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The Country Bears Jamboree
If you are starting to wilt from all the walking round The Magic Kingdom in Disney World, it is always a good idea to stop for a break at a café or sn
choosing the right villa (part 2)
Now that we have chosen type/ Size of villa, location, type of community the villa is on we need to look at a little more detail of each one. By now y
Horse Drawn Rides around Disney
At Fort Wilderness Resort you can take an old-fashioned, horse-drawn wagon ride which is a forty five minute scenic tour around Disney' s Fort Wildern
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 6
Dining – continued The Engine Room The Engine Room, on Auckland’s Northcote Point, is a modern European restaurant set in a classic art deco bui
Outback Steakhouse
The Outback Steakhouse is a chain of restaurants throughout the USA. We visited the restaurant on the US192 on a Tuesday evening. Having first visited
Merritt Island – More than NASA
The area from New Smyrna Beach down to just south of Vero Beach is known now as ‘The Space Coast’ due to the domination of the incredible Kennedy Spac
Cassadaga Spiritual Retreat
If you want something different on your Florida holiday away from the theme parks and the hustle and bustle of Orlando why not visit Cassadaga Psychic
Universal Studios
Universal Studios in Orlando is a theme park not to be missed. Situated next to Islands Of Adventure it opened in 1990 and has over 110 acres, sub-div
What to pack for your villa holiday
A holiday in a villa is slightly different to one in a hotel. When you have a holiday in a self catering villa as opposed to a hotel, you will need to
The Adventurers Club
Disney’s Pleasure Island, in addition to its collection of dance clubs, houses one of its oddest endeavours – The Adventurers Club. Housed on the West
A Day in Miami
You may have flown into Miami or are en route to other parts of Florida and have a day to stay in Miami and enjoy it. If you want to just relax an
Shopping
Florida, the shopping capital of the entire world, that is in my eyes. I just can’t resist the bargains no matter how hard I try.You have so much choi
Shopping and Eating at the Loop
On our last visit to our villa in March 2011 we decided to have a restful day away from the Parks enjoying a day out together and strolling around the
Deed Restrictions
Part of Florida life and rental ownership that is not immediately obvious to holidaymakers as they make their way to their chosen villas in Orlando or
Tips when visiting Downtown Disney
The car parks at Downtown Disney are vast so do make sure you can remember where you parked your car! After several hours shopping and maybe even havi
Can you still get bargains shopping in Orlando?
Can you still get bargains shopping in Orlando? Yes you can. Even with the dollar rate as low as 1. 35 it is still possible to get some good bargains
France – Beaumont World War One Tour
The Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is the largest of the five Caribou sites in France and Belgium, Here on July 1, 1916 the 1st Battalion of t
American food
The food in America is everything you could wish for. The portions however are absolutely enormous, most of the time a child’s portion is as big as we
A free day at Disney?
No it is not a catch. There really is a part of Disney World that you can go to completely free of charge. It is called Downtown Disney. It is spl
Lake County Parks
With nearly 100 parks in the area Lake County is fortunate with many open spaces for enjoyment. Some of the larger parks include national forests, sta
Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show
As a family of four with 2 teenagers, Abi 15 and James 14, it is sometimes difficult to do something that appeals to both of them! Well the Sleuths My
What’s so great about Epcot 3
What’s so great about Epcot 3 So we have just spent some time in Innovations West and have learnt a lot of new things about finance, fire safety an
Manta - SeaWorld
Another hot spring day as we approach Sea World probably our favorite theme park in Orlando. Through the picturesque entrance we make our way through
Germany: Swabian Mountains
If you take a trip to the Southwest of Stuttgart in Germany you will find the green and unspoiled Swabian Mountains which stretch for a total of about
Shopping with a difference
Besides all the usual shops in Orlando like Walmart, the malls, designer outlets and others there are a few really good ones that are worth a visit be