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If you take a look at the number plates on cars you will be able to see which state the car originated from. There is usually a nickname associated with each state, and these often have very interesting origins. Here are the nicknames of California, ... Viewed 7596 times.
Celebration at a glance South of the US-192 exit is the town of Celebration, it is a town built by Disney over a period of 15yrs. Disney’s intention was to be a nostalgic recreation of the days when life was simple and wholesome and st... Viewed 6598 times.
One park that seems to be in the shadow of the much better known Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom is Hollywood Studios. Although this park is smaller in comparison it really does pack a lot in. As you arrive the first thing you see is a gia... Viewed 7791 times.
Thursday Day 2 ……was an uneventful day to start with, up early as you do on day 1 but manged til after 6 am, just pottered around then decided mid morning that shopping was the order of the day as I had been here over 12 hours, so off I went o... Viewed 7386 times.
Tampa Bay is approximately a one hour drive from Orlando. There are many things to do on a day trip or indeed a weekend visit. Here are just some of the more interesting attractions to keep you occupied. Busch Gardens: Probabl... Viewed 9062 times.
A holiday to Florida needs a bit of planning. There is so much to do that it’s a good idea to plan ahead or you can feel quite overwhelmed by all the choices you have. You can either choose to plan an itinerary for every day of your holiday or decide... Viewed 8462 times.
If you enter Epcot via the main entrance, rather than the ‘back door’ – the entrance from Disney’s Boardwalk which lies between England and France – then the first thing that catches most peoples eye is the huge silver globe that houses the recently ... Viewed 6762 times.
One of our guests eats breakfast at Cracker Barrel every single day. . . . yes that is 21 consecutive Cracker Barrel breakfasts! So we just had to try it for ourselves, didn' t we? And sure enoutgh at 8 a. m. on the appointed ... Viewed 7683 times.
We discovered this treasure by accident and if you are interested in history and how an area evolved then it is a must. We had originally travelled to Everglades City for an airboat ride and afterwards went for a drive to find somewhere to get a drin... Viewed 8393 times.
We have finally landed at Gander Airport, Newfoundland after a long delay at Gatwick Airport – 36 hours after our journey should have begun, on this, our first trip to Orlando in Florida. There is a cheer from the passengers as our aircra... Viewed 7564 times.
When most people refer to Miami, they are in all probability actually talking about Miami Beach. Downtown Miami is on the west bank of Biscayne Bay while Miami Beach sits on a long spit of land bordered to the west by the bay and to the east by the A... Viewed 8613 times.
For a shopping experience that’s similar to the shopping you find at Mount Dora, the “Shoppes at Van Buren” might be just what you’re looking for and are a lot closer to “home”. Located at the corner of Ingraham Avenue and 7th Avenue in the old downt... Viewed 8045 times.
Ok, so you have tried all the thrill rides, in all the Parks in and around Orlando. Prepare to experience the ultimate thrill ride at Old Town on Highway 192. For miles around you cannot miss the sight of the two huge struts that make up part ... Viewed 8536 times.
While the big names, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Sea World, are the main crowd pullers to the Orlando Metropolitan area, there are also a great many smaller attractions that are well worth a visit if you are holiday... Viewed 7417 times.
Animal Planet Live is an Ark of animals. A racoon opens the show and Lassie, the well loved collie, makes an appearance. You’ll also see Gizmo, the parrot and other animals. It’s a fun show suited to young children. ‘Curious George Goes to Tow... Viewed 8696 times.
Looking for a change from the everyday eateries in the Orlando area? Need somewhere to eat where the children will be entertained? Why not try Ohana at the Disney Polynesian Resort? Parking is free - the driver will just need to show pi... Viewed 9103 times.
A visit to the town of Celebration, in the evening, during December is a definite must. Not only will you see some of the most fantastic Christmas decorations on the houses, but you can enjoy the hourly ‘snowfalls’. The Americans are known for... Viewed 8342 times.
Those of you who love basketball, will enjoy NBA City, established in 1999 and which is situated between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. As you approach, you can see a huge 30 feet+ statue of the NBA logoman. If you are feeling daring you... Viewed 10191 times.
We visit our villa regularly and sometimes we finish our trip with a cruise to the Caribbean. With Orlando being close to Port Canaveral it seemed the ideal opportunity to sample a Carnival cruise for the first time. Having driven down from O... Viewed 6587 times.
The tour, lasting approximately two hours, will take you into the four-thousand acre Forever Florida wildlife conservation area. The actual coach tour lasts 90 minutes as there is a video beforehand which explains how Forever Florida came about. The ... Viewed 7801 times.
Here’s a top tip for you shoppers out there. Leave for your holiday with an empty suitcase or three. When we were on holiday at Christmas we planned on doing our fair share of shopping. We had all talked about buying new trainers, jum... Viewed 8375 times.
Directions from Orlando and Sanford airports to Highway 27 We have tried many routes from both Orlando and Sanford airports to our home just off highway 27 but the one that we have found best for both little traffic and quite nice views is as ... Viewed 12359 times.
I was born to shop. And there’s no better place to do it than in Florida. The Orlando shopping experience is so much more relaxed than your usual trips to the shopping centre back home. My favourite mall is the Florida Mall. I always visit here whene... Viewed 4504 times.
Another addition to the Rolling Oaks area of restaurants with recent additions such as Longhorn, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Applebees is Millers Orlando Ale house. In essence this is an archetypal Sports Bar with a central bar area surrounded by wo... Viewed 8936 times.
Why not try a hot air balloon ride next time you are in Orlando It is a thrill of a life time and you need to experience it to believe how wonderful it actually is. Last Christmas our Daughters gave us a balloon ride to take on our visit to O... Viewed 7520 times.
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