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The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad Stunt Show Universal islands of Adventure
The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad Stunt Show Universal islands of Adventure If you have never visited this live action stunt show then you simply must as t
Indiana Jones - Hollywood Studios
Even if you have never been to see this show if you have ever visited Hollywood Studios you will surely have heard it! The show, which is located in E
Swiss Family Treehouse
The Swiss Family Treehouse opened in 1971 and is located in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It is just before the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland. I
Sweden’s Ice Hotel (Part 3)
The location Jukkasjärvi has perfect conditions for clear ice making. The river is quite slow as it passes which means that it can turn into thick ice
Calusa Indians
The Native Americans known as the Calusa Indians inhabited the south west coast of Florida. The word Calusa means fierce people and they certainly liv
Aquatica in August
It is a lovely hot August summer day, big decisions, what shall we do? We had a great day at Seaworld yesterday, how about a water park today? We have
WORLD SHOWCASE – GERMANY
Where can you visit eleven countries in one day? At World Showcase, Epcot, Orlando, Florida of course! World Showcase at Epcot is situated around the
Canada: Montmorency Falls, Parc de la Chute – Part 2
While the park is beautiful in summer it is in the winter that it becomes spectacular. In winter, the hiking trails are only accessible on foot or if
Thanksgiving Sales
Hopefully you will have got the impression that there are some great shopping opportunities in Florida - there are plenty of reviews on the various sh
Great Stones Way, Wiltshire - Part 2
So when’s the best time to do this walk you ask? Well, it’s possible to do the walk year-round, however, spring and summer offer the best weather and
Pleasure Island - the story
For the time being, Pleasure Island is a shadow of its former self. It was in June of 2008 that Walt Disney World Resort announced that Pleasure Islan
See orlando by Helicopter
There can be little doubt that the best way to get a feel for a place is from the air and a helicopter is the ideal way to do it. There are a number o
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 52
The park and forest has become a magnet for rock climbers, who flock to the jagged faces and broken pinnacles around the Red River Gorge area. It is a
Tips for enjoying your Disney Holiday
Try to have a tentative plan of where you want to go and what to see each day. Schedule pool/rest time during the day. Be sure to include a late-start
Sea World
Tips when visiting Sea World Sea World really is my favorite park, I don' t do the rides but love the shows. There really is something to interest
Turtle Talk with Crush
Turtle Talk with Crush If you are at Epcot and need a quiet, cool place to take a break and at the same time, get a few laughs, then Turtle Talk is
Kobe Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
For a unique dining experience, with freshly cooked, delicious food I can highly recommend Kobe’s Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar. Heading east on
Winter Park Farmers' Market
If you are looking for some different to do, as a break from the excitement of all the theme parks and attractions of Orlando, then you might like to
Visiting the Keys on a detour to a central Florida holiday
With our normal vacation destination in the Orlando area a visit to the Keys seemed an awful long way away. However we decided to extend our holiday b
Epcot's Butterfly Garden
Epcot' s Butterfly Garden The annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has a number of attractions depending on your particular need
Why so many people visit Orlando
For many people choosing a holiday can be a stressful experience. Trying to balance the needs of the older members of the family with the younger ones
Try Smokey Bones Restaurant
On one of our regular shopping trips to Florida Mall, driving along Sand Lake Road, we found ‘Smokey Bones’, a log cabin style restaurant. Driving alo
TGI Fridays, Orlando
This is one of our favourite restaurants in Orlando, made all the more enjoyable by the fact that the prices in dollars are usually the same as char
More Disney Fun?
It would be easy to expect yet another theme park from Disney when arriving at Downtown Disney, it certainly appears like that at first glance, but on
Florida’s State Roads
When visiting Florida you will notice on your map or Satellite Navigation system that many routes are signified as ‘State’ roads. These are the roads