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BUTTERFLY WORLD, COCONUT CREEK If, like me, you are fascinated by beautiful butterflies, then you won’t want to miss a trip to Butterfly World, just 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, and north of Miami, on the East coast. Whilst having... Viewed 10264 times.
We experienced our first visit to this highly recommended restaurant and were suitably impressed. It is definitely worth booking in advance, as we went at a quiet time of year and even that night there was a queue of diners waiting up to 90 mi... Viewed 7677 times.
Old Town Kissimmee is a rather an unusual place. It used to be a celebration of all that was good about the USA in the past. It now is just a place for people to browse, eat and shop. It is laid out as a couple of cobbled streets but is not accessibl... Viewed 9792 times.
During our last visit to Orlando we decided to take an Airboat Ride. We booked Boggy Creek Airboat tickets through Online Florida Villas before we left for our holiday. The ticket prices were very competitive and considerably cheaper than purchasing ... Viewed 8289 times.
Honeycombed by rivers, bays, inlets and canals, Fort Lauderdale is a city of islands, where the boat rivals the car as a mode of transportation. Once tenth of the city surface is water, 85 miles of navigable waters provide either home or temporary po... Viewed 7148 times.
Are you in Florida during the summer months? Yes? well then I have some exciting news about Bok Gardens. Bok is ALWAYS worth going visiting but during july and august they have some free activities so it is a good idea to diary those that... Viewed 6465 times.
If you walk to your right on the beach from the Thunderbird you get to St John’s Pass however there is also a nice walk if you turn left. As there is a public car park close by the beach gets busy with families ( although still loads of space) and th... Viewed 7119 times.
We've been regular visitors to Central Florida for over 12 years now but so far hadn't been tempted to attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. What a big mistake that was!! Why haven't we done this before? It was brilliant. On Monday Decem... Viewed 9306 times.
If you love Christmas, then you’ll love these two crazy golf courses! Set close to the snow themed Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney has designed these two courses to be great fun. They are the newest courses from Disney and we find them to b... Viewed 8940 times.
Charter Airline v Scheduled Airline. If there is one thing people, especially from the UK, ask when booking their luxury villa in orlando, is what is he best way of getting there. For many the flight is an integral part of their holiday and as such t... Viewed 6622 times.
Have you heard of the book with the title along the lines of “1000 things to do before you die”? I have to confess I haven’t read it but if watching an American football match isn’t on that list then it should be. Doing this was a vague idea o... Viewed 8623 times.
Vera who? is the response I expect most Brits to come out with-unless of course you are an afficionado like I am in which case I am preaching to the converted. However for those of you non-americans who have yet to sample the delights of a 'V... Viewed 12516 times.
If you are a fan of Burgers then Florida (in fact most of the USA) is certainly the place for you! Starting with the Burger joints we all know and love and have in the UK, there is the Burger King and of course McDonalds, every child’s favour... Viewed 8468 times.
A “Hidden Mickey” can be found just about anywhere on Walt Disney World property, in the theme parks, the resort hotels and the golf courses. Below is a list of all the Hidden Mickeys that we know of in Disney’s Animal Kingdom but I am certain that t... Viewed 8706 times.
Located just five minutes from Universal Studios, Wet n Wild is quickly becoming Orlando’s best water park. With over thirty rides for all different ages it has something for everyone. The Bomb Bay. Guests enter a bomb like capsule only to fe... Viewed 8433 times.
We have been asked many times about tipping whilst on holiday in Florida. I certainly feel that it is a purely a personal opinion as to what you give. The word tip is considered an acronym for “to insure promptness” but the... Viewed 16501 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 8975 times.
Be sure to note the location of you car in the car park before you enter the Park. This is often hard to remember at the end of a long day we usually put it in one of our mobile phones. Seaworld one day Passes allow a second day entry fre... Viewed 8374 times.
It never ceases to thrill me to know that we are crossing that huge pond, the Atlantic, on our way to our villa in Florida. For years we were avid watchers of ‘Miami Vice’ and the first time we drove round this amazing city we were just holding our b... Viewed 7599 times.
It is becoming more and more fashionable to get married in exotic places, and one venue which is increasingly popular is that of a cruise ship. Combining the wedding and the honeymoon is now seen as a viable option. There are two choices ... Viewed 7768 times.
Pumpkin Hill Preserve State Park is situated in Pumpkin Hill Road in Jacksonville (on the I. 95) This is one of Floridas more wild parks with 4000 acres to enjoy. This park is special for its long contiguous coastal upland. Pumpkin Hil... Viewed 7235 times.
You can travel to Key West by Road, Sea or Air and when you get there you will find it a city of fascinating contrasts. In fact after a few days there you may find yourself wanting to stay far away from the hassles of everyday life forever! <... Viewed 6885 times.
There are so many shops in The Market Place and they are all irresistible! A small but lovely shop to visit is Mickeys Pantry which is attached to “The Earl Of Sandwich”. This shop is full of Disney tableware, cooking implements and Disney ins... Viewed 8268 times.
You will find prices in the US incredible particularly with the current weak dollar rate (July 04). This is the beauty of staying in a villa – you don’t need to take too many clothes as there are washers and driers in all so don’t take... Viewed 12994 times.
Most seasoned travellers to the Orlando/Kissimmee area will have all the Wal-Marts well sussed but for those making their first trip or maybe others who have been before but not for a while could do with a little update. A general overview of... Viewed 9446 times.
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