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Golf on the US27
The past few years has seen significant development on the US27. Initially resorts were being opened on what seemed a daily basis and it has to be sai
Disney's Animal Kingdom Live Shows
Festival Of The Lion King Join Simba, Timon, Pumba and a host of their jungle pals, in this spectacular musical production that puts you right into t
Sydney Harbour - Part 2
Barangaroo fast ferry is the new direct service between Manly and Sydney’s newest and most exciting city precinct- Barangaroo. From the calm headland
Restaurant Guide - Cheesecake Factory
One of our favourites places to eat (my goodness, there are so many! ) is the Cheesecake Factory. We had tried the one in San Francisco, the one in La
Hall of Presidents – Magic Kingdom
The Hall of Presidents is located in Liberty Square in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The idea for the attraction came from Walt Disney himself. A
Muppet Vision 3D
This ride is definably not to be missed although as an adult it can be very easily overlooked or you may think it’s just for little kids but trust me
Further Afield Than Orlando - A Jungle Queen Cruise From Fort Lauderdale
If you would like to travel a bit further afield, then why not go to Fort Lauderdale and try out the Jungle Queen Riverboat Tour. The cruise takes you
Hollywood Studios - Dining Experiences
Upmarket Dining : The Hollywood Brown Derby Treat yourself to a sumptuous meal at one of Disney’s finest Signature Restaurants. Enjoy the celebrity
The Tower of More Terror - Hollywood Studios
Having come to Florida for the past 10 years, we have always had affection for Hollywood Studios (Formerly MGM Studios). As a something for everyone f
Orlando to Key West
Visiting Orlando every year we have often looked at the map of Florida and wondered what the Keys would be like. On a recent golfing holiday we manage
My favourite things to do in Orlando
My favourite things to do in OrlandoI have been going to Orlando on and off for 30 years now and since buying a villa there seven years ago, I have be
Top Tips for Travelling Light
Have you ever gone away on holiday and thought “I wish my suitcases/bags were heavier? ” No, I thought not! The main aim for easy travel is to travel
FAIRY HOUSES AT EPCOT’S INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL, 2009
If you have children and are lucky enough to be travelling to Orlando between the months of March and June, then don’t miss visiting the wonderful Epc
Animal Kingdom Dinoland: Chester and Hester's
There are gift shops everywhere you look at Walt Disney World and most families buy something each time they visit a park – Disney mania just takes ov
Roller Coaster History
Always subjective I know, but Florida must surely be one the world locations known for its fun attractions and superb roller coasters. The roller coas
Yangon, Myanmar - Part 2
The population of Myanmar is just over 6 million and the language spoken is Burmese however there are around 100 tribal languages and dialects also sp
CRUISING DIRECTORY - PART 4
I bet you can hardly believe how much there is to learn about cruising! But don’t let it put you off. You will soon be using all the jargon like an ol
Narcoossee’s - For that special occasion
During our Easter holiday in Orlando this year we celebrated the 30th wedding anniversary of my sister and her husband. Some time previously we had de
Blizzard Beach
Disney’s imaginers have done it again! In the tropical state of Florida the last thing you would expect to come across is a ski resort, but this is ex
Villa de Flora at Gaylord Palms Hotel
We decided to meet with a few friends at the Villa de Flora restaurant as none of us had tried it before. As there were 9 of us, we rang first to book
Planning your trip to the Theme Park capital of the World
When planning a trip to Orlando it’s best to do some research before you leave. With the web it’s so easy to find out information and a great book to
Cruising – New Ships for 2011
Many people now combine a couple of weeks of hectic excitement at Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida, with a more relaxed week on a cruise ship to the Cari
Our Last Visit to Islands of Adenture Part 2
After enjoying chicken and fries at the Fire Eaters Grill the adults in our party went over to look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This attra
Harry Potter - Universal Studios Orlando
One of the newest rides in Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Build on the back of the huge movie and book
It’s a Small World – Magic Kingdom
It’s a Small World is one of those rides that you either love or hate and we love it! It was one of the first attractions we went on when we visited D