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Epcot’s Soarin’ over California
Disney Theme Parks just get better and better, have you ever wanted to fly above the clouds and see what it would be like to be a bird? Then this new
Arabian Nights VIPs
For someone who enjoys good food and wine and is not particularly keen on horses, this show is not one I have rushed to see. However this time we were
Magic Kingdom in Half a Day
Magic Kingdom was the first theme park at Walt Disney World, opening in 1971. Although it is open 365 days a year obviously it gets very busy during s
DISNEY FUN – WITH LITTLE EXPENSE
First time visitors to Orlando usually travel to the Sunshine State in the expectation that to enjoy a truly memorable vacation, they will be required
Qatar at a glance - Part 1
Qatar is a peninsula of 11, 521sq located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. The capital city is situated on a calm bay halfway along th
Our Long Day at Hollywood Studios Part 3
All the family enjoyed watching the special effects and explosions on the film set and were chattering happily about the battle scenes as we exited th
The Creek Indian of Florida
The Creek Indians were the Native Americans who were so named by the first European settlers. Originally they were called Istrichata but after the fir
All New Fantasy Land - Part 1
With the advent of Universal Studios and their latest project Harry Potter, Walt Disney World has had to “pull it’s socks up”. They have been playing
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
What should you do on the first day of your first trip to Florida?
The first day of our first trip was memorable. It was March 1993 and a once in a lifetime special holiday. It was our first foreign holiday and the fi
Dine your way around Disney’s Broadwalk
If you want to go somewhere specifically to eat, but are a little undecided as to what type of food and atmosphere you are looking for, then I can rec
Devenneys Irish Pub
When my parents returned from a visit to our villa in Orlando they were eager to tell us about a new Irish pub that had opened at the end of 2008 and
Sri Lanka: Trincomalee - Part 1
Delve into the backstreets of this eastern Sri Lankan city you will find a vibrant food scene, a friendly reception and Hindu temples worth lingering
Sea World Revisited
We have made many visits to Sea World, but it had been awhile. I hadn’t realized how long until my youngest (he’s 12) made the comment recently that h
Golf in Florida part 2
Many of our guests come to Florida just for the golf after all Florida has some of the best courses in the World and you can barely swing your putter
Tomorrowland – Magic Kingdom
This is my 2nd favourite land within Magic Kingdom after Frontier Land but that’s only because they have Splash and Big Thunder Mountain. Here you do
The Old Florida Heritage Highway
If you want a sample of historic Florida, you could do no better than taking a trip along The Old Florida Heritage Highway. The Highway is a forty-eig
Universal Studios Revisited
Many years ago, before we started our family, my husband and I enjoyed a visit to Universal Studios. We had a great day enjoying attractions such as B
Florida's Loggerhead Turtles
More than 90% of the loggerhead turtle nesting activity in the world occurs on Florida’s beaches, and Florida’s beaches account for one third of the w
The old ones can sometimes be the best ones!!
During a recent visit to our villa on the SR27, we decided to head off South, down the SR27 to see what we came across. About 15 minutes South of the
Boma Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
When we stay in our villa we love the fact that we can please ourselves each day whether to stay in & cook or go out to eat in one of the many dif
Teppanyaki Dining Room – World Showcase Epcot
We first came across this restaurant in 2003 on our first trip to Florida. Situated in Japan at the World Showcase at Epcot, this restaurant is probab
A Little Bit of Britain in Sunny Florida
If you have ever wanted to visit the United Kingdom for a vacation or to visit long lost relatives, a trip to The Rose and Crown Dining Room and Pub i
Golf in Orlando Florida.
Being one of the top golfing destinations Florida is home to some of the best golf courses in the world, and with year round sunshine it's no wonder t
The Harmonic Runway
Who would think that an airport would be home to displays of art? Well, many airports do just that, and Miami International Airport is no exception. N