderful golf resort and shopping mall. Champions Gate Golf Resort features two 18-hole champ
Biscayne National Park
Florida is home to three National Parks, maybe not as well known globally as say Yellowstone, Yosemite or the Grand Canyon National Parks, but they ce
Marrakech: An overview - Part 32
Road trips out of Marrakech – continued, The Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou is off the main route but is on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites and is
Applebees A great place to eat.
“Applebee' s” a lovely place to eat. During a recent trip to our villa we decided to eat at Applebee' s. We had never been before but it had been reco
Universal Studios Island of Adventures – Part 2, Harry Potter
And so to Harry Potter. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is Universal’s greatest triumph to date. You enter through The Lost Continent into Eng
Le Cellier Steakhouse – Epcot
After listening to lots of rave reviews we were so disappointed on our last visit to miss out on Le Cellier Steakhouse as the restaurant was fully boo
Hong Kong - Part 1
The history of this Babel of Asia is marked by the opium war, which allowed the British to occupy the island in 1842, and then advance towards Kowloon
The Olive Garden
Another place not to be missed in this beloved state is The Olive Garden. Founded in 1982 now a family of local restaurant’s focused on delighting eve
Disney at Halloween
If you haven’t visited Orlando at Halloween, then you have missed a great treat. All the parks provide special spooky delights, and these range from t
Guppy's for dinner.
We had spent a wonderful day on Madeira Beach and were hungry. So we asked round and were directed to Guppy's. So off we went - we had a look at the t
Visiting Stephen Foster Folk Centre
The Stepehen Foster Folk Centre State Park is situated in White Springs on the U. S. 41This is a park rich in intersesting things to see and do that m
Try a day at the beach for a change
If you would like to try something different from theme parks while you are in Florida, why not try a day at the coast. There are many areas to choose
MADISON BLUE SPRING
Madison Blue Spring State Park is located on the west bank of the Withlacoochee River, 10 miles east of Madison close to the GA State line. It was bou
Rainforest Cafe at Down Town Disney
If you are looking for a wild dining experience that the whole family will enjoy, try one of Orlando’s two Rainforest Café Restaurants. Choose from ei