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Visit Daytona Beach
Extending South from Ormond Beach is the lively and boisterous Daytona Beach. As many as 200, 000 students descend on the beach for Spring Break. They
Glasgow - Part 1
Twenty years ago Glasgow was not a place you would think of to take a city break or perhaps even visit at all unless you had to. However, the city has
Rural Scotland - Part 3
A day at the Lochs and the mountains Scotland is famous as the land of the lochs and unquestionably the most famous of these is Loch Ness, home to
The Cheesecake factory
Oh my gosh, you absolutely have to eat here! The first time we entered the Cheesecake Factory, it was with only dessert in mind. We had enjoyed a grea
Walt Disney's 'Year of a Million Dreams' Extended for 2008
If, like me, you visited Disney World this year, you will undoubtedly have seen promotions for the ‘Year of a Million Dreams. ’ This wonderful celebra
Horse Drawn Rides around Disney
At Fort Wilderness Resort you can take an old-fashioned, horse-drawn wagon ride which is a forty five minute scenic tour around Disney' s Fort Wildern
Houlihans
Not often spoken about but truly an awesome restaurant full of delicious food and excellent wine. Houlihan’s has 4 locations around the Orlando area b
‘Must do’s’ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of
Art at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
A recent long stop–over in Fort Worth, Texas, on our way to our beautiful villa in Orlando, Florida, gave us the opportunity to do a little exploring.
Hobart, Tasmania – Part 1
Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia after Sydney. It was set up over British concerns about the presence of French explorers. The first sett
Mickey’s Philarmagic
This is one of the newer shows at Magic Kingdom and takes place in the PhiharMagic Concert Hall in Fantasyland, This is just opposite “It’s a Small Wo
Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3
Trip Report – Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3We board our cruise ship, Star Princess. The morning sun peeps through our hotel window and as I turn o
Blizzard Beach Review
One of two Disney’s water parks, the other being Typhoon Lagoon. These water parks are unbelievable fun and I’m amazed that I can still spend all day
Disney Quest - Great Fun
It’s raining in the Sunshine State and you ask yourself what you’re going to do with the family all day. The answer is, go to Disney Quest in Downtown
Review on Rainforest Café, Florida
Review on Rainforest Café, Florida On the 15th of December 2011, I visited the Rainforest Café in Downtown Disney as it was my birthday. When I
Easter at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Easter is probably the most popular time to visit Orlando, as the weather is warming up and there is low humidity, making it ideal weather for long da
Cyprus city of Limassol - part 2
East of Lemesos is Amathous, according to Mythology Greek hero Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be attended by the local women. Archaeological fin
St Augustine
If you’re looking to visit somewhere different in Florida when you’re staying in Orlando. I can fully recommend visiting St Augustine. This city is th
The Cheesecake Factory (1)
Located at the Mall of Millennia in the middle of the ground floor this eatery is perfect for everyone and despite the name offers more than just chee
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
A little known shopping village is Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. It is quite near to Premium Outlets in Vinelands, Lake Buena Vista on the South Ap
Epcot – World Showcase – Japan
For Priority seating in the Teppanyaki Dining Room call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, Japan is the 7th if you are going c
Downtown Disney Marketplace
Orlando is a mecca for shopping and dining but there is one place that has it all –sprinkled with some Disney magic pixie dust. That place is Downtown
A Day in the Fast Lane – Richard Petty Driving Experience
Visiting Orlando and have a need for speed? If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like behind the wheel of Nascar vehicle, whizzing around the trac
Hoop-Dee-Doo Review – A Dinner Show Hit!
Going to Disney and looking for a silly, fun and even a bit corny dinner experience? Make a priority seating reservation the whole family will enjoy….
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
They call it ' an incredible symphony of lasers, music and fireworks. ' But for me, I think ‘Illuminations: Reflections of Earth’ is the ultimate fire