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Packing for your holiday (3)

Once you decide on your Florida holiday you will find it to be an easy holiday to pack for. You will find Florida is very laid back when it comes to what to wear, it is very casual. Tee shirts shorts are the order of the day, I have noticed l...
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Gospel House of Blues Brunch

We had wanted to go to the House of Blues in Downtown Disney, West side for some time. Here there is a Gospel Brunch every Sunday and it is billed as “A musical celebration of the ' good news, ' praise & thanksgiving, with a delicious all...
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Theme park alternatives

Downtown Orlando. Not many people realise it but just twenty minutes from the tourist area of the theme parks, is Downtown Orlando. It is a vibrant and bustling area which has some of the best bars and restaurants around, plus some beautifu...
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See the alligators – without going all the way to the Everglades

If you would like to see alligators in their own habitat then a trip to the Everglades is well worth while. The trouble is they are about 300 miles away from Orlando. So what is the alternative? Go for a day trip to Gatorland Zoo right in the heart o...
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Afternoon Tea at the Garden Lounge

My Mother and I have now made two visits to have Afternoon Tea in the Garden View Lounge in the Grand Floridian Hotel. The first time we went Granddad had taken the girls for the day to Typhoon Lagoon. On the spur of the moment we decided to ...
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St Petersburg: A History

In the 19th century, a gentleman called General John Williams acquired 2500 acres of land in the south east part of (what we now know as) Pinellas County. John had a vision to create a beautiful place to live and play with wide sunny streets to add t...
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Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part II

This is Part II of a guide just for Americans. Let’s tackle getting the Disney tickets. You have several choices, some of which are much better than others. You can buy the tickets from the Disney or other Park websites, saving a wait in line...
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Florida Trip 2017 Day 8

The previous day had been a long one shopping at the Florida Mall and then more at Buena Vista and finished off by more shopping and the cruise at Old Town, a very long day on our feet for most of the day so we had decided today would be a chill day ...
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Where to find a good steak

It’s difficult to get a bad steak in the Disney / Orlando area so finding a good steak should be pretty easy. Here are some of our favourites. Manny’s Chop House This is our particular favourite for steaks. It' s always very busy and f...
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highgrove

Hi im new to the site and just recently returned from our new villa we purchased in April at High Grove Resort and i must say how pleasently surprised we were of the location, only 8 mins from Disney with many restaurants bars near by. We really like...
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PUMPKIN HILL

Pumpkin Hill Preserve State Park is situated in Pumpkin Hill Road in Jacksonville (on the I. 95) This is one of Floridas more wild parks with 4000 acres to enjoy. This park is special for its long contiguous coastal upland. Pumpkin Hil...
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Planning your holiday in Orlando

Planning your trip to Florida if you have never been before, can be a bit of a concern. Apart from the obvious sun clothes and swimsuits do remember to pack some very comfortable shoes – you will be doing a great deal of walking. Also, don’t be tempt...
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House Of Blues - Downtown Disney

Having spent a very enjoyable evening wandering around Downtown Disney we came upon the House of Blues and tried to get a dinner reservation. Unfortunately they were extremely busy and we could not be seated. We decided therefore to return one lunch ...
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Walt Disney Worlds Railroad

At the entrance to the Magic Kingdom you will see Main Street Station. An old fashioned steam train which is a fully working replica of an original steam train, which runs right around the perimeter of the park. Here you will board the train and you ...
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Lunch with an astronaut

If like me you have an interest in the NASA space programme, you’ll enjoy Lunch with an Astronaut. It’s one of the best things we’ve done on our many trips to Florida Held in a large air conditioned room you are seated on round tables you are ...
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Characters in Flight

Next time you visit Disney in Orlando, Florida, look up in the sky – you may well see the latest attraction based at Downtown Disney Waterside – a giant helium balloon which will take you soaring above the park to a height of 400 ft, in absolute sile...
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Cinderella's Golden Carousel

Cinderella’s Golden Carousel is the centrepiece of Fantasyland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It was actually built in 1917 by Italian woodcarvers for Detroit Palace Garden Park. In 1928 it was taken to Philadelphia to be renovated and...
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve

Being approximately only a fifty-minute drive from central Orlando, Merritt Island wildlife reserve is an easy drive away and a fabulous place to visit. Located on the space coast on a 140,000 acre overlay of the John F Kennedy space centre, Merri...
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Two centre stay options

When looking to book a stay in Florida a lot of people do not realise that Florida it is a great location to journey further afield or maybe use the base as part of a two centre holiday. For many years we have been to Florida and also used the locati...
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Coconuts on the beach at Cocoa

When we feel like a break from the parks and just want to relax, we head for Cocoa beach and in about an hour we are on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach, absolutely lovely. We normally spend the day relaxing totally winding down and nearl...
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Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine

The Shrine dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Universe was built as a place of worship for the 5 million Catholic tourists who come to Orlando annually. The Shrine provides the opportunity for worship, teaching and witness. This Central Florida ...
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Epcot – World Showcase – Mexico

For priority seating in the San Angel Inn call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, Mexico is the 1st if you are going clockwise around the lagoon. As you enter Mexico you cannot fail to be impressed by the Gian...
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Boggy Creek Airboat Rides - A Wild Ride

Do you need a rest from Disney if only for a couple of hours? If the answer is yes and you have a couple of hours to spare then head off to the Boggy Creek Airboats Rides. Located at the bottom of Poinciana Boulevard this is a great w...
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What a trip this was! Part 5

Our flight to Orlando has been delayed – so far, just overnight, and we have been sent to the Le Meridien Hotel. Everything has been arranged surprisingly efficiently, all things considered. It is all credit to the airline that they have ...
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New Visa Waiver Programme

Many previous visitors to the United States from other countries including Great Britain will be used to filling in a green form on the plane to be handed in after landing. This resulted in many cries of “has anybody got a spare pen? ” or “oh no! I’v...
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