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We have just returned from another wonderful holiday in Florida. We have been many times before and this time we decided to try Sweet Tomatoes making it a change from our usual haunts such as Olive Garden, TGI Friday, Mannys Steakhouse and Golden Cor... Viewed 7250 times.
When we first started going to Disney in the 1990s Disney photographers were easy to spot and eager to take your photo as you entered the theme park. Sometimes they were so eager it was irritating. At that time once they took your photograph, you wer... Viewed 9022 times.
Santé Fe Restaurant Just returned from Florida after not visiting for 2 years! and we decided we would visit all our local new restaurants close to our villa, one of them being Santé Fee on H27, four corners junction H192 H27 Junction, abo... Viewed 7485 times.
Before we return home on our transatlantic flight to the UK from our villa in Orlando we usually have one last meal at the airport. Over the last few years we have eaten at the Outback Restaurant at Orlando International Airport. Outback is l... Viewed 10323 times.
Last year owing to an incident involving a rubber band, a trombone and some glue; my party’s booking for the character breakfast at Crystal Palace was accidentally booked one short. Ever the martyr, I volunteered to take one for the team and seek my ... Viewed 8339 times.
We have been to Boggy Creek a couple of times now as it is such a relaxing experience. We awoke early and had a swim followed by a lovely breakfast of pancakes and fruit to set us up for the day. Had our showers, packed up the car and headed ... Viewed 7226 times.
We were waiting for the Illuminations firework display to begin in Epcot when we engaged in conversation with an middle aged American couple who had driven up for the day from their home in Bradenton, Florida. We had skirted close to their ho... Viewed 7057 times.
How did it all Start? Rumour has it that Hidden Mickey’s started out when the building of Epcot commenced, at this point Disney Management wanted to keep all the Mickey’s and Minnie’s confined to the Magic Kingdom. (However as we all know, mi... Viewed 9594 times.
Have you ever stood in “France” watching the amazing pyrotechnics and lasers over the lagoon at Epcot and seen the privileged few enjoying a glass of champagne while watching the fireworks from their private launch and wondered how they mana... Viewed 9830 times.
Every year Gaylord Palms Convention Centre puts on a magnificent Christmeas display of ICE. The top ice sculptors from China come across and design 5 rooms of massive display. This year the theme is “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and e... Viewed 6969 times.
I’m not your typical adrenalin junkie. When I visit the fantastic theme parks in central Florida, I don’t rush to the thrill rides and buzz with anticipation as I wait my turn. I’m more likely to hover around, checking out whichever roller coaster my... Viewed 7607 times.
Each of the 50 states of the USA has a nickname, and this can be found on the license plates on each and every car. It is fascinating to collect the different nicknames and we have seen all but two of the 50 since we started some 12 years ago. ... Viewed 7181 times.
One of the best things about renting a vacation villa is your own pool! Just think, you arrive at your holiday destination, tired after a long journey, possibly jet lagged and no doubt just a little hot as you have not yet acclimatised to F... Viewed 6951 times.
The fascinating Florida manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee. Their numbers in Florida are reducing to the extent that they are now an endangered species and unless man takes more care of their environment their numbers will continue to... Viewed 7053 times.
Epcot' s Butterfly Garden The annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has a number of attractions depending on your particular needs. However one that seems to appeal to visitors of all ages is the Butterfly Garden. Thi... Viewed 6337 times.
We have been watching the Orlando Eye being built at the top of I-Drive for quite a while now and was really excited when we saw it was opening a couple of weeks before our arrival in June. We had already read on the main Orlando Eye website that it ... Viewed 2047 times.
As I write there has been no date fixed for the opening of the new Harry Potter park, but all signs are pointing to spring 2010. This long awaited park stand in the grounds of the Universal Islands of Adventure and has been styled by the arti... Viewed 6700 times.
There is something so magical about Orlando and it can be even more magical (if that is possible) at night. Although our girls are in, or nearly in their teens now, we still go to Magic Kingdom at night. With the Castle all lit up everything ... Viewed 9076 times.
I have been going to Disney World for so many years now I should be blasé, but I’m not. I have seen many changes at The Magic Kingdom and I am aware that there are many more to come with the proposed re-vamp of all Walt Disney World’s parks. ... Viewed 8165 times.
If you have time to spare, away from all the excitement of the parks, and want to experience a relaxing and leisurely day out, then why not visit Mount Dora? This small town, with a population of just 10, 000 is an historic little settlement, which b... Viewed 9075 times.
Continuing on your walking tour go to see the Colonial workers at the reconstructed Colonial Spanish Quarter (the entrance is via the Triay House at 29 St. George St) go about their work as if it’s just another day in the mid 18th century. Clad in pe... Viewed 7126 times.
Have you every wondered what it would be like to ride a bicycle through the sky? At E.T. Adventure in Universal Studios you can give it a go! The ride is based on the hugely successful Steven Spielberg film and is very, popular. Be prepared fo... Viewed 7902 times.
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 expect from the day. 8 years on, neither of our boys wanted to swim with the dolphins again, but were loo... Viewed 7475 times.
If you want a bit of a change from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, and tourist areas, head for St Cloud, Kissimmee’s quiet, traditional next door neighbour. It is well worth a visit for a half day or so, to enjoy its lakeside charm and faci... Viewed 6570 times.
Simply fine Italian Cuisine in the heart of central Florida come to think of it Carrabba’s Italian Grills are based all over the USA. We have been visiting Florida as a family now for 4 years, but it has taken us 4 years to finally visit this wonderf... Viewed 8403 times.
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