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Glasgow - Part 3
Start your second day by blowing the cobwebs away with a walk in Kelvingrove Park, an 85-acre green space straddling the River Kelvin in the city’s We
Wekiwa State Park - Florida at its Best
Decided to do something different than just the Disney World and other theme parks so thought we would visit one of Florida’s State Parks. We had hear
Fascinating Florida – Part 4 Miami
We usually visit our beautiful villa in Orlando several times a year, but we sometimes fly into Miami before driving up the Turnpike to Orlando. M
Tips when visitng Animal Kingdom
We have visited Animal Kingdom several times over the years and are always discovering tips worth considering when you go there. We love the gorilla e
Millers Orlando Ale House (6)
I must admit before the Millers Ale House opened last year near our villa at Lindfields I had never heard of them. When my parents visited there befor
Central Florida’s State Parks
Despite Florida having over 160 State Parks they are not nearly as well known, to the average traveller, as the National Parks such as the Everglades
Flea Market St Cloud
Everyone loves a bargain and I am no exception. Out of the several flea markets in the Orlando area I think the one at St Cloud is the biggest and the
Tallinn: An overview - Part 8
Touring Tallinn These are student-run tours that show you the real city without the correctness of official tourist agencies. They give you a real
An ice cream or an original creation?
If it’s the latter then why not try The Cold Stone Creamery? I swear you will not be disappointed. There are several locations in Orlando but we visit
DeLeon Springs
For some beautiful natural Florida countryside, head out a little to DeLeon Springs - a beautiful state park an hour or so north of Orlando. One of Fl
Sea World
What a great, leisurely and completing absorbing park. If you are completely "Disney Dazed" and want a break from characters,
St. Augustine
Last year we decided to spend three days visiting St Augustine and I can honestly say that it was a wonderful experience. We did not go by the qu
Best Buys in Orlando - Part 2
On the whole, every day clothes are very much cheaper in Orlando and not just for poor quality. Thick fleecy pyjamas for girls and women are under £10
An overview of Marrakech – Part 11
Places not to miss – continued, The City Walls and Gates The city walls date from the 1120s when, under threat of attack from the Almohads of t
Applebee's
Applebee’s was founded in Atlanta in 1980. and has restaurants worldwide operating in 49 states and 17 countries. Along the Hwy 27 at Berry town centr
See the Manatees at Blue Spring State Park
Located just off the I4 at Orange City some 20 miles north of Orlando, Blue Spring State Park is best known for its manatee migration in the winter mo
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 11
Around the city and nearby:- Amersfoort Beer, wool and tobacco made Amersfoort an exceedingly rich town from the 16th century onwards. It was se
Bongo's Cuban Cafe
Bongos Cuban Café is a blend of authentic Cuban cuisine with the culture of old Havana, with a bit of South Beach glamour. The two story pineapple des
Aquatica - Our First Visit
Very excited we took our first trip to Aquatica in June. We love the Disney waterparks and as the ticket offer at the time was for fourteen days unlim
Trieste, Italy: Having a short break – Part 1
Once among the once grand cities of Europe’s Trieste has suffered a long slide into anonymity. However this once great city has an irresistible and ch
Fantasmic Dining Experience
If you are planning to see Fantasmic at the end of your day at the Parks you may want to take advantage of the Fantasmic! Dining Experience. You are a
CAYO COSTA
Cayo Costa State Park is located just west of Fort Myers and 12 miles west of Cape Coral on Floridas south west coast. You can only access this beach
Visiting the Parks Part 2
If you are visiting the Disney Parks the Disney transportation is a great way to get around during the day. We tend to park in the park we are all goi
An overview of Marrakech – Part 8
Places not to miss – continued, Marrakech Souvenirs If you are going to buy something then the following are the most popular items with visito
Christmas Traditions in the USA Part 1
We love to spend Christmas in the USA, and particularly in our beautiful villa in Orlando. Christmas is a very popular holiday season all across Ameri