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Christmas is a magical time to be in Orlando whether you visit the Theme Parks on Christmas Day itself, stay by the pool at your villa and cook that extra special meal or dine out at one of the many fantastic restaurants. Remember for the latter alth... Viewed 6788 times.
Restaurants we enjoy that cater for Vegetarian and non vegetarians. With Vegetarian and non Vegetarian members in our family initially we had difficulty in finding restaurants in Orlando where we could all have a good meal, at a reasonabl... Viewed 7659 times.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located northeast of Naples, Florida. Whilst visiting J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, during our recent tour of Florida, the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary was recommended to us. As we were hea... Viewed 7862 times.
On our 1st visit to Orlando since becoming parents we arranged a 3-week visit with our 12 week old baby Jessica. We flew with Virgin and were guaranteed a bulkhead seat with sky cot, as Jessica was less than 6 months old. She received lots of attenti... Viewed 8026 times.
People from my school had told me about Islands of Adventure, its roller coasters …. and The Hulk. I’d not been able to ride it before as I wasn’t tall enough (I blame my parents for not being taller!!). As we drove into Universal I felt... Viewed 8258 times.
If you are visiting Orlando for the first time and trying to pack in as much as possible, it is very easy to end up doing very long days. This is not only tiring for the adults – but also for the younger members of the family who are so excited by a ... Viewed 12886 times.
Combining a cruise on a Disney ship with a villa holiday giving you time at the wonderful theme parks in Orlando is really easy, as the Disney cruise ships depart from Port Canaveral on the east coast. Port Canaveral is extremely convenient from Orla... Viewed 5878 times.
Kilimanjaro Safaris This safari trek covers around 100 lush acres of Savannah, small rivers, and rocky roads, and of course, all is fully inhabited with free roaming animals. You‘ll board a trackless safari vehicle... Viewed 6722 times.
We have always wanted to try a Segway, but until now thought that Segway tours were only available at Disney’s Epcot theme park. This had previously ruled it out for our family, as the minimum age to sign up for the tour was 16 and both our kids are ... Viewed 8111 times.
A friend of mine had just arrived from Scotland and was staying with us for two weeks. To keep him out of mischief, I gave him the computer to play with and brought up the Orlando Guide Dining page on VillasFlorida. com. After he had perused for twen... Viewed 8639 times.
For those of us aspiring Tiger Woods the chance to play courses of championship quality are few and far between. Portugal's Villamoura area with Vale de Lobo & Quinta offer this opportunity but at what cost? Florida's answer to these courses s... Viewed 7638 times.
If you would like a meal with friends, one that is just a little bit different, try The Melting Pot. As the name suggests it’s a meal that melts in front of you – a fondue. Very friendly, very social as you all share the cooking! Take your ti... Viewed 4088 times.
Historic Bok Sanctuary is described in their leaflet as “A Remarkable Experience that Will Elevate Your Mind and Spirit” and I think that this sums it up perfectly. Situated in Lake Wales, easily reached from the theme parks and attractions of Orland... Viewed 7990 times.
Doesn’t sound like the normal thing to do on a Florida Festive Period Vacation, but 2006 was a great year weather wise with temperatures higher than the normal for this time of year, so getting the bathing costumes out and hitting the Water Slides of... Viewed 7826 times.
Everyone loves a parade so they say and one of the best is the Parade at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The parade called Celebrate a Dream Come True, takes place generally every morning at 11am and in the afternoon at 3pm but times do vary ... Viewed 8108 times.
Some American friends of ours who often stay at a Walt Disney Resort Hotel during their short trips to Orlando invited us to their Grand Gathering Safari and Dinner at the Animal Kingdom. There were 10 adults and two children in our party. I ... Viewed 7039 times.
When our girls were little I can remember many times returning to Disney with them eagerly anticipating that they were now tall enough to go on a ride only for them to be bitterly disappointed. Therefore I thought it might be helpful to list some of ... Viewed 7392 times.
In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is one of the main attractions. It is a high speed inside coaster aimed at older children, teens and adults and launches from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds! Th... Viewed 8644 times.
The Mennello Museum of Modern Art is situated in Orlando in a stunning location right on a lake in Lock Haven Park. THe cornerstone of this museum is works by Earl Cunningham. Earl was born in 1893 in Booth Bay Harbour. At the pitifully age o... Viewed 6728 times.
Florida offers a whole host of opportunities for the adventure seeker, but none so exhilarating as skydiving. Skydive Space Center in Titusville offers skydivers tandem jumps as well as lessons for those who wish to jump solo. Proclaimed as... Viewed 8871 times.
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 visiting alone this time, i. e. without our children, we thought we would give ourselves a treat and book ... Viewed 10085 times.
St Augustine is quaint with a capital Q. If you like picturesque and pretty plus bucket loads of history, charm and great architecture, then it’s the ideal place to visit. Founded in 1565, it’s America’s oldest continuously occupied European settleme... Viewed 7932 times.
A great place to stay Orange Tree There are lots of communities in Florida where you can rent a home from home to keep your family happy during their visit to the Sunshine state of Florida. Renting a villa is perfect for a family holid... Viewed 5583 times.
In our hurry to rush around the theme parks, trying to get everything done in one day, we often miss out on the beauty in the parks. Being very lucky owners of a villa in Orlando, all our holidays are spent in Florida so there is never any rush and w... Viewed 7452 times.
Downtown Disney is one of our favourite places to go especially in the evening. Beside a lake that connects with Disney resorts it is divided into three linked areas, West Side, Pleasure Island and Marketplace. Plus a Wedding Pavillion for that lakes... Viewed 7886 times.
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