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One of my favourite shows at Seaworld was the ‘Believe’ show with Shamu, the killer whale. This show highlighted both the intelligence of these orcas, and their amazing ability to learn from, and interact with, their trainers. I have always sat spell... Viewed 6960 times.
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 shops before eating so we headed for The Loop on St John’s Parkway. I do not remember which day of ... Viewed 7910 times.
Celebration was conceived as an ideal small south eastern town, with a pre 1940's design by the Walt Disney Company in 1996. There are many beautiful homes, complete with front porch and rocking chairs. As most visitors are on vacation they... Viewed 4700 times.
When the weather is hot there is nothing more appealing than a day in a water park, and of the two Disney water parks , we have found the best for families to be Blizzard Beach as it does seem to have more that children can enjoy and is a little less... Viewed 7851 times.
There are so many places for to eat out in Orlando you are really spoilt for choice. In the first few days of our holiday when the girls are usually over excited, up early and flagging after a long day at the parks we usually stop at one of the all-u... Viewed 7596 times.
Cruising on Star Princess, Part 2 We arrive at our hotel in Fort Lauderdale We have arrived at our hotel, following our journey down the Florida Turnpike, after having left our home, Tropical Dream Villa. We are on our way to pick up a ... Viewed 7641 times.
We decided the time had come for another game of golf; we had begun to experience withdrawal symptoms since our last game at Naples and after hitting the ball extremely well in our previous round we would strike whilst the iron is hot (so to speak). ... Viewed 9009 times.
Lovers Key State Park is istuated in Lee County, between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach on County Road 865. We once almost lost these 4 barrier islands to the developers in the 1960s and indeed preparation work had already started when commonsense... Viewed 8210 times.
If you have never visited Cracker Barrel then you will have missed a treat. In fact, we did not find this gem until we had visited our villa in Florida several times, but when we fancy some simple ‘country cooking’ then we make a beeline for one of t... Viewed 4348 times.
So is there truth in the myths and legends of pirates and buried treasure on the Cape Haze peninsular, if it is true will you be the lucky one to find it. Up to the early 1900’s Florida was in the main a wilderness including many parts of the... Viewed 9757 times.
Some good planning in advance can save a lot of time when on holiday in Orlando. This is a holiday where time management will enable you to see everything. If you need a cot or high chair at your villa, make sure you have ordered this and h... Viewed 7303 times.
Big Shoals State Park is located in White Springs on highway 135 in North Florida. It is famed for the largest whitewater rapids in the whole of Florida and the 80 ft limestone bluffs which tower over the Suwannee River. It covers a total of ... Viewed 8690 times.
If you like roller coasters, animals and getting wet this is the park for you. If you are traveling from Orlando be sure to get to the park early as there is so much to do. You can visit Jungala which is an exotic jungle and here you will fin... Viewed 7632 times.
Florida’s wildlife covers a huge spectrum, from birds and butterflies to panthers and alligators. The most common birds include snowy egrets and ibis, which can often be seen wandering across your lawn in Florida, long necked herons a... Viewed 8362 times.
Some people make a career from preying on the unsuspecting public by trying to make a profit out of their innocence and tricking them into departing with their hard earned cash. The new USA ESTA entry system is no different and has been the s... Viewed 8412 times.
So having thought long and hard about my favourite Disney experience I turned my attention to Universal Studios. The first park opened way back in 1990 and I well remember seeing it built. This was followed by Islands of Adventure which h... Viewed 6458 times.
If you travel around the south of the Walt Disney World area you may see signs still left up for Orchid World. Many years ago this was a place that was worth a visit especially as it was free to enter. I think this may have been what caused its undoi... Viewed 8359 times.
Live Music Orlando If you are like me and a regular on the concert circuit in the UK it is always nice when on holiday to find a venue that provides live quality music and surroundings. Let' s face it Orlando is quite rightly known for ... Viewed 7845 times.
Florida’s State Parks cover a massive 700, 000 acres, approximately the size of England’s Peak National Park plus Exmoor and Dartmoor. As there are over 160 state parks to visit in Florida, each with its own special charm and beauty, it would take th... Viewed 7103 times.
Carrabba's Like Italian Food? Well if you are like me and need a pasta fix sometime during your vacation, Carrabba' s is the place to go. We heard about this restaurant from others so decided to give it a try ourselves. When we arrived for... Viewed 6689 times.
The Wave - Contemporary Hotel This recently refurbished restaurant in the Contemporary Hotel at Disney is situated on the very ground floor, below the main mezzanine floor. We booked a table for 9pm as, being Christmas it was busy, and... Viewed 8124 times.
On our first trip to St Augustine we decided initially to go on the Trolley bus to see all the attractions in the area and decide where we wanted to visit over the next couple of days. There are two trolley bus tours in St Augustine and we we... Viewed 8577 times.
Bok Tower is the centre piece of the wonderful Bok Gardens which is located in Lake Wales. Here are some interesting facts about this historic landmark. Bok Tower was conceived and executed by Edward (Eduard) Bok. Edward was L... Viewed 7437 times.
This is without doubt one of my favourite attractions my wife thinks I am potty but I think it' s a little bit like Monty Python you either love it or hate it! there no in between and I simply love it, now that' s not to say that it' s not suitable f... Viewed 7744 times.
The year we bought seven day Busch Garden tickets we went to Busch Gardens five times within the seven day period. This particular day we had a very early start from our villa as we intended to spend a few hours at Busch before heading off to... Viewed 7174 times.
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