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One of the great traditions of being on holiday is, in a word, ICE CREAM! (OK so that’s two words but you know what I mean). This tradition is no better found than in Florida. Apart from the usual Haagan Daaz and the Disney character ice creams there... Viewed 7023 times.
Wekiva Springs State Park is situated in Apopka (exit 94 off the Interstate 4) in Seminole. This park is plum in the middle of the head waters of the Wekiva River and has been variously occupied by the Timucan Indians, the tourist industr... Viewed 7852 times.
When you start with a title like that you just know that someone else will have another view. Mine is based 30 years of visits to Disney and many meals in most of their restaurants. I have tried to pick out 6 different styles where hopefully none wil... Viewed 8597 times.
"Boma - Flavors of Africa" in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of my favourite places to eat whilst in Orlando. Boma is a family all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, salads, seafood, meats, fresh fruits and a ... Viewed 8091 times.
If you fancy a little flavour of Greece during your Florida holiday then head off to Tarpon Springs. Greek people were brought to Tarpon Springs to dive for sponges in the heyday of that industry. Today, Tarpon Springs has more Greek/ American reside... Viewed 7308 times.
One of our favourite restaurants is the Columbia which is located on Front Street in the town of Celebration. The restaurant overlooks Celebration’s main lake so it's a great setting for a fantastic meal. The Columbia is one of a chain of seve... Viewed 4324 times.
As with many public venues these days you will have to pass through Security Checks as you enter the Parks. To make the security checks go faster, unzip and open all compartments of your bag while you are waiting in line to be checked. Grandad always... Viewed 6779 times.
Those of us who have been visiting Orlando for many years will be familiar with the Belz Factory Outlet World, which was situated at the top of International Drive. This complex included two indoor malls, and four annexes as well as an outdoor design... Viewed 7702 times.
If you like lively holidays, or vacations, Key West, Florida is just such an energetic place to visit. It has a fantastic atmosphere unlike any of the other Keys in the chain of islands that outstretch from the mainland, south of Miami, reaching out ... Viewed 10984 times.
Wednesday Well I like to go to the Gulf Coast at least one day per trip and today was the day, so we got up early and pottered around the villa getting organised and packing a little cooler with cold drinks and Scooby snacks and left the vill... Viewed 6609 times.
Oak Point, situated on the County Road 54, is a small, quiet and largely owner occupied residential community. It is predominantly surrounded by conservation and pastureland, hence the wide variety of wildlife that can be seen around and ab... Viewed 7842 times.
Bill Baggs State Park is located on Key Biscayne, in south west Florida Coming from Miami take the Rickenbecker causeway and proceed as far as you can go. The beach has been voted in the top 10 for the whole of America but if this is not eno... Viewed 7175 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 6809 times.
At last, after your long journey you have landed safely at the airport, your plane taxis along to the point at which they can attach the stand so everyone can get off and collect their luggage and passport control or more correctly immigration contro... Viewed 4154 times.
There are many places to dine out in the Orlando area, most of which are in the style of American diners. These are great for everyday dining, but sometimes it is nice to have a more special meal – and what better place than Café d’Antonio at Celebra... Viewed 7972 times.
Having experienced the wonders and thrill of the theme parks, we decided to take it easy and head off to the warm waters of the Gulf Coast. We packed the maps, bags; surfboards and the all-important cool box and started our journey. Our destination w... Viewed 6427 times.
For our family one of the great things about holidays in Florida is the food. We are all great seafood lovers and when we are in the sunshine state we really indulge ourselves. Our favourite seafood restaurant has got to be Red Lobster. We have vi... Viewed 8366 times.
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 young adults and more interested in rides; would there be enough serious rides to engage them? Viewed 4598 times.
Did you know that many of Florida’s beautiful towns and cities have nicknames? These nicknames have evolved over the years and have been absorbed into the history of the area. Many were coined by the locals, or by tourists or outsiders to describe so... Viewed 14154 times.
Tarpon Springs is affectionately known as the sponge capital of the world. It is here that many years ago Greek immigrants risked their lives diving for sponges. Today the Greek influence remains with several restaurants, lively bars, shops, museums ... Viewed 6633 times.
One of two Disney’s water parks, the other being Typhoon Lagoon. These water parks are unbelievable fun and I’m amazed that I can still spend all day in these parks. The idea behind Blizzard Beach is to take a Ski Resort and place it in the... Viewed 9270 times.
If you have children or even adults that enjoy horse riding do try and spend some time at Horse World Riding Stables. These can be found just south of the Disney World Resort area situated at 3705 Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee that is 12 miles south of t... Viewed 9407 times.
Here is a guide to each area of Universal Studios with info on the rides, restaurants and shops in each “land” The different areas consist of: Production Central New York San Francisco/Amity Wo... Viewed 7806 times.
Some say the Florida Turnpike is boring – well maybe I have an above-average threshold of boredom, because I love it. Perhaps it’s knowing that another stage of our holiday is about to commence, or maybe it’s just the familiarity of it all, but I can... Viewed 10505 times.
The Simpsons Ride is located at the far side of Universal Studios in Florida. The ride replaces the old Back to the future ride which was a massive favourite with the public, but lost some appeal due to the younger audience not having watched the old... Viewed 7519 times.
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