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Staying at our villa last year, we wondered how to celebrate our Mum & Dad’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. There is quite a wide age range in the family so finding something special that would appeal to a 7-year-old and a 76-year-old was quite a c... Viewed 7732 times.
Though we have always chosen the restaurants (diners) that looked popular when visiting Orlando, I guess it would only be honest to admit that budget has often been a huge part of that choice too. Perkins has always been one of those places that w... Viewed 8502 times.
Our kids have spent many holidays in Florida so I guess it’s not a great surprise to us that they’re theme park junkies and for them the ultimate thrill is to be found on the many roller coasters on offer. Many people think that the ultimate roller c... Viewed 7497 times.
If you are lucky enough to be able to combine a trip to Orlando with a few days in Miami, or a cruise perhaps, then you will undoubtedly use the Florida Turnpike to get to the south of Florida. This long, straight toll road is the best way to travel ... Viewed 10279 times.
There’s a side to Florida that many visitors miss and it is a side that is full of fragrant foliage and beautiful bursts of natural colour showcasing Mother Nature’s unique textures. The Florida Botanical Gardens is located just t... Viewed 7741 times.
Jet Skiing off the 192 Have you ever driven a jet ski? We first tried it on Lake Tahoe in California and so when we arrived in Florida, it was one of the first things that we wanted to find, it took us a couple of years until we found a place ... Viewed 7231 times.
Macy’s Holiday Parade comes direct from New York Ciry after Thanksgiving. To be honest, this is the very first time we have seen it in action, and we now realise what we have been missing. Everyone’s seen “Miracle on 34th Street” with the Christma... Viewed 8944 times.
After the Parks the most important thing to the visitor to Orlando is food. Whatever your budget or whether your preference is steak or seafood you won’t have to look far to find something to fill your needs. One eatery not to dismiss or over... Viewed 7694 times.
A visit to an Olive Garden restaurant is always a must for our family during a visit to Florida. There are several locations for these restaurants, which are part of the Darden restaurant group, and we always have a pleasant dining experience wheneve... Viewed 6160 times.
Disney is always way ahead with its planning and this year 2010 is no exception. Starting in early June and continuing until mid August Disney “Summer Nightastic”plans several new evening features to make visiting the Parks even more exciting. Viewed 7408 times.
These are 3 of our favourite Steak houses. The First is by far the best for my husband and myself and that is Mannys Chophouse Mannys chophouse is situated on Hwy 27. From the start of Hwy 192 you go south on Hwy27 about 14 /15 ... Viewed 7946 times.
When we first took our 2 year old daughter to Walt Disney World, it was November 1979. An awful lot has changed since then, I can tell you. Back then you had to buy books of tickets for the rides. Big rides like, Pirates of the Caribb... Viewed 5722 times.
Oh my gosh, you absolutely have to eat here! The first time we entered the Cheesecake Factory, it was with only dessert in mind. We had enjoyed a great evening out and decided to finish off with a great dessert as our dinner had now gone down. We wer... Viewed 7700 times.
Beef O'Bradys Sports Bar is a chain of sports bars. The nearest one to our location is situated at the Ridgeview Plaza at the end of the CR54 and US27 junction. It is nothing special at all but good for a get together for sporting fans or just grabbi... Viewed 8554 times.
If someone had told me 3 years ago, that one of my "musts" for visiting when I went to the Orlando area , would be , Outdoor World , I would never have believed them!! But, I have to confess, we went twice on our last trip!! The first time we call... Viewed 11370 times.
Nearly all Disney/Orlando restaurants, whether they be in a park, a resort hotel or just located near your villa are exceptionally baby and child friendly, after all Disney is for children! The only place where you might not be welcomed with open arm... Viewed 6466 times.
Every year Gaylord Palms Convention Centre puts on a magnificent Christmeas display of ICE. The top ice sculptors from China come across and design 5 rooms of massive display. This year the theme is “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and e... Viewed 6910 times.
We first came across Nathan’s when we drove up the Florida Turnpike from Miami to Orlando, and stopped at one of the numerous Service Areas on the way. Several of these have a Nathan’s within, and we decided to take a look at what they had on offer. ... Viewed 9410 times.
Considering that we are able to easily understand the basic “ English” that our fellow Americans talk there are lots of differences in many of their words and phrases. Words that we use that have a totally different meaning in American, . Viewed 10121 times.
Although we have visited Florida on several occasions we had never really ventured further than the Orlando Metropolitan area, the Gulf Coast and the Kennedy Space Center. So on our last trip we decided to take a few days out to explore new territory... Viewed 7758 times.
Located across the street from the Hemingway house is the Key West Lighthouse Museum. Climb the 88-step circular iron stairway leading to the top of the lighthouse and you can view a 360 panoramic view of historic Key West and the nearby ocea... Viewed 7025 times.
One of the most important holidays in the USA calendar is Thanksgiving, which takes place on the fourth Thursday in November, every year. It is a great time for families to join together to celebrate, and to give thanks for, everything they have. Dat... Viewed 7296 times.
Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios is by far our favorite performance in all of Disney. This program is full of stunning special effects not to be surpassed! On our last visit, we discovered a great way to do away with the precious time spent waiting in... Viewed 8896 times.
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 of the main attractions area. One attraction that we have visited a couple of times ... Viewed 8061 times.
Florida offers so much in the way of differently styled restaurants, cafes, bars, buffets, take-aways; there’s something for everyone! Whatever you fancy whether it be quick snack or more substantial meal, then everyone has their favourite but dur... Viewed 4793 times.
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