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Shipwreck Historium Museum, Key West
Key West, although a tiny island, just 3½ miles by 1 ½ miles, is a treasure trove of interesting places to visit, many of them centred around Mallory
The best place to view a Shuttle launch
Where the best place to view a Shuttle launch is very much open to debate. Much depends on your own personal preferences and everyone we have spoken t
WALTER ELIAS DISNEY – PART 2
CARTOONS, DREAMS AND MICKEY MOUSE“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. ”Walt Disney arrived in Hollywood at the age of
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,
A stroll around Celebrations lakes and residences. Part 1
If you fancy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, then why not spend a couple of hours strolling around the lakes and the res
FAVER DYKES
Faver Dykes State park is situated on Faver Dykes Rd just south of St Augustine on Floridas North Atlantic Coast. This park now covers 1600 acres sinc
Haunted Mansion
Few of us who have visited Disney’s Magic Kingdom will have missed one of their oldest and most popular attractions, the Haunted Mansion. You cannot f
Gatorland and conservation.
It is now 20 years since Gatorland created the alligator breeding marsh in its Florida home. This is a natural environment for these big beasts an
Bone Fish Grill
They have opened a Bonefish Grill at the Loop. I have to say this has to be one of my favorite restaurants! The restaurant is not too fancy and but th
Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
If you chose which wildlife parks to visit based on how cute the name sounds then Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge would be one of your first stops. Howev
Camp Helen
The State Parks department call Camp Helen their hidden gem and truly it is. Imagine gently rocking in a rocking chair while admiring Lake Helen. Or c
A relaxing stay in a villa
Our family consists of 6 children and Mom and Dad. Our first family trip to Florida was in 2002. Our baby was just 10 months old, so we brought my par
Late Check Outs
Checking out of your villa is often a moot point. I am often asked by prospective guests if they can have a late check out. All villas operate in the
Getting married in Las Vegas part 4
Unusual Weddings This could be the hardest section to write as when you deal with Las Vegas and weddings defining ‘unusual’ can be quite hard.
Flying indirect to Orlando
Ever looked on the internet for direct flights to Orlando and they were very expensive? There are ways to get to the Sunshine State without paying the
Jungle Adventures
Jungle Adventures Nature Park is located 17 miles east of Orlando in East Colonial Drive. This is a zoo that reflects the natural flora and fauna of F
The 'New' Aventura Mall, Miami
We all love shopping but Aventura Mall, just north of Miami, and a short hop from the beaches, provides a great shopping experience. However, once it
Boma – Flavors of Africa
Boma – Flavors of Africa is buffet style dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort. This is a very popular family restaurant and it is advisable
Key West Lighthouse Museum
Located across the street from the Hemingway house is the Key West Lighthouse Museum. Climb the 88-step circular iron stairway leading to the top of t
Tokyo Blue at Fort Lauderdale
Tokyo Blue is one of the newest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. It is located in the Ocean Manor Resort Hotel. It is advertised as a Sushi bar and exo
Things to do 3 months before your holiday getaway!
With over 20 years experience of travelling and working for an international airline I have picked up many useful pointers. Some are obvious but often
Ride Guide – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
A classic Disney World ride and a definite must do for your Disney holiday, Big Thunder Mountain is a great coaster. Set in Frontier Land of the Magic
Star Tours ride at Disney's Hollywood studios
I don' t know why but this ride has always been a favourite of our family probably because when the kids were very small they loved this ride it was o
Panama Canal
A contender for the eighth wonder of the world, the Panama Canal has been undergoing a major revamp, which should have coincided with its 100th birthd
Top Rollercoaster and Rides - Florida
Since I last wrote my guide to the Rollercoasters and rides of Florida (back in 2005) there has been a lot of development and the inclusion of some Wo