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Child safety All information written is from the Florida Drivers Handbook A topic close to all our hearts I am sure. The law requires every driver to properly secure children Five years of age or younger in chil... Viewed 7722 times.
An interesting part of visiting a Disney park is making time to watch a parade. Times vary but there are usually 2 parades daily, you have to look on your guide map (which is free) as you enter your chosen park for the times of the parade. We... Viewed 7534 times.
So, we have now explored Ripleys guided tours of that lovely Florida city called St Augustine, so now let us look at Old Town Trolley Tours. This tour company started with a converted bread truck and trailer. Well I am pleased to say that... Viewed 6036 times.
Bok Gardens makes a wonderful day out during your Orlando vacation and makes a good contrast to the hurly burly of the theme parks. Bok Gardens was Edward Boks gift to the American people who he credited with his success. Edward was an im... Viewed 6226 times.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens are located on Bay Shore Road in Sarasota which is on the Gulf Coast side of Florida. These gardens have been operating since the 1940s. This makes them one of the oldest atractions in Florida. At one time this area wa... Viewed 6987 times.
When we are in Florida we always make at least one stop at the Grand Floridian Resort. It’s a great place to just wander around but we always try to dine at one of Disney World’s most underrated restaurants. It’s a real hidden gem and just does not g... Viewed 5800 times.
When you start to plan your holiday there are some questions that always come top of the list firstly where shall we go and secondly where shall we stay? Well in our house for the last fourteen years the answer to number one has always... Viewed 7422 times.
Part of the thrill of the Parks is the arrival and anticipation of a great day ahead. We always ensure everyone has the suitable sunscreen on before we leave our villa because ignoring the strength of the sun can make for an uncomfortable day. I also... Viewed 5774 times.
The Golden Corral restaurant is located on the 192 between road markers 4 and 5. This family restaurant features a buffet of many different types of food - you name it, they have it! The restaurant remains open all day, with gradual c... Viewed 6393 times.
We set off from Championsgate around 0800 in the morning to make our journey to Webster Market which is held every Monday morning. The actual number of miles is only forty five, but our Sat Nav told us it would take at least ninety minutes to get the... Viewed 7598 times.
Animal Kingdom is Disneys newest and smartest park. Opening in April 1998 Animal Kingdom is a peaceful and relaxing park where you can roam around the many acres of safari plains, which feature some of the most unique animals on the planet. The park ... Viewed 6966 times.
We have been to Florida many times and have seen most of the sites more than once. Every time we visit a Theme park they have added something new so you never get fed up with them. However, one thing that never seems to change is the Screamer in Clea... Viewed 8330 times.
If you are staying in the Sarasota area on the Gulf coast, it is described as number one by Florida Monthly readers and Country Living Gardener Magazine and is also number one in the top ten of ’ Must Do’ s in Sarasota’ by the Saras... Viewed 7316 times.
Fantasmic is one of our favourite night time shows, however, the one thing we dislike is having to arrive at The Hollywood Hills Theatre ages before the performance starts, in order to guarantee ourselves a seat. For a prime seat, especially in peak ... Viewed 8561 times.
Our visit to see Orlando Magic Basketball team play the Cleveland Cavaliers, was quite amazing. We arrived later than planned due to very heavy traffic heading into Orlando and then getting very slightly lost, so if you are planning on going, ... Viewed 6471 times.
On our next trip we noticed that Highway 192 was getting wider and longer. Motels and restaurants were popping up along the side of the road and we travelled further before coming to countryside again. Still nothing turning left off Highway 192 thoug... Viewed 5029 times.
We love the gulf Coast and have spent many days at the beaches there sometimes just traveling there for a day trip or even staying one or two nights at a motel as these are relatively cheap. Check the room contents out first because if you are a fami... Viewed 6249 times.
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian Hotel Last year, 2009, because we had a friend who is a fellow tea lover with us, we decided that we would visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel for afternoon tea, we didn’t know what to expect but gave it a... Viewed 10611 times.
What an experience! ! This is your chance to come face to face with some of natures most feared, but beautiful creatures. Having pre-booked five months in advance, there were no problems upon arrival at Sea World on the day of our dive. We ar... Viewed 10751 times.
As a family we love Florida with its relaxed atmosphere and fabulous climate. Over the past 12 years we have visited on numerous occasions during different seasons with our two children staying firstly on International Drive –The Ramada - and then ma... Viewed 6641 times.
If you are visiting Florida in either late April/May or August/September you may well see some of these amorous creatures. They are not really bugs, but are actually flies (Plecia nearctica) of the family Bibionidae. Lovebugs are known by many names,... Viewed 9104 times.
Many people who visit Orlando never see anything more than the parks. There is so much more to see and our personal favourite is the Gulf Coast. We start our day by driving to Clearwater and spend the morning on the beach and having a walk al... Viewed 7032 times.
There's so much choice and variety, it's difficult to know where to start! If you've not been to Florida before, you probably think food in the USA is all about burgers, fries and milkshakes but it's a whole lot more than just that. The ... Viewed 10958 times.
We know most people’s image of Orlando is Walt Disney World, Universal Studios or one of the many shopping malls! However, there are some hidden gems to be found in the Sunshine State and one of these is Clermont´s best kept secret…. . Lake Louisa St... Viewed 5280 times.
Many people have found out that one of the best ways to deal with rain at Disney is to try to ignore it. Just put on your poncho and go, that is of course you have a poncho with you! Large stores like Wal-Mart always have these in stock at very reaso... Viewed 7222 times.
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