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Fun facts about Mickey's friends
Just for fun and who knows when the subject may come up in your local pub quiz! Mickey is not married but his long term girlfriend is Minnie Mouse
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is the largest city on the gold coast and has a lot of culture and some superb beaches to visit. It has a very nice downtown district
Charlie's Steak House
This is my review for “Charlie’s Steak House” May 2007 which is on the 192 near marker 8. Charlie’s feels upmarket by the presentation of the staff an
Titusville
If you visit the Space Coast, or the Kennedy Space Center, and have a couple of hours to spare, anyone interested in Space and Astronomy should make a
International Drive - Part 2
After the Conference Centre and luxury hotels on International Drive, you will arrive at some very up-market restaurants, one of the best is the Ming
Gatorland, A Half Day Out
GATORLAND is an ideal attraction to visit see when you just have a half day, it has a nice and relaxed atmosphere with no rushing around or queues (a
A Day at the Beach (Sometimes you need a break from Mickey!!)
Florida boasts 663 miles of beaches and our favourite is Anna Maria Island on the Gulf coast. It takes about 2 hours to drive there from Orlando so we
Florida Trip 2017 Day Two Part Two
Finally, after what seemed ages waiting for the silly woman in front we were at the tills, the cashier couldn’t put the shopping through fast enough i
Orlando Isn’t Just Theme Parks!
Friends often ask me why I like theme parks so much. I answer “I like them but no more than many with a young family. Why do you think I do?” To which
Light Lunches in Orlando
Panera BreadWhen looking for somewhere for lunch, Panera Bread is perfect for a light lunch. They are a chain so you will find them all over the Orlan
Athens - Part 2
Electra Metropolis is a central, modern hotel where the past is still appreciated. The restored 16th century Agia Dynamis church is literally squeezed
Self Drive Airboats
If you like to do your own thing and not be part of a larger group then you might enjoy a gentle exploration of Shingle Creek which is accessed from t
SEABRANCH PRAIRIE
Seabranch Prairie State Park is located in Cove Road about 10 miles south of Stuart. You can reach this park via the S. R. A. 1. AThe U. S. P. of this
Minnesota: Ely - Part 4
Artists and photographers worldwide descend on Ely each fall. The unspoiled, lush green terrain of the 1500-plus waterways of the Boundary Waters Cano
Eating out in Orlando Florida
There are literally hundreds of different food outlets to choose from in Florida it all really depends on what type of food you like to eat, here are
Orlando’s Lesser Known Attractions – Part III
Nobody can deny that it is the lure of the big name theme parks, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, Sea World and the like, that attracts the vast majo
Salvador Dali Museum - a different day out
What shall we do today? A drive over to the Gulf Coast is voted as favourite and on the way a stop at St Petersburg. A couple of hours later, there we
Organic and health food stores in Orlando
Wholefood and health food stores can be found in Orlando! I thought it would be a good idea and useful for those visiting Orlando to share our knowled
20 Ways to Pass the Time in a Theme Park Queue
Even though you have arrived at the Park before it opens and are the first person in, and even though you have made very careful use of the Fast Pass
East Coast Beaches
If you are staying in Orlando for long enough to have a few rest days from all the hustle and bustle of the theme parks then why not try a day at the
Disney Shopping
Everybody wants to buy souvenirs for either themselves or for friends and family back home. Ideally they want to buy from the park they are visiting.
Car hire and Driving in Florida
Car hire and driving in Florida Car hire really is a must when visiting Orlando, although you can get around with buses and other transport it is ver
Disney's Rainforest Cafe
Disney’s – Rainforest CaféThere are two of the Rainforest Café chain based at Disney’s parks in Orlando the first is at Animal Kingdom which is locate
Florida's Loggerhead Turtles
More than 90% of the loggerhead turtle nesting activity in the world occurs on Florida’s beaches, and Florida’s beaches account for one third of the w
The Trolley Tours at St Augustine: Old Town.
So, we have now explored Ripleys guided tours of that lovely Florida city called St Augustine, so now let us look at Old Town Trolley Tours. This