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It takes about an hour to get to Kennedy Space Center from the Davenport villas but it is an easy drive and it is well worth the journey. It would probably take more than a day to do everything justice and you can go on two consecutive days fo... Viewed 4315 times.
Many of our guests come back year after year and it’s not just because they’re addicted to Mickey Mouse and his buddies, although of course many are! There are so many other wonderful places to visit within an hour or so of the theme parks so if you’... Viewed 8089 times.
The Historic Bok Sanctuary with its magnificent Tower and gardens is one of Polk Counties best kept secrets. Having visited the Orlando area over 18 times this is the first time we had heard of this place! The sanctuary is situated on one of ... Viewed 7673 times.
New York to Florida – Our East Coast Trip 2010 Last October my Husband Dave and I took a trip to see the sights of New York followed by a drive down the East Coast to Florida. We took my close friend Fiona on what she terms as her trip of a ... Viewed 6233 times.
Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of the South, and it has wonderful beaches, dazzling blue skies, shimmering turquoise waters and a multitude of fantastic places to eat and drink. There truly is something for everyone in this vibrant city by the ... Viewed 7655 times.
One of the most relaxing ‘chill out’ afternoons you can spend in Central Florida is at Historic Bok Sanctuary. Whenever we want to unwind and get away from all the hustle and bustle of the theme parks for a change, we drive down Highway 27 towards La... Viewed 8744 times.
Daytona Beach is located on Florida’s Central East Coast, just an hour’s drive from Orlando, and is accessible from Interstates 4 and 95. This is a reasonable distance for a day trip although some families like to stay overnight to enjoy everythin... Viewed 7789 times.
October 2002 was the first time that Universal had held their special ‘Halloween nights’ at Islands of Adventure, prior to this it had always been held in the Universal Studios park. The park closes for the day at approximately 5pm to ... Viewed 8780 times.
If you have read Part I of our Magical Disney Experiences you will be aware that we had been told by our guide on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour last year that Disney employees were ‘empowered’ to make their own decisions especially where they were in ... Viewed 10493 times.
Independence Day is a big celebration in America and there are always lots of events taking place. This is just one suggestion of a place to visit for the afternoon and evening - Kissimmee Downtown Lakefront. And it’s totally FREE. We... Viewed 8041 times.
The EPCOT project all began with one man’s vision. Walt Disney’s original idea was to create a community where people could both live and work. His idea was to build a perfect city with reliable public transport, a civic centre that would be covered ... Viewed 7882 times.
First Impressions A year ago today we made the trip to Florida for our first Floridian Christmas. The family was split up as we could not all get seats on the same flight. Both flights were to arrive at Orlando International Airport wi... Viewed 8661 times.
This is one of our favourite restaurants in Orlando, made all the more enjoyable by the fact that the prices in dollars are usually the same as charged in pounds in the UK ie £14 = $14. We have visited several TGI’s in the Orlando area ... Viewed 12893 times.
One of the most special days out we have ever experienced in Orlando was the day we went to Discovery Cove. Don’t let the price put you off – it may sound expensive but it is worth absolutely every penny. There are only 1,000 guests all... Viewed 5054 times.
Every ride and attraction within these two theme parks has a sign at the entrance that lists the height requirements for the ride and also warnings about certain medical conditions Children under 48' (1. 22 meters) must be accompanied by an a... Viewed 8665 times.
The first time my parents went to see Fantasmic they completely misjudged the time it would take to get there and only saw the last ten minutes of the show! It is located off to the right almost at the end of Hollywood Boulevard in the Hollywood Hill... Viewed 10779 times.
Disney, as always, have done an amazing job of decorating the park for the Christmas season. It's a fabulous show and just takes your breath away. There is no extra charge and is included in your day pass. There is so much to see and do at th... Viewed 7357 times.
Characters that we saw: Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pinocchio, Gepetto, Minnie & Tigger. A slightly strange combination, but all worked well. Oh! My! God! I just thought the food was excellent at this restaurant. The ser... Viewed 8560 times.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida is one of my favourite parks, not just because it is so beautifully landscaped, but also because it has such a wide range of animals to view. On February 17th this year a baby colobus monkey was born, and i... Viewed 8457 times.
There’s a new addition to Boggy Creek Airboat Rides – buggy rides! Boggy Creek have two locations at East Lake Fish Camp and Southport – the buggy ride is only available from the Southport location which is on Poinciana Boulevard. The buggy ride i... Viewed 7661 times.
We all like to visit Florida to get some sunshine and perhaps a suntan? Even if it’s cloudy, you can still get sun burn so take some sensible precautions and don’t ruin your vacation! Do wear high factor sunscreen at all times (anyon... Viewed 8390 times.
Today, due to an increase in levels of disposable income, low interest rates, and an increase in the number of people who are approaching retirement age, the purchase of a rental home in Florida has never been more attractive. Or has it? Having had t... Viewed 7423 times.
There is some exciting news from Disney; they have aready teased us with a little news about Under The Sea, but in fact plans are in place to increase the size of Fantasyland exponentially. The good news is that Disney are promising to do... Viewed 6942 times.
Of course many of you will already know a little about Florida, the national fruit, the orange, the national flower, the orange blossom, and its nickname, ‘The Sunshine State’, but did you know that ‘Florida’ is Spanish for ‘flower? ’ Hardly s... Viewed 7495 times.
I love going to Downtown Disney at anytime of the year but especially in November when the annual Festival of the Masters takes place. This artisan Festival which takes place over a weekend (between 9. 30 and 5. 30pm and admission and parking are fre... Viewed 6901 times.
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