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We often get asked to recommend a restaurant when guests are staying at our home and during their vacation they will be celebrating a Special Occasion. It is sometimes a difficult question as everyone has different tastes and what I like someone else... Viewed 5377 times.
If you’re sick of the parks would like to get a taste of the real Florida, go to Gatorland! We went in May, and what a great place it is! Much more than just alligators, the property is over 100 acres. We started off walking on the boardwalk, where w... Viewed 7670 times.
The sometimes overlooked theme park called Busch Gardens is in the Tampa area, about an hour or so from your vacation villa. Busch had very simple beginnings as a place people could go to sample the brewery beers and watch a bird sho... Viewed 7368 times.
The Creek Indians were the Native Americans who were so named by the first European settlers. Originally they were called Istrichata but after the first white settlers arrived, they re named themselves Muskogee. They lived in homes arranged a... Viewed 6994 times.
Over the years we have been travelling to Florida, and it would be fair to say that each time we have either tried something new or experienced something completely different. One area this is particular true would have to be in the dining options... Viewed 7867 times.
This really is a great family show, if you have never seen this show before then I am sure that you will like it, it is one of our favourites we visit it year after year. Its is one of the 3D cinema type shows that are so good at Disney not l... Viewed 9520 times.
Discovery Cove We have just returned from Orlando where we visited Discovery Cove. This was a must do of ours for many years and we finally were able to do it this time around. For us it turned out to be our best ever park visit. The park is a... Viewed 6359 times.
If someone had told me 3 years ago, that one of my "musts" for visiting when I went to the Orlando area , would be , Outdoor World , I would never have believed them!! But, I have to confess, we went twice on our last trip!! The first time we call... Viewed 11366 times.
Disney World never, ever has any “lost children” at their theme parks. It is the parents that are lost! Cast members undergo special training to make sure that children who become separated from their parents are made to feel comfortable. This way is... Viewed 6341 times.
Have you ever been to Orlando and wondered what it would be like to do a twin centre holiday. Being located where it is you could not be better placed to visit other areas of Florida and maybe even another country altogether. Having been to the Orlan... Viewed 10704 times.
If you have a little one, be sure to go to Belle’ s Storytime. The very first time we went we just happened upon it while looking for a place to sit and rest in the shade. We were so pleased that we found it and we have been back many times sin... Viewed 7995 times.
Key Lime Pie – Interesting facts and a recipe Everywhere you go in Florida you will see Key Lime Pie on the menu. It is said to have originated in Key West in the late 1800’s. Legend says that millionaire William Curry had a cook named Aunt Sa... Viewed 10133 times.
For the first time since 2006, we treated ourselves to Disney annual pass tickets. This article is about specific trips to Epcot, for the concerts in 2017. Firstly, in the past 11 years, Epcot has not changed much! The Living Seas has... Viewed 5076 times.
Devils Mill Hopper Geological State Park is situated 2 miles north of Gainseville, just off stste route 232. You would just have to visit a park so named and indeed it is the only geological park in the whole of Florida. ... Viewed 7519 times.
Children sometimes think Epcot is going to be a bit boring after all the fantasy of the other Disney Parks. A great way of encouraging them to know more about the countries and enjoy Epcot is by getting them a World Showcase Passport. The passports a... Viewed 7544 times.
On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve I played the Arnold Palmer course at Reunion Resort close by. Arnold Palmer has some signature styles to his courses. It seems that he likes to have forced carries off the tee, visual beauty and usua... Viewed 4576 times.
Beaches and Cream Restaurant Part of the Disney’s Beach Club resort at Disney world is a lovely little American 50’s style diner Beaches and Cream. You can walk to it from the Boardwalk or park in the Beach club car park. They offer a full America... Viewed 6810 times.
I always find travelling with children a harrowing experience in its self without the thought of an 8 hour trip to Florida. I have found by care full planning things can be relatively smooth. Get a back pack or one of the little pull ... Viewed 7751 times.
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 Training Camp and I have to say I was jealous as I was too big to try out the features there, including... Viewed 8622 times.
If you find yourself staying in Daytona then you will want to investigate the State Parks " One Tankfull Adventures" There is a long list of parks to visit within the departments 100 mile limit and one of the most fascinating is the... Viewed 7345 times.
We all like to visit Florida to get some sunshine and perhaps a suntan? Even if it’s cloudy, you can still get sun burn so take some sensible precautions and don’t ruin your vacation! Do wear high factor sunscreen at all times (anyon... Viewed 8257 times.
If you love animals and you want somewhere to go for just a half a day, give Gatorland ago located on US 441, South Orange Blossom Trail, near the Orland/Kissimmee border, the entire family found it an amazing place. We arrived at the park ar... Viewed 8530 times.
The Jungle Cruise is one of Disney’s original rides and is never the same twice due to the ongoing narration from the boat’s captain. Some skippers are more enthusiasts than others and give it “all they’ve got” and you are made to feel that you are i... Viewed 8716 times.
We’ve passed Wonderworks on International Drive on many occasions – it’s easily recognised as the ‘upside down house’. After a hard morning decorating our villa, the kids deserved some time out so we headed to International Drive for a few hours of f... Viewed 7243 times.
I’m not a golfer and have never had any interest but Dave wanted to go to the Players Championship at Sawgrass this year. Some friends of ours went last year and said what a great experience it was so we booked our Florida holiday to coincide with th... Viewed 6934 times.
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