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The hostess took us to our table which displayed a reservation card with our name on it. She explained that the table was ours for the evening to enjoy our desserts. We were also told that when the fireworks began we could move further forward to the... Viewed 6184 times.
If you are going on a cruise for the first time and are concerned about feeling seasick then do read my first article on the subject, Cruising - Seasickness Part 1, which should give you some tips for avoiding it. So what do you do if all thi... Viewed 7211 times.
For years people have been going to Florida for their holidays, me included ! And the norm has always been to stay in a hotel, but in recent years that has all changed and people are realizing the freedom you can have by staying in a villa. In... Viewed 7781 times.
Be sure to visit and stop by Old Town in central Florida on US 192. It’s Florida’s highest ranked free admission attraction! It offers fun and entertainment for the whole family and is located in Kissimmee, just minutes away from the area theme parks... Viewed 8552 times.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- part 1 We have stayed here a few times and I can truly say that the really magical time is the Christmas season. The hotel is one of Disney’s better with regard to the architecture from my point of view. Ho... Viewed 5926 times.
It was the invading Spaniards who gave it the name of Canareal which later evolved into Canaveral. Canareal means a place where cane is being grown. Very literal as most place names are. In fact it makes a pleasant diversion to research p... Viewed 6147 times.
One of the newest rides in Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Build on the back of the huge movie and book franchise, the ride is one of the most impressive and popular in Florida. No expens... Viewed 6027 times.
High Grove is a new (completed late 2005) top class resort development of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes situated in one of the most convenient locations in the Disney area. I must point out that I am biased as this is where I decided to buy my home when H... Viewed 13332 times.
Have you ever considered buying a villa in Florida with a view to renting it out to friends, relatives and other people, not to mention for your own use? It has many pro’s and cons. First of all, let me dispel what most realtors will tell you... Viewed 9464 times.
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 about this restaurant from others so decided to give it a try ourselves. When we arrived for... Viewed 6505 times.
One of our favourite rides in Busch Gardens over in Tampa is Sheikra. Sheikra is a vertical drop roller coaster located in the Stanleyville section of the park, The name is taken from a Shikra, an African hawk that dives straight down for its prey. T... Viewed 9683 times.
If you visit Florida you cannot fail to hear the name, Henry Flagler, as he was one of the state’s most famous entrepreneurs, who built magnificent luxury hotels, and constructed a railroad from St Augustine to Key West, no mean feat. It was he who f... Viewed 8377 times.
Walt Disney World’s “Yuletide Christmas Tour” takes place on specific dates during the holiday season – I would suggest that you check on Disney’s website for the correct dates as they change each year. As we had taken “The Keys to the Kingdo... Viewed 9011 times.
The Grand Buffet all you can eat Chinese restaurant is located on the US Hwy 27 and is convenient for all the villa communities on the CR54 and Champions Gate Village neighborhood and of course the villa communities on the US Hwy 27. Th... Viewed 8031 times.
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part 6 Well I have covered most of the areas of the Orlando Magic Kingdom Park in my last few articles but for the finale I move onto the area called Adventure Land and my number one favourite ride of ... Viewed 6832 times.
Mimi’s is a new addition to the expanding area around the Loop shopping area. It is across John Young Parkway from the main shopping area and next to the Ashley furniture store. I have to say the name did not entice to go in – it didn’t sound... Viewed 9133 times.
If you haven’t visited Orlando at Halloween, then you have missed a great treat. All the parks provide special spooky delights, and these range from the really tame to the rather horrific, so you can take your choice. Most of the special events start... Viewed 6911 times.
It was quite by chance that we first visited the annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which takes place over several weeks from March 18th through to May 31st, 2009. It was an unexpected pleasure as the park was even more beautifu... Viewed 7390 times.
Late last year my self and extended family all went to Florida to celebrate the family unit as we all live apart from each other in this country and find it difficult to get together on a regular basis. We had our own villas and that of a couple of f... Viewed 7689 times.
It is easy to overlook the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail which is located near the exit of Kilimanjaro Safari. ' Pangani' is Swahili for ' place of enchantment' and when you visit here you will see that it is aptly named. Here visitors get... Viewed 7422 times.
For many UK visitors to the Orlando region, no trip is complete without a visit to Walmart. Now, we are not talking UK supermarkets here; forget Sainsburys, Tesco or even Asda Walmart, we are talking US Walmart, we are talking BIG! ! You will... Viewed 7927 times.
I want to tell you all about my experiences of the fantastic theme park known as Busch Gardens. I have never visited this park before when I have visited Orlando and so I really wanted to make sure the next time I visited Orlando It was on ... Viewed 8596 times.
If you want to see specific characters within a given time frame check the Park Times Guides because these include character greeting times and locations. These Guides are provided at each of the 4 main parks (Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Magic Kingdom and... Viewed 11784 times.
Directions from Orlando and Sanford airports to Highway 27 We have tried many routes from both Orlando and Sanford airports to our home just off highway 27 but the one that we have found best for both little traffic and quite nice views is as ... Viewed 11698 times.
Disney’s – Rainforest Café There are two of the Rainforest Café chain based at Disney’s parks in Orlando the first is at Animal Kingdom which is located to the left of the main entrance of the park and the second at Downtown Disney in the Mark... Viewed 7916 times.
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