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Clearwater Beach - Excellent West Coast Beach
Clearwater Beach is located on the west coast of Florida and provides white, sandy and serene beaches combined with the gentle, silky waters of the Gu
Dry Tortugas National Park
We had read that a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park was one of the top ten things to do when visiting the Florida Keys. It certainly hadn’t been on
Shhh - Don't tell the tourists!
Most visitors come to Florida to see Mickey Mouse - and of course Mickey and friends have been the main attraction for many years.Florida is addicitve
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
Eleven at Reunion Resort
If you are celebrating a special event, or just enjoy a special meal out, Eleven at Reunion Resort at junction 58 off the I4 is certainly the place to
Gaylord Palms - Villa de Flora
We were lucky to be taken to Gaylord Palms by a friend as we would not have thought of venturing into the enormous convention centre. It is worth visi
Take a Spin on a “Segway” at Epcot
On our last trip to Future World in Epcot we had visited the Innoventions pavilion and were fascinated by the Segway PT demonstrations that were being
A Trip to Key West
The Florida Keys are a ‘must do’ if you can fit in a few days break away from your holiday in Orlando.OK – it’s along drive – but we did it in one hit
The Dodge Caravan – Mini van (MPV)
During a recent trip to Florida we decided to have a change from renting the usual SUV (4x4) and thought we would give one of the newer generation Min
Everglades National Park
We combined the Everglades National Park with a visit to Naples and Miami, in a round-trip, as it is definitely too far to do in a day from Orlando. T
Disney Fun facts – Part 3
Here are some more of the less well known facts and figures about Walt Disney World.The DNA Tower at the entrance to Epcot Wonders of Life pavilion is
Visit The Loop
We were delighted a few years ago when we heard that a new retail area was to be developed in the Kissimmee area on the John Young Parkway. Although w
Things I love about Floridian People
One of the nicest aspects about a holiday in Florida is the people: they are so friendly and helpful to all British people. They love talking about En
Best Buys in Orlando - Part 1
One of the great things about a trip to Orlando, apart from the theme parks, is the shopping. With Britain deep in recession and more cut backs to com
Global Imports ( or Snooze you lose )
Global Imports is a large store on Sandlake road, not far from the location of most of the homes, just past the entrance to the Florida Mall on the ri
Cyprus city of Nicosia part 1
Lefkosia (Nicosia) is the only divided capital in the world, it is situated practically in the centre of Cyprus and constitutes a rich cultural hub. I
Visit Lake Louisa State Park
As you head north along Highway 27 you will come across Lake Louisa State Park which is a beautiful and peaceful gathering of 6 glistening lakes and s
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 9
Entertainment and travelling around TivoliVredenburg is a concert venue. It has been a fixture on the Oudegracht for decades. The Tivoli pop music
Flying to Tampa with British Airways
It never ceases to thrill me to know that we are crossing that huge pond, the Atlantic, on our way to our villa in Florida. For years we were avid wat
Argentina: Salta an overview - Part 1
Home to some of Argentina’s best colonial architecture, this wild westerly outpost makes the perfect base for touring one of the world’s highest wine
Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure
Keeping very young children entertained and occupied can be a trial at the best of times and if you start to run out of ideas head for the Islands of
The Holiday of a villa owner
Just arrived at the airport exhausted as usual. Collect car and head off “home”. That first thrill of arriving and going to our villa never wears off.
Magic Kingdom holiday Parade and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party
Magic Kingdom holiday Parade and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party The Christmas holiday celebrations are special, even more so when you are luck
Places to Eat Around Champions Gate 2008
We were very pleasantly surprised at the variety of eating out choices we had within 5 minutes of our Ashley Manor home. What was even better was that
Canada: Coast to coast by train – Part 4
Winnipeg to Churchill This part of the journey takes you into remote Canada and is a reminder of the role the railways played as a lifeline for di