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Italy Pavilion - Epcot
The city of Venice was the original inspiration for the Italian Pavilion. The shops and architecture are really the featured attractions in this Pavil
The Dolphins at Discovery Cove
One of the highlights of everyone’s visit to Seaworld has to be either feeding the dolphins themselves or watching whilst others feed them. Friend
Leu Gardens
Florida’s Hidden Gem All parked out and nowhere to go? You could try a relaxing day at the Harry P Leu Gardens, a peaceful horticultural haven in N
Tropical fruit winery - St Petersburg
Tropical Fruit Winery- now that is intriguing and somewhere you must visit. Florida Orange Groves Winery is in St Petersburg Florida and has been con
Try Smokey Bones Restaurant
On one of our regular shopping trips to Florida Mall, driving along Sand Lake Road, we found ‘Smokey Bones’, a log cabin style restaurant. Driving alo
Mission Space - EPCOT
Mission space is one of the newest rides at Disney’s EPCOT. The ride is designed on a space rocket mission to Mars where 4 crew take a trip to visit a
Disneys Hollywood Studios
Just off Hollywood Boulevard, Echo Lake is a lagoon surrounded by several attractions and dining establishments. Three of the attractions are based on
Places to Visit - Anna Maria Island
Many of you who do decide to venture away from the theme parks probably head the beaches of Daytona or ClearwaterLet me let you into our little secret
The Arnold Palmer course at Reunion Resort
On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve I played the Arnold Palmer course at Reunion Resort close by. Arnold Palmer has some signature styl
Candlelight Processional at Epcot
This event takes place every year in the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase at Epcot. This is an outdoor event and it is best to be prepared fo
Winter Park-3
Winter Park is one of those places that we intended to visit every time we were in Orlando but it never quite made it to the top of the list – until t
America’s wild spaces - Part 10
BISCAYNE is in the state of Florida and has an area of 700 sq km. This is the place to go for boating, snorkelling and dolphins, it was created in
Ellies first visit to Florida, day 8
Oh no not another early start to the day, but I suppose it is good because we are spending the day at Universal Studios! ! One of the best rides that
The Little White House Key West
When visiting Key West Harry Trumans Little White House ( not to be confused with Roosevelts Little White House in Georgia) is well worth a couple of
Singapore a quick visit – part 3
This incredible botanical display cost S$1 billion to build and, with free admission, represents the best value views in Singapore. As the midday
A Road Trip to the Panhandle
A Road Trip to the Panhandle In January of 2012, we decided to take a week out from our stay in Orlando and drive to the Panhandle. We booked a sma
A glimpse into Magic Kingdom theme park
A glimpse into Magic Kingdom theme parkMagic Kingdom theme park was opened on the 1st Oct 1971, by far the largest of all the Disney parks. It is the
The Sandbar
What a fabulous place.On our last trip to Florida we spent a lovely day at Anna Maria Island, situated on the west coast of Florida near to Bradenton.
Charley's Steak House
Every so often in life you make a mistake. Some mistakes are big and costly, some small and insignificant. Once in a while a mistake ends up influenci
Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Château de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orlé
Three of Florida’s Most Beautiful Beaches
Florida has some of the most beautiful and best beaches in the country. In a recent rating of the nation’s top 10 beaches, three of them are here in F
The best place to view a Shuttle launch
Where the best place to view a Shuttle launch is very much open to debate. Much depends on your own personal preferences and everyone we have spoken t
CRUISING - WILL I FEEL THE SHIP MOVE?
There are many things to think about when booking your first cruise, and it is probably inevitable that questions will be raised about how much moveme
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 1
Whether you wish to shop or eat you are really spoilt for choice at this Vineland Road location. You can access this from the I4 but if the traffic is
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 8
Tipping Guide for Mexico In previous parts of this article, I have mentioned the tips a few times so I thought I would cover the subject in more de