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See orlando by Helicopter
There can be little doubt that the best way to get a feel for a place is from the air and a helicopter is the ideal way to do it. There are a number o
Vegetarian Food in Orlando
When I think of American food, I think of steaks, hamburgers and ribs. Not the greatest options for vegetarians! However, as a vegetarian and regular
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 4
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 4 In the last part we had just visited Ripsaw Falls and got wet, well if you fancy so
The Guest House Premium Lounge - Sanford Airport
If you are travelling back from Sanford Airport why not pre-book The Guest House, the VIP departure lounge where you can relax in style before your fl
Things to ask your villa owner part 1
Let' s assume you have already chosen your vacation home from one of the beautiful villas on this site. You have asked how far from the restaurants an
A Day in Tarpon Springs
No trip to Florida is complete without a trip to Tarpon Springs. Tarpon Springs became an important centre for sponge fishing when Greek divers came t
The Town of Celebration (9)
When holidaying in Orlando most people will naturally think of visiting the theme parks or Kennedy Space Centre, they will take in a show or maybe do
Getting the most out of your rental home!
You’ve chosen the very best type of accommodation for your Florida visit, a privately owned vacation home and made a great choice. So how do you get t
Walt Disney World - A potted history
All of the kids in our family, and I include us parents in that description, adore the Disney theme parks. They are pure fun and total escapism from t
Discovering Discovery Cove
Discovering Discovery Cove! The decision was easy; of course everyone in our family desperately wanted to visit Discovery Cove. The hard bit was justi
Lakeridge Winery Florida
On our last visit to Florida we had been up on the north east coast of Florida to visit St Augustine, and during our stay we took the opportunity to s
Typhoon Lagoon Refurbished part 6
It was the afternoon of our visit to the newly refurbished Typhoon Lagoon and having had already had lunch and a ride on Gang Plank Falls my parents h
Bass Pro Shops – Outdoor World
If you are looking for somewhere a little bit different to visit during your Orlando holiday why not head to the Bass Pro Shop/Outdoor World at the ju
Finding Nemo - The Musical
This show opened mid November 2006 and we were lucky enough to go and see it during our visit in December. The day we visited Animal Kingdom opened at
Review Of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - ReviewIt' s the talk of the town, well Islands of Adventure to be precise. For any Harry Potter fan, this is def
Mimi's Cafe
One of the US's lesser known, but rapidly expanding restaurant chains is Mimi's Cafe. Founded by the Simms family in Anaheim CA in 1978, it is now own
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is one of our family’s favourite places to eat and there are several branches to choose from according to where yo
Pauls Florida Diary Day 5 Part 2
Shortly after Will and Karlie returned from the dragon challenge its started to rain once again so we took shelter in one of the Cat in a Hat shops se
Universal Studios Orlando
When you are in Orlando, you must visit Universal. Be sure to buy a multi day multi entry ticket as you will wish to go back lots of times. The ticket
Auckland - Part 1
Explore New Zealand’s largest city, a place where city style and spectacular landscapes go hand in hand. Breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, outs
Harmoney Barber Shop – Magic Kingdom
Not many people know that there is a real barber shop in Magic Kingdom but it is well worth a visit. Located near the Emporium gift shop with a signa
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 8
The Rembrandt House If you have ever wondered about what life was like for Rembrandt, then this is the place you should visit. It shows you where H
Universal's Islands Of Adventure
Islands of Adventure is the second of the Universal Studios Parks, reached, as is Universal Studios through Universal City Walk, which includes restau
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 6
Dining – continued The Engine Room The Engine Room, on Auckland’s Northcote Point, is a modern European restaurant set in a classic art deco bui
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 1
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 1 Previously I have written a number of articles all relating to how wonderful the Di