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Our first glimpse of Florida was actually the view out of the airport doors, as they opened wide in front of us, to reveal the dark velvety sky of Miami. We could hardly contain our excitement as we gazed up at the tall palm trees outlined aga... Viewed 7771 times.
A Brief History of Miami - Part 3 Miami Today From its humble beginnings, Miami has developed into a great city with a fine University, and many cultural and educational institutions. Glistening skyscrapers have appeared, and many more... Viewed 8104 times.
The first Champions Gate gator festival was held in May 2006 at, of course, Champions Gate in Davenport, which was very handy as it was near our villa at Windwood Bay and also all the other nearby villa communities on the CR54 and US27. It was... Viewed 7599 times.
Of course, one of the most important traditions at Christmas, especially for children, is that of Father Christmas. Those travelling to Orlando with children young enough to still believe in this festive character, need have no fears of being unable ... Viewed 5844 times.
For those of you that love swimming and maybe also want a picnic in a secluded shady spot, don’t like sand in everything and find the Water Parks of Orlando too noisy, then a visit to one of Central Florida’s many natural springs may be the ideal alt... Viewed 11210 times.
Next time you plan a trip to Seaworld you might want to think about booking to ‘Dine with Shamu’. Well Disney can do character meals but here you get real live killer whales for company while you eat! That takes a lot of beating! I would recom... Viewed 8680 times.
On our recent trip we have experimented with a number of restaurants just for a change and tried the Logan’s Roadhouse tucked away at the Rolling Oaks junction of the 192 and the 429. It is easily missed but on the same side of the road as Millers bu... Viewed 6833 times.
Miccosukee people were originally part of the Muskogee tribe of Native Americans. They came to Florida by way of Tennesse, then the Carolinas and finally settled in Florida in the eighteenth century. It is thought that their name was bestowed... Viewed 7254 times.
Lake June In Winter Scrub State Park is situated Sebring about 15 minutes from downtownn in Lake Placid. It is part of the Lake Wales Ridge whose tall sandy ridges are as a result of having been covered with sea many years ago. This created a string ... Viewed 11261 times.
At the end of Sunset Boulevard is the rundown Hollywood Tower Hotel; home to one of the premiere thrills rides at Hollywood Studios, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. At 199 feet tall it is the highest attraction at Disney. The Tower of Ter... Viewed 11055 times.
Having only been to EPCOT around 5 Years ago, I was really looking forward to our family trip in 2009. EPCOT is one of 4 Disney Theme Parks and is regarded by many as the best. The Theme Park is sub divided into 2 main areas ‘Future World’ and ‘World... Viewed 10353 times.
So, we have now explored Ripleys guided tours of that lovely Florida city called St Augustine, so now let us look at Old Town Trolley Tours. This tour company started with a converted bread truck and trailer. Well I am pleased to say that... Viewed 6734 times.
Pirates of the Caribbean Watch out! Pirates! But this ride isn’t really that scary. Sure there is one little drop but Splash Mountain shouldn’t be worried about competition! After the drop you are thrust into a pirate invasion. There are s... Viewed 5869 times.
If you go to the 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival (you will need to pay Theme Park admission) be sure to pay a visit to the Festival Welcome Center which is situated in the former Wonders of Life Pavilion. It is open daily 9 am to 9 pm and has lots ... Viewed 6968 times.
If you have travelled across the Atlantic and hate the long flight of 10 hours in a cramped seat with little or no room to move then upgrading to Virgin Atlantic Premium economy may be the way forward for you. Premium Economy was introduced by... Viewed 5792 times.
As ever Disney never sits back and lets things get stale so once more they are planning new events and attractions. In early 2011 there will be a New Safari Experience at Animal Kingdom. The Wild Africa Trek will take small groups of guest on... Viewed 7417 times.
There are some really great restaurants at West side, whether you’re looking for a light lunch, or blow-out belt busting dinner, you won’t be disappointed. All the restaurants are non-smoking. Bongos Cuban Café Open from 11am ... Viewed 8670 times.
During our last trip to Orlando, I had a yen to be beside the sea. Having made the trip to the Gulf coast the previous trip, we elected, actually I decreed, we would be making a family trip to the Canaveral Coast this time. The word Canaveral... Viewed 9237 times.
There are quite a few tips that will help you get the best out of each of the theme parks. Here are just a few that I know of (I’m sure other people will know even more). When you are booking your tickets, book and pay for them in advance on ... Viewed 7821 times.
Honeycombed by rivers, bays, inlets and canals, Fort Lauderdale is a city of islands, where the boat rivals the car as a mode of transportation. Once tenth of the city surface is water, 85 miles of navigable waters provide either home or temporary po... Viewed 7064 times.
Market Street Café This fifties style diner is great for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. They serve typical diner food sandwiches, burgers, salads and classics such as turkey dinner and fish and chips along with good coffee and to die for mi... Viewed 7890 times.
You all know about Busch Gardens, right? It is that lovely family theme park 8 miles north west of downtown Tampa and about an hour or so easy drive from your Orlando vacation home. And the good news is that Busch have an added extra o... Viewed 5413 times.
Florida is one of the safest places you can visit as everything is geared up for tourism for your visit. So here's a few tips and tricks to keep you and your family safe. You'd probably take some of the measures at home anywa... Viewed 8749 times.
A day out in Winter Park is always rewarding but you could easily miss this little gem so I want to encourage you to take a couple of hours to tour this interesting house. Cas Feliz (Happy House) was the brainchild of James Gamble Rogers the ... Viewed 8004 times.
Don’t arrive at the Longhorn Steakhouse without an appetite. Although the name suggests a red-meat eatery, you can also order salads, burgers, sea-food and a wide variety of chicken dishes. What you cannot get is a small amount of anything. Be pre... Viewed 7678 times.
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