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Oak Point

Oak Point, situated on the County Road 54, is a small, quiet and largely owner occupied residential community. It is predominantly surrounded by conse

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Shopping at a mall away from the tourists!

Most of the tourists who flock to Florida for the usual attractions such as the Disney Parks also come to make the most of the shopping opportunities.

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Epcot – World Showcase – France

For priority seating at both Les Chefs de France and Bistro de Paris call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, France is the 9th

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Did you know................

The following are just a few little known facts about Walt Diney World and the way it works.Did you know…………………..All garden and plant displays within

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CRACKER HOMES AND THEIR PEOPLE

When you visit Florida, you are sure to hear Cracker homes and the people mentioned. Well, what are they? Cracker people were true pioneers, self reli

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NZ Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 1

Queenstown is in New Zealand' s 'Southern Lakes District'. It is the Southern Hemisphere' s four-season lake and alpine resort. The stunning scenery a

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Hyatt Regency Hotel Orlando Airport

If you have a late flight into Orlando Airport or an early morning departure, you might want to consider staying on-site at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, O

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Timeshares and Discount / Free Tickets

One of the most expensive parts of holidaying in Orlando is the cost of Park and Attraction tickets, but it is something you really cannot do withou

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Visiting parks in Volusia.

Florida is home to some stunning natural parks and here are a handful of those in Volusia County. BICENTENNIAL PARK is in Ormond Beach and covers

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Cruising on Star Princess, Part 1

Part One – We drive down the Florida Turnpike to Fort LauderdaleIt’s time to pack up and leave our beautiful villa – but not before I have done a fina

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La Nouba - Cirque du Soleil

An evening at Cirque du SoleilI had heard much about La Nouba but despite several trips to Orlando had never found the time to go amongst everything e

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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 27

Now if you are really into thoroughbred horses then you might want to arrange something more special. Most of the living Kentucky Derby Winners are re

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New to villa holidays…………what should I pack?

If you are new to villa holidays and moreover new to Florida villa holidays you may be wondering what you need to pack! The golden rule is to travel l

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Vacation trip to Lowry Zoo, Tampa, Florida

As a change from the normal tourist agenda we decided to have a day away from Orlando and the normal attractions and visit the Tampa Bay zoo – named L

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An overview of Marrakech – Part 13

Places not to miss – continued, Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa is an old Koranic school, built in the 14th century. It is home

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Celebration Golf Club

The last time I played Celebration I shared the practice ground with ‘Grip it and Rip It’ big John Daly. He was practising in bare feet and was whacki

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Rainforest Cafe at Down Town Disney

If you are looking for a wild dining experience that the whole family will enjoy, try one of Orlando’s two Rainforest Café Restaurants. Choose from ei

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CELEBRATION - A Tasteful and Tranquil Retreat

Celebration is close to the Disney Theme Parks but is a world away from the noise and bustle. It was founded by the Walt Disney Co. in 1994 on Disney-

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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 54

The Cumberland Gap Visitor Centre is located on U. S. Highway 25E just southeast of Middlesboro, Kentucky and just northwest of the Cumberland Gap Tun

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Epcots World Showcase Gardens – part 1

Epcot’s World Showcase is made up of themed gardens throughout the eleven nations of the world, together with the many other beautiful areas to be vie

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The Key West Express and Paradise Porters Part 1

Having visited Key West some years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it we thought a return trip would be nice, but the thought of the drive was a bit off pu

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Saving on shopping in Orlando

Every one goes on and on about how much money you can save when shopping in Florida instead of in the UK. Well it is true, there are many things to

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The Town of Celebration Overview

Whenever we visit our home in Florida we like to take a trip to the town of Celebration. Located just off H192 and very well sign posted (look out for

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Ride Restrictions for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

Every ride and attraction within these 2 theme parks has a sign at the entrance that lists the height requirements for the ride and also warnings abou

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Alligator Farm - St Augustine

On our last day in St Augustine before we headed back to Orlando and Disney we decided to pay a visit to the Alligator Farm as other guests staying at

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