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In Making The Most of Your Villa part 1 I shared things we pre planned before our holiday. The first morning in Orlando everyone seems to get up early. In the summer I like nothing more than to sit by the pool with a cup of tea and watch ... Viewed 6428 times.
The first Mimi’s began in Anaheim in California in 1978 and was named by the owner Arthur J Simms who had fallen in love with a young French girl near the end of world war two. Her name was Mimi. The war did eventually tear them apart but he and his ... Viewed 9519 times.
We were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago and we now make sure that we pay at least one visit to this excellent restaurant each time we visit our villa. If you like steak (and you have to if yo... Viewed 6671 times.
On previous trips when we have visited Orlando, my Husband has always been the driver. I have never felt confident enough to leave the comfort of my little clio and climb into a huge America car as a driver. The roads are much bigger, you need steps ... Viewed 7491 times.
Everyone visits Orlando, Florida for different reasons. For the kids, it’s the Theme Parks and the amazing thrill rides that they endure, unlike anywhere else they have ever been before. For the Adults, it’s a little different. Sun, Atmosphere... Viewed 8875 times.
Disney is always so magical but never more so than at Christmas. Each of the main theme parks have their own way of decorating and celebrating. Most of their events start mid November and go on for about six weeks. EPCOT Be sure... Viewed 8755 times.
Hillsborough River State Park is situated in Thonotasassa, on the U. S. Highway 301, 6 miles south of Zephyrhills and 9 miles north of Tampa. It is one of the earlier Stae Parks and was largely worked on between 1935 and 1938. This park is co... Viewed 7474 times.
Our vacations in Orlando are never complete without an Afternoon Tea at The Garden View Lounge in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa – we try to visit at least twice each trip. Decorated in light pinks, salmons, whites and greens of the resor... Viewed 4271 times.
Characters that we saw: Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pinocchio, Gepetto, Minnie & Tigger. A slightly strange combination, but all worked well. Oh! My! God! I just thought the food was excellent at this restaurant. The ser... Viewed 7981 times.
Here is a guide to each area of Universal Studios with info on the rides, restaurants and shops in each “land” The different areas consist of: Production Central New York San Francisco/Amity World Expo Kidzone Hollywoo... Viewed 8998 times.
If you wish to travel to Orlando and you are not restricted to the school holidays, then the best time to travel is to avoid Easter, Christmas and the first two weeks of August. At these times the parks and the stores will be heaving with people. Viewed 5055 times.
If you are like me, you’ll go through the usual pre-holiday diet frenzy and exercise kick. I want to be fit and in shape for my holiday. I want to look and feel good. So, I work hard at it right up until I board the plane, and then… As soon as... Viewed 6764 times.
Prime Outlet Mall has recently been built on the old Belz Factory Outlet World site, at the top of International Drive. As well as 175 shops it has a large food mall and various restaurants, so there are plenty of places to eat. It is a a stunning de... Viewed 7088 times.
It’s been almost ten years since we visited Busch Gardens even though we have been to our villa in Florida every year. Somehow there always seems to have been something new at Universal or Disney and we always run out of time but this year we made a ... Viewed 5119 times.
After finding the Fun Spot by accident on our last visit and having had a great time on the go-carts there, we decided to revisit on our recent trip in February this year. Fun Spot is based off International Drive (near Wet and Wild) and has ... Viewed 8273 times.
If this is your first visit to Orlando, Florida, one of the places to go is Wal-Mart’s. A great favorite with both holiday makers and locals alike. They can be found everywhere in Orlando and you don’t need to travel far before finding one. Th... Viewed 7957 times.
Everyone has heard of Peter Pan, the little boy who wouldn’t grow up, either from Disney’s animated film or the original book written by J. M. Barrie, but have you ever ridden a boat high up in the sky and visited Never-Never Land? No? Well what are ... Viewed 6651 times.
If you are ever in the Naples area, do not miss a visit to this wonderful zoo; awonderful opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat and glorious historic gardens There are several good shows during the day. I recommend that you sit d... Viewed 7302 times.
We are now into part 3 of our Florida history timeline and we will start at the time of The American Civil War 1861 The American Civil War lead to the secession of Florida for the Union and they joined with other southern States to form Th... Viewed 6698 times.
Travellers Cheques Dollar travellers’ cheques are accepted as readily as cash, although not always in large denominations. You may need your passport or other photo I.D. when changing money or cashing cheques. Cheques shou... Viewed 7466 times.
Getting fuel in the US is different to the UK and can be quite fraught. Firstly petrol is referred to as gas. One good thing, it is almost impossible to accidentally fuel with diesel as they rarely have it on gas pumps, it is usually separate and use... Viewed 7082 times.
If you are going on a cruise for the first time and are concerned about feeling seasick then do read my first article on the subject, Cruising - Seasickness Part 1, which should give you some tips for avoiding it. So what do you do if all thi... Viewed 6833 times.
How do you choose a Villa that is right for you? With so many beautiful villas to choose from it can be a daunting task to find the right villa to make your trip to the Sunshine State a holiday of a life time. Whether you are staying in Orlan... Viewed 7877 times.
Our daughter loves Mac make up so this is something else we look out for on trips to the Florida Mall or The Mall at Millennia again it is around half the price you would pay in UK stores. However we always buy any YSL or Estee Lauder items on her wi... Viewed 8061 times.
This visit was a time to check on my home and to make sure that all was in tip top condition for the coming rental season 2008. Arriving on Thanksgiving Day was a good move. I was out of Orlando Airport in about 30 minutes My first nig... Viewed 7772 times.
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