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What to Pack
If you've never been to a Florida rental home before, you may be tempted to pack too much! You don't need loads of clothes as most p
Disney Parks
When visiting Orlando, no visit would ever be complete without a visit to Disneyland and their theme parks. In this review I will concentrate on their
Breakfast at Denny's
Wherever you look in Florida you will most certainly spot a Denny’s, the most recognized name in family dining.There are in fact 1,600 of these spread
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 11
Tipping Guide for Mexico continued:- What to tip at All-Inclusive resorts. All-Inclusive resorts have been a big growth area for Puerto Vallart
Santiago de Compostela - Part 3
Whether Catholic or not, the Pilgrim Mass at the cathedral, particularly the swinging of the botafumeiro which is a giant incense burner is a must. Th
Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney is one of our favourite places to go especially in the evening. Beside a lake that connects with Disney resorts it is divided into thr
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 visi
Downtown Disney Marketplace
Whenever we spend some time at Downtown Disney we tend to do it in two halves. The first half the West Side and Pleasure Island and then later on in t
Stopovers – Part 6
HELSINKI - FINLAND Helsinki Airport is the hub for Finnair, which offers free stopovers for up to five nights. Helsinki is not one of the most obvi
The Gulf Coast
If you would like to try something different from theme parks while you are in Florida, why not try a day at the Gulf coast. There are many areas to c
Disney's Photopass
When we first started going to Disney in the 1990s Disney photographers were easy to spot and eager to take your photo as you entered the theme park.
Tips for Taking Children
There is usually a fair amount of pre-planning to be done when you take small children to the parks. You will find it a lot easier going through secur
Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part I
I am in a minority, I am an American vacation home owner. Most vacation homes near Disney are owned by British families. This is mostly due to their l
A Rainy Day in Orlando pt 1
Orlando and rain are synonymous in the summer months, but mostly it will be a short , sharp shower in the late afternoon to ease the increasing heat a
Choosing the right villa (part 1)
There are many factors involved in choosing the right villa for your stay in Orlando. Many of the choices we have in choosing the right villa can be a
Breakfast at Perkins
Perkins was the very first place we went out to for breakfast, on our very first visit to Orlando, and I have had a soft spot for it ever since. The s
Dunedin: An overview - Part 2
Places to stay and basic information. The current population of Dunedin has had an effect on the accommodation available. That is to say that you
Kracken - Sea World
Kraken takes its name from a mythical sea creature and Seaworld has depicted this in the form of a large multi-coloured monster dragon eel, a distant
The Olive Garden on the 192
The Olive Garden on the 192Visiting the Olive Garden on the 192 is sometimes a little bit fraught, the restaurant is very good so there is almost alwa
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
Culture in St. Pete’s
If visitors to Florida have heard of St Pete’s, or to give the city it full title ‘St Petersburg’, then the majority of them will probably associate t
Little ones at Magic Kingdom - Main Street
The wonderful thing about all the Disney Parks is that there is ‘something for everyone’ and Magic Kingdom is especially wonderful for younger childre
Florida Sporting Events
I know the main things to visit Florida for are the fantastic sunshine, the beautiful villas, Disneyworld and the holiday of a lifetime, but don’t for
Naples and Marco Island
We stayed 10 nights in Marco Island. We flew into Orlando International airport then drove down using the I-75. This journey will take you approx 3 -
Special events at Gatorland.
Gatorland is situated on South Orange Blossom Trail. Most of us think of it as a day out with the alligators but they do hold some special events that