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The State Nicknames Part 3

We have always been fascinated by the different number plates on American cars in Florida, and have seen all but two state plates at the last count. If you take a look at the number plates on cars you will be able to see which state the car originate...
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A general idea of villa owners terms & conditions

ACCOMODATION The villa is licensed for the overnight accommodation of X people, it is a violation of licensing arrangements for more than that and anyone found to be in breach of these arrangements will be asked to leave immediately and...
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Check-In made easy with Virgin Atlantic

Checking-in with Virgin Atlantic – A great way to start your trip and a brilliant way to finish it! Having flown many times to Florida with Virgin Atlantic and also occasionally using the Virgin Downtown Disney check-in on the way back from Fl...
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Taking Children to Disney's Epcot

It was named Epcot (Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow) when it opened some 30 yrs ago but don’t let people put you off re the kids – there is plenty for them to do. Epcot is divided in Future World and World Showcase. My chi...
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Segway Tour at Epcot

We have visited the Disney Parks a few times before, and fancied doing something a little different. After a little research we found the little advertised Segway Tour and decided to give it a go. There are two tours available every day,...
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Packing for your holiday (3)

Once you decide on your Florida holiday you will find it to be an easy holiday to pack for. You will find Florida is very laid back when it comes to what to wear, it is very casual. Tee shirts shorts are the order of the day, I have noticed l...
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LAKE MANATEE RIVER

Lake Manatee River State Park is situated on Lightfoot Road, off the U. S. 301 and 4 miles south west of Sun City Center. This has been a State Park since 1987, the land having been acquired by the Parks Department in 1974. Since that time, e...
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Restaurants we enjoy that cater for Vegetarian and non vegetarians

Restaurants we enjoy that cater for Vegetarian and non vegetarians. With Vegetarian and non Vegetarian members in our family initially we had difficulty in finding restaurants in Orlando where we could all have a good meal, at a reasonabl...
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'Must See'in the Theme Parks

Things not to be missed at the theme parks The fireworks at Epcot. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is a fireworks and laser light show at Epcot and can be seen from all around the lagoon in the World Showcase but canny exper...
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Honeymoon Island

Honeymoon Island State Park, Florida Whilst staying in a villa at New Port Richey, on the Gulf Coast in Florida, we went out driving to explore the local area. We stumbled across Honeymoon Island State Park, paid $8 to enter and were so pl...
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Longhorn Restaurant

Our villa is situated at the far end of the 192 about a mile before it meets the 27. The Longhorn Steakhouse had often been recommended to us by friends who raved about the steaks. Until recently the nearest one has been quite a drive away which ofte...
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Brunos Italian Restaurant

If you are staying on Highway 27 you will go past this well hidden gem everyday on your way to the parks. It is in a small strip mall on the west side of Irlo Bronson and you will recognise it by the awning that is reminiscent of the Italian flag . I...
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Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part I

I am in a minority, I am an American vacation home owner. Most vacation homes near Disney are owned by British families. This is mostly due to their love of Florida and their established acceptance of what they call “self-catering holidays”. In fact ...
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Florida’s Climate

Probably the single most important factor that attracts us back to Florida year on year is the weather. Florida’s Climate can be described as subtropical although odd cold spells are not unknown in the winter time. The seasons in Florida are driven m...
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CONSTITUTION CONVENTION MUSEUM

Constitution Convention Museum State Park was where Florida turned from a territory to a State; a long and well disputed process. This park is in St Joe just off the US 98 in Floridas North West region. It covers just 14 acres, but if you ar...
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Golfing in Florida for all Ages

When you’re fed up of lying by the pool all day (or at least the kids are!), you know its time for some activity & Florida is the ideal place for those with their eye on golf! Up until now our sport mad twelve-year-old has only played on medio...
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Disney Solo

Given my folks owning a lovely property near the Disney site, I have enjoyed Disney with my family numerous times. I have also had friends over on a couple of occasions to enjoy the parks together. However it has been my fate on many an occasion t...
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Hotel versus Villa

What do you book when you are visiting Orlando? A hotel or a villa. Lets have a look at both, hotel first. There are many very adequate hotels in and around Disney, prices range from $35/40 per night per room upwards, but most good hotels wil...
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Ice! – Florida’s Unusual Winter Attraction

Something rather unexpected and rather special happens each year in Orlando. From the beginning of November through to early January the spectacular winter attraction Ice! is held at one of Orlando’s largest hotels, the Gaylord Palms. Over tw...
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Eagle Ridge Mall and Clermont Landing

Fancy a change of shopping scene from the big Orlando malls or want to have a day out, combining shopping and perhaps a visit to somewhere a little bit different? Here are two suggestions, which will particularly appeal if you are staying...
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Innoventions West at Epcot

If you enter Epcot via the main entrance, rather than the ‘back door’ – the entrance from Disney’s Boardwalk which lies between England and France – then the first thing that catches most peoples eye is the huge silver globe that houses the recently ...
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Expedition Everest

I am lucky that my parents have a house in Orlando and I have watched the mountain grow over two years. First it was a small base with scaffolding, then last summer a complete mountain which was brown in colour. On my visit this time it has snow! ...
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New Baby Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures at Animal Kingdom Lodge

In January 2009, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was delighted to welcome two new baby Ruppell’s Griffon Vultures. Of course the birth of any new baby animal is greeted with pleasure, but these little chicks are particularly special, as they are the fi...
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Mirror Lake - a guided tour.

Lake Mirror, is a pretty Lake in Lakeland! It is roughly a half mile to walk round (Lakeland is roughly mid way between Orlando and Tampa and about three quarters of an hour from your holiday villa) Lake Mirror sits at the heart of Lakeland and surel...
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Christmas Traditions in the USA – Part 3

All across the 50 states of America Christmas is celebrated in a variety of different ways. Boston is famed for its carol singers who are accompanied by hand bells, whilst in New Orleans a huge ox is paraded around the city, whose street...
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