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Shopping in Orlando Florida part 1
Shopping in Orlando Florida part 1 One of the most popular pastimes for British visitors especially for first timers to Florida has to be the super
YBOR CITY MUSEUM AND STATE PARK
Ybor City was founded by Don Vincente Ybor in 1886,it was based on the cigar industry and had a largely Latin population though the city also opened i
More than theme parks
I love Florida. Of course we all know about Disney and Universal etc. etc. My favourite park is Seaworld and the pirate show, so clever and so funny,
The Melting Pot
Our recent visit to Orlando was during the annual Magical Dining Month where over 100 local restaurants offered a 3-course prix fixe menu for $35. The
What do I like about Florida - part 1
Friends frequently ask me why do I like Florida. They have never been themselves and were intrigued that we decided to buy a house there and therefore
The Disney Widerness Preserve.
The Disney Wilderness Preserve started life as recently as the 1990s. This was Disney' s way of paying back a little for the Disney resort damage.
Sandy Ridge
Sandy Ridge is a new community located near the prestigious Championsgate and only 10 minutes from the heart of Disney. The community is around 30 min
Staying All Day at a Park
When you get to Florida lots of families want to maximise the time spent at Parks – you can always sleep when you get home! I must admit when the
Fast Pass at Disney
All Disney parks now operate a FastPass system which is FREE OF CHARGE to use and we highly recommend taking advantage of this. The more popular at
Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal studios
This is a real treat for fans of the Marvel comics and in my view the best part of Islands of Adventure and without doubt the best attraction is “ The
TITANIC EXHIBITION
After two holidays of nagging we decided to visit the Titanic exhibition as one of the girls had studied this at school and been recommended a visit t
Marie Selby Botanical Garden
If you are staying in the Sarasota area on the Gulf coast, it is described as number one by Florida Monthly readers and Country Living Gardener Magazi
Olustee and Stephen Foster History to 1950
These 2 parks are close together and can be visited in the same day. The Battle of Olustee took place in 1864 and was considered to be the bloodiest b
La Palma, The Canaries - Part 3
If you make this part of a three day trip then here are my idea for days two and three. If this is just part of a long weekend then mix and match to g
New Disney Star Tours
When visiting Disney World, not trip would be complete without a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The park is one of Disney’s most popular attracti
The Boathouse at Disney Springs
On a recent trip over to our villa, we decided on a trip to The Boathouse at Disney Springs. It was a beautiful sunny December day and we chose a tabl
Shopping Heaven
The Mall at Millenia is my idea of shopping heaven. It is two floors of the most beautiful shops you have ever seen outside of Paris or Bond Street. S
Popeye & Bluto’sBilge Barges
I am not normally a great fan of the water rides at the theme parks in the UK as you either get wet and don’t dry out, or the ride is not that good. I
Airboats at Boggy Creek
Florida is well known for the Everglades, an area which fascinates a lot of visitors. However, if you are staying in the Disney area, a trip to the Ev
Florida Mall (Orlando)
Florida Mall is located on the intersection of Sandlake Road and Orange Blossom Trail. It’s a covered and air conditioned mall, so it’s ideal for h
The Country Bears Jamboree
If you are starting to wilt from all the walking round The Magic Kingdom in Disney World, it is always a good idea to stop for a break at a café or sn
KISSIMMEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE STATE PARK.
Kissimme Prairie Preserve State Park is located 25 miles north west of Okeechobee. The introduction of the railway in 1915 meant that cattle were driv
Where to watch a shuttle launch
If you are fortunate enough to be in Orlando when a shuttle launch is imminent, then do take the opportunity to go and watch it. I am sure you will no
Walt Disney World, did you know that....?
Disney World never, ever has any “lost children” at their theme parks. It is the parents that are lost! Cast members undergo special training to make
The South Florida Museum
The South Florida Museum is situated in Bradenton on Floridas Gulf Coast. Alongside the more conventional museum is a planetarium and Manatee refuge.