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The roads within Walt Disney World are often several lanes wide and they can get very busy, but on the plus side they are well surfaced and clearly sign posted. Speeding is most definitely frowned upon and it is not unusual see police with speed came... Viewed 5047 times.
So is there truth in the myths and legends of pirates and buried treasure on the Cape Haze peninsular, if it is true will you be the lucky one to find it. Up to the early 1900’s Florida was in the main a wilderness including many parts of the... Viewed 8977 times.
Miami is approximately 240 miles from Orlando and it is about a 5 ½ hour drive. You can fly direct to Miami (the airport is situated 6 miles to the west of Miami) from the UK and I know of Brits who fly in here and then drive up to Orlando spendi... Viewed 7329 times.
The more we visit Florida, the more we learn about this fascinating state. Obviously, it comes as no surprise that Florida, and Orlando itself, attracts more visitors than any other US destination which has theme parks. Walt Disney World entices more... Viewed 6411 times.
One of the first things I do when I visit Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida is make straight for Shrek-4D, that fantastic attraction which tells the amusing story of Shrek’s honeymoon adventure. It really is an unmissable show, as not only do you w... Viewed 10398 times.
We experienced our first visit to this highly recommended restaurant and were suitably impressed. It is definitely worth booking in advance, as we went at a quiet time of year and even that night there was a queue of diners waiting up to 90 mi... Viewed 6873 times.
This article is the second in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the location and how this amazing attraction is constructed. This year, ICE! will feature several new or updated scenes these will i... Viewed 8336 times.
When our neighbour’s next door to our Floridian home know we are flying over we get an email saying ‘ Do you guys want to go to Boma?’ I say to our daughters we’ve got an email from Katie (the neighbour’s 10 year old daughter) and they just shout “YE... Viewed 12047 times.
If you go to Orlando at Christmas there are many “must do’s”. One of these is the Disney Hollywood Studios to see the snowy streets hosting the Osborne Lights. (Note the spelling – it is not Osbourne as in Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne). A friend travelli... Viewed 7805 times.
Next on our regular items to buy list are formal shirts from the Van Heusen store across from what is now the Prime outlets. Steve has to wear a shirt and tie for work everyday so he gets through a fair few in a year. He used to buy most of his work ... Viewed 7798 times.
One of the newest outlet malls is Prime Outlet Mall situated at the top of International Drive. It has been built on the site of the old Belz Factory Outllet World, which was a very popular shopping venue for tourists. However, in recent years it had... Viewed 6809 times.
When to visit Florida is very often determined by your childrens school holidays, however if that is not an issue then these tips should help you pick the best time to visit. To avoid the crowds on your Florida holiday, beware of peak seasons... Viewed 10320 times.
Prime Outlets is situated at the top of International Drive and is one of the newest outlet malls in Orlando. Built on the now demolished site of the old Belz Factory Outlet Mall it has a huge number of brand new shops where you can browse for bargai... Viewed 8554 times.
The Epcot Flower and Garden festival has already started and runsright through to may 15th. Well what is it all about then? I will give you some of the highlights. Running right througout the festival dates are the following ... Viewed 6157 times.
Champagne Brunch - at the Renaissance Resort (opposite the Seaworld entrance just off I4. This is my favourite treat in Florida - for eating out. It is a little bit special located in the atrium of the Renaissance Resort Hotel - in a courty... Viewed 11971 times.
Future Land follows on from Fantasy Land. As you pass the Tea Cup ride you will find the go- karts on your left. Children absolutely love this. They drive on a large circuit at a very slow speed on tracks but they can steer to a certain extent. <... Viewed 6342 times.
The Wizarding world of Harry Potter We were lucky enough to be offered the chance to go to universal studio this week on Monday for a preview of the new attraction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter As you walk through the archway t... Viewed 3485 times.
Pumkins are a huge part of the American diet and they find many a various uses for the glut that are harvested in the autumn (or fall as they would have it)The glut of pumpkins is perfectly timed to tie in with Halloween and Thanksgiving and for us f... Viewed 6550 times.
Normally I steer well clear from these kind of places and kind of consider them to be fast unhealthy rubbish eateries and never venture near them, heading instead for a more upmarket sit down relaxing restaurant with waiter service, but today we were... Viewed 10725 times.
How about a visit to Tallahassee? This state capital city’s Indian name means ‘old town’. It is situated 30 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, midway between Pensacola and Jacksonville. Tallahassee was a flourishing Apalachee Indian settlemen... Viewed 6559 times.
Our trip to St. Augustine On our visit to the villa last September we decided to have a 2 night visit to St Augustine. We left Davenport about 10 in the morning and set off on out journey. It was a pleasant 2 hour drive with no pro... Viewed 5413 times.
We drove to Clearwater on our last visit to Florida as I saw advertised on the Forum for a boat called the sea screamer. I called first to make a reservation but was told that the quay office opened at 10. 00 am and it was first come first serve. ... Viewed 7111 times.
Although Florida is home to nearly all breeds of horses, Thoroughbreds outnumber all the others. In fact, Ocala, located in North Central Florida, breeds an impressive 3, 500 to 5, 000 Thoroughbred race horses each year. Unless you follow the... Viewed 12248 times.
Kissimmee Lakefront Park is a great place for families to visit for recreation and to enjoy the many popular events, festivals and concerts that are held there throughout the year. Kissimmee Lakefront Park is situated on Lake Toho which is th... Viewed 7767 times.
I have to hold my hand up and tell you I know very little about Harry Potter. I haven’t read any of the books. I have watched some of the Harry Potter movies. So I did have a general idea who Harry Potter was and what was involved in his world. Viewed 7081 times.
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