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Planned for 2008! Aquatica a whimsical one of a kind water park is currently under construction by SeaWorld. Due to open in March 2008, this is set to be an awesome experience for all age groups. Located on International Drive across f... Viewed 7237 times.
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, our first trip to Orlando in Florida. There is a cheer from the passengers as our aircra... Viewed 7337 times.
Our fascination with the state number plates developed early during our first visit to Florida, when our children first noticed that cars had different plates according to their state of origin. Through this we have come to learn a little more about ... Viewed 6433 times.
Possibly one of the best breakfast eating experiences in Kissimmee. We love IHOP. They have a large menu which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and despite their name sell more than just their world famous pancakes: steak, omelettes, burgers and... Viewed 11738 times.
The Florida I fell in love with in the 1970’s, when I first visited with my parents, was not the one of theme parks or even the expanse of white sandy beaches. It was away from the commercial, sophisticated areas… the waterways of Florida. Many visit... Viewed 7433 times.
On our recent visit to Orlando it was suggested we try Highlands Reserve Golf Course. We were told that it was a good course to start with after a 9 hour flight from the U.K. With handicaps ranging from 18 – 24 our four ball decided to give it a try.... Viewed 8091 times.
We first visited Disney's Animal Kingdom back in 2000. On this trip we mainly did the rides and took the experience of going on a safari, which was fantastic and we spent the rest of the day exploring the park, bumping into Characters, of course t... Viewed 9097 times.
We knew that our two-night stay would not exactly be five star accommodation (nothing like the beautiful villa we had been staying in whilst in Orlando) but it was comfortable enough and the staff were friendly. If you are thinking of booking accommo... Viewed 7373 times.
A lot has been written and reported about the new restrictions on hand baggage. As far as Florida goes, there a few things to bear in mind. First, keep in mind that you are going to be on the aircraft for about nine and half hours goi... Viewed 5604 times.
George Crady Bridge fishing pier was named after a state representative of the same name who was a keen supporter of the State Parks department. This park is located in Jacksonville on the Nassau / Ouval border and crosses tha Nassau Sound. T... Viewed 8538 times.
The Carousel of Progress opened in Disney’s Magic Kingdom in 1975 and there is an interesting story behind the opening and of its history. The ride follows the journey of an American family through the century of technological progress. Creat... Viewed 8821 times.
If you feel the need for a quiet day away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks then spend it at Mount Dora – you won’t be disappointed. Easily reached from Orlando in around 45 minutes along the US 441, it’s a town untouched by the fr... Viewed 8174 times.
Places to eat in Florida, the Orlando area especially , do vary dramatically, which is just another reason to love the place!! But, one place I did choose to eat in on one of our trips was, The House of Blues at Downtown Disney. The reason we cam... Viewed 8229 times.
Madeira Beach is about an hour and a half from your Theme Park area vacation villa and there are 2 fun activities to do here. The pirate ship sails from Madeira Beach on the Gulf Coast side of Florida. This is a fun family outing in a recreat... Viewed 7585 times.
We recently visited the Disney Boardwalk for the first time, having heard about it we had not quite managed to fit it in to our holiday schedule before this trip. So a couple of days after the New Year we decided to take a trip down with some friends... Viewed 9249 times.
This is often an overlooked attraction but be sure not to miss the shipwrecked Swiss Family Robinson’ s home in the trees. The 60-foot-tall treehouse has been in Magic Kingdom since it opened in 1971. The giant tree is situated in Adventureland... Viewed 4726 times.
By now you should have read the Wimps guide, Part 1, so you will know what sort of wimp you are. The following suggestions are for Class 1 wimps, only. In other words, if you are petrified of roller coasters, and won’t consider going on anything that... Viewed 10590 times.
On a recent trip over to our villa, we decided on a trip to The Boathouse at Disney Springs. It was a beautiful sunny December day and we chose a table at the Dockside Bar, overlooking the lake and the views were just wonderful. There are over 200 se... Viewed 6653 times.
One of my favourite golf courses to play whilst on holiday in Orlando is Legends Golf and Country Club. Legends is a beautiful rolling hillside course on the US27 just south of Clermont (easily recognisable from its water tower) and, from its high po... Viewed 7810 times.
Jungle Adventures Nature Park is located 17 miles east of Orlando in East Colonial Drive. This is a zoo that reflects the natural flora and fauna of Florida and makes a lovely day out, partcularly for regular visitors to Florida who are looki... Viewed 8375 times.
Of course anyone who has been lucky enough to visit the beautiful state of Florida would now be answering ‘why not? ’ However, if you think it’s going to be a destination that is similar to the United Kingdom, in a country that shares a common... Viewed 8072 times.
1. Always stay on the RIGHT of the road. 2. Safety belts are required for all front passengers, regardless of age. Children 5 years of age and younger MUST be secured in child restraint devices. Children 3 years of age and younger MUST be pla... Viewed 8166 times.
Having just recently returned from Orlando with my 14 year old step son I have seen the parks through his eyes. As he has not been before we let him pick where he wanted to go and which parks to do. First on the list was Islands of adventure.... Viewed 8065 times.
No trip to Florida is complete without a trip to Tarpon Springs. Tarpon Springs became an important centre for sponge fishing when Greek divers came to the area in the early 1900s. Although the industry has now diminished, the Greek influence is stil... Viewed 8291 times.
Having spent an enchanting couple of hours walking the Boardwalk and watching the aquatic wildlife, we were absolutely captivated by the whole area, thoroughly relaxed and pleasantly anticipating our leisurely 2 hour boat trip down the St Johns river... Viewed 9549 times.
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