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ESTA and changes to the Visa Waiver Programme from 12th January 2009

Travelling to the USA in 2009 – Important Changes to the Visa Waiver Programme effective from 12th January 2009. From January 2009 a new system is bei

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Pool Safety

Your Florida rental home will almost certainly have its own pool and may also have a Jacuzzi spa. Here are some tips to have lots of water fun but s

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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

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Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 30

Estonian History Museum - Great Guild Hall Films and hands-on displays at this extensive museum show how Estonian-dwellers lived, fought and surviv

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My favourite stores in Orlando

My favourite store in Orlando is J C Penny and in particular the one in The Florida Mall. Every time I visit they are having a sale and whenever I thi

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An overview of Marrakech – Part 10

Places not to miss – continued, Mouassine Fountain There are two main routes that most people take into the souks. These are either the Rue Mou

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House Of Blues - Downtown Disney

Having spent a very enjoyable evening wandering around Downtown Disney we came upon the House of Blues and tried to get a dinner reservation. Unfortun

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Not your typical adrenalin junkie

I’m not your typical adrenalin junkie. When I visit the fantastic theme parks in central Florida, I don’t rush to the thrill rides and buzz with antic

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Miami

Since our first trip to South Beach, we have visited Miami 3 times and actually spent a fortnight there 2 years ago so we had the chance to explore it

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Seaworld Summer Nights.

It is a close call (and I often sway this way and the other) but I often think that Sea World is my favourite Orlando park. And this summer there

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What to see and do in Auckland - Part 3

THINGS TO DO The 328 meter Skytower will give you breath taking panoramic views of the city from the top. After the opening ceremony in December of

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Lake County Lakes

You might have wondered how Lake County got its name, well don’t be surprised to learn that it is because of number of lakes it has, in fact it has ov

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The Key West Express part 2: The Journey

As soon as you board you can take your luggage to the back of the boat where it will be stowed until the end of the journey, so remember to remove any

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Menchies Frozen Yoghurt at The Loop

As villa owners it has always been a chore to try to persuade the children to shop – there are always things that need replacing, so a trip to ‘house’

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Disney Wilderness Preserve

If you think you’ve been everywhere and done everything in central Florida, then think again! Most Florida visitors have never even heard of Disney Wi

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Florida’s Natural History

The Florida I fell in love with in the 1970’s, when I first visited with my parents, was not the one of theme parks or even the expanse of white sandy

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Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

We recently visited this airport on our way to pick up a cruise. It is one of the fastest growing airports in the United States. It is an alternative

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Enjoying Seaworld

Seaworld Orlando is located at the intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Bee Line Expressway) and is just 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando

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Winter Park

We have been visiting the Orlando area for the last 12 years and although we love the theme parks and shopping malls sometimes we just like to do some

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The Mall at Millenia

Do you love to shop? Do you love designer brands? Do you love the latest runway fashions from London, New York, Milan and Paris? If you can answer “ye

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Market Place Downtown Disney - Part 2

When you have exhausted the shopping, it may be time for lunch. There are many novelty restaurants in Market Place. One I mentioned in Part 1 of this

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Historic Bok Sanctuary (2)

Tired of the hustle, bustle and noise of the theme parks? Why not try a peaceful half day at Historic Bok Sanctuary, home of the Bok Carillon Tower? T

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Activities on the Suwannee River

Just about anywhere along the length of the Suwannee River the outdoor enthusiast is certain to come across opportunities for canoeing or kayaking, ei

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Villa now cheaper than Hotel

Is the Villa more cheaper and more popular than staying in a Hotel or Motel? Well I first went to Florida in 1995 and to be honest never ever consider

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HILLSBOROUGH RIVER STATE PARK

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 on

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