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If you ever make a side trip to St Augustine (and you should. . . it is great) then you will want to know the best way to get around this historical city. As you know, St Augustine is where Ponce De Leon is thought to have landed in his q... Viewed 6459 times.
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian Hotel Last year, 2009, because we had a friend who is a fellow tea lover with us, we decided that we would visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel for afternoon tea, we didn’t know what to expect but gave it a... Viewed 10769 times.
We are avid fans of the Rainforest café at Downtown Disney, and often eat there on any trip to Orlando. But, just outside the entrance to the Animal Kingdom theme park there is another the Rainforest Café. It is remarkably how well both of these r... Viewed 7605 times.
All the brochures for Busch Gardens seem to feature Sheikra, the floorless roller coaster with 90 degree drops, so we wondered if this was the best place to visit as we don’t do high thrill rides and we were taking my mother! The answer was a resound... Viewed 8547 times.
When we visit our villa in Orlando, Florida we sometimes finish off our trip by picking up a cruise from Fort Lauderdale. It is a quick and easy drive to and from Orlando, via the Florida Turnpike, and we enjoy the beautiful beaches and wonderful mal... Viewed 7753 times.
Doesn’t sound like the normal thing to do on a Florida Festive Period Vacation, but 2006 was a great year weather wise with temperatures higher than the normal for this time of year, so getting the bathing costumes out and hitting the Water Slides of... Viewed 7637 times.
We missed this little gem. We’ve been to Florida six times in the last six years and we still missed it. Fortunately we now have some friends over there who pointed us in the right direction, and if you’re looking for somewhere for t... Viewed 7353 times.
We all love Florida, and particularly Orlando, but I wonder how many of us know much about this, the ‘Sunshine State. ’ For instance, although Orlando and Disney are the main attraction for millions of visitors, did you know that Florida has 663 mile... Viewed 7439 times.
TGI FRIDAY’S have many restaurants dotted around the Orlando area. The best locations are: 7798 W Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. (407-397-4300) 5034 W Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee. (407-397-2848) 12543 SR535, (Disney) Or... Viewed 9510 times.
Situated at 6501 State Road 544 East, Haines City, Florida 33844 the course was designed by the world-renowned golf course architect Joe Lee. A par 72 championship course built in an area of Virgin Florida Forest covering 240 acres. The course is ver... Viewed 6948 times.
This is an annual event (no pun intended) that has taken place at Epcot for the last 13 years. Having visited each time we are in Orlando, this year was no exception. As Epcot is already one of our favourite parks it just adds to the pleasure ... Viewed 7093 times.
When it was suggested that we go and see an American football match - our first thoughts were 'where, who and how' and then 'will we understand the game?' The 'where' was the Citrus Bowl close to the junction of the Orange Blossom Trail and Highway 4... Viewed 7489 times.
Troy Springs State Park is situated on N. E. Springs Rd in Branford off C. R. 625. This park contains the underwater remains of The Madison. The Madison was a steam boat that was completed in the mid 1840' s for a Captain M Tucker and he name... Viewed 7192 times.
If you’ve driven to Kennedy Space Center, or you stay in a villa close to a lake you may have seen the odd alligator, if you’ve ever wanted to these creatures up close then Gatorland is the place to go. Gatorland advertise themselves as ‘the... Viewed 7833 times.
Glenbrook is a very popular attractive community just north of H192, on H27 – an ideal location for that magical vacation you’ve dream of in Orlando. Easy to find just one mile north on the 192, Walgreens marks the right turning into Glenbroo... Viewed 8320 times.
The Downtown Disney complex, consisting of the Marketplace, Pleasure Island and West Side, is treated by many tourists as an afternoon or night out; however the variety and richness of the area mean that it represents a day out in and of itself. It ... Viewed 7447 times.
Blizzard Beach is one of the one of Orlando’s water parks, and has an amazing collection of water slides suitable for children and adults of all ages. Disney legend says that there was a freak storm one winter and the area was blanketed with snow and... Viewed 7340 times.
Having visited all the main theme parks over a number of years with children both young and old I have found it best to make a plan. Look before you travel at any information you have including tips from friends, the internet and so on and bri... Viewed 7586 times.
This year the theme was ‘Fun in the Sun’ and on entering the park via the front entrance the first photo opportunity presented itself. Life sized sphagnum topiaries of Mickey and Minnie, backed by Goofy on a surfboard cresting a wave, and the Epcot ‘... Viewed 6181 times.
So finally we have arrived at our destination Port Orleans on our first ever trip to Disney and indeed our very first ever trip to the USA. We arrive at the check-in desk and are greeted by a very polite and happy receptionist not quit... Viewed 4772 times.
We last wrote about the wonderful food at Manny’s in 2006 and thought we would update our thoughts on this restaurant. It is now a firm favourite with our two boys – we aim to try a new restaurant each time we visit Florida, but wherever we t... Viewed 7174 times.
Boarding is very straightforward on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester. You will be boarded according to the row you are seated in so there is no need to rush or push. Everyone is given plenty of space and time to get settled into their seats. ... Viewed 7012 times.
I want to tell you all about this fantastic park and why I think it’s one of the premier theme parks in Orlando. Universal Studios is made up of 5 Islands with the most cutting edge rides, shows and attractions ever created to challenge even the m... Viewed 7479 times.
We love to spend Christmas in the USA, and particularly in our beautiful villa in Orlando. Christmas is a very popular holiday season all across America, not least in Florida. With its numerous cultures, all of which had their own traditions, there a... Viewed 6296 times.
It was not until I visited Islands of Adventure with my brother and niece that I really appreciated this park. This was in early December and the parks were quite due to most people rushing around getting ready for Christmas. On my previous visits th... Viewed 8584 times.
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