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Decorated Homes at Christmas
When it comes to Christmas decorations, nobody does it better than our American cousins. But it is the way they decorate their houses at Christmas tim
Orlando Premium Outlet
If you are a shopaholic you are sure to be impressed with this outlet. The Orlando Premium Outlet has extended opening hours from 10am till as late as
Flying to Fort Lauderdale with US Airways – Part 2
As a special birthday treat my husband and I are flying out to Florida to pick up a Caribbean cruise. We normally visit our beautiful home, but this t
Celebrating Christmas in Florida – Part 2 Giving and Making
Our many trips to our villa at Christmas have always been enjoyable, and we have delighted in the similarities as well as the differences of celebrati
Disney Christmas Celebrations
Why not visit Disney’s Epcot anytime after Thanksgiving and get to watch the Candlelight Processional. This is a massed choir, a 50 piece orchestra an
The Whetstone Chocolate Factory in St Augustine
Are you, like me, a chocoholic? If so, read on! Did you know that you can take a tour of a chocolate factory in St Augustine? Shh! Don’t t
Alternative Reykjavik, Iceland – Part 3
Here’s what you can do as an alternative. Start with a morning pastry at Braud & Co on Frakkastigur then head north, toward Borgarfordur. Stop
Sea World - Best Day Out
I love this place, when we go here it is one the most relaxing days I have when on holiday in Orlando. The best attraction within the park, are withou
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
As a lover of anything Art Nouveau and in particular Tiffany Glass whenever I’m in Central Florida always high on my must do list is a visit to The Ch
Christmas in Florida
Christmas in Florida is simply magical! If you are used to a cold Christmas season, the first thing that will appeal to you is the weather! Imagine sp
Enjoy Florida and travel independently making the most of your budget.
More and more people are making a conscious choice of arranging their own travel arrangements these days, bypassing the travel agent altogether, hence
Mini-golf / Alligator feeding
When the children are getting restless, and you are wondering how to entertain them for a couple of hours, or before you head off to the airport at th
Five Things You Must See, Do and Eat at Disney
Wishes Nighttime SpectacularThe crowds gather, the lights dim and Jiminy Cricket starts his narration telling us how dreams really do come true. Tinke
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 6
In the last part of this series we explored the Jurassic Park area but the next area to explore is probably the most exciting of all for the younger b
The Appalachians in Florida
The Appalachian Indian were the Native Americans who lived in an area that went from the Georgia state line to the Gulf of Mexico. At one time there w
Refuelling your vehicle
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
Canada – Quebec City an Overview
The crown jewel of the French part of Canada is undoubtedly Québec City. It is one of North America’s oldest and most outstanding settlements. Its att
Bubba Gump’s at Universal Florida
Well we have eaten at many places in Orlando on our many holidays but have never eaten in the Citiwalk area of Universal Studios main due to the fact
CAYO COSTA
Cayo Costa State Park is located just west of Fort Myers and 12 miles west of Cape Coral on Floridas south west coast. You can only access this beach
Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater
Having a meal at the Sci-Fi Diner is probably one of the most original dining experiences we have ever had in a Walt Disney World restaurant. The Sci-
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the flagship of Disney. The 100+ acres are arranged into different lands surrounding Cinderella’s Castle. Once you have parked&nbs
Choctaw people
The Florida Choctaw Indian was the Native American who lived in the north west area of Florida (now known as the pan handle) The name derives from one
Kobe Japanese Restaurant
Kobe Japanese restaurants are situated in several of the main areas of Orlando such as International Drive & Colonial Drive as well as Clearwater
Titanic: The Experience
It is clear that there is huge interest in The Titanic (once thought wrongly to be unsinkable) The more so since the film starring Kate Winslett and L
Millers Orlando Ale House (6)
I must admit before the Millers Ale House opened last year near our villa at Lindfields I had never heard of them. When my parents visited there befor