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Take a Spin on a “Segway” at Epcot
On our last trip to Future World in Epcot we had visited the Innoventions pavilion and were fascinated by the Segway PT demonstrations that were being
Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party 2010
If you have never been to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom it is a MUST DO. My parents who have been to many in the past are at th
Driving in the USA
Being a Brit and used to driving on the left, my imagination of my first experience of driving on the right was actually far worse than doing it, ther
My Favourite Florida Restaurant
On my first trip to Florida we decided to take a trip down to Downtown Disney one early evening and thought we would perhaps try to find somewhere to
CHAMPIONS GATE
CHAMPIONS GATE: GOLF AND SHOPPING - THE PERFECT COMBINATIONChampions Gate is situated just off the Interstate 4 West at exit 58 and is home to a PGA 3
Naples
If you fancy travelling a little further afield, during your stay in Orlando, we can thoroughly recommend a trip south to Naples. An overnight stay is
Wolf Gang Pucks at DownTown Disney
This is our review of Wolf Gang Puck restaurant in Downtown Disney May 2007On entering the restaurant you are asked whether you wish to eat downstairs
Best Buys in Orlando - Part 2
On the whole, every day clothes are very much cheaper in Orlando and not just for poor quality. Thick fleecy pyjamas for girls and women are under £10
Cruising – What to do on a Sea Day Part 2
So there you are on your first cruise. You have passed a relaxing morning at sea and the afternoon stretches out in front of you. Lunch is over and pe
Thani Thai Restaurant
Thani Thai is located in the Plaza right next door to Seaworld so literally a 20 minute drive up the I4 from the Champions Gate area. On this particul
Mimi's Cafe
One of the US's lesser known, but rapidly expanding restaurant chains is Mimi's Cafe. Founded by the Simms family in Anaheim CA in 1978, it is now own
Guso’s Italian-Latin Grill
I’ve thought long and hard before writing this review because at the moment it seems to be a little gem that few people other than the locals know abo
Marrakech: An overview - Part 14
Places not to miss – continued, El Badii Palace El Badii Palace was built in the 16th century by Sultan Ahmed El Mansour and was believed to ha
Orlando Premium Outlet
If you are a shopaholic you are sure to be impressed with this outlet. The Orlando Premium Outlet has extended opening hours from 10am till as late as
Why buy a villa? part 2
Part 2 One of the most essential expenses is the maintenance. Pool pumps wear out, washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and dishwasher will all e
Japan on a budget - Part 4
SIGHTSEEING There is lots to see for free and a first step should to look for the famous temples of Kyoto, such as the golden Kinkakuji, the imposi
Discovery Cove - Swimming With Dolphins
Superb! Fantastic! Amazing! Brilliant! Incredible! These are just a few of a huge number of adjectives which can be used to describe a day spent at Di
Bistro de Paris - Epcot
This Restaurant situated in Epcot is a lovely place to enjoy a special occasion or even just a leisurely well paced dinner without having to dress up.
Choose a Safari - Part 5
ELEPHANT-BACK Yes, you really can take a ride into the bush on top of an elephant. African elephants are livelier than their Asian brethren, but i
Wet n Wild
Located just five minutes from Universal Studios, Wet n Wild is quickly becoming Orlando’s best water park. With over thirty rides for all different a
Countdown to Christmas
On a recent pre-Christmas trip to our villa at Highlands Reserve, we took the opportunity to visit the Now Snowing Event at Celebration. The event is
Star Wars Weekend at Hollywood Studios
In June we planned to visit Hollywood Studios for the day, unknown to us at the time though it was the annual Star Wars Weekend. When we arrived at th
Timbukto - Busch Gardens
If you want your child to have their first roller coaster experience Cheetah Chase in the Timbuktu section of Busch Gardens is perfect. You will find
Charley's Steakhouse
We experienced our first visit to this highly recommended restaurant and were suitably impressed.It is definitely worth booking in advance, as we went
A Visit To The Florida Mall
Florida Mall The Florida Mall is situated at the junction of the Orange Blossom Trail with Sand Lake Road. The Mall is open Monday to Saturday 10am