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Golf at Celebration
The golf course at Celebration was designed by Robert Trent Jones and Robert Trent Jones Jr. It offers a wonderful golfing experience. It is advisable
Horse World Riding Stables, Kissimmee
This is our 6th year on a ‘trot’ visiting Orlando and we thought we would like to try some alternative days out. We have never been horse trekking bef
Downtown Disney - Market Place
Downtown Disney is set into three sections and is a free area which gives you a taste of what is to come when you hit the parks. We always spend our f
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 27
Museum for Puppet Arts NUKU Visitors get a behind the scenes look at the city' s famous puppet theatre which has operated since 1952, at this mixtu
Roller Coaster Design
Having written about a number of the roller coasters I have ridden, it dawned on me that much about the engineering and design of these sophisticated
Timucuans
The Native Americans were the most important part of Floridas history and here is a little about the Timucuan Indians who lived from approximately 300
Pirates Dinner Adventure
On asking my son what he would like to do to celebrate his 8th Birthday in Florida this year, he replied : - “I would like to have dinner with the Pir
Fishery Restaurant
The Fishery Restaurant, Placida Road, Cape Haze, Charlotte County. When we first purchased our villa in Rotonda, we would go to Boca Grande Island to
The Mansions of Newport RI Pt 3
When we left The Elms we decided to head for The Breakers, home of the Vanderbilt family and built by Cornelius Vanderbilt who had made his fortune in
Cruisin'at Old Town
On a Friday and Saturday at Old Town in Kissimmee, vintage motor bikes (on Friday) and vintage cars on Saturday arrive for Cruisin’ through the street
Shopping while down at Rotonda West
If you are in need of a little “retail therapy” while down at the Gulf Coast you will be spoilt for choice! Fifteen minutes south on the Tamiami Trail
What a trip this was! Part 7
Our much anticipated first trip to Orlando has been beset by problems. Our fight has been delayed due to technical problems and we are already 24 hour
Shoe shopping in Orlando Pt 2
Shoe shopping and bargain hunting comes in to it' s own at the outlet centres. Stores such as Nine West carry huge stocks of sandals in summer and boo
Disney’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot - 2007
Disney’s Candlelight Processional is held every Christmas holiday season. It takes place in the American Gardens Theatre, which is situated in Walt Di
Goa - Part 3
Grande Island is an epitome of beauty, flora, and fauna. The tiny emerald isle is for nature lovers as well as adventure enthusiasts. There are wa
The Orlando Science Center
Like any sizeable city Orlando has attractions that very few visitors would even think about investigating and even its own citizens will probably not
New Baby Otters at Seaworld
Are you a sucker for new babies? Do you go all ‘gooey’ at the sight of a newborn animal? Well you had better get down to Seaworld, Orlando fast, in or
T- Rex Café at Downtown Disney – just opened!
Trust Disney, those experts at the art of the magical and unpredictable, to come up with the ultimate restaurant experience. Newly opened at Downtown
Marrakech: An overview - Part 24
Moroccan Food, Restaurants and Nightlife – continued Nightlife In the medina, due to its religious status, there is largely a “no liquor” rule a
Lake Buena Vista Outlet - Bargain Shopping
Lake Buena Vista Outlet is not one of the main shopping destinations for tourists, but we would heartily recommend a visit. It’s not as fancy as the m
Tips for the Disney Area
Hints and tips in the Disney area.To save on parking at the Walt Disney world parks why not park your car at Downtown Disney, outside Planet Hollywood
Ultimate Roller Coasters
Our kids have spent many holidays in Florida so I guess it’s not a great surprise to us that they’re theme park junkies and for them the ultimate thri
The Port of Miami
Miami is often called the 'Cruise Capital of the World' and rightly so, as it is ranked 8th in the USA's leading seaports. At least 18 cruise ships an
Heritage - Eco River Tour
When visiting Crystal River many people take commercial boat trips to swim with the manatees, but if you are looking for something a little different,
Blizzard Beach (1)
The years that we stay for three weeks or more at our villa we usually buy Annual tickets for Blizzard Beach. We find that if you intend visiting the