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Boggy Creek Airboat Rides - Great Fun
What an exhilarating experience these airboat rides prove to be. Nestled at the end of the Kissimmee chain of lakes at Southport Park is what I believ
STATE PARKS - an overview
Most tourists who visit Florida probably never visit a State Park-what a shame! They offer a wide choice of completely natural days out that leave you
Visiting Discovery Cove without the dolphin swim
This was to be our second visit to Discovery Cove. The first was when our youngest was 6 years old, barely able to swim, and not knowing what to expec
Flea & Farmers Markets...
For those that love meandering round the brick and brack, new and old of flea markets or shop for locally grown and homemade foods in the Farmers Mark
Bogotá, Colombia – Part 2
Start your visit by concentrating on La Candelaria, the atmospheric old quarter, full of colonial houses built more than 300 years ago. Lose yourself
Bob Evans - Home Style Cooking
Of all the many places to eat in Orlando you can’t beat 'Bob Evans' for great food and good, friendly service in a restaurant for all the family. I kn
The Magic Kingdom - A Review
Where do you begin with this wonderful day out? Arrived at the park for opening time and parked the car it is so important to remember where you have
Paul’s Florida diary Day 4 morning
Paul’s Florida diary Day 4 am. Time for a change today I am informed when I get up. We are going to typhoon lagoon as Karlie has never been no pro
A day out at Wekiwa.
Wekiva Springs State Park is situated in Apopka (exit 94 off the Interstate 4) in Seminole. This park is plum in the middle of the head waters of
The Morse Museum.
Charles Hosmer Morse was an industrialist and philanthropist from Chicago. He later became one of the first residents of Winter Park and his daughter
Blue Man Group
It’s been quite a while since we have tried a new show in the Orlando area so we were really excited to give the new Universal Blue Man Group show a t
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 13
Well I woke up Tuesday morning and decided to stay around the villa and try to relax which I find quite difficult to do as I get bored easily. After a
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 27
Now if you are really into thoroughbred horses then you might want to arrange something more special. Most of the living Kentucky Derby Winners are re
Fit in a visit to Celebration
Celebration is a small town situated just off the Highway 192, very close to the junction with the 417 and is well worth a visit. It may be an area th
A Visit to Panera Bread
For several years we had seen Panera Bread restaurants opening in Orlando and before we even got chance to visit the new one on the 27 at Cagan’s Cros
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 31
Lexington is a fairly compact area for a city and a walk around the historic homes that are open will show a variety of architectural styles, as well
A visit to Salt Lake City - Part 4
On our second day in Salt Lake City we were keen to visit the Family Search Center and the Family History Library. The Family Search Center is sit
Bok Sanctuary, Florida
What do people come to Florida, on holiday, for ? Is it the sun and sea ? Is it the theme parks ? Is it to play golf ? Is it to fish ? Is it to visit
Suncoast Bird Sanctuary.
It is always nice to credit people who devote their lives to animal rescue and if you visit Indian Shores on Florida' s Gulf Coast you can visit a won
Dinoland - Animal Kingdom
We tend to go to Dinoland at cooler times of day because the girls love to play in the Boneyard and it does get very hot during the middle of the day.
Did you wonder how Busch gardens developed?
The Busch Gardens African themed park is set within a 335 acre plot and opened nearly 50 years ago in March 1959. It originates from the days when the
The Olive Garden Italian Restuarant
I love Italian food, but one restaurant that I hadn’t been to in all of my visits to Florida was The Olive Garden. I can’t explain why this was apart
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
If you fancy a meal with a difference and an atmosphere to really enjoy be sure to visit Raglan Road Pub and Restaurant in Pleasure Island at Downtown
Celebrating Christmas in Florida – Part 2 Giving and Making
Our many trips to our villa at Christmas have always been enjoyable, and we have delighted in the similarities as well as the differences of celebrati
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a major city located in south east Florida along the Atlantic Ocean coastline approximately 30 miles north of Miami. It gained its