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Formosa Gardens Estates
Formosa Gardens Estates, is a securely gated Sub-Division, Phase one was built around the year 2000, and phase two from 2003 on. It is World Renowned
The Orlando Eye
For a unique way to see Orlando and the surrounding area, try the Orlando Eye. Opened in May 2015 the Eye gives visitors a fantastic panoramic view. T
Blue Spring State Park
Probably the best place to see Manatees in the fantastic surroundings of the beautiful, natural countryside These gentle giants of the mammal family m
Berry Town Centre, Davenport
Berry Town Centre is located on the US27 off Sandmine Road in Davenport and is the local shopping centre for day to day shopping when we are at our vi
A Day at Busch Gardens
If you like roller coasters, animals and getting wet this is the park for you. If you are traveling from Orlando be sure to get to the park early as t
Suwannee River Hubs
The Suwannee River in northern Florida provides the state with a wonderful natural resource. On its meandering 200-mile course, from the Georgia state
Talk American
Considering that we are able to easily understand the basic “ English” that our fellow Americans talk there are lots of differences in many of their w
A peaceful afternoon in Celebration
Celebration has to be one of my most favourite places to visit when I am staying at the villa. Every time we go to Florida, Celebration calls to me: I
Halloween Is Upon Us
Halloween is a fantastic time of year to visit Florida. Houses will be adorned with pumpkin lanterns and lights, woods will be turned into “haunted wo
choosing the right villa (part 2)
Now that we have chosen type/ Size of villa, location, type of community the villa is on we need to look at a little more detail of each one. By now y
Scheduled vs Charter airlines
There are many people who are looking for flights to Orlando, Florida who are unsure in the differences and pro’s and cons of different types of airli
Sweet Tomatoes at Rolling Oaks Common
Guests who had stayed at our villa have long been great fans of Sweet Tomato restaurants but we had never been to one until the latest branch opened i
Taste of China
Review of ‘Taste of China’I would definitely recommend ‘Taste of China’ to anyone visiting the Orlando area. Whilst everyone knows that Florida is hom
Baseball – a flavour of the new season at Walt Disney World
If you enjoy baseball or want to try out a game there’s an opportunity to watch the Atlanta Braves during their spring training. It’s a great way to s
Shrek Quiz Answers
If you, like me, enjoy the Shrek movies as well as Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida then you may well know the answers to the Shrek Qu
OLETA RIVER
Oleta River State Park is situated in north Miami at 3400 n. e. 163 street (off the I. 95)This area dates back as far as 5000 B. C. when the Native Am
Drive Safely - Hints and Tips
As you already know, Americans drive on the 'wrong' side of the road. The times when you are more likely to make a mistake with this are when you are
Gatorland
Gatorland is one of Florida’s oldest attractions. The same family own it now as they did when it was started. It is on Orange blossom trail, not very
Sarasota - What to do there
Sarasota The Sarasota area was originally identified in the mid-1700s as Zara Zote. The area is south of Tampa and north of Fort Myers on the west
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 3
History of the region continued:- In the mid 1800’s a young boatman from Cihuatlan who was called Guadalupe Sanchez started a business importing la
Mall at Millenia Shopping
This really is more than just another Mall, it is described on it’s website as ‘more than just the ultimate shopping destination’, it claims to treat
Spain: City of Barcelona - Part 2
SPANISH FOOD There are so many good places to eat in Barcelona but please avoid the touristic restaurants and bars close to the Ramblas. They are e
Gulf Coast Beaches close to Orlando
Florida is renowned for having some of the best beaches in the USA. Many are beautiful, with soft white sand, easily accessible and with good faciliti
Epcot
Whatever your age there is something to interest you at Epcot. I will give you just a taster of what to expect and leave you find out the rest when yo
Lake Atitlán - Part 1
Lake Atitlán has become one of the new places to go for the traveller that wants to do something different. It’s located about 50 west of Guatemala Ci