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Getting the best out of your holiday – part 2
In the theme parks there are many ways of getting the best out of them. Take advantage of the Fast Pass tickets at the theme parks to avoid too much
Disney’s Boardwalk
Feel like a change from the theme parks? Well why not spend a little time down at Disney’s Boardwalk. Parking is free at the Boardwalk, although you w
Key Largo Woodrats at Animal Kingdom
We always enjoy a trip to Animal Kingdom in Orlando, as it is a park with a huge range of things to do and see. It is probably the most diverse of the
A Florida Timeline: the middle years.
So now we come to the second part of the history of Florida and here we shall cover the time from Ponce De Leon landing in 1513 to 1858 when the Semin
Villa de Flora at The Gaylord Palms Resort
Having heard and read very favourable reports about the Villa de Flora restaurant at the Gaylord Palms Resort I felt we had to try it out for ourselve
Florida Trip 2017 Day One
Florida Trip 2017 Day One We boarded the Thompson flight after a nice breakfast at the airport and the plane was very modern with plenty of legroom
Zambia - Part 3
Lochinvar Another national park situated on the Kafue river floodplain, this wetland and savannah dominated national park has fewer mammals but is
Gaylord Palms
We visited Gaylord Palms recently (December 07) it is a beautiful hotel and conference centre to visit. There is a large atrium with a walk way windin
Belz Factory Outlets
Every time I visit Orlando, a visit to Belz Factory Outlets is always scheduled – even if it’s the morning we are going home! It is located just acros
What’s so great about Epcot 7
After your visit to Journey into imagination with Figment its time to visit what I think is possibly one of the best ride in Epcot perhaps with the ex
Boardwalk - Part 2
Part of Boardwalk features a wedding arch where wedding ceremonies and pre-reception drinks are conducted before the main receptions which are held in
A tasty treat and a darn good seat!!
So many dining options are available to you when you visit Florida, and it goes without saying, that Disney come up trumps every time in my family’s b
Werner Boyce Salt Springs
Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park is in Port Richey, west Pascoe County on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Werner Boyce covers something over 3, 400 acr
Merritt Island, Brevard County
If you haven’t visited Kennedy Space Centre you may not realise it is actually a wildlife refuge with over 15, 000 plants and animals – give or take a
Favourite golf courses and top golfing tips
All the theme parks are great days out for the family, but what better way to escape the crowds and get some valuable ‘me time’ to unwind than visitin
Places to eat
If you are going out on a really long day perhaps going to a theme park and don’t really want to waste your money buying food at the theme parks which
High emotions going on holiday – you’re not alone!
I don’t know about you, but I plan my holiday and spend the next few months dreaming about my it….sun, swimming, what I could do, what I can buy, what
Speed And Signs
Florida 'Standard ' speed limits Municipal speed areas = 30mph Business or Residential Area = 30 mph Rural Interstate Limited = 70 mph Limited acc
T.G.I. Fridays
T.G.I. Fridays is one of our favorite family restaurants. This restaurant has a fun casual atmosphere with some unusual memorabilia throughout. We alw
Peter Pan’s Flight – Magic Kingdom
Everyone has heard of Peter Pan, the little boy who wouldn’t grow up, either from Disney’s animated film or the original book written by J. M. Barrie,
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
A little known shopping village is Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. It is quite near to Premium Outlets in Vinelands, Lake Buena Vista on the South Ap
Dine out at Carrabbas
One of the most popular restaurants in the Orlando area is Carrabbas. We stumbled on it by chance a few years ago. We had driven past the Carrabbas at
Camilles Sidewalk Cafe
Situated on the new Posner Park retail centre on highway 27 at the junction with the I4 Camilles is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Serving heal
Halloween Horror Night - Universal
If you are in Florida in late September or October and you do not mind being scared go to the Halloween Horror Nights at Universal. This is a separate
Carrabba's for Italian food
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