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They say that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. That’s probably why golf courses around Florida offer such attractive rates during their low season (the hot summer months) to tempt the mad dogs and Englishmen to play. Obv... Viewed 6468 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 10920 times.
It’s difficult to recall the number of times we must have driven down the 192 from the airport and passed the huge metal frame of, what we now know to be, the Skycoaster at Kissimmee Old Town…. . and every time we promise ourselves that we will inves... Viewed 9923 times.
The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World is the most famous and the most popular of all the parks. It is split up into five different sections, Fantasy Land, Adventure Land, Future Land and Frontier Land. I do apologise in advance if any of the rides I m... Viewed 7726 times.
A holiday in Florida is often a holiday of a lifetime - and we all want to go home not just with our holiday photos - but also with fantastic memories that will stay with us for many years to come. There are a few simple tips to remember when ... Viewed 7874 times.
NEW FANTASYLAND - MAGIC KINGDOM part 1 I seems such a long time since Disney first announced the transformation of Fantasyland and although the construction has been going on for a couple of years it has been well worth waiting for. Viewed 5597 times.
Lake Manatee River State Park is situated on Lightfoot Road, off the U. S. 301 and 4 miles south west of Sun City Center. This has been a State Park since 1987, the land having been acquired by the Parks Department in 1974. Since that time, e... Viewed 7586 times.
There are many places to see and activities to do when visiting Florida, some of the best theme parks are the water parks. These tend to be secondary locations for people to go and as such can be a little less crowded. There are many parks, Blizzard ... Viewed 8534 times.
Lakeside Vineyard and Winery is situated north of Clermont on Highway 27 and provides a great opportunity to taste the wines produced locally. Despite the problems of grape growing in Florida where the climate includes extreme heat, drought, humidity... Viewed 8630 times.
The Epcot International Food and Wine festival is held every year. It usually starts at the very end of September and runs for 6 weeks (Dates do vary slightly) Having been for the first time last year, I am so disappointed that, despite the re... Viewed 6511 times.
There is usually a fair amount of pre-planning to be done when you take small children to the parks. You will find it a lot easier going through security at the parks if you pack everything is in its own see-through bag. Visiting with little ... Viewed 7463 times.
• Florida was discovered in 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon from Spain when he landed by boat in North-East Florida, possibly near present-day St Augustine. This is when written records about Florida began • Florida measures 65, 795 sq miles Viewed 8271 times.
2012 seems to be shaping up to be an epic year for new attractions in the parks and I have another one to tell you about. Coming up trumps this time are our good friends at Universal. A good parade always punctuates a day in a... Viewed 5353 times.
Everybody knows that you generally “get what you pay for” but this is not always the case, especially in Orlando. If you are like me, then you will love a bargain and if the bargain is not going to cost you a single dime………. well that’s even better! ... Viewed 6856 times.
We have often driven past various Macaroni Grill restaurants on our way to, or from shopping trips in Florida but had never got around to stopping to see what any of them were like. We usually opt for Olive Garden if we fancy Italian which I... Viewed 4157 times.
Located in Lakeland, Florida the Silver Moon Drive in Theatre is definitely a 1950’throw back that is definitely worth a visit. It opened its doors (or gates) in April 1948 and is still going strong today, Located at 4100 US Highway 92, F... Viewed 6970 times.
There are many brilliant roller-coasters in Orlando, but which ones are worth queuing for? The following are my top favourites. Kumba at Busch Gardens On the edge of Tampa Bay, Busch Gardens offers a wide variety... Viewed 7177 times.
Not commonly associated with wine production, Florida does have several wineries. In Clermont, Central Florida, Lakeridge Winery has been growing grapes on the rolling hills with grape varieties specifically adapted to the Florida climate and soil.Viewed 8339 times.
OK, so perhaps you've been to Florida before, done the theme parks, so what else is there? A surprising amount that you probably never even heard of before! If you like wildlife, there's a whole heap of it in Florida. Probably some of it is ri... Viewed 3625 times.
Nobody can deny that it is the lure of the big name theme parks, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, Sea World and the like, that attracts the vast majority of visitors to the Orlando area. However, the region could not survive on just these few, albei... Viewed 7634 times.
Having seen the Blue Man Group in New York, we decided to check out the local performance at Universal Orlando Resort. The show is housed at The Sharp Aquos Theater which is situated between the 2 Universal theme parks, adjacent to the Hard R... Viewed 8717 times.
We have visited Celebration, Florida on a regular basis for the past six years but have never sampled the cuisine at Columbia Restaurant. This summer a chance conversation with another visitor to Florida aroused our interest in the restaurant as they... Viewed 8139 times.
On your second Day, start at Universal Studios and again split up and meet at lunch time to swap over. But first, both children will love Shrek the 4D movie. (So will the adults). Our toddler squealed with delight when the seats moved when Shrek and ... Viewed 5710 times.
This is the third section of my tour on the gardens in Epcot. Japan Around ninety per cent of the plants used in the Japan Pavilion are native to the country. You may think that Japanese gardens are very similar to Chinese garde... Viewed 7208 times.
You will find Orlando is great for shopping. We usually take one suitcase each with us with an extra case flat-packed inside. Do not worry if you do not have a spare case because they are very cheap to buy in Orlando. However do not forget the excess... Viewed 6697 times.
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