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Busch Gardens - SheiKra
Well, this was the first trip to Florida without either of our two boys, and the sole purpose of the trip was to set up our new vacation home from scr
Christmas at Seaworld
All the parks put on wonderful displays at Christmas and Seaworld is no exception. There are Christmas trees and lights and many other displays such a
Places to visit near Miami
We sometimes stay for a day or two in Miami either because we have flown in there or are on our way to the Florida Keys. We like to explore whilst we
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 16
Malecon Boardwalk and Sculptures continued; Unicorn of Good Fortune Statue by Anibal Riebeling, 2011 This recent work, “Unicorn of Good Fortune
Scuba Diving in Fort Lauderdale/Key Largo
It is a couple of years since we visited Fort Lauderdale so decided we would head down South and spend a couple of days there as we had friends who lo
The Best Way to pack your luggage.
Whatever you pack your things in, be sure to clearly tag your luggage on the outside with your name, address, and phone number. Also put a piece of pa
LONG KEY STATE PARK
Long Key State Park is situated on 67. 5, 67400 Over seas Highway in the Florida Keys on Mile Marker 67. 5. It is roughly half way between Key West an
Discounts and Vouchers in Florida
These can be found in abundance and you can get some very good savings and don’t have to just shop in the sales! RESTAURANTS You will find money
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 10
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 06 & 07 OCT Had a chill day around the villa and pool, then had a tuna sub from Subway at Champions Gate for lunch. Hubby ha
San Marcos de Appalache Historic State Park
San Marcos de Appalache Historic State Park is situated in St Marks in Old Fort Road and is off the S. R. 363. There is a rich seam of history associa
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
Flying into Sanford Airport
You may see that flights from the UK to Orlando do not all fly into Orlando International Airport. The majority of charter flights will land at Sanfor
The Osborne Lights
If you go to Orlando at Christmas there are many “must do’s”. One of these is the Disney Hollywood Studios to see the snowy streets hosting the Osborn
Busch Gardens for Ride Lovers
It’s been almost ten years since we last visited Busch Gardens and although we remembered enjoying the park, the children were young then. Now they’re
Gatorland Park
Pay a visit to the park, you will not be dissappointed! We have been visiting Florida now for over 14 years and we have returned every year and some t
Tropical fruit winery - St Petersburg
Tropical Fruit Winery- now that is intriguing and somewhere you must visit. Florida Orange Groves Winery is in St Petersburg Florida and has been con
Something new everytime you visit the Sunshine State
We have just returned from our holiday in Florida, it was wonderful to get back to our villa and relax around the pool in the hot sunshine. We took ou
World Of Disney - Downtown Disney
No visit to Downtown Disney is complete without a visit to Disney’s famous World of Disney Store. However be prepared you may well be at least a coupl
Fine Dining at Chatham's Place, Orlando
If you want to try something a little different from the usual chains serving indifferent food Chatham’s Place is well worth the effort of discovering
Big Thunder Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom is situated at the far end of Frontierland, just past Splash Mountain. It opened in Magic Kingdom 1980
Quality Seafood with a snap!
Some friendly neighbours invited us to their favorite restaurant on our last visit to Orlando! As polite, but quite reserved eaters we said yes, but a
A stroll around Celebrations lakes and residences. Part 2
When you have almost completed three quarters of the lake’s circuit take the bridge to your left and head away from the lake, cutting through the cons
Florida Mall (3)
Everyone visits Orlando, Florida for different reasons. For the kids, it’s the Theme Parks and the amazing thrill rides that they endure, unlike anywh
Alternative Reykjavik, Iceland – Part 2
Icelandair flies direct to Reykjavik from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Aberdeen. The flight time is about three hours and no
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Unlike most people, I do not like food. My siblings just shunned me for admitting this out loud, so let me amend that statement before cries of “Ano