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The first day of our first trip was memorable. It was March 1993 and a once in a lifetime special holiday. It was our first foreign holiday and the first time I or the children, then 9 and 11 had ever flown so to say we were excited is a bit ... Viewed 7948 times.
While at Disney World there are lots of ways to make a little one feel special if it is their birthday whilst you are on holiday. To make the most of it though, TELL EVERYONE! And the cast members will do something for them. First make sure yo... Viewed 7543 times.
Just minutes from Rotonda, the beaches of Englewood offer the best beaches we have seen during our Florida trips. First time visitors to the west coast meant that we would be spending time relaxing and soaking up some of the warm Florida sun. Viewed 8320 times.
Visiting the Gulf Coast I was fascinated to see people riding around on ‘Segways’. It looked a really cool fun way to travel. So I decided to look into these vehicles a bit more as I wanted to try one! Segways are becoming more and more popul... Viewed 7138 times.
This year the theme was ‘Fun in the Sun’ and on entering the park via the front entrance the first photo opportunity presented itself. Life sized sphagnum topiaries of Mickey and Minnie, backed by Goofy on a surfboard cresting a wave, and the Epcot ‘... Viewed 6266 times.
So the day has arrived when your long awaited thoroughly planned holiday is finally about to happen. The bags are packed and you are waiting for the taxi to take you to the airport, have you remembered everything, passports, tickets, medicines, a... Viewed 7268 times.
In the 19th century, a gentleman called General John Williams acquired 2500 acres of land in the south east part of (what we now know as) Pinellas County. John had a vision to create a beautiful place to live and play with wide sunny streets to add t... Viewed 6904 times.
I know the main things to visit Florida for are the fantastic sunshine, the beautiful villas, Disneyworld and the holiday of a lifetime, but don’t forget the local sports teams and events. American sports are so different to the norm (they have t... Viewed 8650 times.
We have been travelling down the Florida Turnpike for many years, and have found it to be an excellent road to Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Every 45 miles or so there is a plaza where you can get petrol, food and beverages, gifts, and information. Howe... Viewed 10303 times.
The Barn Antiques Lake Alfred We discovered Barn Antiques one day, quite by chance, when we were actually looking for Fantasy of Flight. We had taken the 27 to get to Fantasy of Flight instead of using the I4. - In my opinion if you have t... Viewed 8252 times.
After a record breaking cold spell in Orlando, it is now day 11 so we decided to put a brave face on and visit Disney. Getting our newly acquired ‘bargain’ jackets into the car we set off in beautiful sunshine with clear blue skies. All records for c... Viewed 6549 times.
The more we go to this restaurant the more we are impressed with the service and the standard of the food. Our villa is at Lindfields situated just off the 192 about a mile before it meets the 27. Applebees is about one mile south on the ... Viewed 7261 times.
After driving past and always meaning to pop in for a meal we eventually made it to Cafe Tu Tu Tango on International Drive last night. Marketed as a Spanish artists loft, it is a very lively place! Local artists sell their wares and are on the pr... Viewed 8972 times.
There are many good rollercoaster’s in Orlando, some being up there with the World’s best. Dragon Challenge at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is well renowned as being one of the best in Florida and in the US. The ride is situated in the back... Viewed 8465 times.
In Vero Beach, among the elegant subdivisions and hotels that have arisen over the years you can still find traces of the old Florida. Most obvious of these are the two beachfront buildings erected by Vero Beach resident Waldo Sexton. Whe... Viewed 8071 times.
DISNEYS WINDOWS part 10 ELIAS DISNEY Elias Disney, Walt and Roy’s father, became a contractor in Chicago in 1895. Starting out as a carpenter, he later built houses that were designed by his wife, Flora. He eventually bu... Viewed 6128 times.
Eden Gardens State Prk is locted in Santa Rosa Beach in Point Washington in Floridas pan handle. It is just off u. s. 98 on C. R 395. This is one of those lovely State Parks where there is a house as well as lovely grounds to visitand it make... Viewed 11903 times.
This is always a quandary and there are for and againsts about both flight options. In- Direct Flights Our nearest airport is Birmingham (UK) so if we want to fly from here on a scheduled flight we do not have the option of fly... Viewed 7025 times.
Our favourite firework and laser show has to be Disney’s Illuminations at Epcot. In our opinion nothing surpasses it and despite having seen it many times, it still gives me goose bumps, and sends me home with a feeling of elation. It is incredibly m... Viewed 6295 times.
Visiting Florida we are always fascinated to see the huge number of different license plates on cars, particularly in the car parks at Disney or Universal. These number plates reflect the history, geography and people of the states and each display a... Viewed 7026 times.
Often when we fly to Florida we try and upgrade our seats to premium class. Lots of people ask us if it is really worth the extra cost. Firstly we flew out in May and our flight tickets (booked through Travel Republic) cost approximat... Viewed 7890 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 7963 times.
I sat down at my desk today and thought “ what is the best show or ride in Universal studios” at first writing such an articles seems easy but then I started to think what the best ride in universal studios is really Jaws has to be one of th... Viewed 6302 times.
So you have spent a great day at the beach, visited the Oldest House and the Light station and wandered round the historical district of St Augustine and now it is time to eat, so where do you head? Well if you are a lover of Asian food, we kn... Viewed 7181 times.
Getting ready for any trip with children in tow can be daunting, especially if you are not seasoned travellers yourself. However, with just a little but of forward planning and an extra bag full of patience, your travelling experience with children c... Viewed 7130 times.
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