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Shopping for Bargains in Orlando

You could ask for no batter place to shop than Orlando. It has everything you could want to buy and by knowing where to get those extra discounts, it

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West Greece - Part 2

Voulgareli – It is a Byzantine monument of particular importance, and an excellent example of Byzantine art, dedicated to the Birth of the Virgin. The

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Halloween… for teenagers and adults

The parks offer many options for Halloween. If you are looking for something a little ‘scary’ check out Halloween at Universal Studio’s Horror Nights.

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Kissimmee Old Town – Thrill Rides

It’s difficult to recall the number of times we must have driven down the 192 from the airport and passed the huge metal frame of, what we now know to

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Japan - Toyko Dining

Tokyo Dining offers traditional Japanese cuisine and ingredients with “innovative” presentations and I would strongly recommend that you make advance

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See Mount Dora by Segway

Each time we visit Florida we try to do something or go somewhere new. This year, although we have ridden Segways at Epcot, we decided to head for Mou

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When should you book a villa?

We get many questions from potential guests wanting to know when is the best time to book a property in Orlando? The answer to this question is not as

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Star Tours - Hollywood Studios

With the latest Star Wars release (the Force Awakens) being released in cinemas, Disney are keen to push the Star Wars brand as much as they can (not

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Biergartin - Epcot Germany Pavilion

Before visiting this restaurant in the German Pavilion at World Showcase I do not think any of us had understood the true meaning of the Oktoberfest t

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Disney's Animal Kingdom

I have to admit that I think I have under estimated this park.Animal Kingdom is Disney’s newest theme park which opened its doors in April 1998. I had

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Epcot – The Thinking Mans Theme Park

I know many husbands who dread going to Disney World – but they love Epcot. Epcot appeals to all ages and caters for all ages, but it especially appea

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ST GEORGES ISLAND

St Georges Island State Park is situated on Gulf Beach Drive near Appalachicola. It is 10 miles south east of east point, off the u. s 98There are nea

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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

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THE SNAIL KITE

The Florida snail kite feeds almost exclusively on apple snails and, in the United States, is found only in Florida. In times past the snail kites wer

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Tokyo Dining

Being from the UK where there is not a large selection of Japanese restaurants we decided on one of our holidays at the villa to visit Epcot and dine

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Cruising – What to do on a Sea Day Part 3

Evening on board a cruise liner is a magical time, especially when you have had a lazy day at sea. The whole ship comes alive as the sun sets over the

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Hoop De Doo

Want a great family night out that’s a little bit different? Then try Disney’s Hoop de Doo. It’s loud, it’s colourful, it’s noisy, it’s crazy with sla

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Mickeys Backyard BBQ

We visited Mickey’s Backyard BBQ for the first time earlier this year. There were eight of us and we had a good time, however I suspect visitors witho

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Cruising on Star Princess, Part 1

Part One – We drive down the Florida Turnpike to Fort LauderdaleIt’s time to pack up and leave our beautiful villa – but not before I have done a fina

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Seasons 52

If you are looking for somewhere a bit different to eat when visiting Orlando then try Seasons 52. Located on Sand Lake Road at Plaza Venezia this qua

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Diary of a homeowners vacation - 13

Well I woke up Tuesday morning and decided to stay around the villa and try to relax which I find quite difficult to do as I get bored easily. After a

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Gatorland in Orlando

Gatorland is over 60 years old and has changed considerably since the original attraction was built. The first building was stockade style with a dirt

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Lights, Cameras, Action!

When you visit Hollywood Studios, (that is the old MGM studios with a new name) You must make sure that you schedule in a visit to this show. Apart fr

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Why buy a villa? part 3 - The Good News

SO WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU WANT TO BUY A VILLA IN FLORIDA? Well now, at last, the good news. The thrill of getting a booking confirmed with a depos

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Good places to eat

We are great fans of the Longhorn Steakhouse Restuarants. They provide excellent food at a commonsense price. They are part of the Darden Group who al

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