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Rip Ride Rockit
Universal has a new roller coaster ride called Rip Ride Rockit, which had a soft opening while we were in Florida in August 2009, but on our August tr
Key West Attractions
Key West is the southernmost city in the continental USA and one of the most distinctive. As you drive to Key West from Miami which takes approximatel
Disney's Vero Beach Resort
Just a couple of hours drive out to the east of Orlando brings you to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.Having cornered the market in accommodation from luxu
Citywalk At Universal
Citywalk is located between Universal two theme Parks, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It is a 30 acre entertainment complex! A lot of the
OVERNIGHT TRIPS FROM ORLANDO (GULF COAST)
So are you looking to escape the buzz for a day or two, and want to venture a little further than Clearwater Beach on the Gulf Coast or the Atlantic c
Talk American
Considering that we are able to easily understand the basic “ English” that our fellow Americans talk there are lots of differences in many of their w
Outlet Shopping Pt 2
If you have visited Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and haven’t yet had your fill of outlet shopping, turn right out of the exit and travel two or thr
Orlando Thrill rides
You can’t beat Florida for fantastic thrill rides. With so many parks to choose from there is something for everyone. New rides are being built all th
Florida with diabetes
Diabetic, live in the UK and never been to Florida before? No worries if you get just a little organised first.It's not normally necessary to order a
5 Days in the Florida Keys
On our most recent visit to the villa we decided to take a trip down to the Keys. We wanted to share with you some of the interesting things we did an
Wekiva Springs State Park
Whilst spending time re-decorating at our villa on Highlands Reserve, we decided to reward ourselves with a day off and decided to head towards one of
Tampa- Facts
As we travel to the Gulf Coast I never fail to marvel at Tampa’s large buildings that you can see from the Motorway and look as though they are made o
Arabian Nights Dinner Show
This is the first dinner show we have been to as we had avoided them because there is a vegetarian in the family and we thought there would be nothing
Gatorland (9)
For a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the major parks, why not take an afternoon trip to Gatorland. Situated on the Orange Blossom Trail (OBT) G
Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 9
For those who love panoramic views, relaxation and characteristic villages, an excellent mete is represented by the Municipality of Torno. It is a
The Incredible Hulk - Islands of Adventure
The Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster is situated at Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios. The ride is located near the entrance of the park and is on
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande-Lakes Part 1
It was late one Saturday evening in November, 4 days before we had to return from Orlando, when my husband’s cell phone pinged with a message. It was
Tallinn: An overview - Part 8
Touring Tallinn These are student-run tours that show you the real city without the correctness of official tourist agencies. They give you a real
Deep Sea Fishing
If you ever find yourself at or near Madeira Beach on the Gulf Coast and you and/or your family would like to do some deep sea fishing go to Hubbard’s
Walt Disney Worlds Railroad
At the entrance to the Magic Kingdom you will see Main Street Station. An old fashioned steam train which is a fully working replica of an original st
Poland: An Overview - Part 3
Literacy rates are high, at a shade under 100 per cent. Poles are well educated, and young people in the larger cities speak good English much more so
Things to carry with you at the Parks
As with many public venues these days you will have to pass through Security Checks as you enter the Parks. To make the security checks go faster, unz
Cyprus: Troodos places of interest - Part 3
PALAICHORI VILLAGE As its name implies (palaio means old) this is a very old village. The village is mentioned in 13th-century documents and it is
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
This is an annual event (no pun intended) that has taken place at Epcot for the last 13 years. Having visited each time we are in Orlando, this year w
Cyprus: Nature highlights - Part 1
According to tradition, in order to really get to know a place, you need to walk it. Cyprus at the crossroads of three continents has years of traditi