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Sheikra – Busch Gardens
One of our favourite rides in Busch Gardens over in Tampa is Sheikra. Sheikra is a vertical drop roller coaster located in the Stanleyville section of
Ice at Gaylord Palms
Every Christmas time for the last few years there has been a spectacular event held at Gaylord Palms, called Ice. This features spectacular ice sculpt
Tarpon Springs - The Sponge Capital
Over on the Gulf Coast and an hour and a half away, Tarpon Springs is a delightful and historic town comprising new communities and old mansions blend
Cruising - Princess Cays
Not really an island but just the southernmost tip of the island of Eleuthera, Princess Cays is the jewel in the crown of private cruise islands. Owne
Hampton Lakes
Hampton Lakes is a gated development set amongst the rolling hills and Orange Groves of the Davenport countryside. Situated off of Highway 27 and with
What a trip this was! Part 1
Our first trip to Orlando could very well have been our last. So many things went wrong that it is hard to believe that only a few months later we dec
Yalaha Bakery
Yalaha Bakery A long way to go for bread but it’s worth it. Over the years we have come to accept the fact that despite the many great meals
Webster Flea & Farmers Market
At first glance, fifty miles seems an inordinate distance to travel to shop. And, under normal circumstances, I would be the first to agree. However,
Avist to Fort Myers
Fort Myers is an old Floridian town that dates back to the 1880s. Its better knows n as “the city of palms” and has plenty of sightseeing attractions
Disney's Test Track at Epcot
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to test drive a car for Ferrari or Lotus? Well, if you ride “Test Track” in Epcot’s Future World it might
St Augustine Lighthouse & Jail
If you have a couple of days spare on your Orlando holiday, we can thoroughly recommend a trip to St Augustine; Florida' s oldest continuously settled
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 32
TOP attractions for families in Kalamaja Energy Discovery Centre There’s lightning in the air at the 100-year-old power plant and modern science
Is Florida still a good deal? Oh, Yes!
There has been a lot of talk lately concerning “Is Florida getting too expensive since the start of the recession”. Well where hasn’t”. Yes of course
Eating out and bars in Fort Lauderdale – Part 1
When visiting our beautiful villa in Orlando we sometimes drive down to the Fort Lauderdale area, which, with its turquoise waters, silvery sand and s
See the fireworks at Epcot
If you are spending long days at the Parks you are likely to find that by the end of the day you are all beginning to flag! This is often the case if
Daiquiri Deck
We had originally visited Daiquiri Deck some time ago when we visited Siesta Key and were impressed with it. On one of our day trips to Madeira Beach
Discovery Cove - Swimming With Dolphins
Superb! Fantastic! Amazing! Brilliant! Incredible! These are just a few of a huge number of adjectives which can be used to describe a day spent at Di
Mardi Gras Concerts February 2011
Are you going to visit Orlando February, March or April? If so then you may be lucky enough to be able to visit Universal Studios and celebrate Mardi
Hints and Tips for Discovery Cove
1. Get there early. They open at 7. 30 and if you are there soon after that you can park very close and have your pick of times for the additional at
Manny's Chophouse
You will either love or hate the atmosphere at Manny’s. It is loud, very busy, nearly always has a long wait for a table and it is a twenty minute dri
Dinoland - Animal Kingdom
We tend to go to Dinoland at cooler times of day because the girls love to play in the Boneyard and it does get very hot during the middle of the day.
Dining Favourites
Each time we go to Florida, we try to mix eating out at our favourite restaurants with trying something new. With two boys under 10 who are sometimes
Disney’s Miniature Golf Courses
Fantasia Gardens Golf Course This course is located near to the Swan hotel in the EPCOT Resort area and is open from 10am – midnight daily. There i
FINE AND HEALTHY DINING EXPERIENCE: SEASON 52 RESTAURANT
Seasons 52 is a grill and wine bar located at 7700 Sand Lake Road and is open daily for lunch and dinner.The food is healthy, light and surprisingly t
Why a villa
Well if being stuck in one cramped hotel room, tight for storage, space, fights over the TV, stirs any memories then why not rent a villa.They are not