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The South Florida Museum - Part II
While plotting a route from our home on Orange Tree to Anna Maria Island I had noticed that along our route was the South Florida Museum, and so we de
Sea World Revisited
We have made many visits to Sea World, but it had been awhile. I hadn’t realized how long until my youngest (he’s 12) made the comment recently that h
Brandon Town Centre Mall - near Busch Gardens
Brandon Town Centre Mall – near Busch GardensAfter a busy and enjoyable day at Busch Gardens, what could be more delightful than a spot of retail ther
Winter Park 1
If you want a change from the Parks give Winter Park a visit. To find Winter Park take I/4 north beyond downtown Orlando and take the ' Fairbanks Ave.
10 GOOD REASON TO VISIT THE SOUTH WEST
MARCO ISLAND is the largest of the Gulf Coast islands measuring in at 4x6 square miles nestling in mangrove swamp. Wonderful beaches and 40 golf cou
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 50
During their 105 year tenure the Pleasant Hill Shakers built more than 260 structures around the property. Today there are only 34 buildings that have
Epcot Candlelight Procession
The Candlelight Procession at Epcot simply has to be seen. A Disney tradition that occurs every year (now in its 36th year!) starting just before Than
Interesting Facts about Cinderella Castle – Magic Kingdom
Just as Spaceship Earth is the recognized icon of Epcot, The Tree of Life is Animal Kingdom’s and the Sorcerer’s Hat is Hollywood Studios, Cinderella
Old Town at Kissimmee, Orlando
Old Town at Kissimmee Orlando is a fun place and well worth a visit on your vacation trip, with free parking and free admission too. You will find it
Chef Mickey''s
Having been to a few character meals, we decided to book Chef Mickey this year at Contemporary Resort – the restaurant where the Magic Kingdom monorai
Where to stay in Florida
Well that’s depends as much about what you want to do as it does on what your budget is.It must be remembered that a great, successful trip to Orlando
Alpine Trail Cedar Breaks Utah
On a day visit to Cedar Breaks National Monument we were looking for a short hike, not too challenging or strenuous, just something that would take us
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 42
Shopping in Tallinn With so many cruise ship tourists inundating Tallinn, the Old Town is full of trinkets, but it is possible to find good quality
Last Day at Gatorland
Gatorland is a great place to visit on the last day of your holiday as if you have an evening flight as it is a park you can go around in a few hours.
Silver Springs
If you fancy visiting a different sort of attraction, away form the hustle and bustle of the theme parks - why not try Silver Springs, a natural park
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
These restaurants are excellent value for money and the quality is first class. Never having tried them on any of our previous trips we made an eff
We're staying in a villa, where shall we eat?
When it comes to dining out in and around the Disney area you will not be disappointed. There are literally hundreds of restaurants in the area to sat
Kentucky: a road trip through the state- Part 40
HISTORIC PLACES IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION continued; If you are looking for places that commemorate the Revolutionary war then you need to go about
The Osborne Lights
If you go to Orlando at Christmas there are many “must do’s”. One of these is the Disney Hollywood Studios to see the snowy streets hosting the Osborn
Disney's Animal Kingdom
I have to admit that I think I have under estimated this park.Animal Kingdom is Disney’s newest theme park which opened its doors in April 1998. I had
Tuscany must see places (Part 3)
Tuscany must see places (Part 3) Lucca Lucca is located on a plain at the foot of the Apuan Alps. In some ways Lucca is like many of the other
Separated by a common language
It is often quoted that Britain and America are separated by our common language and the more time I spend in Florida the more this becomes apparent.
From Orlando to Tampa: what's in a name?
Have you ever wondered how the cities in Florida got their names? Well I have, and started researching this and decided to share this fascinating info
Fantasyland and Fastpasses
On our recent visit to Magic Kingdom we spent the whole time in Fantasyland. This really is a very magical place when you have younger children – or e
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Ever since we started visiting Florida in 1993 we have been planning a ride on an airboat. Somehow we never seemed to find time to fit one in but this