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If you fancy somewhere a bit different to eat why not try Manny’s. It’s located a little outside the main tourist area, but it is quick and easy to get to. To find it head south on the US 27. You need to drive about 9 miles south of the inter... Viewed 9020 times.
Disneys windows part 9 CLAUDE COATS An animation background painter at the Studio since 1935, Claude Coats went to work for WED in 1955. His first assignment was to create the model for Mr. Toads wild ride. He later pain... Viewed 6085 times.
If you like seafood you can’t go wrong in and around the Orlando and Kissimmee areas. There are lots of restaurants offering steak and shrimp and eateries with seafood buffets but one of our favourite restaurants to visit is Red Lobster. Th... Viewed 8100 times.
Cinderella’s Castle has to be the most famous fantasy castle in the world! The imposing castle, with its towers and turrets can be seen from miles around as you approach Walt Disney’s famous Magic Kingdom in Orlando, in the centre of Florida. This is... Viewed 7933 times.
Lower Wekiva River State Park is situated both in Eustis and Sanford; the southern end is 9 miles west of Sanford off S. R. 46. and the north entrance is in Pine Lakes off S. R. 44. This park covers 18000 acres of wet lands and black water st... Viewed 8033 times.
Since we purchased our house in Poinciana, both our daughters decided to get married there. My youngest daughter got married 3 years ago and wanted the whistles and bells. She had the full blown wedding dress with millions of bea... Viewed 7214 times.
When you get to Florida lots of families want to maximise the time spent at Parks – you can always sleep when you get home! I must admit when the girls were small we did not stay out all day at the Parks because they just became very tire... Viewed 7563 times.
About 30 miles north of the 192 junction on Highway 27, sits the Lakeridge Vineyard. Supposedly set on the only hill in the region (1) we just happened to stumble upon this delightful little vineyard whilst driving along the highway on the way to Cle... Viewed 7114 times.
If you would like to try an Italian dinner for a change, Carrabba’s are a family owned (originally) restaurant chain. The one I tried was on Highway 192, 4 miles from the junction of Highway 27 near marker 4. The décor and atmosphere as y... Viewed 6746 times.
Farmer’s Market on Dearborn Street Englewood Gulf Coast. One of the largest Farmer’s market is held on Thursdays 9am -1pm from October through end of May on Dearborne Street, Olde Englewood. Here you can buy the freshe... Viewed 5476 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 9968 times.
Asia has to be my favourite area within Disney’s Animal Kingdom, especially now they have opened Expedition Everest. You are transported to a mythical kingdom, Anandapur, which translates as ‘Place of all Delights’. The setting is based on various cu... Viewed 11590 times.
Silver Springs had a long and chequered history well before the advent of this charming theme park. The Native Americans known as The Timucans were resident here in the early 16th century and they survived a challenge from our old fr... Viewed 7091 times.
Is Disney for kids or is it for the grown ups? Well, of course those with children will undoubtedly say it’s for kids, but don’t let that put you off. Now don’t get me wrong, I love children, especially my own, but sometimes it is nice to do things w... Viewed 7969 times.
After a decent night sleep we all awoke pretty early around 6. 30-7am, Shirley was first up and I heard her putting the coffee percolator on so lazed in bed dozing till my coffee was delivered one of the perks of going to Florida as she always wakes ... Viewed 4975 times.
Don Pedro island is situated in Boca Grande on Floridas south west (Gulf) coast in Charlotte County. This is mid way between Fort Myers and Sarasota. The joy of this little gem is that it is only accesible by boat or ferry. Ferries run only f... Viewed 7745 times.
We first visited the Kennedy Space Center back in 1981, so I guess it was about time we prised ourselves away from Walt Disney World and the other Orlando attractions for a trip east towards to Atlantic coast. The Kennedy Space Center occupie... Viewed 7654 times.
Making savings on your journey to Florida will leave you with more money to spend on arrival. Before you leave, pack some English tea; American tea is not to the English tastes and while you can get PG Tips, it will cost you dear. First your ... Viewed 7270 times.
I have visited Florida on many occasions and never eaten in a better place, this is without doubt one of the best places to visit in Florida. If you have not been to The Hard Rock Cafe before they serve good old traditional American food (Burg... Viewed 9617 times.
Often when we are at Epcot we make a night of it by choosing one of the themed restaurants to have our evening meal. Unfortunately we very rarely book in advance – usually we like to decide on the day where we would like to eat and as there are four ... Viewed 8197 times.
It may the first time you have stayed in a villa or you may have been visiting Florida for many years staying in a villa but I thought I would share a few things we find help us to enjoy our stay even more. Most owners are happy to provid... Viewed 6717 times.
We had already had a lovely few hours on our visit to Animal Kingdom on Easter Sunday having been to Expedition Everest had our photos taken with the characters at Camp Minnie Mickey seen Lion King and then been on the Kilimanjaro Safari. Viewed 7119 times.
If you are looking for a restaurant with a fun atmosphere, you can’t go wrong with Whispering Canyon Cafe. The restaurant is a family style restaurant located in the rustic Wilderness Lodge. The lobby of the lodge is gorgeous and has lot of comfortab... Viewed 6569 times.
Deceiving from the outside, but absolutely stunning on the inside, this is an absolute gem of a find. Situated on Parkway Blvd Kissimmee off the 192 this family owned restaurant has operated since 1974. They specialize in steak (obviously) ... Viewed 7580 times.
What a strange title you may well be thinking! As a Brit, if you have never been to Florida, or indeed the USA before, prepare yourself for a surprise! Everything in America seems bigger than you could ever have imagined – roads, cars... Viewed 7815 times.
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