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If you want a day away from the Theme Parks during your vacation then why not consider Thornton Park? Thornton Park is in Orlando about an hour from your villa near The Parks and has a mix of historical houses that are sure please the eye and... Viewed 7281 times.
Historic Bok Sanctuary is described in their leaflet as “A Remarkable Experience that Will Elevate Your Mind and Spirit” and I think that this sums it up perfectly. Situated in Lake Wales, easily reached from the theme parks and attractions of Orland... Viewed 7634 times.
I wonder how many of us, as we rush from one part of an airport to another ever stop to look at the floor below our feet? Well, a recent visit to Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Texas, on our way to visit our beautiful villa in Orlando, gave us the opport... Viewed 7605 times.
For a totally different experience of Orlando which takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist attractions, head north and visit the utterly delightful town of Winter Park. It is an easy drive along the I4 and only takes ap... Viewed 7269 times.
Just in case the inevitable Breakdown happens: All information written is from the Florida Drivers Handbook 1. If possible park where the disabled vehicle can be seen for 200 feet in each direction 2. Move the v... Viewed 7443 times.
Disney, as always, have done an amazing job of decorating the park for the Christmas season. It's a fabulous show and just takes your breath away. There is no extra charge and is included in your day pass. There is so much to see and do at th... Viewed 6616 times.
We went with friends to this Dinner Show and although we had a good time was glad we did not have the girls with us as they may have found it a bit too grown up. Its aim is for you to celebrate the spirit of aloha, as well as the sights, sound... Viewed 7138 times.
The tour, lasting approximately two hours, will take you into the four-thousand acre Forever Florida wildlife conservation area. The actual coach tour lasts 90 minutes as there is a video beforehand which explains how Forever Florida came about. The ... Viewed 6788 times.
Port Canaveral is situated in Broward County, Florida, on the east coast, just north of Cocoa Beach. It is becoming one of the busiest cruise ports in the world with nearly 1. 3 million passengers passing through in 2007. The port is used by three ma... Viewed 5743 times.
A Thousand and some Lights Returning after dark to sample the delights of “The Park by Night” was a wonderful time. This visit we took the ferry over the lake to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. It was the best way to go as from the ... Viewed 6858 times.
If you have younger children try to leave plenty of time to go around Kidzone at Universal Studios. If possible try to go to this part of the Park early in the day as it does get very busy and there is nothing worse than having to queue in the heat w... Viewed 6807 times.
One of the things which has taken off in Disney is Pin Trading. If you’ve visited Walt Disney World in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed people, including Cast Members wearing large numbers of pins. Did you know that trading thes... Viewed 9078 times.
Immigration, Green forms, and silly mistakes. Our British Airways ‘plane has landed safely in Tampa after an excellent flight, and we are quickly off the ‘plane, and soon we will be at our lovely villa in Orlando. We walk down the corridor, t... Viewed 5936 times.
Finally, after what seemed ages waiting for the silly woman in front we were at the tills, the cashier couldn’t put the shopping through fast enough in our view we wanted to get back to the villa and get outside on the deck and enjoy the sun and the ... Viewed 3977 times.
Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida would not be the same without the many famous fairytale princesses which can be found in both the stage shows, parades and attractions in Magic Kingdom and the other parks. No visit to Disneyworld would be complete witho... Viewed 16778 times.
Whilst we as a family always like to stay in a villa over a hotel it doesn’t stop us from trying out some of the fabulous restaurants that are located in the hotels around the Orlando area. One of our favourites is the Palm Restaurant in Universals H... Viewed 8082 times.
You can travel to the Grand Floridian by monorail, when you get there you will pass several restaurants at the entrance, Narcoosee' s is housed in a separate building, on the lagoon. It takes about five minutes to walk to it from the main buildin... Viewed 6645 times.
Animal Kingdom is probably one of the easier Parks to do in half a day with careful planning. This is a great idea if you have children getting tired and therefore bad tempered and if you do the trip in the morning you can spend the rest of the day l... Viewed 7107 times.
Continued from part 1 Character meet and greets at Disney' s Hollywood Studios are mostly scheduled appearances for which you will need to consult your park schedule. Be prepared to stand in line to meet Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and char... Viewed 5478 times.
In the first few years that we visited Orlando we used to spend most of a day at the Florida Mall delighted with the goods on sale and their competitive prices. This was before the outlet malls had really got established and these days although we st... Viewed 7743 times.
As a family we love Florida with its relaxed atmosphere and fabulous climate. Over the past 12 years we have visited on numerous occasions during different seasons with our two children staying firstly on International Drive –The Ramada - and then ma... Viewed 6679 times.
After the Conference Centre and luxury hotels on International Drive, you will arrive at some very up-market restaurants, one of the best is the Ming Chinese Restaurant or at the entrance to Pointe Orlando there is Maggiano’s Italian restaurant. Also... Viewed 6929 times.
Have you ever visited a Mixons Fruit Farm? No? , well if you are staying in the Sarasota area then you can visit the one in Bradenton. You will be welcomed with a delicious glass of freshly squeezed orange juice (or grapefruit if you prefer) ... Viewed 8723 times.
We all like to plan for our holidays, but planning a trip to Disneyworld is slightly more involved. If this is your first trip to Disney you will need to plan your days out whilst in Florida and not just for the journey. Unlike your normal ho... Viewed 7877 times.
The Gulf Coast is only about an hour and a half from Orlando and has some of the most amazing beaches in Florida. If you fancy a break from the Parks then why not plan a different sort of day which will still appeal to all of the family. Start... Viewed 7728 times.
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