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Universal Orlando – Part 3

Animal Planet Live is an Ark of animals. A racoon opens the show and Lassie, the well loved collie, makes an appearance. You’ll also see Gizmo, the pa

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Gatorland in 100 degrees fahrenheit

For years, infact ever since we have owned our villa, we said that we would go to visit Gatorland, mainly because our youngest wanted to, and then he

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Waterskiing and Tubing at Disney

We’ve been going to Florida for years and wanted to try something a little different to normal during our stay. Our boys have never had the opportunit

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DRIVING ALONG THE LOOP, ORMOND. PART 1

The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail includes some of the most beautiful scenery to be found in north east Florida. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it offer

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Two Countries Separated By A Single Language

Something as simple as asking for “loo” in America is not as easy as it sounds. For instance, if you do get “caught short” you will need to ask for th

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Retail Therapy in Orlando

You will find Orlando is great for shopping. We usually take one suitcase each with us with an extra case flat-packed inside. Do not worry if you do n

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Epcot - IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

I am sure that many people have watched this award-winning night time spectacular but does anyone know the background? IllumiNations first premier

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Celebrating Christmas in Florida – Part 1

We love to celebrate Christmas in our beautiful villa in Orlando, when it is not occupied by our lucky guests, and we do not miss any of the tradition

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Money Saving Tips: Before You Go

A holiday in Florida is the best; no doubt about that. if you can also make your spending money go further, so much the better. The savings can start

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World of Orchids

We didn’t even know this existed until we stayed on Briar Grove and had to drive up Old Lake Wilson Road to get to the 192. It was a fairly cool day a

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Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

It is easy to overlook the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail which is located near the exit of Kilimanjaro Safari. ' Pangani' is Swahili for ' place of

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BOK TOWER SANCTUARY

Should you wish for something completely different to Mickey Mouse, Water Parks or the beach, then Bok Tower Sanctuary is the place to go. It is appro

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Night Time at the Parks - Part 2

Disney’s Hollywood Studios After dark, there is s magnificent laser show called Fantasmic. This is set in a vast arena with plenty of seating. A mo

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Afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian

For an absolute treat why not head out to the most beautiful hotel in Disney – the Grand Floridian Resort, for an old fashioned and very English after

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Florida TPC Sawgrass

There are two courses attached to the Marriott at Sawgrass which is near Ponte Vedra, both designed by the famous golf course architect Pete Dye there

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A Case for Breakfast at Kona Cafe

Last year owing to an incident involving a rubber band, a trombone and some glue; my party’s booking for the character breakfast at Crystal Palace was

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Blizzard Beach Part 2

If you have younger children there is an area dedicated to them so they can have just as much fun as the grown ups. This area is called Ski Patrol Tra

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Great Meals in Applebees on Highway 27

The more we go to this restaurant the more we are impressed with the service and the standard of the food. Our villa is at Lindfields situated just of

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Breakfasting out .

How often do you go out for breakfast at home? 4 times a year? twice? never? Well Americans go out for breakfast routinely and I think I know why.

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Splash Mountain, Magic Kingdom, Orlando

Splash Mountain is located in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Even before you actually see the ride you will hear the delighted screams of the ride

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The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Whilst it may be cliched and not quite true to say that every little girl dreams of being coming to Disney princess for many it really is a thrill.

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Day Trip to Key West

My parents stayed with friends in Miami last year and decided that rather than doing the long drive to Key West in their car they would take a day tri

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Visit Celebration

One of our most favourite places to visit whilst in Florida and always at the top of our list is the magical small dreamy town of Celebration. Conceiv

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Key W Kools…….What A Restaurant!

Wow…..what a restaurant is how I would descried this restaurant where do I start. To make it clear I am not a fan of steak, and this was our 2nd visit

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Portobello Restaurant

Portobello Restaurant When Pleasure Island opened its doors for business in 1989 one of the original restaurants that were a part of the area was t

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