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DUDLEY FARM HISTORICAL STATE PARK
Dudley Farm Historic State Park is situated between Newberry and GainsevilleIf you go back far enough this land was just wire grass and pine trees. A
WASHINGTON OAKS GARDEN STATE PARK
If you are a keen gardener, or even if you just like looking at lovely gardens, put this park on your must see list. It is situated in Palm Coast, 2 m
A regional history museum.
The St Lucie County Regional Museum occupies a prime position in Museum Point Park. This museum ovelooks thge gorgeous Indian River and offers a timel
Eating out in Florida
If you are staying in a villa, you will need to think about your meals as they are all self catering. A lot of Mums (and of course Dads – sorry) will
Hot Air Balloon Ride (2)
We booked a balloon ride through the Orlando Villas site (Park Tickets) – and what a fabulous time we had! We decided to do it on our first day in Flo
DRIVING ALONG THE LOOP, ORMOND PART 2
Back on the highway, the oak trees spread their boughs across the road, making a leafy canopy where the dappled sun spreads shafts of light onto the g
The Boulevards of Disneys Hollywood Studios
America' s fourth most-visited theme park with almost ten million visitors annually originally opened on 1st May 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios, represent
Charley's Steak House
Every so often in life you make a mistake. Some mistakes are big and costly, some small and insignificant. Once in a while a mistake ends up influenci
What to see and do in Agadir - Part 1
Agadir is Morocco’s premiere beach resort with approximately 340 days of sunshine a year. It has six kilometres of soft white sands and is nestled amo
Unspoilt Orlando – Relaxation Amongst The Excitement
The biggest attractions in Orlando are our parks and shopping. They give us our most memorable experiences (and most memorable credit card statements!
Blizzard Beach
Having not been to Blizzard Beach in over 10 years I was looking forward to taking my family there for our stay in 2014. Due to needing to go on a wee
Devenneys Irish Pub
When my parents returned from a visit to our villa in Orlando they were eager to tell us about a new Irish pub that had opened at the end of 2008 and
Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
You really don’t need to have an interest in gardening to enjoy Epcot’s Annual International Flower and Garden Festival. For a whole seven weeks, from
Green Meadows Petting Farm, Kissimmee
Travelling with children? Want a change of scene and a break from the non-stop activity of the larger theme parks? Why not visit the Green Meadows
A different day out
On our last trip we decided that we would like to spend a day doing something other then the Theme Parks. Don't get me wrong, all the parks in Orlando
Universal Studios Revisited
Many years ago, before we started our family, my husband and I enjoyed a visit to Universal Studios. We had a great day enjoying attractions such as B
IHOP
Possibly one of the best breakfast eating experiences in Kissimmee. We love IHOP. They have a large menu which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and
Splash Mountain, Magic Kingdom, Orlando
Splash Mountain is located in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Even before you actually see the ride you will hear the delighted screams of the ride
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and Beast first started in Hollywood Studios in 1991 a couple of years after the parks initial opening. This is a must see for our family and w
Cheescake Factory Orlando
Having never been to the Cheesecake factory before and lots of people leaving really positive feedback in our guestbook about it, I suppose it was onl
Toy Story Mania
This ride opened as part of Disney’s “Year of a Million Dreams” in Orlando late May 2008 and also in California in mid June. We were lucky enough to r
Hall of Presidents – Magic Kingdom
The Hall of Presidents is located in Liberty Square in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The idea for the attraction came from Walt Disney himself. A
Our Stay at Treasure Island Part 2
The Thunderbird motel is ideal for families although when they holiday on their own in the quieter months my parents still stay here. All the room
Often Missed Attractions
Some of the often missed attractions at the magic Kingdom in Disney world can be the most entertaining. So often people arrive full of anticipation an
EGMONT KEY
Egmont Key State Park is located in Tampa Bay, south west of De Soto beach. The main atraction here at this park is the working lighthouse that was bu