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Indian Restaurant - The Clay Oven
Although we have been going to Florida for over twenty years we always seemed to be searching for a good Indian restaurant. The Passage to India used
Rainy Days at Downtown Disney
Although it is unusual there can be rainy days at Disney but they need not spoil your enjoyment. If rain is forecast we tend to plan ahead and initial
Christmas in Orlando – Part 2 Giving and Making
Our many trips to our villa at Christmas have always been enjoyable, and we have delighted in the similarities as well as the differences of celebrati
Discovery Cove (13)
Discovery Cove is located opposite the entrance to Seaworld. It is a unique tropical paradise where guests get the chance to swim with dolphins, have
SEAWORLD Part 3
Continued......Wild ArcticGet ready to enter a multi-level exploration centre. After a short film about what you will encounter you will be left to ex
Mimi's Cafe
One of the US's lesser known, but rapidly expanding restaurant chains is Mimi's Cafe. Founded by the Simms family in Anaheim CA in 1978, it is now own
Hidden Mickeys – Disney Resort Areas - “A To M”
A “Hidden Mickey” can be found anywhere on Walt Disney World property, in the theme parks, the resort hotels and golf courses. Here is a list of the H
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 55
As long as you do not mind underground places then I have saved the best till last and that is the Mammoth Cave National Park. Mammoth Cave is nine mi
Magic Kingdom Golf Courses
Magnolia Golf Course 18-hole Located close to Magic Kingdom near the Grand Floridian Hotel Joe Lee created this beautifully designed 7,190 yard course
Great Florida Birding Trail.
While holidaying in Florida, you may have heard of the Great Birding Trail; well what is it you ask? It was inspired by the Texas Birding Trail which
Locker Rental at Walt Disney World
Locker rental is useful and easy in all of the Walt Disney World theme parks, but why exactly would you need a locker? What about that pair of flip fl
Florida Mall (3)
Everyone visits Orlando, Florida for different reasons. For the kids, it’s the Theme Parks and the amazing thrill rides that they endure, unlike anywh
Farmers' Market at Celebration
We have only just discovered the Farmers’ Market held at Celebration each Sunday morning. It is now going to be a regular visit for us the first Sunda
NZ Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 1
Queenstown is in New Zealand' s 'Southern Lakes District'. It is the Southern Hemisphere' s four-season lake and alpine resort. The stunning scenery a
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 15
Malecon Boardwalk and Sculptures One of the things to enjoy in the area is a simple stroll along Puerto Vallarta’s seawall promenade known locally
Typhoon Lagoon - 2011
It’s been a while since we visited Typhoon Lagoon as a family, and we left it to the very last day of our holiday to visit on our August/September 201
New Year's Eve 2009/2010 Part 3
Part 3. We decided to stay put for about 15 minutes before trying to move as the place appeared to be packed. Eventually we got through and decided to
Fine Dining at Victoria and Alberts
We were fortunate to visit this fabulous restaurant located at the Grand Floridian on our last visit in August 2006. This really is probably the dinin
Discovery Cove 2012
The idea of going to Discovery Cove had always appealed, it was just the cost that delayed things a bit. Having made the decision to do things while w
Swim with the manatees
For a change from the park attractions, why not try something different. An experience not to be missed is a visit to the Crystal River National Wildl
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Romano’s Macaroni Grill is a nationwide chain of Italian food restaurants with several locations in Orlando. We visited the new one at Hunter’s Creek
Seaworld – Two New Additions!
Since I last wrote in the guide about Seaworld, there have two new significant additions! Firstly and the most important – a new baby killer whale (th
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - Rumours and Facts
FACT: This Thursday (25 March), Universal will be announcing the opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. RUMOUR: At the same time, Unive
The Olive Garden on the 192
The Olive Garden on the 192Visiting the Olive Garden on the 192 is sometimes a little bit fraught, the restaurant is very good so there is almost alwa
Special Events in a Calendar Year at Disneyworld
A marathon comes to town at Walt Disney World where runners travel 26. 2 miles through all four Disney Parks. The race starts in Epcot, moving to Magi