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A Road Trip to the Panhandle
A Road Trip to the Panhandle In January of 2012, we decided to take a week out from our stay in Orlando and drive to the Panhandle. We booked a sma
Eating (and drinking) at Harry Potter.
It is a good idea to plan your islands of Adventure day round eating at Harry Potter. Since it is wise to get to that area before the crowds build up
San Marcos de Appalache Historic State Park
San Marcos de Appalache Historic State Park is situated in St Marks in Old Fort Road and is off the S. R. 363. There is a rich seam of history associa
Cruising - Going on a Maiden Voyage
For those of us who enjoy cruising, the prospect of being on an inaugural cruise or maiden voyage is very exciting. To cruise on a brand new ship, to
Disney's Windows - Part 2
DISNEYS WINDOWS part2 CHUCK BOYAJIAN Although his Disneyland Park window states, ‘’We keep your Castle Shining’’ Chuck Boyajian was known for ke
Ross Dress for Less...a revelation!
We have passed Ross Dress for Less many times over the years and had never been inspired to go in. Then curiositey got the better of us and we dec
BELGIUM city of TOURNAI
BELGIUM city of TOURNAI Tournai is Walloon city (French speaking) of Belgium, located in the Southwest of Brussels on the river Scheldt. Tourna
Posner Center
For those of you staying in one of the many lovely vacation home communities on the 27, The Posner Park Shopping Center is proving to be a great place
Tallinn: An overview - Part 2
The post-communist era has been a big achievement for the town, after independence in 1991, Tallinn has westernized at an astonishing rate. The Old To
Only in Orlando – Part 1
The thing I find most fascinating about Orlando in Florida is that you will see so many really unusual things there that you will never see anywhere e
Fantasy of flight
Fantasy of Flight located at Polk City off I-4 exit 44 is not just for aviation enthusiasts or for adults. The party of schoolchildren visiting at the
Dining in Orlando
If you find yourself feeling hungry and you are near to Orlando Premium Outlets (just off the I4) take a visit to Bahama Breeze. The tasty Caribbean c
Halloween Disney Style
If you get the chance we can highly recommend this time of year. Disneyworld is so beautiful, hosting ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party on specif
Epcot Seas Aqua Tour
This tour that my daughter and I did last year is available to persons aged 8 and above although a participating adult must accompany people under 18.
Choosing a villa
The choice of accommodation for tourists in Florida is overwhelming, especially in the areas around Orlando and all of the major theme parks. There is
Visit San Francisco @ Universal Studios
When we visit Universal Studios we usually go to the San Francisco area either before of after our ride on Jaws or at lunchtime when we are ready for
East Coast Beaches of Florida
Cocoa BeachIn between those wonderful, full days at the theme parks, although fabulous as they are, and they are, you might be tempted to take a day o
Dine at the Hard Rock Cafe
After many years of visiting Orlando and Universal Studios we finally managed to book a table at the Hard Rock Cafe. The Cafe in Orlando is the larges
Enjoy Florida and travel independently making the most of your budget.
More and more people are making a conscious choice of arranging their own travel arrangements these days, bypassing the travel agent altogether, hence
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian 2 (from a Ladies point of view)
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian 2 (from a Ladies point of view). When you’ve been to Orlando several times and you’re looking for new experiences
Splash Mountain
You will find Splash Mountain in Frontierland's west side, between Pecos Bill's cafe and the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. We sometimes use Pecos Bil
A Visit to Naples
My parents first discovered Naples over twenty years ago and we have all have been back many times since. We find the best way to travel to Naples is
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
Celebrating Christmas in Orlando – Part 6
Of course, one of the most important traditions at Christmas, especially for children, is that of Father Christmas. Those travelling to Orlando with c
ICE 2010
Each year Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Centre hosts “ICE” as part of their Christmas programme and it is really worth seeing. This is the second