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Golfing on a family holiday
Being a keen golfer on a family holiday with no one else who even likes golf can make it difficult to have a game. We as a family have been going to F
Character Dining at 1900 Park Fare, Grand Floridian Resort
Characters that we saw:Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pinocchio, Gepetto, Minnie & Tigger.A slightly strange combination, but all worked well.Oh
Kilimanjaro Safari - Animal Kingdom
FastPass is almost always a must here. We often get our FastPasses when we are ready for breakfast or lunch and by the time you finish eating, it's ti
Citywalk At Universal
Citywalk is located between Universal two theme Parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It is a 30 acre entertainment complex! A lot of the
St Augustine – Red Train Tours (part 1)
St. Augustine is just a 100 miles (1 ¾ hours) from Orlando and is ideal for a day or a couple of days away from the theme parks and gives you a chance
Celebrating Christmas in Orlando – Part 6
Of course, one of the most important traditions at Christmas, especially for children, is that of Father Christmas. Those travelling to Orlando with c
Lights, motors, action extreme stunt show - Hollywood Studios
Lights, motors, action extreme stunt show is located in the newly named Disney Hollywood studios (formerly Disney MGM Studios), the show takes the for
Montu – Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens, Tampa has some wonderful rollercoaster rides – Sheikra being the most well known. However as you park your car and take the tram ride t
Facts About Florida - The 27th State
Some interesting, some useful and some not so useful! The state capital is Tallahassee. The population of the state, according to the April 2000 censu
Mission Space
On our last visit to our villa we managed to persuade my Mother to go with us to this ride at Epcot. We went after spending the afternoon at the Park
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 3
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 3 The Marvel Super Hero Island area of Islands of Adventure is amazing and we come to
Whats new in cruise ships? Part 2
The cruise industry continues to boom, and with many new ships to join their fleets in the next four years it looks as if there will be even more choi
The Cherry Pocket Restaurant
Two of well known films are Southern Comfort and the Burt Reynold' s thriller, Deliverance. Both portray a group of men being ruthlessly hunted by mur
Strawberry Festival
For a nice alternative to a day at one of the famous Orlando attraction, a visit to the annual Strawberry festival in Plant City is a must. This y
Check out super-Target!
It’s surprising what you can buy at Target! Not as big as Wal-Mart, but we prefer it! Look for a Super-Target (check out the one on the 192) which is
CRUISING DIRECTORY - PART 3
If you have read parts 1 and 2 you are becoming a true cruise expert. Here are a few more essential words for you to digest. Embarkation – this is whe
Narcoossees Birthday Meal
If you want a really nice meal or have something to celebrate try Narcoossee’s which is behind he Grand Floridian overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon. I
Non Touristy Flea and Farmers market
If you want to try somewhere different then you must try Webster Flea and Farmers Market only on a Monday and it gets finished about 1pm so you need t
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 6
In the last part of this series we explored the Jurassic Park area but the next area to explore is probably the most exciting of all for the younger b
Top Tips to make the most of your holiday!
We have been coming to Florida for over 30 years now, and over the years you learn to understand how to squeeze every last bit of enjoyment out of you
Marrakech: An overview - Part 29
Road trips out of Marrakech – continued, South of Tahanoute, the road winds uphill to Moulay Brahim which is named after a local saint. It has a g
East Coast Beaches
If you are staying in Orlando for long enough to have a few rest days from all the hustle and bustle of the theme parks then why not try a day at the
Busch Gardens
Having sampled some of what Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World has to offer, we decided to head for Busch Gardens, near Tampa. It is about an hou
AMBER Alerts
When we have been driving along the highways in Florida, and particularly around our villa in Orlando, we have often noticed that LED signs along the
Winter Park 2
You have now seen the Morse Museum and had a look round the town, the next thing to do is what Winter Park is renowned for. Drive or walk up Park Aven