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Disney Fun facts – Part 1
Here are some not so well known facts and figures about Walt Disney World.The “talking, walking” Palm tree at the entrance to Animal Kingdom actually
Utrecht and the surrounding area - Part 3
Places worth a visit Domtoren:- Historic site This is the remains of Utrecht' s original 14th-century cathedral; the tower is 112m high, with 5
Shopping for bargains in Florida Mall - Part 2
After I return from putting my first batch of shopping in the car, I head for Dillards. I generally head off to the Gents Department, where I can find
MANCHESTER AIRPORT
THINKING OF FLYING TO ORLANDO FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT? . . . . . . . . THEN PLEASE READ ON. Something I always like to read about is other people’s ex
Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 6
North- East of Pafos Lethymnou village is 16km northeast of Pafos, a cross-in-square domed church is dating to the 12th century named Agios Kirykos
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith
You know you’ve found a good roller coaster when you can take someone who is terrified of them on it and they come out wanting to go on it again and a
Best Buys in Orlando - Part 1
One of the great things about a trip to Orlando, apart from the theme parks, is the shopping. With Britain deep in recession and more cut backs to com
Illuminating Facts about Epcot’s Illuminations
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is the nightly firework show at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. It takes place on the lagoon and runs for about 12 minu
Universal Studios
Having not been to Universal for well over 3 years now, I was pleasantly surprised that they have updated some of the park and included even more ride
Tony Roma's - The Place For Ribs
Locations: US192, International Drive, S. Apopka Vineland Rd. to name only a fewPrice Range: Dinner Entrees from $9-$18 approxThey say its “The Place”
Beach Safety
After a few days at the parks, why not take a trip out to Cocoa Beach or the St Pete’s area which are only about an hours drive away. When we can w
Posner Park Shopping Complex
Posner Park Shopping ComplexAnother day in sunny Florida and I find myself taking a trip to Posner Park Shopping complex. Posner Park is located at Ex
CRUISING DIRECTORY - PART 2
If you have read Part 1 then you are well on the way to being a cruising buff. But there may still be some words and phrases which are confusing, part
Mount Dora - A Great Day Out
Mount Dora is a quaint litle town which is less than one hour's drive from the Orlando/Kissimmee area, heading north. If you are looking for someth
What a trip this was! Part 8
After a delay of nearly 36 hours we are finally on our way to Florida, for our first trip to Orlando. We can’t believe anything can possibly go wrong
Orlando’s Lesser Known Attractions – Part III
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 majo
Vegetarian dining in Florida
The words you don’t want to hear when you’re in a restaurant and you’ve just declared yourself to be a vegetarian to the waitress is “Oh dear” or even
Leaving Florida via Orlando International Airport
Sadly your holiday is over and now you have to catch your flight. Most important is to leave yourself plenty of time, if you are in rush it is a recip
SOARIN OVER CALIFORNIA
Occasionally, Walt Disney' s imagineers create rides that are good, but not brilliant. Well, in the case of Soarin' , they have definitely hit the jac
Take A City Break With A Twist - Part 2
4. Salta : Live the life of an Argentine gaucho Often called Salta la Linda which translates to ‘Salta the beautiful’, this handsome colonial city
Berry Town Centre, Davenport
Berry Town Centre is located on the US27 off Sandmine Road in Davenport and is the local shopping centre for day to day shopping when we are at our vi
Fantasy of Flight - Polk County
Just a short way off Junction 44 on the I4, Fantasy of Flight is within easy reach of anyone staying in a villa in the Kissimmee area. We find this pl
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 40
The four seasons of Estonian cuisine The spring brings rhubarb, wild garlic, sour dock, radishes and fresh goat cheese to the table. Summer favouri
The East Coast - Cocoa and Daytona
As villa owners we often have guests staying with us when we visit our home which inevitably means we are visiting the same parks and attractions many
Pal Mickey
Have you ever thought to yourself “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have my very own personal guide to help me navigate my way around the Disney parks”? We