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It takes about an hour to get to Kennedy Space Center from the Davenport villas but it is an easy drive and it is well worth the journey. It would probably take more than a day to do everything justice and you can go on two consecutive days fo... Viewed 4114 times.
Driving in Florida is very different from the UK. The speed limit is very strictly adhered to and they have many ways of catching speeding motorists, non of which you will spot so do be careful. Mostly they use helicopters to watch out for speeding a... Viewed 6657 times.
The Museum of Science and Industry is located in East Fowler Avenue in North Tampa. Tampa is on Florida' s Gulf Coast. As well as being the largest science center in America you can also enjoy a planetarium a butterfly garden a 3. D. theatre ... Viewed 7142 times.
At Islands of Adventures Toon Lagoon, there are more than 150 cartoon characters that inhabit this colourful part of the park. As you stroll down Comic Strip Lane you will see Betty Boop, Hagar the Horrible and Krazy Kat to name just a few of the fam... Viewed 8377 times.
There are so many rides in Orlando’s Theme Parks and I thought I would just share some of my favourite gentler rides with you. These are particularly suitable for younger children and if my Mother is anything to go by also suitable for Grandparents! ... Viewed 7110 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 5793 times.
Where do I start? ? The shopping capital of the world! Where the phase “ shop till you drop “ has had to originate. The shops in Orlando cannot fail to suit everyone from all walks of life, right down from the bargain shops li... Viewed 7762 times.
The Central Florida attractions are often the reason many visitors choose to spend their vacation in Florida. The Orlando area is known as the vacation capital of the world for good reason, and the theme parks attract millions of visitors each year.<... Viewed 11818 times.
Who would think that an airport would be home to displays of art? Well, many airports do just that, and Miami International Airport is no exception. Next time you are passing through an airport, take a little time to look around, you may be pleasa... Viewed 8779 times.
We are lucky that we can stay at our villa in Orlando and when we do we often stay in for breakfast. We tend to have completely different breakfast from what we would have at home. Granddad goes to Publix which is less than a mile away and buys fresh... Viewed 9561 times.
Denny’s is one of the largest family restaurant chain in the USA, with about 1,600 restaurants. There are few places in the Orlando area, or in other parts of Florida, where you will not find this casual dining experience. We have a 24 hour Denny’s j... Viewed 8845 times.
The choices for meat and particularly steak lovers are enormous and it is rare to have any problems finding wonderful meals with tender steaks and tasty ribs. However, for vegetarians and fish eaters the choice at first sight sees more limited, but y... Viewed 6224 times.
When we first visited Orlando we had a package holiday that included a charter flight and stay at a hotel. I must admit for first time visitors this is a great way initially of getting to know Florida and Disney. However after this until we bought ou... Viewed 6576 times.
Walt Disney World is in the middle of a huge re-development program and most of it will be done by summer 2012. Downtown Disney, a free area for people to wander around to shop and dine, will not be finished for a while longer though. The... Viewed 7565 times.
If ever you visit Fort Lauderdale and you have a few hours to spare then one place I can fully recommend is The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale was built to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children... Viewed 7656 times.
For a totally different experience of Orlando which takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist attractions, head north and visit the utterly delightful town of Winter Park. It is an easy drive along the I4 and only takes ap... Viewed 7470 times.
The self service kiosks or automated passenger control booths, APC for short, were introduced at Orlando International Airport in the last two or three years and certainly seem to have speeded up the transit through immigration. In order to use the t... Viewed 6684 times.
The second of Universal’s themed Harry Potter lands opened just before we visited our villa this summer and we couldn’t wait to see it! We purchased unlimited two park tickets as we had heard queues could be long and we wanted to be able to ride on t... Viewed 6261 times.
Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Want to find out? At “ Gatorland ”, you can experience these amazing creatures up close. We visited it on our last trip to Orlando, and liked it so much we took ou... Viewed 8332 times.
If you visit Florida you cannot fail to hear the name, Henry Flagler, as he was one of the state’s most famous entrepreneurs, who built magnificent luxury hotels, and constructed a railroad from St Augustine to Key West, no mean feat. It was he who f... Viewed 8124 times.
This fantastic theme park is Disney’s answer to Hollywood with its real life working film studio, there are TV productions being filmed here all the time. With its 12 storey hire Sorcerer Mickey hat at the centre of the park being the symbol of Disne... Viewed 7620 times.
Florida is blessed with many excellent beaches and visiting one can be inexpensive and make a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks. The sun kissed sands are an excellent place to top up your tan or just recharge your batterie... Viewed 7527 times.
Having heard and read very favourable reports about the Villa de Flora restaurant at the Gaylord Palms Resort I felt we had to try it out for ourselves the next time we were in Florida. Just by chance the next time we were to visit our villa was at C... Viewed 8864 times.
Epcot’s World Showcase is made up of themed gardens throughout the eleven nations of the world, together with the many other beautiful areas to be viewed as you walk around the lake. An incredible seven hundred specialists maintain these gard... Viewed 6887 times.
For those folks who have never considered renting a privately owned vacation home before this guide will help take you through the process in general. Of course for specific information about a particular home you may ask the owner himself. Pr... Viewed 7296 times.
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