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Lakeridge Winery, Clermont
A winery in Florida? Well why not? They certainly have the climate and just 18 miles up the 27 past Clermont is the 127 acre Lakeridge Winery-you will
I’ve got that Florida Feeling – Diary of our annual journey to Orlando!
We never sleep well the night before our journey to Orlando. Excitement is the main reason, coupled with the constant checking of lists of things to d
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 8
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 8 The next part of the trip was one that I personally had been looking forward to. It was only a sh
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
Captain Jacks Restaurant
If we are in Orlando and the weather is mixed with a fair amount of rain we often head for Downtown Disney. There is so much to do there for all ages
The History of Epcot
The EPCOT project all began with one man’s vision. Walt Disney’s original idea was to create a community where people could both live and work. His id
Clearwater Beach
No visit to the Orlando area is complete without a visit to one of the gorgeous beaches in this lovely part of the world. Our particular favourites ar
FOREVER FLORIDAS ZIPLINE SAFARI
If you have more than 2 weeks to explore all that Orlando has to offer, of if you have already visited Disney and the various parks many times before,
FORT ZACHARY
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is situated in Truman Annex, Key West. South Florida. Here you will find the biggest haul of cannons in the wh
Places to go and things to do
We have spent the last 8 weeks here in Orlando and have discovered many things do do that most people miss. One of our favourites is Boardwalk its a p
The Rain Forest Cafe - Orlando
“Your adventure is about to begin” is how you are welcomed to the Rain Forest café and it’s true. Visiting Rainforest Cafe is unlike any other dining
Disney's Animal Kingdom Tours
Backstage Safari : A unique opportunity to step “backstage” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see how the specialist keepers and veterinarians face the d
Hobart, Tasmania – Part 4
Other local attractions in the area include the Cadbury factory, and if you want to go for a day trip places like Port Arthur, and the Tasman Peninsul
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
In our never ending quest to try every restaurant in Orlando we ventured to Cafe Tu Tu Tango. Situated on International Drive, it is right in the cent
The right age for Disney
I am often asked what is the perfect age to take a child to Disney World. This is a very difficult question to answer. A great deal will depend on the
Hollywood Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios
When the Brown Derby restaurant was first established in Hollywood,in the 1920s, it was the restaurant of choice of the movie and entertainment indust
Duty Free Allowances for travellers from the US to the UK
Travellers arriving back into the United Kingdom from the good old USA can now benefit from a slightly more generous duty free allowance. These are th
Buca di Beppo Southern Italian Dining at it’s best.
Buca di Beppo just look for the name it means “joe’s basement” In The summer of 1993 the first Buca di Beppo opened in a Minneapolis basement, it was
Going for kicks – Star Flyer
If you are the type who like the most extreme roller coasters, and who doesn’t bat an eyelid on Tower of Terror, then a trip on the 256 ft Star Flyer
Family Magic Tour at Magic Kingdom
We did this tour last year and can really recommend it to families with children between 5 and 12 that enjoy Magic Kingdom.The tour takes you on a one
Universal Studios for Little Kids
Whilst Disney is brilliant for little kids Universal Studios tends to cater more to the older kids and teens, however if you are taking younger ones t
Maharajas’ Express India
Offering one of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys, The Maharajas’ Express is certainly fit for royalty. The plush, wood panelled cabins and g
Fun for all Ages in Orlando
Ever Since Walt Disney World opened in 1971 Theme Parks have been the main attraction in Orlando, Florida. Even if you came to Orlando in the early da
An overview of Marrakech – Part 15
Parks and Gardens Marrakech’s has numerous gardens and parks, a summary of which is shown after the section below. However the most famous is proba
Universal Halloween Horror Nights
Having been to Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror nights many years ago it was great to hear from friends and family who have just visited tha