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Snakes are a part of every day life in Florida, we all now that, and in fact there are somewhat around 50 different species that make their home in The Sunshine State (and why wouldn' t they? ) However, very few of you will come across a s... Viewed 7145 times.
One of our favourite rides in Busch Gardens over in Tampa is Sheikra. Sheikra is a vertical drop roller coaster located in the Stanleyville section of the park, The name is taken from a Shikra, an African hawk that dives straight down for its prey. T... Viewed 10069 times.
When many people visit Orlando a lot do not realise there is so many great places to visit up to an hour away. From Orlando you can get to either coast (East or West) in around an hour. Located just outside Tampa (around 1 hour) from Kissimmee is Bus... Viewed 16948 times.
One of my favourite golf courses to play whilst on holiday in Orlando is Legends Golf and Country Club. Legends is a beautiful rolling hillside course on the US27 just south of Clermont (easily recognisable from its water tower) and, from its high po... Viewed 7886 times.
The first time I saw an armadillo it was not a pretty sight. We were driving down the Florida Turnpike on our way to pick up a cruise from Fort Lauderdale when there it was, lying at the side of the road – flattened. Road kill we would call it. <... Viewed 8202 times.
Victoria and Albert’s restaurant is located in the Disney Hotel the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The hotel itself is a bit impersonal as it is so big and it is and hugely expensive, so we were not quite sure what to expect from the restaurant. We ... Viewed 6425 times.
Do you like cheesecake? My husband thinks it’s the best thing since sliced bread. In fact the Cheesecake factory is his idea of Heaven. I can take it or leave it but I do like the Cheesecake Factory, as it’s much more than just the deserts. O... Viewed 10554 times.
Epcot is my favourite park and Spaceship Earth, that amazing iconic sphere that dominates the skyline as you approach the gates, has been reborn again after 5 months of refurbishment. As a bit of a wimp where roller coasters are concerned, Sp... Viewed 8329 times.
In 1565 the first permanent settlement was founded in St. Augustine. Pensacola was given the nickname of 'City of Five Flags' because at one time or another it was under the rule of Spain, France, England, the Confederacy, and the United States. Even... Viewed 8237 times.
If any of you are a shop-o holic like me you will love Orlando. There are many different types of shopping in the Orlando area whether its Wal-Mart or designer shopping you can find almost anything. There are several Malls: West Oaks ... Viewed 4124 times.
If you want to take your family to a restaurant where they serve traditional food that doesn’t cost the earth – try Cracker Barrel. We chose this restaurant as every time we passed by it, the car park was always full, regardless of the t... Viewed 7980 times.
We are great fans of the Longhorn Steakhouse Restuarants. They provide excellent food at a commonsense price. They are part of the Darden Group who also own Olive Garden which is another good restaurant. We love their Onion Starter, which com... Viewed 8147 times.
Late last year my self and extended family all went to Florida to celebrate the family unit as we all live apart from each other in this country and find it difficult to get together on a regular basis. We had our own villas and that of a couple of f... Viewed 7958 times.
When we first took our 2 year old daughter to Walt Disney World, it was November 1979. An awful lot has changed since then, I can tell you. Back then you had to buy books of tickets for the rides. Big rides like, Pirates of the Caribb... Viewed 5927 times.
So you have spent a week or two at the theme parks and now you are feeling slightly weary after the constant walking and standing in line. Your muscles are stiff, your feet ache and you would definitely feel the benefit from a bit of pampering. There... Viewed 8370 times.
Although it would be stretching a point to describe American food as haute cuisine, it is both accurate and fair to praise its convenience, general availability, reasonable price and good quality. Portions tend to be large so a great feature of mo... Viewed 8652 times.
We went out for a meal at a restaurant recommended by friends who live in the Orlando area, the restaurant being Seasons 52. We found that Seasons 52, the fresh grill and wine bar known for its lighter approach to dining, has created a winnin... Viewed 8426 times.
When it comes to Christmas decorations, nobody does it better than our American cousins. But it is the way they decorate their houses at Christmas time that makes the festive season so special. This task takes place usually on the weekend af... Viewed 9196 times.
One of the most imposing buildings viewed from Interstate 4, situated near Junction 65, must be Gaylord Palms. This magnificent hotel and conference centre was a huge success from the very start. We drove past this building many times, not re... Viewed 8480 times.
You might think that Gatorland is perhaps a little “cheesey” as you enter the complex through the mouth of a giant bright green alligator, but despite your initial impressions, it is in reality a great fun attraction for family members of all ages... Viewed 8695 times.
Our fascination with State Quarters began several years ago when we first visited Florida, and we now have a substantial collection of these interesting coins. In 1999 the US Federal Government began releasing commemorative quarter coins on a... Viewed 9447 times.
It' s great to see a different part of Florida and we have just spent 1 night in St Augustine. What an amazing town! Educational and beautiful. A very easy drive from Kissimmee, around 1. 5 hours. It' s the Nation's oldest city. The colo... Viewed 6373 times.
Disney resorts and hotels offer a whole range of dining experiences and it is difficult to choose from the wonderful choice on offer. One of the things Disney do very well is their buffet style meals and where better than to head to the beautiful Dis... Viewed 8080 times.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- part 2 In the first part of this article I had been describing the lobby so I will continue in that area. The next thing you will see at the back of the lobby area are the large windows that almost bring th... Viewed 6394 times.
Universal has a new roller coaster ride called Rip Ride Rockit, which had a soft opening while we were in Florida in August 2009, but on our August trips to Universal, either the ride was closed, or the queues were two hours plus long, and we did not... Viewed 8406 times.
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