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Casablanca - an overview - Part 4
Things that are worth seeing in Casablanca:- continued Aquaparc Tamaris The Aquaparc Tamaris is a great place to bring the children for a whole
Philadelphia Airport
If you travel from the UK to Orlando using an American carrier, you may well find yourself arriving at Philadelphia Airport in Pennsylvania. It is a h
Mystic Dunes Golf Course
“That will be $40 each, including the cart”, said the polite young man on the other end of the line. “You want a set of rental clubs, certainly and th
De Leon Springs
On a recent visit to Orlando we thought we’d have a day away from the theme parks and go for a journey into the local ‘natural’ Floridian countryside.
My favourite Disney experience.
Someone asked me the other day what my favourite Disney experience was? Well that was a poser and I spent the best part of an evening flip floppin
A light hearted look at language differences on either side of the pond!
The first time we arrived in Florida from the UK, we were pleased we were going somewhere where we would be able to speak the language. However, we we
The 13th Food and Wine Festival.
Can you believe that 2013 will see the 13th Food and Wine festival at the Epcot Park at Disneyworld? And each year it seems to get better and better;
Everglades National Park
We combined the Everglades National Park with a visit to Naples and Miami, in a round-trip, as it is definitely too far to do in a day from Orlando. T
Away From Disney - Relaxing Scenic Boat Tour
We were told about an amazing hidden jewel in Winter Park. Where is Winter Park you say - its just south of Orlando about 30 minute drive from the t
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 29
PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS TO THE BEACH IN NUEVO VALLARTA Although the public can easily access Flamingos Beach from the neighbouring town of Bucerias, f
Amsterdam experience - Part 2
Cheese, the Dutch are really into their cheese. Archaeological digs have proven that cheese was already being made on Dutch soil thousands of years ag
Outlet Shopping Pt 3
Whilst Premium Outlets and all it’s bargains stands at the north end of International Drive, the south end is home to which can be arrived at by takin
Keys to the Kingdom Tour
This tour takes place each day and lasts between four-and-a-half hour to five-hours celebrating Disney Magic.It takes place daily at 8:30, 9:00 &
Cruising - Private Islands Part 3
Half Moon Cay - Holland AmericaAll the large cruise lines now have ‘private’ islands, where their ships anchor for the day, or part of the day. Some o
“Ice” At Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Centre
The “Ice” spectacular at Gaylord Palms features a real Winter Wonderland for all ages. Everything has been created out of ice (two million pounds of i
Texas Roadhouse
There are many excellent steak houses in the Orlando area, but if you want to visit a great one that I personally feel offers truly the best value for
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 1
Whether you wish to shop or eat you are really spoilt for choice at this Vineland Road location. You can access this from the I4 but if the traffic is
Starting Your Disney Holiday with Baby/Toddler
The whole family has probably been very excited for weeks and cannot wait to start their holiday proper so I am writing this just to highlight procedu
Disney Shopping
Everybody wants to buy souvenirs for either themselves or for friends and family back home. Ideally they want to buy from the park they are visiting.
Marrakech: An overview - Part 27
Visiting the port of Essaouira - continued As in Marrakech, Essaouira’s medina is a labyrinth of narrow streets. It is, however, not as hard to nav
Red Lobster revisited
This restaurant is still top of our list of must visit places to eat. The menu is mainly seafood as the name suggests, but steaks and chicken as avail
Great Shopping
If you are all theme parked out and need a break, a great place to visit is a shopping mall. The first one we visited was the Florida Mall , situated
TGI Fridays
Although we now have TGI Fridays in the UK they are not as good as the real thing and a trip to any of the TGI’s in Florida will leave you realising w
Sea World
Tips when visiting Sea World Sea World really is my favorite park, I don' t do the rides but love the shows. There really is something to interest
The Olive Garden (7)
For that authentic Italian Meal in the heart of Orlando, there is nothing like The Olive Garden. Relaxing atmosphere, great surroundings, extremely fr