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Shows not to be missed at the Theme Parks
You may think fireworks are just for children and when you have seen one display you have seen them all. Trust me – this does not apply to the firewor
Fascinating Florida – Part 4 Miami
We usually visit our beautiful villa in Orlando several times a year, but we sometimes fly into Miami before driving up the Turnpike to Orlando. M
Mummys Revenge
We had not been on this ride before but now my niece had reached 10 she was beginning to become a little more daring with her choice of rides. The par
Pumpkin puree and pumpkin spices
Pumkins are a huge part of the American diet and they find many a various uses for the glut that are harvested in the autumn (or fall as they would ha
Busch Gardens
Having sampled some of what Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World has to offer, we decided to head for Busch Gardens, near Tampa. It is about an hou
Mimi's Cafe
One of the US's lesser known, but rapidly expanding restaurant chains is Mimi's Cafe. Founded by the Simms family in Anaheim CA in 1978, it is now own
Pinky's Ice Cream Shop.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Well if you do then no day at the beach complete without at least one ice cream cone? Then forgo the beach vendor and head
Travel City Direct
One hears many rumours about Travel City Direct including delays, and supplying cheap villas. I am not concerned with the supply of cheap villas for t
Tips on enjoying Blizzard Beach to the full
Always remember to take your sunscreen with you – even when it is cloudy you can get burned! Apply sunscreen often, especially as you will be in and o
Tuscany must see places (Part 3)
Tuscany must see places (Part 3) Lucca Lucca is located on a plain at the foot of the Apuan Alps. In some ways Lucca is like many of the other
South of Kissimee - Part 1
Well you have had your days out at the theme parks now you would like to see a little more of what Florida has to offer. A few years ago we decided to
Ride Guide – Toy Story Mania
One of the newest rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Mania is an exceptionally busy ride. Definitely plan to get there early and also use
Eating Vegetarian in Orlando
If you want to book a dinner reservation at Disney you can book well in advance. We usually book 72 hours in advance but friends of ours who are veget
Drive in Movie.
If you are the same vintage as me, your teenage years would have been informed by American films. And a big part of American films was the drive in
Mardi Gras Concerts February 2011
Are you going to visit Orlando February, March or April? If so then you may be lucky enough to be able to visit Universal Studios and celebrate Mardi
Outdoor World - Part 2
The biggest area of clothing was without doubt the area of camouflage clothing this was simply unbelievable! The Americans really do take there huntin
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
Stepping back into your childhood
What is a holiday in Orlando, Florida, really like. Well, it is like stepping back into your childhood. Do not try and fight it and tell yourself you
Cruising - Hiring a Car in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Whilst you can just book an organized trip on board the ship, this can be expensive for a larger family, and it may not give you the flexibility you w
CRUISING DIRECTORY - PART 4
I bet you can hardly believe how much there is to learn about cruising! But don’t let it put you off. You will soon be using all the jargon like an ol
A Day at Miami Beach
No trip to Miami would be complete without a visit to Miami Beach, and the wonderful white sands which stretch along the Atlantic coast. When staying
WORLD SHOWCASE – CHINA
Epcot is a park in two parts, the main attraction area and the wonderful World Showcase, where eleven countries are represented in pavilions along the
Aviles Street St Augustine
The first time we visited St Augustine we thought if we left Orlando early one morning and had an overnight stay we would have more than enough time t
Surfing and Windsurfing in Florida
Although surfers can enjoy the entire Atlantic coast, the really prime spots are the 20-mile stretch of beach between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach,
La Palma, The Canaries - Part 2
Information to plan your trip When is it best to go? Well year round is good here because of the climate, though spring and autumn are pleasant. Th