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First time visitors to Orlando will be unsure and over whelmed by the amount of homes on offer and to the location of many villa's, maps are often misleading. Indian Creek is just 3. 5 miles away from Disney's Animal Kingdom so a perfect loca... Viewed 8592 times.
Owners and sometimes guests who hire a villa for more than a week like to keep in touch with family and friends back home. This seems to be especially prevalent with new Grandparents. As owners ourselves, we always in the past have sp... Viewed 6227 times.
We have been coming to Florida for many years, and have visited Orlando in every month and season of the year. We do have favourite times to visit, such as May and June, but there is something to be said for every month of the year. Of course, if you... Viewed 7991 times.
Since having our villa (from brand new) back in 2003 we have watched Highway 27 and the west side of Disney develop, mature and become vibrant. From open wild land and scattered citrus groves it is now offering so many restaurants – different cuisine... Viewed 7611 times.
The Christmas store at Down Town Disney is a dream to shop around for adults and children alike; I went in August and really felt Christmassy in there, once we were walked through the doors in to the store it could have been December, especially with... Viewed 42644 times.
Terminator 2: 3-D ride is located in Universal Studios, Orlando Florida. The ride is based on the time between T2 and T3 films, where John Connor has to try and defeat Cyberdine Systems and stop the end of the World. The ride is a mix of 3-D ... Viewed 9775 times.
Continuing on your walking tour go to see the Colonial workers at the reconstructed Colonial Spanish Quarter (the entrance is via the Triay House at 29 St. George St) go about their work as if it’s just another day in the mid 18th century. Clad in pe... Viewed 7358 times.
After a peaceful morning spent admiring the beauty of Blue Springs, and entranced by the slow moving and gentle manatees, it is time to board our flat bottomed boat, the MV Native II, a custom built covered tour boat. Built in 1993, this 50ft by 12ft... Viewed 7836 times.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios After dark, there is s magnificent laser show called Fantasmic. This is set in a vast arena with plenty of seating. A mountain has been built with a moat around it and at the beginning Micky Mouse appears dre... Viewed 5942 times.
A visit to Kissimmee Old Town is a must. The entertainment and rides are ideal for the whole family especially for the kids. For the very brave the human slingshot that catapults you up to 365 feet into the sky is probably the most scary ride to go o... Viewed 7249 times.
Gamble Rogers State Park is located 3 miles south of Flagler Beach , 18 miles north of Daytona and 30 miles south of St Augustine. It is on Floridas cooler Atlantic Coast. Gamble Rogers was a well known folk singer and actor who sadly died on... Viewed 8051 times.
We visited this park in September and thought it was brilliant. It is so well organised from the moment you enter. You have a photo taken and are issued with a pass to wear and keep. You are also given the time of your dolphin swim at this point. Viewed 8226 times.
Eat and drink as much as you like for only a few dollars! Well, we tried it and guess what? We liked it! I was as surprised as anyone that I liked it. You cannot call the Golden Corral ‘Haute Cuisine’ but it is great in terms of ‘value for money’ ... Viewed 8776 times.
If you are a fan of Burgers then Florida (in fact most of the USA) is certainly the place for you! Starting with the Burger joints we all know and love and have in the UK, there is the Burger King and of course McDonalds, every child’s favour... Viewed 8493 times.
Wandering around downtown Disney and unsure of where to eat, we tried the Splitsville diner, great food service and live music to enjoy as we watched the world go by. We ate here with our two teenage children one evening, both outside... Viewed 6386 times.
Do visit Disney during your vacation Don’t make the mistake of thinking that Disney is all there is to Orlando. Do visit the Disney Resorts, they are well worth visiting Don’t actually stay there because a villa offers you so muc... Viewed 9819 times.
Despite this show being close to the entrance of the Hollywood Studios Park the sounds Dangerous Show is not very popular some of this is probably down to the fact that some British visitors simply have no idea of who Drew Carey is or what he doesViewed 7668 times.
There is simply nothing nicer than a delicious meal in a lovely restaurant with a sea view. Jack Bakers Lobster Shanty has a panaramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and an exciting menu. This restaurant has been in business for 5... Viewed 8951 times.
We have just returned from another wonderful holiday in Florida. We have been many times before and this time we decided to try Sweet Tomatoes making it a change from our usual haunts such as Olive Garden, TGI Friday, Mannys Steakhouse and Golden Cor... Viewed 7500 times.
Crescent Lakes is ideally situated for your Florida stay as it’s within 15 mins of the Disney area but offers peace, quiet and is a great place to return to after a busy day at a theme park. There are shops, restaurants and supermarket within a few m... Viewed 9029 times.
We were in Florida in January 2012 staying at our villa and decided we would have a break from the usual homeowners holiday – lots of maintenance and replacing items – and get away from it all for a few days and take a ‘proper’ vacation. Ab... Viewed 7702 times.
If you fly with one of the American carriers such as Delta, or even with BA, you may find yourself stopping off at one of the largest and busiest airports en route to Orlando – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The journey via this airport is ... Viewed 7511 times.
If you would like to travel a bit further afield, then why not go to Fort Lauderdale and try out the Jungle Queen Riverboat Tour. The cruise takes you through the inter coastal waterways and down to Miami. This beautifully styled classic boat... Viewed 7624 times.
Ever wondered how NASA got those tall, thin, towering rockets or the infamous space shuttle up on the launch pad? It’s not quite done like Thunderbirds! There are no sliding floors or vehicles being raised up level with the ground to lift off. NASA a... Viewed 8635 times.
When we first visited Florida we booked a hotel for our stay mainly because we thought that was what you had to do. We had a fantastic holiday in a lovely hotel. The room was a reasonable size and there were two double beds one for hubby and me and o... Viewed 7499 times.
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