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The Mansions of Newport RI Pt 4
The Marble house was situated much further along Bellevue Avenue than the two properties we had previously visited and on our journey to the mansion w
Birthday Treat
I have just and i mean just celebrated my 50th birthday, we had already booked flights last year to go to Florida in January, to get some lovely sun a
Cruise and stay
What could be better than two weeks at Disney World Florida . . . ? Two weeks at Disney followed by a luxurious Caribbean cruise. These are our two fa
Pleasure Island ~ Down Town Disney
Pleasure Island is Disney’s very own night time entertainment complex, which is built on a small island, only accessible via two entrance bridges, t
Trieste, Italy: Having a short break – Part 1
Once among the once grand cities of Europe’s Trieste has suffered a long slide into anonymity. However this once great city has an irresistible and ch
The Town of Celebration
The quaint and pretty town of Celebration is an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the theme parks. Created by Disney in 1994 and launched to celeb
Journey to Atlantis – Sea World
Our initial reaction when heading for Journey at Atlantis at Seaworld was that we were about to sample another water-chute ride. Little did we know wh
Boardwalk - Part 1
Boardwalk is a Disney Resort complex which is also open to the general public. Except for the hotels and pools, Boardwalk can be enjoyed by everyone.
Best Buys in Orlando - Part 2
On the whole, every day clothes are very much cheaper in Orlando and not just for poor quality. Thick fleecy pyjamas for girls and women are under £10
Wal-Mart at 2am
If you are like us, the first night that you get to your villa you will be absolutely shattered, after all, to your body 9pm is actually 2am the follo
Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia - Part 3
Here are details of just five of the homes that you can see. #123 - German born Gottleib Bechtold lived and baked out of this house from the 1830s
Expedition Everest - Animal Kingdom
This is Animal Kingdoms newest ride and as such is very popular. It is a Fastpass attraction so I would suggest you go and get your Fastpass as soon a
The Port of Miami
Miami is often called the 'Cruise Capital of the World' and rightly so, as it is ranked 8th in the USA's leading seaports. At least 18 cruise ships an
Queenstown - Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 2
Queenstown - Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 2 Beyond Queenstown in the Queenstown-Lakes District are the Lakes Hawera and Wanak
A visit to Salt Lake City - Part 3
By now it was approaching mid afternoon and it was time we became selective about our sight seeing or else, due to time constraints we were going to m
Spaceship Earth – the Return Journey
Much has been written about Spaceship Earth in Epcot and how it depicts a timeline from prehistoric man up to the present day. The ride has always bee
Things you may not have thought to buy in Florida
Most people travelling to Florida will be aware or will have been told, that the shopping in America is so much cheaper than in the UK. People often p
Weeki Wachi as a State Park.
Weeki Wachee is situated in Springhill at the junction of the State Route 19 and Highway 19. Weeki Wachee became a State Park in november 2008 and sin
‘Show me the way to Armadillo’......with apologies to Tony Christie!
The first time I saw an armadillo it was not a pretty sight. We were driving down the Florida Turnpike on our way to pick up a cruise from Fort Lauder
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
This seventeen minute, elaborate stage show is sure to delight both adults and children alike. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid premiered on January 7
Liberty Square - Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square was a part of the Magic Kingdom we often rushed through on our way to Fantasyland when the girls were younger. It is situated between F
A day out with a difference
Why not have a relaxing day out away from the theme parks: Mount Dora Located approximately 25 miles northwest of Orlando, the City retains the
Florida Guide – Epcot – France Pavilion
Could this possibly be the most chic area of Epcot? The Parisians probably think so! Epcot’s France Pavilion is themed to look like an area of Paris,
Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon is one of the water parks in Walt Disney World. So Disney’s ‘legend’ has it … a furious storm roared across the sea hurling boa
What a trip this was! Part 9
We have finally landed at Gander Airport, Newfoundland after a long delay at Gatwick Airport – 36 hours after our journey should have begun, on this,