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Everyone we know loves Florida and Orlando in particular and so they should. There is such a diversity of things to do and see but many people do not get past the theme parks and shops or have visited many times and are looking for new experiences.Viewed 7657 times.
When your mind wanders to thinking about Florida (and mine often does) what comes first to mind? Sunshine, of course, Disney, natuarally. beaches, probably but I wouldn' t mind betting that the next thought to pop in your head is alligato... Viewed 6720 times.
With all the excitement over the new Harry Potter feature at Universal’s Island of Adventure, it may be easy to forget all the great rides there are at the Universal Studios. I should suspect a great many people head straight for Harry Potter when th... Viewed 6533 times.
Being the mother of 2 skater dudes I ( and the boys ) was very happy to come across the Vans Skate Park when I was on a shopping trip with the family. The Skate Park is located in the Festival Bay indoor shopping Mall at the top of Internation... Viewed 8690 times.
I must admit before the Millers Ale House opened last year near our villa at Lindfields I had never heard of them. When my parents visited there before Christmas they were very impressed by the venue, the service and the value for money of the food. ... Viewed 8626 times.
These 2 parks are close together and can be visited in the same day. The Battle of Olustee took place in 1864 and was considered to be the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. The Union troops, led by General Truman A Seymour began thei... Viewed 6407 times.
There are numerous Roller Coaster rides in the Orlando theme parks. My personal top three would be The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure, Kraken at Sea World and Aerosmith’s Rock ’n’ Roller coaster at Disney Hollywood Studios.... Viewed 8500 times.
There is some exciting news from Disney; they have aready teased us with a little news about Under The Sea, but in fact plans are in place to increase the size of Fantasyland exponentially. The good news is that Disney are promising to do... Viewed 6273 times.
On our last trip in April, we were determined to finally take a long promised trip to see the Manatees in their natural environment, so we did some research and decided to visit a recommended area, Crystal Springs and The Homosassa Springs area in We... Viewed 6686 times.
The Shrine dedicated to Mary, Queen of the Universe was built as a place of worship for the 5 million Catholic tourists who come to Orlando annually. The Shrine provides the opportunity for worship, teaching and witness. This Central Florida ... Viewed 8159 times.
Around Oct time each Year Mickey Mouse throws a large Not-so-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. For an extra admission fee (not covered by your Hopper pass) you can go into Magic Kingdom at night and ride the rides, meet Mickey and his friends a... Viewed 6256 times.
When it comes to dining out in Florida, one thing is certain - if you are a meat eater and have a big appetite you will think you have died and gone to heaven! Vegetarians however have tended to draw something of a short straw when it comes to fi... Viewed 7759 times.
Mission Space……those two words used to strike fear and trembling into my heart every time I heard them. I had stood outside it (as the designated coat and bag holder in our group) on several occasions, watching the green-faced people staggering out, ... Viewed 3772 times.
Target is one of my favourite stores, so when we heard that a huge Super Target was going to open just minutes from our villa we were, naturally, delighted. Just 3 miles from our villa, a new shopping development called Rolling Oaks Boule... Viewed 13284 times.
Whenever we visit a Theme Park we always seem to return to the villa with someone lamenting “I forgot to go to such a shop”. Therefore I thought I would try to detail the shops I am aware of after our many visits to Hollywood Studios. When yo... Viewed 7759 times.
Most of the tourists who flock to Florida for the usual attractions such as the Disney Parks also come to make the most of the shopping opportunities. For UK guests the exchange rate in recent times has made shopping even more attractive. Of c... Viewed 6991 times.
We visited the Rainforest Cage at Downtown Disney, but there is also one at the entrance of Animal Kingdom – you do not need to enter the park to dine here however. This a great place for the kids and now that they offer priority seating I ... Viewed 8430 times.
Tropical Fruit Winery- now that is intriguing and somewhere you must visit. Florida Orange Groves Winery is in St Petersburg Florida and has been continuously owned and run by three generations of the same family. They started by packing and... Viewed 5086 times.
We were fortunate to visit this fabulous restaurant located at the Grand Floridian on our last visit in August 2006. This really is probably the dining experience of a lifetime and certainly if it’s a special occasion you wont fail to impress your ot... Viewed 9132 times.
“The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” is one of my favourite rides in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. It is a superb thrill ride, with a simulated freefall, and what makes it extra special is that it is never the same ride twice. The sto... Viewed 7623 times.
A question that arises often in the minds of villa guests, here I hope are some of the answers. Why do they all say 10 minutes to Disney? As there are now four entrances to Disney, north, south, east and west, most vil... Viewed 4798 times.
All the villas are owned by private owners not by Orlando Villas and they will all have different standards. Some are very, very luxurious with furniture that has cost a great deal of money they will have top of the range utensils, bedding and towels... Viewed 4961 times.
When you are faced with a website with hundreds of choices of villas, how on earth do you choose one. First, think of your party dynamics. How many people and their ages. How many beds do you need in total, how many bedrooms and then how many... Viewed 4021 times.
A lot of villa owners choose November to visit Orlando for many reasons so if I tempt you, you will have to book early (No owner can resist a booking! ) First, the weather. The humidity has gone and the days are beautiful and sunny. The ev... Viewed 6913 times.
The Mall at Millenia or The Millenia Mall, which ever way you say the name, doesn’t change the fact that this place has to be one of the best shopping malls I have ever experienced. The Mall can probably boast the finest collection of designer brands... Viewed 8382 times.
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