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Florida’s State Roads
When visiting Florida you will notice on your map or Satellite Navigation system that many routes are signified as ‘State’ roads. These are the roads
Germany: City of Baden - Part 2
One of Europe’s most famous spa resorts is elegant Baden where you can soak in the purest water, in two luxurious spas: the historic Friedrischsbad, w
A Taste of the South – House of Blues at Downtown Disney
After a morning perusing the stores at Downtown Disney a decision was needed on where to eat. Having already sampled many of the well known outlets su
Eastern Billards a Fantastic Shop!
As I sit here sipping my Chardonnay on a surprisingly sunny afternoon (it is 5:15pm so it’s ok for wine! ) I thought I would tell you about this great
ICE at the Gaylord Palms
Having never visited Florida at Christmas time before the one thing I was determined that we should see this year was ICE at The Gaylord Palms. I had
Choosing Your location
To get the best out of your holiday you need to choose the right location for your particular needs. You may have noticed that all the villas seem t
Winter Park (10)
For a totally different experience of Orlando which takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist attractions, head north and visit th
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
Planning your trip to the Theme Park capital of the World
When planning a trip to Orlando it’s best to do some research before you leave. With the web it’s so easy to find out information and a great book to
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival – Around World Showcase
Given that the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival runs from mid March to the end of May it is hardly surprising that the earlier of our two bi-annual tr
Visit Fantasy of Flight
Fantasy of Flight Just a short way off Junction 44 on the I4, Fantasy of Flight is within easy reach of anyone staying in a villa in the Kissimmee
Tips for School Age children in Orlando
When our girls were small they delighted in their visits to Orlando and Magic Kingdom in particular. As they have got older they have come to apprecia
Islands of Adventure - Universal Orlando
Islands of Adventure at Universal, Orlando is in my view the best park in Florida. It was built in 1999 right next door to Universal Studios to cater
Canyon Ranch Spa at Gaylord Palms
On my recently trip to Orlando I was lucky enough to attend the Canyon Ranch Spa at Gaylord Palms Resort. I am a great fan of having a leisure mornin
Expedition Everest
I am lucky that my parents have a house in Orlando and I have watched the mountain grow over two years. First it was a small base with scaffolding, th
We all love IOA, but every trip? Well maybe?
We don’t tend to go to Islands Of Adventure (IOA) on each visit to Orlando , this was likely because we are real Disney fans and our daughter was stil
Tips for Taking Children
There is usually a fair amount of pre-planning to be done when you take small children to the parks. You will find it a lot easier going through secur
Athens: a quick visit - Part 1
If you have time to just have a quick visit to Athens then it can be hard to decide what to do. There are many guide books which offer advice but it c
A Taste of Winter Park
Whilst we were driving up to the new Best Buy store at Winter Garden Village recently, my wife was browsing through a book on Florida when she chanced
Lights, Motors, Action! at Hollywood Studios
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt ShowWe always enjoy spending Christmas in our beautiful villa in Orlando, but this year we had something new to
Disney’s Blizzard Beach
I have to admit to being rather nervous around water and for this reason it was quite a few years before I decided to venture to a water park with my
Why holiday in Orlando?
Why not Spend your next family holiday in Florida' s theme park capital. There are a variety of exciting attractions and fun things to do in Orlando,
Boma – Flavors of Africa
Boma – Flavors of Africa is buffet style dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort. This is a very popular family restaurant and it is advisable
A Few Do’s And Don’t’s On Your Trip To Florida
It may be obvious but there are lot things you can and can not take or do in Florida. First of all we all now know the restrictions for security of th
First Time to Disney
You have probably finally given in to your children’s repeated request or feeling envious when you listen to your friend’s reports or when watching th