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Mall at Millenia Shopping
This really is more than just another Mall, it is described on it’s website as ‘more than just the ultimate shopping destination’, it claims to treat
Epcot – A Party for the Senses
Epcot is a great place to eat at any time. Food is available in almost every country in World Showcase, with the choice ranging from á la carte restau
Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part II
This is Part II of a guide just for Americans. Let’s tackle getting the Disney tickets. You have several choices, some of which are much better than o
Manta - SeaWorld
Another hot spring day as we approach Sea World probably our favorite theme park in Orlando. Through the picturesque entrance we make our way through
Tarpon Springs - The Sponge Capital
Over on the Gulf Coast and an hour and a half away, Tarpon Springs is a delightful and historic town comprising new communities and old mansions blend
Sky Diving
Looking for something different to do during your stay in Orlando? Our daughter recently bought a skydive jump for her boyfriend! It was a nice easy d
The Parrot Jungle Experience
Are you thinking of spending a few days sight-seeing elsewhere in Florida, maybe Miami? Apart from the excellent Miami beaches, which are a must, why
Old Town
Old Town has had a lot of money spent on it in the past couple of years. It’s now a lot more professional and the car parking has been improved enormo
Booking a Florida villa direct with the owner.
With so many villas for rent out there it can be difficult to know where to start to book a villa or vacation home, as they are known in the U. S, for
Book Early Or Last Minute?
Well for years I used to be the person who left things to the very last minute and to be honest did very well at booking holidays or flights (normally
A Minivan or Grand Caravan - a rental car of choice.
To a British ‘audience’ the phrase “Minivan” conjures up an image of a vintage Austin Mini estate that was popular with plumbers, window cleaners et.
Tarpon Springs (5)
We had just dropped the kids off at Busch Gardens in Tampa and decided to spend the day on the Gulf Coast. Instead of heading for the more popular res
The Gardens Mall at West Palm Beach
During a visit to West Palm Beach and Jupiter island (a short two day break from the hustle and bustle of Disney) And while our husbands spent a mor
Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney
Planet Hollywood makes its impact on the skyline at Downtown Disney west side, and is even more spectacular when viewed at night. It is an amazing bui
Sum of All Thrills - Epcot
Sum of All Thrills was opened in Epcot’s Innoventions East in 2009. It is situated near Electric Umbrella. Disney are expecting this to attract large
The Reptile Discovery Centre
If you are in the Daytona area and want to visit somewhere slightly different consider going to Reptile Discovery Center which is located just 15 minu
More Ideas For What To Do If It Rains In Orlando.
If it is really wet, you could head down to Pointe Orlando, park under cover in their multi story car park then visit the 20+ Imax Cinema for an amazi
Welcome Back Captain EO
As we have been going to Walt Disney World for over thirty years now, we have seen many changes. We saw the first building of the globe at Epcot and w
Casablanca - an overview - Part 10
ACCOMMODATIONS Whether you are planning a vacation, a special weekend or a business meeting you will find a place that appeals to you. Casablanca o
Vacation trip to Lowry Zoo, Tampa, Florida
As a change from the normal tourist agenda we decided to have a day away from Orlando and the normal attractions and visit the Tampa Bay zoo – named L
Disney's Blizzard Beach
When the weather is hot there is nothing more appealing than a day in a water park, and of the two Disney water parks , we have found the best for fam
Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach State Park is situated in Walton County, mid way between Destin and Panama City Beach. This is yet another of the Gulf Coasts gorgeous w
Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 4
Museum of the Mycenaean colonization of Cyprus and is situated in Coral Bay, 9 km from Paphos. The archaeological site is a small settlement dating to
Staying in Touch With Each Other at the Parks
When the whole family visits Disney, we all want to do different things so we often split up at a park or indeed go to different parks (park the car a
Bay of Naples - Part 2
ISCHIA To continue on this journey you need to travel across the bay on a hydrofoil to your next stop which is the lava formed island of Ischia. Th