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Sandy Ridge

Sandy Ridge is a new community located near the prestigious Championsgate and only 10 minutes from the heart of Disney. The community is around 30 min

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The Panhandle

The Panhandle We made our first trip to the Panhandle this winter (January 2012) and stayed in a small townhome at Navarre Beach. It is usually abo

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Tips for visiting Premium Outlets Ellenton

If you have a day to spare and fancy a ride to shop or are just keen to fit in as much shopping as possible I would recommend a trip to Premium Shoppi

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THE MARSH RABBIT

Did you know Rabbits could swim ? Cannot say I have given it much thought. You might be interested to know that there are rabbits in Florida that swim

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Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa comes from the Creek Indian world translating as ‘flowing river’. Just minutes from Orlando is this beautiful natural state park ready for expl

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ST ANDREW STATE PARK

St Andrews State Park is located in Panama City, 3 miles east of the highway 392. This is one of the older State Parks having been run by them for mor

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Arriving at Magic Kingdom Part 2

As you approach the Ferryboat terminal you will see great views across the water to Magic Kingdom and Cinderella’s Castle. The Ferry crosses the water

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The State Nicknames – Part 17 North Carolina

Our fascination with the State Number Plates in the USA has continued each time we visit Florida. It is interesting to see the different plates which

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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 29

There are two other horse related places in the area that are worth talking about. Also if you’re not really into thoroughbreds but still like horses

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Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 1

Every few years we like to pick a state or region of the U. S. and go on a road trip with only a little planning. What I mean by this is that we pick

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Cruising for the Disabled Part 6 Cruising with RCI

For those who have disabilities, a cruise can provide a great holiday experience. The major cruise lines are doing everything they can to make cruisin

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The Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit (spoiler free)

The Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Centre opened in July 2013 and I was lucky enough to pay a visit a couple of weeks after it opened. Befo

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Special events at Busch

You all know about Busch Gardens, right? It is that lovely family theme park 8 miles north west of downtown Tampa and about an hour or so easy drive f

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Islands with a Difference - Part 8

BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO, AUSTRALIA They are only 50 sq km in size and have a population of exactly zero. This is the West Coast alternative to Q

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Theatre in Daytona

Daytona Beach has a lot to offer holidaymakers and is an easy drive from your vacation villa in the Disney area. Bandshell Concert Series are held on

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Flying to Florida with US Airways Part 5

We are halfway across the Atlantic, on a US Airways flight from Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale via Charlotte Douglas International Airport. September 3rd,

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Canada: Coast to coast by train – Part 4

Winnipeg to Churchill This part of the journey takes you into remote Canada and is a reminder of the role the railways played as a lifeline for di

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Orlando Science Center

Sometimes even in Florida, the weather is not ideal for an outdoor activity, so with two boys (aged 6 and 10) we looked for something a little differe

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Cape Cod Whale Watching

We are lucky to have been whale watching on several occasions from 3 different locations. We have seen Orcas whilst on a whale watch trip from Vancouv

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Gatorland (8)

Is a great day out if you’re looking for something different to do after enjoying all the theme parks.Located on Orange Blossom Trail Gatorland is onl

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Disney Skyliner

The Newest Way for Guests to Travel Around Walt Disney World Resort Disney Skyliner is the latest way you can travel around Walt Disney World addin

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Entering the USA from Canada

The majority of UK visitors to the USA will enter by air or sea, and those who are eligible for visa waiver will have completed an ESTA prior to embar

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Florida Trip 2017 Day 12, Part 1

Now today was to be a Marathon day we had found we had a few days left on our old Disney tickets and so we decided to make our first and only visit to

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Universal Studios - World Expo

World Expo creates the atmosphere of a World's Fair Exposition and is home to some of Universal Studios most popular attractions, Back to the Future a

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Disney Solo

Given my folks owning a lovely property near the Disney site, I have enjoyed Disney with my family numerous times. I have also had friends over on a c

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