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First visit to Publix Supermarket Part One
First visit to Publix Supermarket Part One Well you probably read the title of this guide and though hmmm this sounds not very interesting ! If you
Orlando’s Lesser Known Attractions – Part III
Nobody can deny that it is the lure of the big name theme parks, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, Sea World and the like, that attracts the vast majo
Pirate Ship and Wave Runner at Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach is about an hour and a half from your Theme Park area vacation villa and there are 2 fun activities to do here. The pirate ship sails fr
First trip to Florida?
Here are some tips which will help you to enjoy your stay and make the most of the time you have! 1. There is so much to see and do in the Orlando ar
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is situated on Sanibel Island just a short drive across the causeway from Fort Myers on the west coas
Nathan's
We first came across Nathan’s when we drove up the Florida Turnpike from Miami to Orlando, and stopped at one of the numerous Service Areas on the way
Skull Kingdom
Skull Kingdom with its various show options provides entertainment for all ages and is located at:5933 American Way(Opposite Wet’nWild)Orlando407 353
Hidden Mickeys – Disney Resort Areas - “A To M”
A “Hidden Mickey” can be found anywhere on Walt Disney World property, in the theme parks, the resort hotels and golf courses. Here is a list of the H
SAN FELASCO HAMMOCK
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is situated in Alucha, just east of the I. 75 over pass and 4 miles north of Gainseville. This park covers 690
Tarpon Springs (5)
We had just dropped the kids off at Busch Gardens in Tampa and decided to spend the day on the Gulf Coast. Instead of heading for the more popular res
Restaurants in the Rotonda Area part 1
Restaurants near Rotonda West (Placida Rd)One of the things we love most about staying on the Rotonda is the fact that you can BBQ every night if you
Tomoko State Park
Tomoko State Park is located 3 miles north of Ormond Beach in Volusia County. As in most cases, this area was once occupied by Native Americans who wo
Spend a day in Walmart!
What a strange title you may well be thinking! As a Brit, if you have never been to Florida, or indeed the USA before, prepare yourself for a surprise
Jungle Cruise - Magic Kingdom
The Jungle Cruise in Adventure Land, Magic Kingdom is a ride taken from the original in Disney Land in 1955. You will board a 1930’s style safari boat
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
On our recent February visit to Florida we took the opportunity to revisit Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. We had been here many years ago wh
Build A Bear - Florida Mall
If, like me you have children who you need to bribed to stay shopping in the malls, then visit the Florida Mall and promise a visit to the Build a Bea
Little ones at Magic Kingdom - Adventureland
Magic Kingdom is big…. very big! And as little legs can get tired with all the walking it’s a good idea to do a couple of ‘lands’ within Magic Kingdom
Mamas Greek Cuisine in Florida (yes, really!)
Are you planning to visit Tarpon Springs during your Florida holiday ? If the answer is yes, then I can recommend eating at ' Mamas Greek Cuisine' The
SeaWorld’s less famous animals
When someone says “SeaWorld Orlando” to you, do you instantly think of Shamu the killer whale, the dolphins or the sealion show? You probably do not r
History Of New York JFK Airport
If you fly to Florida with an American carrier such as Delta, then you may well fly into John F Kennedy Airport, or JFK as it is more usually known. O
Belgium - Ghent public art
Ghent is dotted with odd sculptures, installations, and art interventions. Some were created for art festivals and some are simply baffling. A festiva
Test Track
Test Track at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is an awesome ride and definitely recommended. Replacing the World of Motion, the attraction was scheduled to
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
Publix Supermarkets
One of the great advantages of staying at a villa is that you enjoy shopping for household goods and food at the local supermarkets. At home we tend t
Must visit West Palm Beach
A ten hour delay at Birmingham airport and an overnight stop in New York because of a missed connecting flight is not an ideal way to start a two week