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If you haven’t visited Kennedy Space Centre you may not realise it is actually a wildlife refuge with over 15, 000 plants and animals – give or take a little disruption every now and again for a Shuttle lifting off. Since 1963 manatees have g... Viewed 6686 times.
With the demise (as of 1st September 2006) of the KSA Rodeo in Kissimmee the visitor, or indeed local, now has only one option if they wish to see the authentic spectacle of the Rodeo. This is the Silver Spurs Rodeo held, annually, in the Silver Spur... Viewed 8662 times.
Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful city, edged by sparkling turquoise sea and platinum sand, with soaring azure skies and a wonderfully mild climate. Not only are there lots of things to do but there is a full range of places to eat – from the exotic to ... Viewed 6323 times.
One of the newest outlet malls is Prime Outlet Mall situated at the top of International Drive. It has been built on the site of the old Belz Factory Outllet World, which was a very popular shopping venue for tourists. However, in recent years it had... Viewed 7224 times.
Cocoa Beach In between those wonderful, full days at the theme parks, although fabulous as they are, and they are, you might be tempted to take a day off and have a great day and just chill. A great way to do this is to escape to Cocoa Beach. ... Viewed 6782 times.
If you have travelled across the Atlantic and hate the long flight of 10 hours in a cramped seat with little or no room to move then upgrading to Virgin Atlantic Premium economy may be the way forward for you. Premium Economy was introduced by... Viewed 5653 times.
We were excited, but quite concerned about taking my 85 year old mother to share our Florida home, but now we know what is possible we will do it again with confidence. We are therefore happy to share our information with others. To start it i... Viewed 7178 times.
Things to do in Orlando? The list is endless. For older children and adults Universal Studios is usually the most popular. There are lots of thrill rides there and the rides are based on films they will have seen such as ET, Terminator, Spide... Viewed 7253 times.
We sometimes call into the Shamrock Pub and Grille on our way home from shopping at Possner Park. It is situated in Davenport not far for the junction with the I4 so is not far from Kissimmee. It is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 11. 00am to 12. ... Viewed 6994 times.
If you visit Fort Lauderdale, with its spectacular Intracoastal Waterways and silvery beaches you will find plenty of places to eat – at prices to suit any pocket. Chart House Chart House on NE 32nd Avenue boasts a spectacular view, se... Viewed 6798 times.
There are many legends surrounding the Sand Dollar, but my favourite has to be that they are the coins of mermaids, who accidentally drop them, and which are then washed ashore on stormy nights. These small, round and fragile white discs are v... Viewed 85097 times.
Just a couple of hours drive out to the east of Orlando brings you to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Having cornered the market in accommodation from luxury to budget around the Walt Disney World complex in Orlando, those clever marketing execs a... Viewed 7611 times.
While holidaying in Florida, you may have heard of the Great Birding Trail; well what is it you ask? It was inspired by the Texas Birding Trail which was a pioneer in this kind of work. Initially their trails covered just the coastline, but n... Viewed 7274 times.
On the odd occasion I have travelled up the Orange Blossom Trail to the Florida Mall, I have noticed a restaurant called the Orlando Ale House shortly before reaching the said mall. Being a beer, as opposed to lager, drinker I was always tempted to s... Viewed 9104 times.
As I said in my previous article there are just so many things we like. The next thing we like are the restaurants. Whatever your budget there is always somewhere you can find to eat. There are the budget eateries, like Dennys, Ponderosa, Gol... Viewed 7538 times.
October provides such a feast of events in Disney World and the International Food and Wine festival is just one of them! Based in Epcot’s World Showcase, the International Food and Wine festival is now larger than ever with around 30 “Market Plac... Viewed 7283 times.
For a unique way to see Orlando and the surrounding area, try the Orlando Eye. Opened in May 2015 the Eye gives visitors a fantastic panoramic view. The 400-foot tall wheel provides breathtaking views of Central Florida in all directions, with sights... Viewed 7420 times.
For fans of Mexican food there’s a quietly kept secret from tourists on Highway 27 - San Jose’s Original Mexican Restaurant. Just ten to fifteen minutes north on H27/H192 towards Clermont, yet close to the many vacation homes in the Cagans Crossing a... Viewed 7780 times.
We have been travelling to Florida for a number of years, and have always hoped to see a shuttle launch. Indeed we nearly did see a shuttle a few years back when we were in Miami, or at least my husband nearly saw it. Nearly being the operati... Viewed 7537 times.
For many, vacation can spell disaster for those who regularly exercise to stay fit. Many well-intentioned fitness buffs end up throwing their exercise plans out the window when they arrive at their vacation destination. But there is a way to have ... Viewed 7492 times.
This is a question I am asked many times by potential guests. The first time we went to Florida we stayed in a hotel and although we thoroughly enjoyed it at the end of holiday we were beginning to feel a bit cramped up. During the next few years we ... Viewed 7369 times.
I always think buffet restaurants offer great value for money especially when you are travelling with young children who are faddy eaters. Unfortunately they don’t always offer particularly good quality food or much in the way of variety. One of the ... Viewed 8345 times.
Security The number for emergencies is 911 Make a note of the address and telephone number of the villa/ hotel you are staying in & carry it with you at all times Telephones To... Viewed 7562 times.
There is so much do and see in Magic Kingdom there are many thing that you may overlook. I am going to try to list a few things here for you to look out for. You have to be patient but if you want to prove to your little ones that Fairies rea... Viewed 7001 times.
When you go to holiday in Florida one of the main attractions must be the theme parks and all the great attractions on offer. When I first visited Florida many years ago we were a little overwhelmed with all the attractions and the size of some of th... Viewed 8205 times.
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