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Old Town
Old Town has had a lot of money spent on it in the past couple of years. It’s now a lot more professional and the car parking has been improved enormo
Downtown Disney Shops - A to D
Do you enjoy shopping? If the answer is yes, then you will love Downtown Disney, an eclectic range of wonderful shops with plenty of free parking. The
Disney Shopping
Everybody wants to buy souvenirs for either themselves or for friends and family back home. Ideally they want to buy from the park they are visiting.
KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE STATE PARK.
Kissimme Prairie Preserve State Park is located 25 miles north west of Okeechobee. The introduction of the railway in 1915 meant that cattle were driv
Old Time Pottery
We all love to shop in Florida; so cheap, such quality, such variety; however, it is easy just to stick to our favourite malls and miss some of the mo
Yuletide Fantasy Backstage Tour
My parents took this tour last December and said it was a really magical experience and a lovely start to Christmas. Guests are invited to take a behi
Lights, Motors, Action! at Hollywood Studios
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt ShowWe always enjoy spending Christmas in our beautiful villa in Orlando, but this year we had something new to
Kissimmee Old Town
Old Town Kissimmee is great for an evenings entertainment. It is easy to find as it is along the US192. If you plan to go either on a Wednesday , Frid
Clearwater & Beyond
Spend a day at the beach. It’s well within reach. Just a short hop down the I4 from Orlando, about 1.5 hours drive, is the most amazing stretch of su
Birthdays at Disney
While at Disney World there are lots of ways to make a little one feel special if it is their birthday whilst you are on holiday. To make the most of
Sarasota and her Islands
Apart from the mainland part of Sarasota on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico the community has several islands. Lido Key and St. Armands – just over th
Going with the Flow – Lazy Rivers Part 1
Lazy Rivers Part 1 AquaticaI consider myself to be rather an expert on lazy rivers in Orlando. This is mainly because I am such a wimp that this is on
The Lightner Museum
No visit to St Augustine is complete without going to the Lightner Museum which is located in the historic downtown. It is 20 minutes from I-95, one h
Wal-Mart at 2am
If you are like us, the first night that you get to your villa you will be absolutely shattered, after all, to your body 9pm is actually 2am the follo
Ted’s Montana Grill
Ever fancied trying something different…. like a bison burger? Well visiting the States quite often we have grown to enjoy eating at Ted’s Montana Gri
Busch Gardens - A great day out
We set off for Busch gardens at the crack of dawn (or what seemed like the crack of dawn)to get to the park and avoid the traffic. We did not want to
The New Food Outlets at the Florida Turnpike Service Plazas Part 1
We have been travelling down the Florida Turnpike for many years, and have found it to be an excellent road to Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Every 45 mil
Seasons 52
If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to eat when visiting Orlando then try Seasons 52. Located on Sand Lake Road at Plaza Venezia this qua
Planning a Trip to Orlando, Florida
A holiday to Florida needs a bit of planning. There is so much to do that it’s a good idea to plan ahead or you can feel quite overwhelmed by all the
Deck the Halls at Celebration - part 2
The young skaters have to observe the rules that are printed on the side of the chalet and these are strictly enforced. Skates are provided to fit eac
SFB or MCO?
Sanford Airport is M. C. O. s younger, plainer sister but is well known to all those Brits that take charter flights. The main carrier using this
Disney Speciality Cruises
You can go on a specialty cruise at various locations around Disney. These may be booked up to 90 days in advance. There is a 24-hour cancellation pol
Orlando Thrill rides
You can’t beat Florida for fantastic thrill rides. With so many parks to choose from there is something for everyone. New rides are being built all th
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
The Dolphins at Discovery Cove
One of the highlights of everyone’s visit to Seaworld has to be either feeding the dolphins themselves or watching whilst others feed them. Friend