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Florida Beaches
Florida’s miles of sugar white sand curl around the coastline as its biggest attraction, inviting you to find out why these beautiful beaches are Flor
Epcot World Showcase - The American Adventure
Epcot World Showcase - The American AdventureThe American Adventure is, as would be expected, one of the larger pavilions in Epcot' s World Showcase a
The Adventure Begins
The day has finally arrived, you have done all your packing and finally you arrive at the airport and check in, pass through security and there you ar
Italy Pavilion - Epcot
The city of Venice was the original inspiration for the Italian Pavilion. The shops and architecture are really the featured attractions in this Pavil
Getting the most out of Orlando’s Theme Parks
Orlando is world famous for theme parks – true! Theme Parks are notorious for long queues – not true! At least, it’s not true if you have a plan. F
Miami Beach- What to see
Miami Beach has 7 miles of Golden sands which cover several neighbourhoods along its coast but the place everybody wants to see is the super chic, Sou
Universal Studios - Ride the Movies!!
Universal Studios – Ride the Movies!!Universal Studios is one of our “Must do’s” on every visit. Being a film buff I never tire of reliving some of my
Interesting Facts about the construction of Cinderella’s Castle
Cinderella’s Castle is recognised around the world as a symbol of Walt Disney and Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Inspiration for the design of the castl
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
If you would like to take some time away from the theme parks of Orlando, an interesting alternative is Kennedy Space Center. Situated on Florida’s ea
Lake Como
A superstar on its own right, Lake Como has been cast in many iconic movies. Oceans twelve was a great excuse to include George Clooney’s lakeside vil
Gaylord Palms
On a recent trip to our villa we were looking for something a little different to do and settled on a helicopter trip over the Disney area. We thoroug
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 21
When master distiller Drew Kulsveen gets you to walk from the bright sunshine of a Kentucky day into the darkness of one of his storage barns, or rick
Visiting Rio (Part 2)
Visiting Rio (Part 2) There are many places to visit but you should always include a visit to the Confeitaria Colombo which is a pastry establishme
Disney's Windows - Part 1
DISNEY’S WINDOWS part 1 If ever you find yourself at one of the Main Streets in Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom look up at the windows and you will
Blue Spring State Park
For a great day out away from the hustle and bustle of the Theme Parks why not visit Blue Spring State Park in Seminole county. The park lies to the n
Cinderella Castle
Every little girls dream must be to visit Cinderella’s castle. It is the place where dreams are made, and is such a fabulous building. Not only for th
Via Napoli At Epcot
This restaurant has opened since we last visited Epcot and we were delighted when some guests at our villa told us about their experience there. Appar
Harry P Leu Gardens
With 3 miles of lovely scenic pathways set in almost 50 acres of southern styled charm, the Harry P Leu Gardens are a welcome haven of peace and tranq
Disney Pin Trading
One of the things which has taken off in Disney is Pin Trading. If you’ve visited Walt Disney World in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed pe
The Olive Garden for lunch
On our last three or four visits to Florida one of the first places we have headed to for shopping has been just up the road from Silver Creek. It is
Meet And Greet The Disney Characters
The most important part of the holiday – WHERE TO SEE THE CHARACTERS!! This is always at the forefront of most parent’s min
Travelling with a toddler - buggies and car seats.
When travelling with a toddler you need to consider the question of the buggy / stroller. Even the most energetic child who is considered a “good walk
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 5
DINING Auckland’s cuisine is inventive and incredibly diverse as it represents such a multitude of cultures because of the make up its population.
Bahamas Breeze pt1
Popular with many visitors to Florida is Bahama Breeze - one of a chain of restaurants of the same name, whose first location was in Orlando, and whos
MIKE ROESS GOLD HEAD BRANCH STATE PARK
The Mike Roess Gold Head State Park is locted 6 miles north of Keystone Heights, halfway between Gainseville and Jacksonville on S. R. 21. This park e