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Boggy Creek Air Boat Rides
Why not try a different thrill ride, Boggy Creek airboat rides are at Boggy creek you get there by going down hyway192 into Saint Cloud the airboat ri
Florida for music and film lovers
When planning a Florida holiday, most guests tend to plan their trips around the fabulous theme parks, perhaps with a trip to the wonderful Gulf Coast
The American Idol Experience
A trip to Hollywood Studios wouldn’t be complete without dragging the rest of the family in to watch one of The American Idol Experience shows. None o
Seaworld - Aquatica
Aquatica waterpark is located right next door to Seaworld as part of the Busch parks experience. You can get Aquatica as part of a Busch Gardens or Se
Direct or In-Direct Flights
This is always a quandary and there are for and againsts about both flight options. In- Direct Flights Our nearest airport is Birmingham (UK) s
Booking in advance or last minute?
Is it best to book a villa in advance or to leave it a little nearer the time and book last minute? With many people planning well in advance it has b
Horse World Riding Stables, Kissimmee
This is our 6th year on a ‘trot’ visiting Orlando and we thought we would like to try some alternative days out. We have never been horse trekking bef
Germany – Swabian Mountains
If you take a trip to the Southwest of Stuttgart in Germany you will find the green and unspoiled Swabian Mountains which stretch for a total of about
How many people visit the parks?
When you see the visitors pouring through the gates of the theme parks in Orlando, do you ever wonder how many visitors each park attracts in a year?
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
Around the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon are situated three Disney resort hotels namely the Contemporary, the flagship Grand Floridian and the Polynesia
Take a walk on the wild side?
OK, so perhaps you've been to Florida before, done the theme parks, so what else is there? A surprising amount that you probably never even heard of b
Japan - Toyko Dining
Tokyo Dining offers traditional Japanese cuisine and ingredients with “innovative” presentations and I would strongly recommend that you make advance
Epcot's Miniature Railway Train Garden
Disney put on certain events at quieter times of the year to attract more guests to EPCOT. The major two are the Food and Wine Festival in the fall an
Car Rental can be part of your holiday?
One of the joys of my trips to Florida is the ability to try out different vehicles and experience motoring that can be too expensive to enjoy in the
choosing the right villa (part 2)
Now that we have chosen type/ Size of villa, location, type of community the villa is on we need to look at a little more detail of each one. By now y
Performers Around World Showcase
My parents earlier this year enjoying a leisurely break at our villa without the family decided one day they would go to Epcot and enjoy just strollin
Flea & Farmers Markets...
For those that love meandering round the brick and brack, new and old of flea markets or shop for locally grown and homemade foods in the Farmers Mark
Art at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Part 2
I wonder how many of us, as we rush from one part of an airport to another ever stop to look at the floor below our feet? Well, a recent visit to Dall
Blue Springs River Trip
After a peaceful morning spent admiring the beauty of Blue Springs, and entranced by the slow moving and gentle manatees, it is time to board our flat
Other things to do in Orlando besides theme parks
Theme parks are what holidays in Orlando are all about. However, some who visit regularly may be a little tired of theme parks. So what else is there
The 50 State Quarters Programme
Our fascination with State Quarters began several years ago when we first visited Florida, and we now have a substantial collection of these interesti
Enjoying Animal Kingdom Part 1
We love this park and always have a wonderful day out although the first time we went we did not really find it enjoyable so were wary about going bac
America’s Wild Spaces - Part 2
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison is located in Colorado and is 124 sq km in size. The park was created in 1999 and is best known for its spectacular looko
When should you book a villa?
We get many questions from potential guests wanting to know when is the best time to book a property in Orlando? The answer to this question is not as
Shopping for Bargains in Orlando
You could ask for no batter place to shop than Orlando. It has everything you could want to buy and by knowing where to get those extra discounts, it