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An Evening visit to the Flower and Garden Festival
We love visiting Epcot and although we only had a few hours to spare on the last night of our holiday we decided to spend those hours visiting their F
Eating Out in Orlando
There certainly is no shortage of choice in restaurants and eating places in the Orlando Florida area. From All You Can Eat Buffets to Cuban, Mexican,
Universal Studios - A Short Guide
Whenever I go to America my one of my favourite places to go to is Universal Studios (right next to another park called Islands of Adventure). I like
Live Music Orlando
Live Music OrlandoIf you are like me and a regular on the concert circuit in the UK it is always nice when on holiday to find a venue that provides li
Qatar at a glance - Part 1
Qatar is a peninsula of 11, 521sq located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. The capital city is situated on a calm bay halfway along th
Five Things You Must See, Do and Eat at Disney
Wishes Nighttime SpectacularThe crowds gather, the lights dim and Jiminy Cricket starts his narration telling us how dreams really do come true. Tinke
Beyond Disney
Many of our guests come back year after year and it’s not just because they’re addicted to Mickey Mouse and his buddies, although of course many are!
LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND
Little Talbot Island State Park is located in Jacksonville, 17 miles east of mile post exit 35. 8A. This has been a State Park since 1952 and is one o
Sun Safety
You have been dreaming about the holiday for months, you have been at the parks for days so a few days at the beach is a great idea for a chance to
West Coast Beaches
While all the fun of the theme parks is what most of you go to Orlando for, do remember to take breaks in between the days or you will be exhausted. A
Access to Disney Resorts & Hotels
There is a common misconception that the Walt Disney World resorts and hotels are the exclusive domain of their paying guests. It is easy to understan
Nicknames of Florida's Towns and Cities
Did you know that many of Florida’s beautiful towns and cities have nicknames? These nicknames have evolved over the years and have been absorbed into
The HOV Lane on the I-95 in Miami
On our regular trips to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, either prior, or following a visit to our beautiful villa in Orlando, we have normally made use of t
Rainforest Cafe
There are 2 Rainforest cafes in Orlando, both in Disney. Of course in the interests of research we had to try both to confirm they are of equal qualit
Overnight at St Augustine
St Augustine is quaint with a capital Q. If you like picturesque and pretty plus bucket loads of history, charm and great architecture, then it’s the
Minnesota: Ely - Part 2
The outfitters of the Ely area cherish the lakes and forests of the Boundary Waters, and are professional guides, biologists and historians who can ma
Amsterdam - Part 2
Area 1, Jordaan Enjoying authentic Amsterdam in a relaxed way that is what you do in the Jordaan. In the past labourers and craftsmen used to live
What is the Disney Dream Like?
If you have children, and time to fit in a Disney cruise during your Orlando stay in a wonderful villa, then the Disney Dream could be just up your st
Miami
There is a possibility that your travel to Florida’s coastline or to exciting central Florida may be via Miami should your travel plans include flying
Kraken - Sea World, Orlando
Sea World is a great place to start off a theme park holiday, since it is less busy and intense than the others and has a more relaxed feel about it.
Airboat rides in Florida
When you have planned your trip to Orlando and you have you itinerary organized you might want to do something different other than visiting the theme
Don Pablo's
This Tex-Mex restaurant is situated directly on International drive. It serves good Mexican food in a large cantina style environment. If you go early
Florida villa rental is value for money
Florida villa rental (value for money)We have stayed in various places around the world and in some lovely villas offering fabulous swimming pools and
Disney Dollars
To add to the excitement of your families Disney vacation why not have your children’s spending money delivered to your vacation villa (please ask per
The State Nicknames- Part 12
Each of the states of America has a nickname which reflects its history, geography, industries and people. These nicknames can be found on car license