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Places to eat
If you are going out on a really long day perhaps going to a theme park and don’t really want to waste your money buying food at the theme parks which
What to see in Pinellas County
What to see in and around Pinellas County. Clearwater: Visitors will soon understand Clearwater’s nickname - The Sparkling City. The waters from t
Free events at The Food and Wine Festival.
There are some extra experiences on offer at The Epcot 2012 Food and Wine festival and you will be pleased to know that those I mention here are free
Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens is located approx 60-70 miles west of Orlando near Tampa. It is a cross between a zoo & a theme park a little bit like Chessington W
Champions gate golf course
Champion’s gate golf course was designed by Greg Norman and is the home of the world famous David leadbetter Golf Academy.The complex offers two champ
Playgounds
Most of the theme parks have some form of playground area. Theses are not run of the mill swings and slide type parks , more of an adventure playgroun
My favourite roller-coasters in Orlando
There are many brilliant roller-coasters in Orlando, but which ones are worth queuing for? The following are my top favourites. Kumba at Busch Gard
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
Villa De Flora
After hearing lots of good reports about this restaurant we decided to join a large group of homeowners from our community and have a get together the
Boma Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
When we stay in our villa we love the fact that we can please ourselves each day whether to stay in & cook or go out to eat in one of the many dif
Marrakech: An overview - Part 24
Moroccan Food, Restaurants and Nightlife – continued Nightlife In the medina, due to its religious status, there is largely a “no liquor” rule a
Bok Tower Gardens
If you drive from Davenport to Miami on US highway 27, look to the left as you approach the town of Lake Wales. On the distant ridge – the highest hil
Amounts to Tip in the U.S.
The term, ``TIP'', was considered to be an acronym for “To Insure Promptness''. Nowadays, tips are more or less expected. The wages in the service ind
Birthday Treat/Sailing
Well had a funny sleep overnight as it seemed to be cold, cold in Florida! We have been over in November and Feb but never in January, so this was a f
A Brief History of Miami - Part 1
A Brief History of Miami – Part 1 – The Early DaysThe word ‘Miami’ comes from the Seminole Indian for ‘big water’ and probably refers to the Miami Riv
Daytona International Speedway
The Daytona International Speedway is a must see attraction for all motor-sports fans out there. The complete set-up is absolutely breathtaking! Looki
Restaurants near Rotonda West part 2
Continuing down Placida Road are two more restaurants both worth a visit. 25 minutes including water taxiRum Bay – Palm Island941-697-0566Restaurant H
Lights Camera Action Extreme Stunt show
This is one of the newest attractions in Disney Hollywood and in my view it is one of the very best, without doubt it is one of the most exciting show
Ruby Tuesdays
On a recent trip to Florida Mall, the adults were all shopped out and decided a refreshment stop was in order. The kids had already eaten in the food
Orman House
Orman House is located in Apalachicola off the U. S. 98. It underwent more renovation in the autumn of 1998. This home was built in 1838 for one Thoma
A Day at Leu Gardens
We discovered the Harry P. Leu Gardens in a guidebook. No one we know had ever visited this Orlando attraction but it sounded like something we might
Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 2
You need to follow the streets with steep steps, walking among humble houses, which are usually shaded. Doctors could say that these narrow streets do
Choosing a Villa
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 mak
Belgium cities at the coast - Part 2
Belgium cities at the coast part2 Nieuwpoort claims to have the biggest yacht port in Northern Europe, with more than 2, 000 moorings. There’s the
Cruisin'at Old Town
On a Friday and Saturday at Old Town in Kissimmee, vintage motor bikes (on Friday) and vintage cars on Saturday arrive for Cruisin’ through the street