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Pinewood Estates.
Pinewood Estates is an early 1930s mansion built for the steel magnate Austin Buck. At that time it was known as El Retiro and was a winter home.
Germany: Lake Constance - Part 2
There has been civilization living in, on and around the Lake Constance area since prehistoric times. This is part of the reason that UNESCO has class
Cruising from the Port of Miami
We first sailed from the Port of Miami over 8 years ago, when we arrived to embark on our first cruise, on board Enchantment of the Seas, a brand new
Mardi Gras
This really is a superb time to visit Universal Studios; it’s fun, fun, fun all the way which it usually is anyway, one of mine and my families favour
San Francisco Segway Tour
On our fourth trip to San Francisco we were looking for something a little bit different to do when we came across The Segway Tour run by the San Fran
Salsa Taqueria & Tequila Bar
To be found in the Florida Mall and opening: Monday to Thursday from 11am-9.30pm Friday and Saturday 1100am-10pm Sunday 1100am-6.30pm Salsa Taque
American Footbal - Tampa Bay Buccanners
My husband has always like watching American Football, and for some reason has always followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Last Christmas when we were in
Restaurant Guide - Cheesecake Factory
One of our favourites places to eat (my goodness, there are so many! ) is the Cheesecake Factory. We had tried the one in San Francisco, the one in La
Imagination Pavilion
The Imagination Pavilion is located in Walt Disney’s Future World in EPCOT and is made up of three attractions. The first is the huge pyramid shaped b
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
Ross Dress for Less...a revelation!
We have passed Ross Dress for Less many times over the years and had never been inspired to go in. Then curiositey got the better of us and we dec
HONTOON ISLAND
Hontoon Island State Park is situated in Volusia County on the St Johns River. It is 6 miles west of Deland, just off SR44. Hontoon has been occupied
Bubba Gump - Treasure Island
We had previously eaten at the Bubba Gump restaurant at Universal Studios but on a recent day trip to Treasure Island we decided to eat at the newly o
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 4
THINGS TO DO continued Potiki Adventures This group offer a Maori Experience, with things like Flax Weaving, Native Bush Walking and a West Coas
San Francisco - Universal
In the real world San Francisco and Amity are two separate areas located on opposite sides of USA. However in Universal Studios they are combined toge
Universal Studios Tips for your day
A few tips for enjoying your day. We had a great time at Universal studios, parking (February 2010) was $14 and you parked in a multi story car park w
What Villa Location?
If you are ploughing through all the villas on this site and do not know where the best place to be is, this may help you. Obviously if your whole
Bibbidi Bobbiddi Boutique at Disney, Orlando
I bet even the oldest of us ladies has, at some time, had a sneaking desire to be a princess. Well, if you now have little girls whose only wish is to
History of St. Augustine
If you wish to spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and it’s fantastic Theme Parks, what better way than to take a drive to St. Au
A few notes for English first time visitors
A few notes that might help you to settle in a little more quickly and get the most out of your holiday. GroceriesBecause this is a tourist area most
Spend a day in Walmart!
What a strange title you may well be thinking! As a Brit, if you have never been to Florida, or indeed the USA before, prepare yourself for a surprise
Pre Plan Your trip
Planning your trip to Florida, if you have never been before, can be a bit of a concern. Apart from the obvious sun clothes and swimsuits do remember
Cherry Pocket for lunch!
Cherry Pocket restaurant is located in Lake Wales, on Lake Pierce in a fish camp. So you will guess it is casual, and it is. But further than that
Halloween – A Fantastic Time to Visit Orlando
In the UK, we don’t seem to celebrate Halloween as much as the US but having visited Orlando in October 2003, I really am now an advocate of
Pick your own citrus and taste the difference!
Imagine waking to another glorious sunny day in Florida, sipping some sweet fresh orange juice on your pool deck, and enjoying some ruby red grapefrui