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Animal Kingdom - Fun Facts
Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the fourth and so far last theme park to be opened. Mixing wild rides with wildlife this park doubles as a conservation ar
A Return to Highlands Reserve Golf Course
A Return to Highlands Reserve Championship Golf Club It’s been about three years since I have played this course but I was itching to get back! On
Pets Ahoy at SeaWorld
If you thought that the only animal shows you would be watching at SeaWorld were all involving water and whales, dolphin and sharks you would be very
Special events:Epcot Food and Wine.
I am now going to tell you about more of the special experiences at The Epcot Food and Wine Festival. However, I must caution you that all these activ
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 2
Tallinn on Mondays Are you in Tallinn on a Monday? It’s been said that Tallin is closed on Monday, this is not completely true, but if you are
Why not learn to sail – Part 1
It’s amazing how often the chance to do some sailing happens when you’re travelling. So if you don’t just want to be a passenger here’s how to get sta
Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal studios
This is a real treat for fans of the Marvel comics and in my view the best part of Islands of Adventure and without doubt the best attraction is “ The
A wheelchair user's guide to flying to Florida
I am often asked this question – How do you manage on an airplane when you are in a wheelchair? So I thought I would write down some of my experiences
The Candlelight Processional – Christmas 2009
Christmas at Epcot is truly memorable for so many reasons, not least being the very special ‘Candlelight Processional’ which has become an annual trad
The State Nicknames – Part 8
Collecting state number plates has become quite a hobby for us when we visit Orlando, and it is amazing how many you can see, from all over the USA. E
"Cassadaga " somewhere different
A Brief History As a young man from New York, George Colby was told during a séance that he would someday be instrumental in founding a Spiritualist c
After Ice
If you have been to visit ICE you might as well make the most of your visit and enjoy everything else that is on offer on the site. We would strongly
Goa - Part 2
The Portuguese took their time in Goa, profiting from the spice trade for almost 500 years until they finally relinquished the colony to India in 1961
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
One could be forgiven for asking where this is, and what is its significance. . . well this is the only State Park I know that is man-made and full of
Dining at WaltDisneyWorld Florida (and other things to plan ahead as they soon get booked up)
Make your reservation well in advance (90 days) on (001) - 407 - 939 – 3463. (You will not be asked for payment at this stage – you pay after your mea
The Everglades
If you are not in Florida for the theme parks then you could do a lot worse than travel down towards Miami and spend a day in the Everglades. This nat
Outlet Shopping Pt 3
Whilst Premium Outlets and all it’s bargains stands at the north end of International Drive, the south end is home to which can be arrived at by takin
Breakfast in your villa
Breafast in your vacation villa; what could be nicer than the first meal of the day by the pool? And where else could you take breakfast in your jammi
Epcot........a history part one.
Of all the many and varied ventures that Walt Disney was involved in during his lifetime, Epcot was possibly closest to his heart. Sad to say, th
New York JFK Airport
John F Kennedy International Airport was, of course, named after the famous President of the 1960’s, who was, sadly, assassinated on November 22nd, 19
Fishery Restaurant
The Fishery Restaurant, Placida Road, Cape Haze, Charlotte County. When we first purchased our villa in Rotonda, we would go to Boca Grande Island to
Changes to the Service Plazas on the Florida Turnpike
If you are lucky enough to have time to drive down to Miami from Orlando then it is likely that you will use the Florida Turnpike, which is an excelle
Everglades National Park :- The Practicalities of a Visit
Getting there: The park is on the southern tip of mainland Florida. The nearest airports are in Miami, 50 miles and Fort Lauderdale, 65 miles away fro
What to do in Mount Dora
If shopping in the quaint tree-lined streets of Mount Dora isn’t your thing or you are not into drinking coffee at a pavement cafe while watching the
Friday Fish Fry a must!!
We have been new fans of the Cracker Barrel chain of restaurants for only about 2 years now, and though following a family rule of we will eat in diff