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Well a trip to the movies can prove a very popular activity with young and old, couples and families. In fact what to do on a day when the weather is very wet, rarely does it rain all day in Florida, but when its not great outside you... Viewed 6846 times.
We like to try out new restaurants which are often recommended by our guests, after all that' s what holidays are about and in Orlando you are spoilt for choice. You can find out all about it if you visit the website, there were two very close togeth... Viewed 6629 times.
It often irks me when I say to people that we are going to Florida for our holidays that, on almost every occasion, the response is “you’ll be doing Disney then” The purpose of this article is to dispel some of those preconceived ideas that Fl... Viewed 6755 times.
We always try to visit a new restaurant on each of our Florida trips and this holiday we decided it should be Chuys (pronounced Chew-ees). We had not heard of this Mexican restaurant before but the online reviews were excellent, so we thought we woul... Viewed 5457 times.
Epcot is one of my favourite parks but the world showcase sometimes gets overlooked. First, remember to wear your most comfortable shoes, you will be doing a lot of walking, especially around the world showcase. Plan to spend quite a few hour... Viewed 7044 times.
American Peanut Butter Pie is one of those typically State side desserts that you will probably have tried on your holidays in Florida. This is as easy as cheesecake to make and in truth, all our friends are bored with cheesecake anyway! ... Viewed 6161 times.
Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without a visit to Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party! It is great for the children (old or young! ) and I can thoroughly recommend it. It is exactly what it says and is “ not so scary “ as some of the other parks a... Viewed 3274 times.
Situated east of Kissimmee heading towards St Cloud on the US192, it is open on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you love a flea market then this is the place to go. With over 900 stalls all covered, this is the place to get those vegetables and fru... Viewed 9030 times.
For those of you who plan to visit Disney without children you are in for a treat! Although of course, it is wonderful to see Disney through the eyes of a child, you are never too old for the magic and the drama. In Part 1 I talked about Epco... Viewed 6661 times.
Do you fancy a spot of shopping? If you answered yes, then you will absolutely love Downtown Disney, an eclectic range of brilliant shops with ample free parking. This is the continuation of my brief introduction to the shops on offer. Hoy... Viewed 6959 times.
When I think of American food, I think of steaks, hamburgers and ribs. Not the greatest options for vegetarians! However, as a vegetarian and regular visitor to Orlando, amongst all the steak houses and lobster buffets I have managed to find a num... Viewed 8722 times.
If you love to play golf then you will love what Orlando can offer you. There are an abundance of beautiful courses, catering for all levels of golfer all year round. Florida is blessed with glorious weather and the courses are kept near perfect 3... Viewed 7566 times.
So here we are, right in the heart fabulous Key West with so much to see and do and it' s only lunch time, the majority of people cannot check in to their accommodation until 3 or 4 pm so what do you do with your bags? Do you waste time taking a trip... Viewed 6541 times.
The one thing I remember about my first visit to Florida were the golf courses, I thought wow, I’m going to play some of these and so bought a home there and started to play whenever time allowed. For the Golf enthusiast there are over 40 cou... Viewed 7750 times.
If you want to discover one of the best kept secrets in Disney’s culinary array then take a trip to The Wilderness Lodge. It is modelled on the historic Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park and is worth a visit in its own right. However ne... Viewed 8856 times.
We had visited Newport Rhode Island several years ago but only for the day and on this occasion were disappointed that we could take the mansion tour as due to its popularity it was fully booked and we resolved to visit again sometime in the future a... Viewed 5263 times.
Busch Gardens is one of our favourite theme parks and we try to visit it at least once on each of our trips to Florida. This trip was our first visit for Christmas to Busch so we were excited to see how the park differed from our normal trips. Viewed 6908 times.
Deceiving from the outside, but absolutely stunning on the inside, this is an absolute gem of a find. Situated on Parkway Blvd Kissimmee off the 192 this family owned restaurant has operated since 1974. They specialize in steak (obviously) ... Viewed 7150 times.
The alternative to the Disney parks are the excellent Universal Studios 2 parks, the Universal Studios park is one of my favourites because it has in my view more grown up rides than some of the Disney parks. The Universal Studios Park was the... Viewed 7529 times.
Kissimmee Old Town is certainly worth a visit, lined with shops and bars there is something here for everyone to enjoy. At the head of the town is a small fun fair that has one of those rides that strap you in a harness, hoist you up to some ridiculo... Viewed 7875 times.
The Rainforest Café is as much a thrilling experience, a fabulous occasion, as it is a place to eat your dinner! As you approach the outside of the restaurant you are greeted with a wonderful landscape of tropical planting, waterfalls and even a volc... Viewed 7832 times.
We first came across Nathan’s when we drove up the Florida Turnpike from Miami to Orlando, and stopped at one of the numerous Service Areas on the way. Several of these have a Nathan’s within, and we decided to take a look at what they had on offer. ... Viewed 8817 times.
A meal at Charley’s Steak House is a mouth-watering meal to remember. This award-winning restaurant has been ranked consistently as one of America’s Top Ten Steakhouses. The quality of their meat is second to none and the service in the restaurant is... Viewed 8090 times.
If you fancy going somewhere a little different while you are in Florida, you can’t do better than a trip to Kissimmee Old Town. On our last visit we were determined to see some of the places we hadn’t seen before & we had a great afternoon ou... Viewed 8867 times.
DISNEYS WINDOWS part7 JOE POTTER General William E. “Joe” Potter was executive vice president of the 1964-5 New York World’s Fair when he was hired by Walt in 1965 to work on his secret Florida project. While Admiral Joe... Viewed 5759 times.
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