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Busch Gardens Tampa
Our latest trip to Busch Gardens started with a tasty, if slightly unhealthy, breakfast at Denny’s on the 27 and then we headed off into the sun for a
Historic Bok Sanctuary – The Singing Tower
Arguably the most prominent feature of the Historic Bok Sanctuary is the bell tower, which sits on the highest point in Florida, at the top of Iron Mo
Pleasure Island Downtown Disney
Walt Disney World are taking the Downtown Disney experience to the next level. They are doing this through enhancements to existing Downtown Disney
Cruising for those with disabilities – Part 1
Cruising for those with disabilities – Part 1For those who have any sort of disability which requires special help on holiday it may come as a surpris
T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney
T-Rex Café, one of the newest restaurants in Downtown Disney, is only the second restaurant in this new chain from the owners of Rainforest Café. We h
Discovery Cove
What a fantastic place to visit, we had always wanted to swim with dolphins and here we were able to do just that. On arrival at the park, get her
Going for kicks – Star Flyer
If you are the type who like the most extreme roller coasters, and who doesn’t bat an eyelid on Tower of Terror, then a trip on the 256 ft Star Flyer
Our first trip to Discovery Cove with Disabled Guest
It was our daughter’s 11th Birthday and she had absolutely know idea what she was going to be doing on her Birthday. We asked her what she might like
New methods of monitoring the health of gorillas at Disney
Animal Kingdom is home to a huge variety of animals and birds, so it is only to be expected that, from time to time, their health will need to be moni
Fort Christmas Review
Fort Christmas If you have got all ‘theme parked out’ and you are ready for something quiet and off the beaten track, then take a ride along State
Blizzard Beach (11)
Florida sun meets Alpine Snow in the coolest water park around. Hang on to your swimwear as you take the slide of a lifetime down Summit Plummet. Yes
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
Ross Dress for Less is an outlet style store with branches through out the Orlando area and also States wide. The shop is often packed out and the ser
MADEIRA BEACH & JOHNS PASS
We discovered Madeira Beach in 1988 on our first trip to Florida back in 1988. We stayed in a cheap motel right on the beach and it was lovely to wal
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been running at Disney’s Magic Kingdom for over twenty-five years now and I never tire of the thrill and excitement
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 5
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 5 cont. Accommodation Accommodation is a large cost in any visit to Tuscany. This is a popular place and demand for
Exciting news from Gatorland.
If you are visiting Orlando this siummer I have some exciting news for you! Gatorland are opening a zip line experience. This zip line will carry
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 12
So finally we have arrived at our destination Port Orleans on our first ever trip to Disney and indeed our very first ever trip to the USA. We arri
Visit Mount Dora
Mount Dora, set amongst the citrus groves of Lake County, this town is one of the prettiest Victorian settlements left in the State. It’s name comes f
Night Time in Orlando
There is something so magical about Orlando and it can be even more magical (if that is possible) at night. Although our girls are in, or nearly in th
Golf Courses near Disney
I’m sure you already know that you will be spoilt for choice with literally hundreds of really great public courses in Florida, however I thought I’d
Manatee Springs State Park.
Manatee Springs State Park is situated 6 miles west of Cheffand, off the U. S. 90 at the end of State Route 320. This is one on the many State Parks m
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 51
THINGS TO DO : Places to shop continued; Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Farmers Market is one of the favourite weekend attractions. Howev
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 3
Old Town – The true centre of Tallinn Twisting cobblestone lanes and iron street lamps. Gothic spires and medieval markets. Cappuccino and Wi-Fi. T
Germany: Lake Constance - Part 2
There has been civilization living in, on and around the Lake Constance area since prehistoric times. This is part of the reason that UNESCO has class
Ameal at Goblin Market.
If you have a day out in Mt Dora (and you should) then I really recommend that you eat at the Goblin Market Restaurant. You could easily miss this lit