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The Whetstone Chocolate Factory in St Augustine
Are you, like me, a chocoholic? If so, read on! Did you know that you can take a tour of a chocolate factory in St Augustine? Shh! Don’t t
Tampa Bay Rays at the Tropicana Field, Tampa
As a treat for the whole family, we booked tickets online to see the Tampa Bay Rays versus New York Yankees Baseball game at Easter this year. The fir
IHOP
Possibly one of the best breakfast eating experiences in Kissimmee. We love IHOP. They have a large menu which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and
Thailand - Part 7
Phuket’s nine-night Vegetarian Festival depending on the Lunar cycle is a surprisingly bloody affair, extreme devotees spear themselves with knives ho
Unspoilt Orlando – Relaxation Amongst The Excitement
The biggest attractions in Orlando are our parks and shopping. They give us our most memorable experiences (and most memorable credit card statements!
Best Things to Do at Disney
There are so many things that I enjoy at Disney but I thought I would try to list some of my favourites. Go to Lion King at Animal Kingdom. When y
A new feature at Discovery Cove.
The long anticipated Freshwater Oasis has opened at Discovery Cove. This was promised for spring 2012 and just sneaked into a june opening as it premi
Orlando weather (7)
Florida is called the sunshine state because of one reason, it has over 280 days of sunshine per year. Not many holiday destinations in the world can
India - Goa
Did you think Goa is all about the beaches? Then you’re in for a major surprise, because from jungle treks to plantation tours, Goa has everything.
Alternative Reykjavik, Iceland – Part 1
Have you already visited Gullfoss Falls, the hilltop church and Blue Lagoon, well talking to a local resident you can find an alternative way to enjoy
NZ Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 2
Beyond Queenstown in the Queenstown-Lakes District are the Lakes Hawera and Wanaka and the smaller towns of Arrowtown, Glenorchy, Kingston, Wanaka, Al
Try Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
One of the most exciting things to do in Orlando is visit the Boggy Creek Airboat Rides. For those of you who have never tried it, it is a bit like a
Disney's Animal Kingdom Tours
Backstage Safari : A unique opportunity to step “backstage” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see how the specialist keepers and veterinarians face the d
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located northeast of Naples, Florida. Whilst visiting J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, du
Rodeos and Bull-riding - Arcadia
Arcadia is a small town of some 6, 000 residents which has had a tradition of raising money for local charities through rodeos since 1928. Arcadia, an
Toddling around Orlando
Many families avoid Orlando as a holiday destination when they have small children. After all what can a toddler do in Orlando – can’t go on a rollerc
Winter Park Orlando
Winter Park is an up-market area of Orlando and if you fancy a change of mood from the theme parks, are in the market for some serious, quality shoppi
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 10
Tipping Guide for Mexico continued:- Just as in some countries in Europe you may come across a Restroom attendant in some locations, in this case t
How to Make Your Disney Stay Even More Magical
Disney World ranks as one of the most popular destinations in the USA and for a very good reason. It provides sensational attractions for every age, h
The Gulf Coast
If you would like to try something different from theme parks while you are in Florida, why not try a day at the Gulf coast. There are many areas to c
Moscow - Part 2
When to go can be a hard decision to make and will depend a lot on if you want to see any special events. Despite its freezing winters, you will find
Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Invitational Golf
None of our family are golfers but we do spend many hours often until very late at night watching the USA PGA golf on television. So we were delighted
Shops in the International Mall, Tampa – Part 1
If you happen to drive down to the Tampa area during your stay in Orlando, then there is a great shopping mall which is worth visiting. The Intern
Prime Outlets – Food Mall andRestaurants Part 1
Prime Outlet Mall has recently been built on the old Belz Factory Outlet World site, at the top of International Drive. As well as 175 shops it has a
The Players Championship - Practice Day
I’m not a golfer and have never had any interest but Dave wanted to go to the Players Championship at Sawgrass this year. Some friends of ours went la