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We know most people’s image of Orlando is Walt Disney World, Universal Studios or one of the many shopping malls! However, there are some hidden gems to be found in the Sunshine State and one of these is Clermont´s best kept secret…. . Lake Louisa St... Viewed 5924 times.
Those of you who love basketball, will enjoy NBA City, established in 1999 and which is situated between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. As you approach, you can see a huge 30 feet+ statue of the NBA logoman. If you are feeling daring you... Viewed 9579 times.
Champions Gate is slowly becoming an area that many more people are visiting. It’s location is superb being seconds away from Junction 58 on the I-4. As you come off the I-4 you drive through the ornate high gates and you are in Champions Gate. Viewed 8740 times.
An experience for lovers of fish and seafood why not try The Bonefish Grill? The Bone fish grill opened its first restaurant in St Pete’s at the start of the new millennium; it has quickly expanded along the whole of the east coast of the US ... Viewed 7545 times.
Checking out of your villa is often a moot point. I am often asked by prospective guests if they can have a late check out. All villas operate in the same way that hotels do, in that we try have new guests arrive on the same day as the previous guest... Viewed 6552 times.
Ever fancied seeing Disney’s Theme Parks from a different angle? If this sounds like your sort of adventure, you can have a bird’s eye view of Magic Kingdom and Epcot, at an altitude of between 450 to 600 feet, high above Bay Lake. Parasailing is ... Viewed 8000 times.
There are many places in the world where you can try out Ziplining, but Florida isn’t one that springs instantly to mind. However, there is a new Zipline Safari in St Cloud, just south of Holopaw off the US441. Not only do they offer ziplining, but f... Viewed 7914 times.
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to be a pioneer in the United States then take a visit to Fort Christmas. Way back on Christmas Day (hence the name) in 1837, 2000 US Army Soldiers and Alabama volunteers arrived to build a fort. Only 200 fort... Viewed 7646 times.
It was our daughter who first took us to Ruby Tuesday. Having worked in the Miami area for a year she had visited many restaurants, and this was one she had enjoyed. We had spent a fantastic day at Busch Gardens and decided to visit the Mall at Brand... Viewed 8751 times.
One of the things we love most about coming to Florida is the sunshine and the warm weather, but if you visit during the winter period it is possible that you may occassionally experience a few colder days, and in the summer there are likely to be tr... Viewed 7302 times.
So we have just done the Men in Black “Alien Attack” ride which is really great fun, it’s only a short walk to the next ride “The Simpsons Ride” now I can remember this ride when it was the “Back to the Future Ride”, yes I know I am starting to show ... Viewed 6837 times.
We have been travelling down the Florida Turnpike for many years, and have found it to be an excellent road to Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Every 45 miles or so there is a plaza where you can get petrol, food and beverages, gifts, and information. Howe... Viewed 11279 times.
I have never travelled so much and so far in my life. Now at 50 plus I was "on the move" Last year I was able to take a holiday to Florida, a place I had read about for years and only dreamed of visiting. For me it was not just the Them... Viewed 7745 times.
Orlando is full of retail opportunities, the theme park stores, Downtown Disney, the outlet Malls and of course The Florida Mall to name but a few. However, if you are looking for gift, not necessarily a holiday souvenir, and want something quirky or... Viewed 7540 times.
We spent a very pleasant morning at Kelly Park on our recent trip to Florida. Something a little different and a brilliant way to have a good time without spending a fortune. This 248-acre Orange County park is built around one of the Apopka ... Viewed 10500 times.
The Mennello Museum of Modern Art is situated in Orlando in a truly stunning location on a lake in Lock Haven Park. THe cornerstone of this museum is works by Earl Cunningham. Earl was born in 1893 in Booth Bay Harbour. At the pitifully age o... Viewed 7182 times.
Asia has to be my favourite area within Disney’s Animal Kingdom, especially now they have opened Expedition Everest. You are transported to a mythical kingdom, Anandapur, which translates as ‘Place of all Delights’. The setting is based on various cu... Viewed 11713 times.
Crystal River – Visit the Manatees Looking for something a little different, we decided to take a drive up to Crystal River to see the manatees. The drive took around 1 hour 40 minutes from the Davenport area and once we reached Crysta... Viewed 8913 times.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is exactly what it says, it’s very merry and loads of fun for all the family. If you happen to be in Orlando from the end of November up until Christmas it really is a must. The tickets can be purchased o... Viewed 5861 times.
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 initially enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the villa rather than the usual dash to get to the Parks as early ... Viewed 8974 times.
The Blue Man Group is a live evening performance in a theatre situated between the two Universal Parks near the Hard Rock Café on Citywalk. We saw the show in August 2007 and, having seen the wonderful Cirque de Soleil on two previous visits,... Viewed 6400 times.
DISNEYS WINDOWS part6 ROB MATHEISON A former Walt Disney World Resort executive vice president, Parks, Bob Matheison started at Disneyland Park in 1960 as a sound coordinator, teaching Jungle Cruise guides to talk into m... Viewed 6073 times.
If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, and if you enjoy wine, then here is something which should appeal to you – the Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards. When it first opened in the centre of the citrus growing area it raised a fe... Viewed 6985 times.
If you want a change from breakfast in your villa or from one of the chains selling all u can eat breakfasts I really would recommend you try Boma’s breakfast buffet at Animal Kingdom Lodge. They serve all u can eat breakfast from 7. 30am unt... Viewed 8432 times.
So now we come to the second part of the history of Florida and here we shall cover the time from Ponce De Leon landing in 1513 to 1858 when the Seminole wars resulted in the forcing out of Florida most of the Native American population. ... Viewed 5617 times.
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