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Logans Roadhouse
Kissimmee Old Town on a quiet day is akin to a ghost town with the tumbleweed blowing and rolling over in the wind. Pay another visit on a busy day an
The New Spaceship Earth at Epcot
Epcot is my favourite park and Spaceship Earth, that amazing iconic sphere that dominates the skyline as you approach the gates, has been reborn again
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 27
Museum for Puppet Arts NUKU Visitors get a behind the scenes look at the city' s famous puppet theatre which has operated since 1952, at this mixtu
The Loop
The loop is a shopping plaza on the Osceola parkway and John young. There are many shops and restaurants there. There is also a multiplex cinema with
Ride Restrictions for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Every ride and attraction within these 2 theme parks has a sign at the entrance that lists the height requirements for the ride and also warnings abou
Golfing in Lake County – The Diamond Players Club Clermont
On my last trip to Florida I finally managed to sidestep the lure of the theme parks and found time to play a few rounds of golf. Being based just sou
Mount Dora to Tavares – by Train
The plan for our visit to Mount Dora had been to take a picnic for lunch, which would then be followed by our Segway excursion, booked for 2 o’clock,
Life’s a Beach – Melbourne / Cocoa
Most people love the beach, even though Orlando and Kissimmee don’t have a beach it doesn’t mean you can’t find one. Probably the easiest and quickest
The Festival Of The Lion King
The pace at Animal Kingdom is just that little bit slower than at some of the other parks but on a hot sunny, day it’s still nice to get into the shad
Kilamanjaro Safari
This safari ride is a must for us every time we go to Animal Kingdom. It is usually necessary to get a Fastpass to avoid the long queues. If you are a
Applebees
On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve, we were delighted to see the opening of an Applebee’s restaurant at next door Berry Town Centre.
Fun Spot Action Park
After finding the Fun Spot by accident on our last visit and having had a great time on the go-carts there, we decided to revisit on our recent trip i
Bok Tower Gardens
For a quiet day out away from the hustle and bustle of the Parks you can do no better than visit Bok Tower Gardens – situated at the highest point in
Evie’s Florida Holiday
Evie’s Florida HolidaySince I was about 3 years old all I wanted to do was go to Florida. I’d constantly watch Disney videos and learn every single wo
The Launch of Atlantis, September 9th, 2006
It had long been our dream to see the launch of a shuttle at Cape Kennedy, but despite numerous visits to our beautiful villa in Orlando, it was not u
New Visa Regulations for entering the USA
If you have travelled to the United States of America before, you will be familiar with the green cards that the aircrew used to hand out to you befor
Saving money for your holiday: clothes and gifts.
So you have already saved a mint on food and have a healthy amount in the piggy bank. Now here are some more ideas. Commit to whole year of not bu
Sydney - Part 1
A drive along Sydney’s provides the perfect start for a scenic and cruisy weekend escape to the Southern Highlands, just under two hours out from the
Sweet Tomato Restaurants
This group of restaurants advertise themselves as “a serve-yourself, all-you-care-to-eat dining experience featuring the freshest vegetables, salads,
Our trip to Anna Marie Island - August 2006
We decided to have a break from our “villa owner” chores, and booked a five night stay at Anna Marie Island. Anna Marie Island is approximately a two
Monument Valley Part 1
Standing on the border of Arizona and Utah lies Monument Valley, and although you may never have visited the area, you are sure to have seen the famil
Taste of China
Review of ‘Taste of China’I would definitely recommend ‘Taste of China’ to anyone visiting the Orlando area. Whilst everyone knows that Florida is hom
Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part III
Let’s talk about destinations outside Disney, first non-Park ones. There’s the usual assortment of chain restaurants. Actually, more than the usual as
Historic Bok Sanctuary – Pine Ridge Nature Preserve
Formerly known as the Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower, Historic Bok Sanctuary is about an hour’s drive from downtown Orlando and is well sig
Kraken At Sea World
“Why is the queue so short?” I wondered, as I got nearer to the embarkation point for Kraken. Is it because I have hit a good time? Is it because ther