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Honeymoon in Florida?
When planning a wedding, where to stay on your honeymoon is in most cases more important than the actual wedding itself. For us this was the case as w
Eating out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 3
Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of the South, and it has wonderful beaches, dazzling blue skies, shimmering turquoise waters and a multitude of f
THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS - PART 1 TURKEY
Thanksgiving takes place in the USA on the fourth Thursday in November, every year. It is a time when families gather together to celebrate and to giv
A Great Restaurant
Bahama Breeze restaurant located on Hiway 535 by the side of Golden Coral.The theme is Caribbean and the atmosphere is very laid back. Service is exce
EATING/DINING AT MAGIC KINGDOM
There are of course many restaurants to chose from in Magic Kingdom so I have highlighted a few that we have visited during our years of holidaying in
Jockamo
Having driven by this little restaurant many a time, I had always wanted to pop in but alas whilst we were in the area we were always heading off to D
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
Choose your Cruise…… Magic or Wonder?
Do you love Disney, but you want a different type of vacation, maybe one a bit more relaxing than the hustle and bustle of the theme parks? Have you e
Visiting the water parks
There are four water parks in Orlando, Florida. Disney has two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, both of which are wonderfully themed. S
Shop, Shop, Shop!
You will want to do some serious shopping sometime during your holiday in Orlando and here I have some tips to help you through the mountain of retail
EPCOT PASSPORTS FOR THE KIDS
Epcot Center can be a terrific educational opportunity for the children. Of course, vacation is a time for fun and exploring the World Showcase may n
Travel Insurance - pay particular attention to it!
This is a subject, that for many travellers abroad, usually means another expense before you go, a necessity that we know we have to have, but often p
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 19
The South Zone continued; The South Zone has several remnants of Hollywood history. In and around Mismaloya in 1963, Richard Burton, Ava Gardner a
Water Sports in Central Florida
If you enjoy sport, are looking for some fun or have a special occasion whilst on vacation in Orlando, why not have a go at some water sports. Sammy D
WAL-MART
Well where to begin? Wal-Mart is the one store on everyone’s to do list and after your first visit you will be hooked. There are many many Wal-Marts i
Sneak Preview - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade Shops and Restaurants
As you enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter through the iconic archway, the first thing you will see (on your right) will be Hogsmeade Station. T
Park Hopping Part 4
The shower was brief but heavy and may have been responsible for driving people away from the parks because On entering the Magic Kingdom parking lot
Orlando’s Local Vineyard
When most people consider looking for a bottle of North American Wine their thoughts, probably naturally, turn to California and the wine producing ar
Flying to Tampa with British Airways - Part 2
Part 2 Why do I always set off the alarms? Retail therapy completed, we make our way to the gate. It’s a fairly long walk but we get there in the end
GatorLand (12)
An interesting and local attraction for all ages. It' s a place you drive past and comment on very much like it' s nearest neighbour Tupperware HQ
‘Show me the way to Armadillo’......with apologies to Tony Christie!
The first time I saw an armadillo it was not a pretty sight. We were driving down the Florida Turnpike on our way to pick up a cruise from Fort Lauder
What’s so great about Epcot 2
What’s so great about Epcot 2 In part one I talked about spaceship earth and how it dominates your entrance to the park and superb way it tells abo
SAVANNA PRESERVE
Savanna Preserve State Park is located at Jensen Beach in Port St Lucie. This is roughly 2 miles east of the U. S. 1This is one of the largest of the
Lowe’s Tool Heaven
Well I have done a lot of shopping in Florida now having been travelling there for over 10 years and recently as a villa owner, previously I was blown
Rolling Oaks Common (part 1)
Rolling Oaks Commons is a fast developing retail area located at the Orange Lake junction of the US192. It is home to a great Super Target store a