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Not to be Overlooked at Animal Kingdom
The Theme Parks are so exciting with so much to see and do it is often easy to overlook some of the attractions they have to offer. One of the best, y
Red Lobster Restaurants
If you are a little tired of steaks, chicken and burgers, how about trying a fish dinner tonight. More particularly a lobster dinner at one of the Red
Travelling Light
Airlines are really moving the goal posts these days with all their changes to luggage allowances. First they decided to start charging for extra
CRUISING DIRECTORY - PART 1
If you have decided to book a cruise then it is important that you become familiar with the ‘lingo. ’ It could save you a lot of embarrassment. So her
Chevrolet Trailblazer
On my last trip to Florida I chose to use Budget to supply my rental car for our 2 week stay and was lucky enough to be upgraded to a Chevrolet Trailb
When to visit Florida
Choosing when to visit Florida is one of the main decisions you will make when planning your trip. Often people are tied to the school holiday periods
Last Day of the Holidays (3)
Many visitors from the United Kingdom to Orlando have an early/late evening flight home. As we often travel with Virgin Atlantic we usually go to Down
What you might need to know at Hollywood Studios
We have been going to the Disney Parks for many years now and have compiled some information that you may find useful. In Guest Relations on Hollywood
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
Park Hopping Part 1
When people know we are going to Orlando for our holidays the next question is invariably, ' Will you be visiting Mickey? ' or, ' You' ll be doing all
Houston We’ve Had a Problem – Apollo 13 Encounters April 2010
It hardly seems possible that 40 years ago the Apollo 13 mission set off on its doomed attempt to land on the moon. It was on April 11th 1970 that Apo
Florida Trip 2017 Day Three Part One
We awoke quite early on day three of our trip to Florida around 7. 30 am and so got up for breakfast we had already decided that we were going to take
Pirates Dinner Adventure
On asking my son what he would like to do to celebrate his 8th Birthday in Florida this year, he replied : - “I would like to have dinner with the Pir
Plane Trips with Young Children
So you’re all set, ready to head off to Orlando for that dream vacation with the kids. Plane tickets have been purchased, you have p
Universal Studios vs Disney
I often get asked is Universal Studios better than the Disney parks? Normally people who are on their very first visits ask this because they are tryi
RAINY DAYS AT EPCOT
Occasionally during your holiday in Orlando you may experience a rainy day. If you stay indoors and you are at a hotel it can be hard to keep the chil
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is one of Floridas favourite adopted daughters and you can visit her restored cracker style home in Ocala. Marjorie moved wit
DENNY’S FAMILY DINER
Looking for a cheap but cheerful way to feed the family? Then why not head for your local Denny’s restaurant. Denny’s is a chain of no nonsense diner
Epcot's Miniature Railway Train Garden
Disney put on certain events at quieter times of the year to attract more guests to EPCOT. The major two are the Food and Wine Festival in the fall an
Maharajas’ Express India
Offering one of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys, The Maharajas’ Express is certainly fit for royalty. The plush, wood panelled cabins and g
Florida Sporting Events
I know the main things to visit Florida for are the fantastic sunshine, the beautiful villas, Disneyworld and the holiday of a lifetime, but don’t for
Market Place Downtown Disney - Part 1
When you wake up on your first morning in Orlando, a good way to immerse yourself gently into the spirit of Disney is with a visit to Market Place in
Shop, Shop, Shop!
You will want to do some serious shopping sometime during your holiday in Orlando and here I have some tips to help you through the mountain of retail
Suncoast Bird Sanctuary.
It is always nice to credit people who devote their lives to animal rescue and if you visit Indian Shores on Florida' s Gulf Coast you can visit a won
Epcot's Annual Food and Wine Festival
If you are visiting Orlando, Florida in October or early November the place to be is Walt Disney World’s Epcot. The always popular Food and Wine Festi