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Chevys Tex-Mex - Old Kissimmee (on the 192)
Having been a fan of hot spicy food since I was a young lad, I do like to eat in good tasting Mexican restaurants. If you love fresh produce Chevy’
Trainer for the day (Discovery Cove)
A day out in Discovery Cove is not cheap; by jingos it is not; but it is a truly unique experience well worth ' splashing' out on. And while you a
Gatorland (1)
You might think that Gatorland is perhaps a little “cheesey” as you enter the complex through the mouth of a giant bright green alligator, but despite
Flying to Florida with US Airways – Part 8
We are on our way to Fort Lauderdale, on the final leg of our journey with US Airways, from Gatwick to Florida, via Charlotte. Having flown across the
US Steak is Best!
I love steak. Let me redefine that I really, really, REALLY LOVE STEAK ? If the only food in the world was steak then I would be a very happy (and qui
Olive Garden - Casual Family Italian Dining
A visit to an Olive Garden restaurant is always a must for our family during a visit to Florida. There are several locations for these restaurants, wh
Peanut Butter Pie
American Peanut Butter Pie is one of those typically State side desserts that you will probably have tried on your holidays in Florida. This is as
Tours of Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande.
While staying on the Gulf Coast you may like to visit the old historic Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande (‘The Inn’ as it is known by locals) which celebrat
Qatar: At a glance - Part 2
The Emir is the ruler of Qatar. Rule is hereditary, with power transferred from father to son. If no son is available, power is transferred to the per
My favourite Disney experience.
Someone asked me the other day what my favourite Disney experience was? Well that was a poser and I spent the best part of an evening flip floppin
Amusing Children of Different Ages at Universal and Island of Adventures
What do you do with a Harry Potter mad child and a toddler at the same time. Well that happened to us last year so the family had to split in two. The
Santa Fe Steak Restaurant
Having often seen it from a distance on our many shopping trips to Walmart and after hearing good reviews we decided to finally try The Santa Fe Cattl
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf – Blizzard Beach
Our family love mini-golf and have visited most of the “courses” in Orlando but our favourite is Winter Summerland. It is located next door to Blizzar
Segway Tour at Disney’s Fort Wilderness – Part I
Having twice been on Walt Disney World’s Segway tour called “Around the World at Epcot” and thoroughly enjoyed them both times, we were overjoyed when
Try a baseball game!
As well as visiting the many theme attractions Central Florida has to offer we decided we’d like to watch a baseball game – a traditional American gam
Eating at Your Villa
If you decide to stay at a villa in Orlando you will be amazed at the advantages it has over staying in a hotel no matter how nice the latter is.
Estate homes at Celebration
Many people visit Celebration just to look around the shops. Some make a trip to the town to visit one of the many well know restaurants that are on F
KMart versus Target.
It is a shame about the current state of K Mart. This was one of the few stores around when we visited 30 years ago but they look shabby and unloved t
Ice! – Florida’s Unusual Winter Attraction
Something rather unexpected and rather special happens each year in Orlando. From the beginning of November through to early January the spectacular w
Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel - Part II
continuedOur third course was the Long Island Duck with Roasted Chiogga Beets and Turnip Kraut. This was one of my favourites. The flavours erupted in
Epcot – World Showcase – USA
There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, the USA is the 6th if you are going clockwise around the lagoon. As you would expect this is one of the
Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada, Epcot World Showcase
Often when we are at Epcot we make a night of it by choosing one of the themed restaurants to have our evening meal. Unfortunately we very rarely book
Hollywood Studios........a history.
If Walt Disney missed the opening of Magic Kingdom by a whisker then he missed the opening of M. G. M. by a mile for he had been dead for 23 years.
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
Think of Orlando and in many peoples vision it throws up images of Mickey Mouse and the gang plus the many theme parks and chain restaurants that are
ANIMAL KINGDOM, DISNEYWORLD, FLORIDA
What a fabulous place this is. Animal Kingdom has everything you could wish for to entertain and excite all age groups. From Safaris to Water Rides to