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Champagne Brunch at the Rennaisance Resort Orlando

Champagne Brunch - at the Renaissance Resort (opposite the Seaworld entrance just off I4. This is my favourite treat in Florida - for eating out. It i

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Days Out – driving on Daytona Beach

Just about an hour’s drive from Orlando is Daytona Beach. The name alone instantly conjures up images of everything and anything to do with motor vehi

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Things to Do at Thanksgiving

Disney is a great place to celebrate Thanksgiving and here are a few ideas. If you like to people watch as well as eating go to one of the hotels. You

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Medieval Times

After many trips to Florida over the years, we are always looking for something new and different to try. Despite passing by many times and wondering

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Bone Fish Grill

I have written many reviews for restaurants all of which I recommended highly so I feel duty bound to add balance by giving a review of the opposite.

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Fort Island Gulf Beach - A hidden gem.

If you find yourself in the Crystal River area with time on your hands then I can strongly recommend a trip to Fort Island Gulf Beach. Situated where

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Our Long Day at Hollywood Studios Part 4

My parents went on this tour in the first year that Hollywood Studios (then known as MGM) opened 20 years ago and have subsequently been on every time

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Dr Phillips Cinedome - Orlando Science Center

Florida boasts a wonderful sunny climate and a host of outdoor activities from golf to the theme parks and everything in between. However, it has to b

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Beaches of Florida - Daytona

Daytona Beach – A great day out Daytona Beach is one of Florida’s most popular east coast beaches and spans approximately 23 miles along the eastern c

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A peaceful afternoon in Celebration

Celebration has to be one of my most favourite places to visit when I am staying at the villa. Every time we go to Florida, Celebration calls to me: I

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A day trip to St Augustine

While everyone around you makes their way en masse to visit good old Mickey Mouse, why not take a day off to see the oldest city in America, St. Augus

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Disney's Magic Kingdom

The Theme Park where all your dreams come true.Magic Kingdom, a very special place for all the family, as soon as you enter the park you will see smil

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The Tutu Tango Experience

Fancy something a little different from the usual American dining experience of pile it high portions? Want to eat somewhere where the focus is on va

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Hobart, Tasmania – Part 4

Other local attractions in the area include the Cadbury factory, and if you want to go for a day trip places like Port Arthur, and the Tasman Peninsul

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Disney Golf

Walt Disney originally opened in 1971 and there were just 60 holes of golf. Oak Trail started originally as a 6-hole course later becoming the first 9

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Christmas in Orlando? Why you should book now

You may think this is a funny subject to address now, just when the summer is about to start, but if you are thinking of going to Orlando for Christma

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What’s so Special about Florida - Part 2

In Part 1 I talked about the climate and weather being special , well in Part 2 I am going to talk about the people of Florida and how genuinely frien

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Best Time to Go to Disney

Many visitors to Florida can only go in the school holidays and when this happens it is best to plan well ahead. Flights from Europe are often cheaper

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Disney’s Secret Utilidors

Walt Disney thought of everything when planning the future of his theme park empire. He didn’ t want to ruin the illusions of his magical fantas

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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,

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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

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Tampa Bay History Center

The Tampa Bay History Center is situated at 801 Old Water Street in Tampa Florida 33602 and has a spectacular waterside position in the Channelside di

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ST ANDREW STATE PARK

St Andrews State Park is located in Panama City, 3 miles east of the highway 392. This is one of the older State Parks having been run by them for mor

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Sweet Tomatoes

I always think buffet restaurants offer great value for money especially when you are travelling with young children who are faddy eaters. Unfortunate

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Dining in St Augustine

So you have spent a great day at the beach, visited the Oldest House and the Light station and wandered round the historical district of St Augustine

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