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Boggy Creek
Boggy Creek - it’s not a very inspiring name is it? But don’t be put off by this! It is actually one of our favourite places to visit when we are in O
WORLD SHOWCASE - JAPAN
World Showcase at Epcot, Orlando, Florida is a unique experience where you can visit each of eleven countries, which strive to showcase their unique c
Eating at Manny's Chophouse
We like to sample new restaurants whenever we go to our home in the sunshine state and are certainly pleased we found Manny’s Chophouse. Its location
Disney’s Miniature Golf Courses
Fantasia Gardens Golf Course This course is located near to the Swan hotel in the EPCOT Resort area and is open from 10am – midnight daily. There i
Pleasure Island - the story
For the time being, Pleasure Island is a shadow of its former self. It was in June of 2008 that Walt Disney World Resort announced that Pleasure Islan
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 24
The previous day of our trip had taken us towards the edge of the Bourbon producing area as we headed to Lexington where we planned to have a look at
Cruising – Shore Excursions - Going it Alone
When you book a cruise you will receive information about shore excursions several weeks before your departure, and you will then have time to browse
Picking up a cruise from Port Canaveral – Part 1
Port Canaveral is situated in Broward County, Florida, on the east coast, just north of Cocoa Beach. It is becoming one of the busiest cruise ports in
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 10
Around the city and nearby:- Kasteel de Haar is an imposing castle that was restored in a fit of nostalgia a little over a century ago. Long after
Tallinn: An overview - Part 5
ARRIVAL IN TALLINN Arriving by sea Tallinn has four terminals lettered A through D, a fifth one called Linnahall which is used only by the fast
I’ve got that Florida Feeling – Diary of our annual journey to Orlando!
We never sleep well the night before our journey to Orlando. Excitement is the main reason, coupled with the constant checking of lists of things to d
Guide Book Reviews
Probably the single most important piece of advice we give our guests, whether first time visitors or those returning to the area, is to invest in a g
Visiting the parks
So, you’re off to Orlando and you want to visit the spectacular theme parks! Great idea! They are fantastic! Now, have you planned your day or are you
Merritt Island, Brevard County
If you haven’t visited Kennedy Space Centre you may not realise it is actually a wildlife refuge with over 15, 000 plants and animals – give or take a
Walt Disney World Resort Florida ~ Brief Overview
Walt Disney World ® Resort Florida ~ Brief Overview Florida just wouldn’t be Florida without the magic and excitement that is Walt Disney World ® Res
Tusker House Lunch
Before we went to Animal Kingdom we had decided to have lunch at Tusker House as it had been recommended by some guests that had stayed at our villa.
Mitsukoshi Restaurant – Epcot
I must admit to liking my food and enjoy trying new culinary dishes from around the world be they hot and spicy, different textures or simply cooked b
FOREST CAPITAL MUSEUM
Forest Capital Museum State Park is in Perry, North Florida. It is on the U. S. Highway 19 south(just beyond the city limits)This is a slice of the ol
We're going to Florida, where shall we stay? (Part 1)
When you start to plan your holiday there are some questions that always come top of the list firstly where shall we go and secondly where shall we st
St Lucie State Park
St Lucie State Park is located in Port Solerno under a mile south of the inlet on the intra coastal water way. This is on the Atlantic Coast of Florid
Shopping at Aventura Mall, Miami
We discovered the Aventura Mall last Easter, during a trip to our villa in Orlando, when we managed to spend a couple of days in Miami. This huge mall
Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum’s New Exhibit
Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum in Orlando can be found on International Drive. It has a collection of extraordinary and bizarre exhibits, and you c
St Augustine - Fountain of Youth and the Cathedral
We seem to have got “the bug” for St Augustine the same as we did for Orlando over 20 years ago. No matter how many times we visit we always find new
Wekiva...A History
Wekiwa (or Wekiva) State Park is less than an hour from the hustle and bustle of the Theme Parks but a million miles away in its ' Old Florida'
Spiderman the Ride
Spiderman the ride is located In the Islands of Adventure theme park, next door to Universal. The park is made up of different themed areas, each one