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Washington
If you say Washington most people outside of the U. S. automatically think of the capital. However those two letters, DC, and a matter of 3000 miles b
Playhouse Disneys Hollywood and Vine Lunch
At the Hollywood and Vine you have a choice of two character meals either Breakfast or Lunch. Having been to several character breakfasts we opted for
'Must See'in the Theme Parks
Things not to be missed at the theme parksThe fireworks at Epcot. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is a fireworks and laser light show at Epcot and
Hampton Lakes
Hampton Lakes is a gated development set amongst the rolling hills and Orange Groves of the Davenport countryside. Situated off of Highway 27 and with
Often asked questions part 2
Can I book 2 or more villas together? This is usually asked by people who think that Orlando Villas are a management company that run all the villas
CRACKER MUSEUM
Cracker Country Museum is a fully outdoor museum that is located in the Rainey Building at Florida State Fairgrounds. It is devoted to re creating the
Shows not to be missed at the Theme Parks
You may think fireworks are just for children and when you have seen one display you have seen them all. Trust me – this does not apply to the firewor
Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 1
The Greenway, a dream walk between Colonno and Cadenabbia, it covers only 10kl but along there is a universe of fascinating views which let you breath
Where Dreams Really do Come True
Walt Disney World is celebrating a “Year of a Million Dreams”. The main objective of this celebration named “Where Dreams Come True” is to surprise un
Enjoying City Walk
When we go to Citywalk in the evening we usually go early so we have a leisurely stroll along the front between Universal Studios and Islands of Adven
The Cheesecake Factory Reviewed
The Cheesecake Factory evolved from a small store which was opened in Detroit, more than 60 years ago by Oscar and Evelyn Overton. This small family b
The Blue Man Group
Having seen the Blue Man Group in New York, we decided to check out the local performance at Universal Orlando Resort. The show is housed at The Sharp
NZ Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 2
Beyond Queenstown in the Queenstown-Lakes District are the Lakes Hawera and Wanaka and the smaller towns of Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Kingston, Wanaka, Al
Last Day Treats
It is your last day and you have to check out at 10am and you don’t need to check in at the airport till 1 or 2pm what do you do to keep the kids amus
Balloon Ride over Orlando
I must admit, I was quite apprehensive about flying in a hot air balloon, with no parachute and nothing between the balloon and land but a big drop! I
Safety First
Safety in Florida is a matter of common sense and a few basic rules. Make sure you have adequate insurance, if the worst happens and you fall ill
Golf in Florida - My Guilty Pleasure!
When you have three villas, ‘holidays’ spent in Orlando tend to be a whirl of decorating and maintenance, but over the years I have managed to sneak a
TUBING AT ICHNETUCKNEE SPRINGS
Situated in Fort White, this wonderfull State Park is truly unique and famed for its tubing experienceThe Ichnetucknee River is crystal clear and you
Restaurant recommendation in the Rotonda area
This summer we spent a very pleasant 10 days on the Gulf Coast of Florida at Rotonda. As relatively new villa owners, we had not recognised the import
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
Historic Bok Sanctuary (1)
Visiting Bok Sanctuary has been on my ‘to do’ list for quite some time. Those of you who are lucky enough to go Florida quite frequently will all have
Epcot - IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
I am sure that many people have watched this award-winning night time spectacular but does anyone know the background? IllumiNations first premier
Typhoon Lagoon Refurbished - Part 5
When you all leave your loungers together it is always advisable to leave some non valuable items on them to ensure you do not come back and find some
Visit a “real” Flea Market for a great day out
Regular visitors to the Orlando/Disney may well have stopped off at the Flea Markets on the 192. The two main locations on the 192 are a popular stop
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 36
If you are in the Lexington area then Kentucky' s official ‘Craft Capital’ is only 40 miles south at Berea. Berea has a long standing tradition as a c