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The 50 State Quarters Programme

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...
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Jaws Ride at Universal Studio

The Jaws ride must have been running for 20 years now at the Universal Studios Park in Orlando and rumours are that it will close its doors in 2012 for good to make way for a new attraction so visit this attraction soon if you get the chance. ...
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Bahama Breeze at Rolling Oaks Common

Bahama Breeze is the most recently opened Rolling Oaks restaurant and although there are several other branches around the Orlando area we had not eaten at Bahama Breeze until our last trip. Here you will find steak, chicken and fish dishes as well a...
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Fantasyland and Fastpasses

On our recent visit to Magic Kingdom we spent the whole time in Fantasyland. This really is a very magical place when you have younger children – or even if you are a big kid yourself! You will find it situated behind Cinderella Castle, in th...
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Waterskiing and Tubing at Disney

We’ve been going to Florida for years and wanted to try something a little different to normal during our stay. Our boys have never had the opportunity to water-ski so we looked on the internet and found that Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre, based ...
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Getting Ready to Go

You have booked your flights, found the villa of your dreams and now the rest of the planning begins You must have travel insurance.  There are plenty of medical centres in Orlando and if you unfortunately need to visit these plac...
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WASHINGTON OAKS GARDEN STATE PARK

If you are a keen gardener, or even if you just like looking at lovely gardens, put this park on your must see list. It is situated in Palm Coast, 2 miles south of Marineland(off the A 1 A) Twixt the Matanzas River and the Atlantic Ocean. the ...
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The Titantic Exhibition

If you have a couple of hours to spare, the Titanic Exhibition at the Mercado on International Drive is well worth a visit. We usually combine this with a shopping trip to nearby outlets or with lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants on Inter...
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Denny’s

For those visitors to Florida who like their food fast and hot, Denny’s is without doubt, the place to visit. Denny’s is an American tradition, great value for money and the original fast food restaurant. There are literally thousand...
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Black Market Minerals

Old Town at Kissimmee, Florida is a great place to visit and among one of the many gems there (excuse the pun) is Black Market Minerals. On entering the shop there is a wealth of beads and jewellery to keep you fascinated for ages, there is s...
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Thornton Park

If you want a day away from the Theme Parks during your vacation then why not consider Thornton Park? Thornton Park is in Orlando about an hour from your villa near The Parks and has a mix of historical houses that are sure please the eye and...
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Eating Vegetarian in Orlando

If you want to book a dinner reservation at Disney you can book well in advance. We usually book 72 hours in advance but friends of ours who are vegetarian always book at least a week in advance. If you are dining at some of the fine dining restauran...
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Flying Indirectly

We normally always fly directly to Orlando. On one trip we were quoted a really good price – so good that we could not say no. The only catch was that the flight was indirect. We would be flying into Atlanta, then catching a connecting flight...
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Olive Garden Soup and Salad Lunch Special

We don’t often eat out at lunchtime when we are staying at our villa preferring to eat breakfast and lunch by the pool on our days away from the theme parks followed by dinner at a local restaurant or breakfast en route to the parks with fruit and sn...
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Enjoying Key West

You can travel to Key West by Road, Sea or Air and when you get there you will find it a city of fascinating contrasts. In fact after a few days there you may find yourself wanting to stay far away from the hassles of everyday life forever! <...
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Key Largo - Glass Bottomed Boat

Whilst staying in Key Largo recently we decided to try out the locally advertised glass bottomed boat trip. We had intended to take the tour that starts in the John Pennecamp State Park, but on telephoning we found that, although they would ‘...
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The Healthy Travel Checklist – Part 1

After the excitement of booking a trip or even bore your thoughts should turn to your health your health. Here are some handy pointers on how to prepare for an adventure to a different country. MAKE A ...
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Beauty in the parks.

In our hurry to rush around the theme parks, trying to get everything done in one day, we often miss out on the beauty in the parks. Being very lucky owners of a villa in Orlando, all our holidays are spent in Florida so there is never any rush and w...
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Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is half store and half restaurant. The theming starts before you get in with a covered verandah with rocking chairs outside. These come in different sizes and colours and are for sale. If your budget is running down and you wan...
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Sebastion Inlet Park

Sebastion Inlet Park is located at Melbourne Beach on the A1A. The first known humans to inhabit the area were the Paleo Hunters. Later, the Native Americans who captured the English Quaker, Jonathan Dickinson, lived here. They were the hunte...
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located northeast of Naples, Florida. Whilst visiting J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, during our recent tour of Florida, the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary was recommended to us. As we were hea...
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Bubba Gump’s

Well we have eaten at many places in Orlando on our many holidays but have never eaten in the Citiwalk area of Universal Studios main due to the fact that it tends to get very busy in the evening with people out for the evening going to the bars and ...
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Shulas Steakhouse WDW Dolphin

This really is a wonderful place to dine and enjoy the finer food and drink of this world but at a price. However the service and food at this restaurant is exceptional. Pre- booking your table is essential here. The dress code as you would e...
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Christmas in Orlando

Orlando loves the holidays! The whole area participates in the holiday festivities with amazing enthusiasm and passion. You’ll find palm trees decorated with lights and miles or tinsel and garland. You may need a sweater and trousers for the evening ...
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The Big River Bar and Grille

The Big River Bar and Grille at the Boardwalk offers both lunch and dinner and it is a particularly good place to go if you are a beer fan as they have a good selection. The first time we visited we had lunch here after meeting up with some f...
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