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The Millenia Mall
The Mall at Millenia or The Millenia Mall, which ever way you say the name, doesn’t change the fact that this place has to be one of the best shopping
Why Florida?
Of course anyone who has been lucky enough to visit the beautiful state of Florida would now be answering ‘why not? ’However, if you think it’s going
Coconut Creek Family Fun Park
The beach area around Panama City, with its clear emerald water, sugar white sand and warm gulf breezes continues to be an extremely popular summer de
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 15
We continued along in the river Taxi soon we could see what we assumed was Downtown Disney as we entered a large lagoon and we could see shops and lig
Eating Out - Our Personal Favourites
The choice of wonderful places to eat is enormous and of course everyone has different requirements. We always like to try new places but there are so
Mickeys’ Backyard BBQ
If the children are regularly on your back to meet some of their favourite Disney characters during your vacation in Orlando then there are a number o
Cirque du Soleil
This is an expensive evening out and we had visited our villa in Orlando for several years before we went to see a performance. Cirque Du Soleil is lo
Test Track
Test Track at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is an awesome ride and definitely recommended. Replacing the World of Motion, the attraction was scheduled to
The Pirates dinner show
It was my Grandson’s 5 birthday and although the trip to Orlando was special enough we wanted to find something that we though would appeal to him. As
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 4
There are a number of different types of trip you can take on the Ohio river while you are in Louisville, but whether it’s afternoon or evening you sh
How to cope with a Hurricane when staying in a Villa
If you are staying in a villa during the months June to November, there is a chance that you will have to cope with a Hurricane. September is the most
Food Supermarkets in Florida
Well nothing will prepare you for your first visit to a Florida supermarket or as the Americans call them, food halls. It will be an enlightening expe
What do you need when booking a villa
There are so many villas on offer at all sorts of price ranges offering all sorts of different amenities. So what do YOU want in yours. The first thin
Self Catering in your Florida Villa - Part 1
Villas in Florida all come extremely well equipped with the opportunity to be completely self catering as far as eating is concerned. The fact is, how
Shopping at Winter Park
Being the shopaholic that I am, I’m always looking for somewhere new to shop! Always good to explore and find somewhere new but also find some good bu
ROCK SPRINGS
Rock Springs State Park is located in Sorrento, some 30 miles north of Orlando so it makes a perfectly reasonable day trip from the attractions area a
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
On one of the few cloudy evenings in St Augustine we decided to go on the Ghosts and Gravestones Tour thinking that the weather might add to the atmos
Manatees of Florida
The first European to report seeing a manatee was Christopher Columbus and to sailors who had been at sea for a long time, manatees were reminiscent o
Disney Character Meet and Greet - part 1
Disney Character Meet and Greet – part 1 When our girls were little one of the main attractions of visiting the Disney theme parks involved meeting
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN KISSIMME AND LAKEFRONT
If you want to experience the “real” Florida do not miss a visit to Historic Downtown Kissimmee and the most spectacular lake frontSituated on the Ora
Cirque du Soleil La Nouba
After hearing so many good things about this attraction I decide to take the plunge and attend a performance on 3rd January at 6. 00pm ( There are 2 p
Legoland....a preview.
We have been hearing for so long about the opening of a new Legoland in Florida that I am somewhat surpised to tell you that it will be opening next y
Epcot – a park for all Seasons
Epcot is our favourite ‘theme park’, although admittedly more for the ambience than the rides. Yes, you have Test Track and Mission Space for the thri
Santiago de Compostela - Part 1
If you are a serious hiker then this is the place you dream about while walking Spain’s Camino de Santiago, but what to do when you finally get there?
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