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Why buy a villa? part 2

Part 2 One of the most essential expenses is the maintenance. Pool pumps wear out, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and dishwasher will all e

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The Olive Garden on the 192

The Olive Garden on the 192Visiting the Olive Garden on the 192 is sometimes a little bit fraught, the restaurant is very good so there is almost alwa

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Universal Studios - Kidzone

Here is a guide to each area of Universal Studios with info on the rides, restaurants and shops in each “land” The different areas consist of: Pro

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Tour of Hollywood Studios

You enter Hollywood Studios through the turnstiles onto the main street, Hollywood Boulevard. Here you will find Streetsmosphere characters like 1930s

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M.C.O........a history.

Those of us who have visited Orlando for many decades can well remember the times when you had to fly into Miami and make the four plus hours slog up

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Leaving Florida via Orlando International Airport

Sadly your holiday is over and now you have to catch your flight. Most important is to leave yourself plenty of time, if you are in rush it is a recip

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Yee Haa!!! Disney's Whispering Canyon Cafe

Do you want great food and marvellous entertainment whilst you are dining? If so I really recommend the Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness

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US Gas/Petrol stations and filling your car

Generally when you collect your car from your nominated car rental company – book through the car rental section of Orlando Villas for the very best d

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Kissimmee Old Town Classic Car Cruise

Every Friday and Saturday night hundreds of classic car enthusiasts gather at Kissimmee Old Town for the classic car cruises. Friday night is for more

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Try diving – part 1

All too often you go to some new place and then find out that diving is one of the options open to you. If this is something you have not prepared for

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Vera Bradley

Vera who? is the response I expect most Brits to come out with-unless of course you are an afficionado like I am in which case I am preaching to the c

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Hollywood Studios

Which theme park is the best depends on your own personal preferences. One of my favourite parks is Hollywood Studios (one of the Disney Parks). The p

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Passports, Customs & Immigration for Florida Travel

PASSPORTS & VISAS Most UK citizens will be allowed to enter the USA on the Visa Waiver Scheme - this allows you to stay for up t

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HENDERSON BEACH (2)

Henderson Beach State Park is situated east of Destin on the U. S 98 in Floridas Pan Handle. This park is named after the Henderson family, who lived

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Christmas Traditions in the USA Part 1

We love to spend Christmas in the USA, and particularly in our beautiful villa in Orlando. Christmas is a very popular holiday season all across Ameri

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Shopping & Eating in Naples

Naples IS shopping With the fabulous Fifth Avenue and Third Street where you will find very exclusive shops and impressive art galleries, equal to any

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Walt Disney World, did you know that....?

Disney World never, ever has any “lost children” at their theme parks. It is the parents that are lost! Cast members undergo special training to make

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Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 6

There are about 7 different caves connected through small tunnels and stairs built at the beginning of the last century. Underground it is possible to

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Why I love a holiday in Orlando

Why do I love holidaying in Orlando? Well the obvious answer to this is the theme parks, but there are so many other reasons too. The whole atmosphere

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A Day at the Beach

Florida is blessed with many excellent beaches and visiting one can be inexpensive and make a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the theme

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Honeymoon in Florida?

When planning a wedding, where to stay on your honeymoon is in most cases more important than the actual wedding itself. For us this was the case as w

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Soarin

When we last visited Epcot Centre top of our “must do” list was a visit to The Land pavilion to try out the latest ride, Soarin’. Soarin opened at the

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Introduction to Estonia – Part 4

Wildlife – continued; Estonian lakes, rivers and forests also provide a home for beavers, flying squirrels and a handful of species including raco

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T Rex Restaurant - Downtown Disney

If you have a small child or children in your group, do try the T Rex Restaurant in Downtown Disney. This restaurant is always very busy so you will h

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Celebration Town Tavern

We have been visiting the Celebration Town Tavern for a number of years now. It is a family owned seafood and steakhouse restaurant located across fro

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