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This is the third section of my tour on the gardens in Epcot. Japan Around ninety per cent of the plants used in the Japan Pavilion are native to the country. You may think that Japanese gardens are very similar to Chinese garde... Viewed 7550 times.
From mid November to Early January, the Streets of America come to electric mega-watt life at Hollywood Studios with the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Every inch of the New York and San Francisco back-lot are blanketed in millions of tw... Viewed 7624 times.
Having come to Florida for the past 10 years, we have always had affection for Hollywood Studios (Formerly MGM Studios). As a something for everyone family park, you can’t really can’t go far wrong with Hollywood Studios. From great shows, to first c... Viewed 6111 times.
Just an hours drive from Orlando, heading out toward Tampa, you will find Bush Gardens. A fantastic zoo and theme park rolled into one. There are five big roller coasters and three water rides to wet your appetite, along with plenty of family shows a... Viewed 12200 times.
Aunt Kates On The River is a great restaurant that is indeed right on the water in wonderful St Augustine. This restaurant has been owned and run by the Using family for over a century. It was originally called Oscars but after it burned down... Viewed 8129 times.
Eden Gardens State Prk is locted in Santa Rosa Beach in Point Washington in Floridas pan handle. It is just off u. s. 98 on C. R 395. This is one of those lovely State Parks where there is a house as well as lovely grounds to visitand it make... Viewed 12479 times.
Downtown Orlando. Not many people realise it but just twenty minutes from the tourist area of the theme parks, is Downtown Orlando. It is a vibrant and bustling area which has some of the best bars and restaurants around, plus some beautifu... Viewed 7055 times.
With over 20 years experience of travelling and working for an international airline I have picked up many useful pointers. Some are obvious but often the obvious gets overlooked when a holiday seems so far away! Around three months before tr... Viewed 8804 times.
Fort Lauderdale has twenty three miles of smooth, silvery sand, tropical palms, blue seas and azure skies, plus more than 300 miles of inland waterways which boast sightseeing boat tours and water taxis. There are twelve major shopping malls for some... Viewed 6570 times.
Our flight to Orlando has been delayed – so far, just overnight, and we have been sent to the Le Meridien Hotel. Everything has been arranged surprisingly efficiently, all things considered. It is all credit to the airline that they have ... Viewed 6514 times.
When we first drove by the entrance to Gatorland, we weren’t impressed! There is a huge green plaster alligator’s mouth surrounding the entrance to the attraction that you walk through to gain access to the store and ticket booths. But the kids wante... Viewed 6768 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 7133 times.
If you are looking to spend a few hours doing something a little bit different, then you may want to consider a visit to Wonderworks which can be found along I-Drive and is easily spotted due to the fact that it is the only large upside-down building... Viewed 9248 times.
Disney' s Animal Kingdom is the newest of the four Walt Disney World theme parks and like the others it is open every day of the year although opening and closing times vary. I find Animal Kingdom usually closes earlier than the other Disney Parks bu... Viewed 8077 times.
There is a great series running in one of the sunday newspapers right now that asks celebrities to run through their perfect day. It is so entertaining that I would have a crack at doing my Perfect Florida Day. Though I am not a celebrity (yet! ) Viewed 5603 times.
Animal Kingdom, one of the four Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida, is one of my favourite destinations. It is the largest Disney theme park in the world, covering over 500 acres, and it was the first Disney park to be themed around conservation.... Viewed 6373 times.
We first visited Winter Park about 6 years ago in 2001 when we wanted something a little different away from the parks. This lovely location is situated off the I4 north at Fairbanks Road and then travel upwards towards Park Ave. Here you can park yo... Viewed 6576 times.
Gamble Rogers State Park is located 3 miles south of Flagler Beach , 18 miles north of Daytona and 30 miles south of St Augustine. It is on Floridas cooler Atlantic Coast. Gamble Rogers was a well known folk singer and actor who sadly died on... Viewed 7874 times.
I am often asked so what’s so special about Florida? Well in my view there are a number of things that make it special although I have to state from the outset that most of my Floridian experience is based on frequent trips to Orlando although I have... Viewed 9037 times.
After the parks and the sunshine (and maybe the shopping) one of the things that people enjoy most about a Florida holiday is the food. The restaurants are very reasonable and usually have a large menu that will please all members of the fam... Viewed 6307 times.
If you are travelling with younger (or indeed not so young) members of your family/group, boys or girls, a visit to the Build-a-Bear-Workshop in the Florida Mall is an absolute must! Although already franchised in the UK I must admit I had never h... Viewed 12117 times.
If you want something different on your Florida holiday away from the theme parks and the hustle and bustle of Orlando why not visit Cassadaga Psychic Village which is located at Exit 114 on I4 - but don’t be disappointed if the residents of t... Viewed 8010 times.
If you are staying in the Rotonda West area in December one of the best trips to really get you in the Christmas spirit is to take a boat trip from Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda. Boat trips can be taken all year round but for many years the boats ... Viewed 7231 times.
One of the newest rides in Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Build on the back of the huge movie and book franchise, the ride is one of the most impressive and popular in Florida. No expens... Viewed 6289 times.
Whether it is ourselves spending Christmas in our home, or some excited guests, we always try to prepare our home to make it feel welcoming and festive, and we know from guests’ comments that they are always thrilled and overwhelmed by our preparatio... Viewed 6037 times.
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