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A good plan

Many people who travel to Orlando normally find it very hard to decide what to do when they are on vacation. This can lead to some arguments with who wants to visit what parks on certain days. How do you get round this type of problem? Firstly...
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GAMBLE PLANTATION

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park is located in Ellerton, South Florida, north east of Bradenton. This makes it a feasible day out from your villa in the Disney area or by the Gulf Coast. This was the home of Major Robert Gamble way back ...
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Shopping and Eating at the Loop

On our last visit to our villa in March 2011 we decided to have a restful day away from the Parks enjoying a day out together and strolling around the shops before eating so we headed for The Loop on St John’s Parkway. I do not remember which day of ...
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Liberty Tree Tavern - Magic Kingdom

I had seen this restaurant mentioned in several travel guides, so the last time we were at the Magic Kingdom we decided to give it a try. It is in Liberty Square, near one of the paths which take you to Cinderella’s Castle, and is nicely themed in an...
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Useful Things to Pack - Part 2

Here are some more useful things to fill up your bags! Personal Hygiene products as they can differ slightly from the UK. Any baby or child products you use on them. Swimwear for the whole family. Glass...
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Its a Small World - Magic Kingdom

This was one of the original attractions when Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened in1971. Walt Disney had designed the attraction for the Pepsi-Cola Company to benefit UNICEF at the 1964-65 New York World’ s Fair and when the Fair cl...
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Non Touristy Flea and Farmers market

If you want to try somewhere different then you must try Webster Flea and Farmers Market only on a Monday and it gets finished about 1pm so you need to be there early. To get there you go onto hwy 27 head north until you get to Clermont th...
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Disney at Halloween

If you haven’t visited Orlando at Halloween, then you have missed a great treat. All the parks provide special spooky delights, and these range from the really tame to the rather horrific, so you can take your choice. Most of the special events start...
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Villa V Hotel

When deciding to holiday in Florida the choice of accommodation is vast. We started holidaying in Florida back in 1985 then Villas were just starting to be built but not so readily available. We chose a hotel then the main option was...
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Orlando Science Center – Exhibition Halls

Centrally placed at 777 East Princeton Street just north of downtown Orlando, the Science Center’s vast exhibition halls provide a dazzling selection of interactive and hands-on experiences for all ages. At the time of our visit TechWorks pro...
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Universal Studios

Having not been to Universal for well over 3 years now, I was pleasantly surprised that they have updated some of the park and included even more rides and attractions than before. Some of the new rides have replaced the older ones (King Kong), but s...
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The State Nicknames Part 10

Whenever we visit our villa in Orlando, we cannot help but notice the fascinating number plates on cars which show the state where they are registered. Each number plate shows the state’s nickname, and these nicknames provide a fascinating snapshot o...
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Mount Dora

The large, beautiful lake which the town overlooks is named after Dora Ann Drawdy (1819-1885). In 1846, Federal Surveyors named the lake " Lake Dora" after her, and in 1883, the small but growing town was named after the lake. Today, Mount ...
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Golf in Orlando

Golf courses in the Orlando area provide for the beginner to the Pro. To a beginner it does seam rather intimidating but if you want to have a go Florida is the place to try it. All equipment is availably to hire you can hire golf carts, club...
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ICE 1st January 2007

We had pre booked tickets for this years ICE at Gaylord Palms. ICE is an amazing display of sculptures of many varying shapes and sizes plus two huge ice slides, which are really great fun. The first sculptures to greet us this year were a 7-...
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Choosing a villa - Hints

Thinking of traveling to the sunshine state and meeting that very famous mouse? Wow! what a fantastic holiday you will have, but lots of planning is needed to make sure you enjoy your trip. What ever ages you are traveling with, be it wit...
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Cruising - The Private Islands Part 5

Cruising – The Private Islands – Part 5 Princess Cays – Princess Cruises Most of the large cruise companies either own, or lease, their own private island in the Caribbean, which only their ships can visit. They provide a unique getaway...
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What a trip this was! Part 7

Our much anticipated first trip to Orlando has been beset by problems. Our fight has been delayed due to technical problems and we are already 24 hours behind schedule. But we have been accommodated in the Le Meridien Hotel, and really cannot grumble...
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As I finish my day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

As you move on you can see a ride which is called Flight of the Hippogriff, which used to been the Flying Unicorn. This has changed a lot as there is a new train – a hippogriff as its body and matching scenery. Queuing times vary around 10-15 minutes...
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See the fireworks at Epcot

If you are spending long days at the Parks you are likely to find that by the end of the day you are all beginning to flag! This is often the case if you have young children with you. You may decide you need to get back to your villa to relax...
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Cherry Pocket for lunch!

Cherry Pocket restaurant is located in Lake Wales, on Lake Pierce in a fish camp. So you will guess it is casual, and it is. But further than that I have to warn you not to turn tail and run when you approach what looks like a shack (and ...
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A HISTORY OF INDIAN KEY

We know that the island of Indian Key was occupied for many thousands of years by the Indians until the invasion by the Spanish in the times of Ponce De Leon. After then, very few Indians remained. De Leon discovered a quick exit route by wa...
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US Immigration and Customs

The views in this article are purely those of the writer and are expressed as we have personally found the situation. Whichever format of air-travel one chooses be it a direct flight to Orlando, Tampa or Miami to start your holiday in the Sun...
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Florida Trip 2017 Day 7 Part A

The morning of Day seven soon arrived and we had breakfast and discussed what we would do today, lots of things were suggested we had full two week ticket to Universal Studios Parks and so wanted to make full use out of them but also enjoy the rest o...
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Epcot (1)

Epcot is one of the four Disney world parks. The most stunning imaginative place to visit while you are in Florida. It is divided into two parts so give yourself time to explore this mind-blowing place. Most visitors that have already been ke...
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