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Silver Springs had a long and chequered history well before the advent of this charming theme park. The Native Americans known as The Timucans were resident here in the early 16th century and they survived a challenge from our old fr... Viewed 7060 times.
Can I book 2 or more villas together? This is usually asked by people who think that Orlando Villas are a management company that run all the villas on behalf of the owners. This is not true. All the owners advertise independently on the site a... Viewed 6318 times.
The number of attractions in Florida is staggering and when visiting Florida (particularly for the first time), it can be quite overwhelming. If you invest in a ‘park hopper’ ticket available at the best prices from the link on this site, then you... Viewed 8157 times.
It looks like Orlando is to get its own version of the iconic London Eye in 2010. The Great Wheel Corporation announced on the 25th June that is is to start work on constructing a giant 400ft high Big Wheel on a piece of land near to the Orla... Viewed 7816 times.
When most people consider looking for a bottle of North American Wine their thoughts, probably naturally, turn to California and the wine producing areas of the Napa Valley. Names such as Paul Masson, Ernest and Julio Gallo and Kendall Jackson are we... Viewed 7571 times.
Situated at the junction of John Young and Osceola Parkway are the twin locations of The Loop and The Loop West, providing a shopping experience that will fill a couple of hours or a full day and which, because of its location , can easily be combine... Viewed 7187 times.
As soon as you board you can take your luggage to the back of the boat where it will be stowed until the end of the journey, so remember to remove anything you might require en route. The first deck is home to the cocktail bar and sna... Viewed 5873 times.
First of all, be assured that portion sizes are so large in the US that economy doesn’t mean still hungry! If there are a lot of people in your group or you have small kids, then eating out can be relatively expensive (but not as expensive as... Viewed 6794 times.
Our first visit to Downtown Disney was in January after 3 visits to Orlando can not believe it took us so long to visit here. This is not a Theme Park but a mix of shops (the world’s biggest Disney shop), attractions (Disney Quest), along ... Viewed 8239 times.
When you have exhausted the shopping, it may be time for lunch. There are many novelty restaurants in Market Place. One I mentioned in Part 1 of this article is the Earl of Sandwich. As the name suggests they sell sandwiches (and salads) but these ar... Viewed 6632 times.
If you would like to see alligators in their own habitat then a trip to the Everglades is well worth while. The trouble is they are about 300 miles away from Orlando. So what is the alternative? Go for a day trip to Gatorland Zoo right in the heart o... Viewed 7262 times.
Next time you visit Orlando at Christmas why not take a trip across to St Augustine, the oldest city in Florida, which is steeped in history? However, at Christmas St Augustine is even more attractive as it sparkles with over two million bulbs. Each ... Viewed 6791 times.
Most of us who visit Orlando spend our time at the theme parks and shopping malls, with a fleeting glimpse of other parts of the city on our way to or from the airport. Somehow it does not feel like a city, more a collection of suburbs and business p... Viewed 7659 times.
Ever since James Cameron’s highly acclaimed movie ' Avatar' was released, at least a few mentions of floating mountains, Pocahontas, and blue people are going to crop up. So, naturally, as I was strolling through City Walk at Universal, Orlan... Viewed 6258 times.
Here are some interesting Disney facts that we have found out over the years that we have been visiting Orlando. MAGIC KINGDOM When you walk through the Magic Kingdom you are actually walking on the 2nd floor, the first floor is... Viewed 6568 times.
Once you have seen how vast the areas of Walt Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios are, you will realise that you are going to be on your feet for HOURS. Walking around seeing things, standing in queues waiting to go on the rides all take th... Viewed 6899 times.
For the past couple of years Fantasyland has been undergoing an amazing transformation which will not be completely finished until 2014. When it is finished it looks as though it will be fantastic and in true Disney fashion they aim to keep visitors ... Viewed 7549 times.
Over the years we have been travelling to Florida, and it would be fair to say that each time we have either tried something new or experienced something completely different. One area this is particular true would have to be in the dining options... Viewed 7673 times.
For a shopping experience that’s similar to the shopping you find at Mount Dora, the “Shoppes at Van Buren” might be just what you’re looking for and are a lot closer to “home”. Located at the corner of Ingraham Avenue and 7th Avenue in the old downt... Viewed 7385 times.
Orlando and the buzz it creates for tourists and locals alike with its heady mix of theme parks, shopping, eating and drinking is a Mecca for millions of tourists every year, but sometimes you have just got to escape from this buzz and relax a little... Viewed 8875 times.
So now we have established that this is a great water park what else does it have to offer? Well here we go with part 3 of my experiences and other thrills and rides to tell you all about. This time we will concentrate on the kiddie’... Viewed 8082 times.
If you are looking for some different to do, as a break from the excitement of all the theme parks and attractions of Orlando, then you might like to visit Winter Park’s Farmers’ Market on a Saturday morning. Winter Park is situated about five miles ... Viewed 7967 times.
Out with some friends one evening and involved in the usual debate of ‘Where shall we eat’ ‘ Too much choice’ and all wanting something different for a meal, we came across the LongHorn Steakhouse on Highway 192, close to the junction of SR535. OK, i... Viewed 4673 times.
If you enjoy thrill rides, Busch Gardens Theme Park, is a great choice. From our house west of Orlando it takes just over an hour to drive down the I4 to the nearest outskirts of Tampa to enjoy a family fun day out! As the name sugges... Viewed 7517 times.
One of the most traditional aspects of Christmas is the Christmas tree, and we did wonder when we first visited our beautiful home at Christmas what we would find, and whether this most important symbol of the festive season would be obtainable. Viewed 6736 times.
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