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A peaceful afternoon in Celebration
Celebration has to be one of my most favourite places to visit when I am staying at the villa. Every time we go to Florida, Celebration calls to me: I
Florida villa rental is value for money
Florida villa rental (value for money)We have stayed in various places around the world and in some lovely villas offering fabulous swimming pools and
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 8
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 8 cont. Tuscan cuisine One of most important ingredient of Tuscan cooking is olive oil and it seems to appear in al
Travelling to Florida with a Disability - Key Facts!
We are lucky enough to travel to our home in Florida at least twice a year, accompanied by our 7year old son ‘Zak’ who has cerebral palsy. Zak’s cereb
Disney Fun facts – Part 2
Here are some more of the less well known facts and figures about Walt Disney World.So what do you do if there's no snow in Florida? Each Christmas se
What is a “Hidden Mickey”?
For those of you that have never heard of a “Hidden Mickey” here is a short explanation of what it means:A Hidden Mickey is an image of Mickey Mouse w
Enjoy Naples
Naples is located in Florida' s near-tropical southwest corner and is one of the more glamorous of Florida’s beach areas. It has beautiful white beach
A filling breakfast at Perkins!
So having had a successful lunch at Perkins, we promised ourselves that we would visit again for breakfast; so we did. And I guarantee, that after a P
Mimi’s Cafe - so good!
We had been looking for somewhere different to eat and then someone recommended Mimi’s Café. Ooo-la-la! How had we not found this place before? ? It h
Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
I am sure some of you will be familiar with the George Gershwin song Swanee River made famous by Al Jolson back in the 1930s , but are you aware that
Suncoat Beach Trolley
During one of our stays at Treasure Island when it was a dull day and although warm was not sun bathing weather we decided to take the Suncoast Beach
The Moor at Gaylord Palms resort
The Moor at the Gaylord Palms resort The Moor is the brand new reboot of Sunset Sam’s waterfront restaurant in Gaylord Palm’s Key West Atrium for a
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande-Lakes Part 3
At the end of a great trip to Orlando, my husband and I received a great treat – afternoon tea at the fantastic Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Grande Lakes, cour
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens are located on Bay Shore Road in Sarasota which is on the Gulf Coast side of Florida. These gardens have been operating since
Theme park alternatives
Downtown Orlando. Not many people realise it but just twenty minutes from the tourist area of the theme parks, is Downtown Orlando. It is a vibrant
Poseidon’s Fury At Universal IOA
As you wind your way around the Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios you will come across a hidden gem ( tucked away behind the talking tree that
Winter Garden Village
Keen shoppers should take a trip to the new Winter Garden Village, just a short drive from the Orlando tourist area. The journey should take 20 - 30 m
An evening out with a difference
During our last few visits to Florida we have tried to do more and more different things to add variety to our time there. During our visit in August
See the Manatees at Blue Spring State Park
Located just off the I4 at Orange City some 20 miles north of Orlando, Blue Spring State Park is best known for its manatee migration in the winter mo
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 5
SUNDAYWe awoke to a rather nice and sunny Sunday morning and after breakfast we decided to go and surprise a few folks. First of all we wanted to chec
Keeping safe in the pools and water parks
In your villa you will most likely have a pool. If it is private then there will be nobody to look after you so do be careful. All rental accommodatio
Manny’s Chop House (6)
We have heard good reports about Manny’s Chop House from numerous sources, including the forums on this site and decided it was time to give it a try.
Germany: Swabian Mountains
If you take a trip to the Southwest of Stuttgart in Germany you will find the green and unspoiled Swabian Mountains which stretch for a total of about
All about Cinderella’s Castle
One of the most renowned images across the world is the picture of Cinderella’s castle. This is an image that is now completely synonymous with the Wo
Ponce de Leon Inlet
When the family needs a break from the theme parks, the cooling sea breeze of the Atlantic Coast makes a refreshing change.The most popular destinatio