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A good plan
Many people who travel to Orlando normally find it very hard to decide what to do when they are on vacation. This can lead to some arguments with who
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano – Hollywood Studios
If you happen to be in Hollywood Studios and are feeling a bit hungry then why not try this dinner option? Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano is prett
Fancy a relaxing night in?
If you are vacationing in a villa or townhouse, most homes offer guests the use of a DVD player. Some home owners also leave a supply of DVDs for gues
Points make prizes: World points at BAA airports
Here is a new twist on an idea that has been around for a while.If you are like me, you have a purse full of reward cards to collect your points/coupo
Boggy Creek Buggy Rides
There’s a new addition to Boggy Creek Airboat Rides – buggy rides! Boggy Creek have two locations at East Lake Fish Camp and Southport – the buggy r
Melbourne Beach
As much as we love our little corner of Kissimmee and the mass of attractions the area has to offer, the kids always enjoy a day at the beach. In the
Top Tips for The Parks
So it is your first time in Florida and you want to make the most of your days spent in the wonderful parks. Firstly, book your tickets in advance
A quick Christmas Shop at Premium Outlets
There is normally nothing like “a quick shop” in Orlando but this time it had to be as we had promised the girls we would be back in time for them to
Self Catering in your Florida Villa - Part 1
Villas in Florida all come extremely well equipped with the opportunity to be completely self catering as far as eating is concerned. The fact is, how
LETCHWORTH-LOVE MOUNDS STATE PARK
Letchworth-Love Mounds State Park (formerly Letchworth Mounds State Park) is found 6 miles west of Monticello in Jefferson County. It is famous for it
Disney's Electrical Water Pageant
There are so many well documented events at the theme parks but this ‘little gem’ receives no publicity. This spectacle of light and sound on Bay Lake
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
Tips For First Time Travellers To Florida
Security The number for emergencies is 911 Make a note of the address and telephone number of the villa/ hotel you are staying in & carry it w
The mansions of Newport RI Pt 2
Following The Servants Life Tour and our stroll around the grounds of The Elms, we returned to the grand entrance of the house and presented our ticke
Arabian Knights - Kissimmee US192
We’d almost forgotten about this dinner show even though we must pass it a dozen times each time we come to Orlando. We decided that as we were visiti
The Flying Unicorn, Islands of Adventure
The Flying Unicorn in the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure is tucked away in a far corner near Duelling Dragons. It is a roller coaster that is
Highway 192 – Almost as famous as Disney World?
Long before travellers realised that staying in a villa was absolutely the perfect solution for a family trip to Florida, especially when visiting Wal
Panera Bread
If you are looking for somewhere for lunch that does not include burgers, pizzas, chicken nuggets or fries, then Panera Bread is the place for you. Th
A Morning At Epcot
As with all the Theme Parks if you traveling without children try to visit on a school day as the Parks are noticeably less crowded. If you need to vi
Cirque Du Soleil (3)
What can I saw about this show that hasn’t been said already? We first experienced this evening of magic several years ago. We were extremely keen to
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
One could be forgiven for asking where this is, and what is its significance. . . well this is the only State Park I know that is man-made and full of
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 4
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 4 In the last part we had just visited Ripsaw Falls and got wet, well if you fancy so
EGMONT KEY
Egmont Key State Park is located in Tampa Bay, south west of De Soto beach. The main atraction here at this park is the working lighthouse that was bu
General Disney - Fun Facts
How many people does it take to keep Walt Disney World ticking over? How many hamburgers are eaten each year? What happens to the food grown in Epcot?
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Islands of Adventure is a theme park twinned with Universal Studios and is, in my opinion, the best of Orlando' s theme parks. The current main