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Trainer for the day (Discovery Cove)
A day out in Discovery Cove is not cheap; by jingos it is not; but it is a truly unique experience well worth ' splashing' out on. And while you a
Raglan Road Downtown Disney - Irish Themed Pub
Like many visitors to Orlando we always want to try new restaurants as well as return to some family favourites. The latest one for us to try is Disne
Eating out in Fort Lauderdale Part 5
Fort Lauderdale has over 3, 000 hours of sunshine each year, and the average temperature is 77 degrees, so it is no wonder that it is a very popular h
Live Entertainment in Epcot - Part I
When you think about the theme parks, what comes into your mind first? The rides and attractions of course. I bet you didn’t even think about all the
Bubba Gump - Treasure Island
We had previously eaten at the Bubba Gump restaurant at Universal Studios but on a recent day trip to Treasure Island we decided to eat at the newly o
Rainforest Cafe-7
The Rainforest Café in Downtown Disney is a great place for a special meal out for all the family, but it is particularly suitable for children. You c
The Palm Restaurant
Whilst we as a family always like to stay in a villa over a hotel it doesn’t stop us from trying out some of the fabulous restaurants that are located
Handy Hints for Florida - Part 2
Wear plenty of sunblock and a hat – sunstroke is very unpleasant and can lay you up for several days in bed. I carry a light coloured umbrella, then I
Cookes of Dublin: Fish and Chips
Raglan Road Irish pub, Pleasure Island, Downtown DisneyThis Irish pub is located in the famous Downtown Disney in Pleasure Island at 1640 E Buena Vist
Some excellent places to eat in the Orlando area
Here are some of my favourite places to eat in the Orlando area. Romano’s Macaroni Grill This was recommended to us by a family who stayed at our
The Wells Built Museum
The Wells Built Museum is in honour of Dr William Monroe Wells. William was a black doctor in the times of strict segregation who did much to improve
The Festival Of The Lion King
The pace at Animal Kingdom is just that little bit slower than at some of the other parks but on a hot sunny, day it’s still nice to get into the shad
Waterskiing.
Water SkiingAnyone who has the waterskiing bug knows that in the UK it consists of dry suits or wet suits, and a lot of praying for fine weather. It i
Epcot Food and Wine
My parents went to the Food and Wine Festival for the first time last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. They were amazed at the number of free tastings
CRUISING DIRECTORY - PART 1
If you have decided to book a cruise then it is important that you become familiar with the ‘lingo. ’ It could save you a lot of embarrassment. So her
Panama Canal
A contender for the eighth wonder of the world, the Panama Canal has been undergoing a major revamp, which should have coincided with its 100th birthd
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
I have to admit that for a long time we would drive past Cracker Barrel as we were not entirely sure what exactly it actually was! It is advertised as
Tenerife - a country of two parts. (Part 3)
The North The main area in the north of the island is Puerto de la Cruz. This has all the sophistication that Playa de las Americas lacks. The main
Great Stones Way, Wiltshire - Part 3
Our plan for day two was STROLL AROUND IN PEWSEY. We continued south, walking across rolling farmland on the way to the Vale of Pewsey. The Alton Barn
AQUATICA (3)
If you are visiting Florida after March the 1st 2008, you are in for a rare treat; because the long awaited Aquatica should be open. There is a soft o
Ruby Tuesday
It was our daughter who first took us to Ruby Tuesday. Having worked in the Miami area for a year she had visited many restaurants, and this was one s
Pirates Dinner Adventure
On asking my son what he would like to do to celebrate his 8th Birthday in Florida this year, he replied : - “I would like to have dinner with the Pir
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
A Quick Trip to Ghent
Ghent is in the Flemish part of Belgium. Flemish is more closely related to the Dutch language and Belgian’s northern neighbours, The Netherlands, tha
Driving Hints & Rules
For those of you who have not driven in the USA before, you will be aware that there are some little differences to help you understand these below ar