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Qatar: At a glance - Part 2
The Emir is the ruler of Qatar. Rule is hereditary, with power transferred from father to son. If no son is available, power is transferred to the per
Why holiday in Orlando?
Why not Spend your next family holiday in Florida' s theme park capital. There are a variety of exciting attractions and fun things to do in Orlando,
Travel Insurance
Don''t think of saving money by not getting comprehensive travel insurance for your Florida visit! Ideally, you should take out travel insurance a
Epcot-Spaceship earth
As you approach Epcot you cannot fail to notice the large golf ball like structure that dominates the sky line even before you reach the parking lot,
Hampton Lakes
Hampton Lakes is a gated development set amongst the rolling hills and Orange Groves of the Davenport countryside. Situated off of Highway 27 and with
A Return to Highlands Reserve Golf Course
A Return to Highlands Reserve Championship Golf Club It’s been about three years since I have played this course but I was itching to get back! On
St. Augustine
Last year we decided to spend three days visiting St Augustine and I can honestly say that it was a wonderful experience. We did not go by the qu
Italy Pavilion - Epcot
The city of Venice was the original inspiration for the Italian Pavilion. The shops and architecture are really the featured attractions in this Pavil
Casa Feliz
A day out in Winter Park is always rewarding but you could easily miss this little gem so I want to encourage you to take a couple of hours to tour th
Florida Caverns State Park
As Florida has over 160 state parks covering some 700, 000 acres you are never very far away from one of the states areas of natural beauty and while
Farmers Market: Dearbourn Street Englewood
Farmer’s Market on Dearborn Street Englewood Gulf Coast. One of the largest Farmer’s market is held on Thursdays 9am -1pm from October through end
Getting the Shuttle to the Launch Pad
Ever wondered how NASA got those tall, thin, towering rockets or the infamous space shuttle up on the launch pad? It’s not quite done like Thunderbird
Disney Christmas Celebrations
Why not visit Disney’s Epcot anytime after Thanksgiving and get to watch the Candlelight Processional. This is a massed choir, a 50 piece orchestra an
Sydney Harbour - Part 1
Sydney’s iconic harbour has pretty much seen it all since then Lieutenant James Cook arrived aboard the Endeavour I 1770 and named it Port Jackson. It
Taj Mahal, India – Part 2
The Taj Mahal is a statement in marble, an awesome architectural statement that declares the opulence and extravagance of 17th-century Mughal architec
Orlando Golfing
If you love to play golf then you will love what Orlando can offer you. There are an abundance of beautiful courses, catering for all levels of golfer
Is upgrading your seats on the flight worth it?
Flights are one of the largest outlays you will need to factor in when wanting to holiday in Florida. For most the flight is part of the holiday exper
Florida Sporting Events
I know the main things to visit Florida for are the fantastic sunshine, the beautiful villas, Disneyworld and the holiday of a lifetime, but don’t for
Golfing in Lake County – The Diamond Players Club Clermont
On my last trip to Florida I finally managed to sidestep the lure of the theme parks and found time to play a few rounds of golf. Being based just sou
Marrakech: An overview - Part 32
Road trips out of Marrakech – continued, The Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou is off the main route but is on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites and is
Florida Botanical Gardens
Just a few miles to the south of Clearwater lies the town of Largo (not to be mistaken for its better known namesake – Key Largo! ). This where the Fl
Happy Shopping
Having lived for the last quarter of a century on the small Greek island of Corfu, safe in the cocoon of shopping at small local stores, the transitio
Keeping safe in the pools and water parks
In your villa you will most likely have a pool. If it is private then there will be nobody to look after you so do be careful. All rental accommodatio
Day Out at Green Meadows Petting Farm
Right – so you’ve been in Florida for a while now and, to be honest, you’ve seen enough of the “mouse” to last a lifetime! ! You’ve probably been on e
Perkins - a good lunch
We have been coming to Florida for many years but somehow never eaten at a Perkins restaurant; no particular reason; just had not. Well, we have fina