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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 21
When master distiller Drew Kulsveen gets you to walk from the bright sunshine of a Kentucky day into the darkness of one of his storage barns, or rick
Driving in Florida
Driving in Florida is a lot simpler and more enjoyable than driving in the UK. Most rental cars will be automatics. The handbrake may also be differen
Shopping in Florida, or how to make your trip pay for itself, almost! (Part 2)
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
Americam Muffins
American muffins are absolutely nothing like an English muffin, which I am sure you have discovered in your visits to Florida. The name muffin comes f
Kenedy Space Center
This is located 45 minutes from Orlando and is well worth a visit although not really suitable for very young children. Kenedy is open all year except
Our Long Day at Hollywood Studios Part 1
As the girls have got older they have become less interested in the Magic Kingdom (although a visit is always necessary) and more interested in Hollyw
Free things to do in Las Vegas
The pirate show called ‘Sirens of TI’ at the Treasure Island Hotel is a free show that can be seen from the side walk 4 or 5 times a day, depending on
Seasons in Florida
It has long been assumed that Florida is one long summer, but that is no longer true. Although it is a tropical region (remember it is not very far fr
Flourishing Cagan Crossings Area on HWY 27
A lot has happened to this area since our last visit to our villa on Orange Tree. Cagan Crossings has developed really nicely over the past few years,
Choosing a villa for your holiday
When you are faced with a website with hundreds of choices of villas, how on earth do you choose one. First, think of your party dynamics. How many pe
BELGIUM city of TOURNAI
BELGIUM city of TOURNAI Tournai is Walloon city (French speaking) of Belgium, located in the Southwest of Brussels on the river Scheldt. Tourna
‘Must do’s’ at Universal Studios
As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of
Why buy a villa? part 3 - The Good News
SO WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU WANT TO BUY A VILLA IN FLORIDA? Well now, at last, the good news. The thrill of getting a booking confirmed with a depos
The Holyland Experience
I visited the Holyland Experience last week. I went because I had heard a lot about it ( some good and a lot bad) and wanted to form my own op
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
Lakeridge Vineyard
About 30 miles north of the 192 junction on Highway 27, sits the Lakeridge Vineyard. Supposedly set on the only hill in the region (1) we just happene
The Legends Orange lake golf course.
The legends golf course at Orange Lake The Arnold Palmer design ‘legends’ at Orange Lake is situated at orange lake golf and country club on the 192(
Kenedy Space Center – Cape Canaveral Then And Now
The Cape Canaveral Then and Now tour may well be the last option you consider on a trip to Kennedy Space Center but it has some hidden gems. It goes d
Disney’s Tower of Terror
The Tower of Terror is a thrilling experience like no other located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is set in a hotel from the television programme
Epcot-World Showcase
Back in 1967 when Walt Disney unveiled his plans for the city of E.P.C.O.T, experimental prototype community of tomorrow, his vision of a futuristic,
Homeland Heritage Park Bartow
When a Reporter for a Local Polk newspaper was attending a meeting of the school board -he noticed an item on the agenda that caused him concern. The
Not to be Overlooked at Animal Kingdom
The Theme Parks are so exciting with so much to see and do it is often easy to overlook some of the attractions they have to offer. One of the best, y
My Florida holiday diary. Day 3
Day 3 After a magical and very long day at the Magic kingdom yesterday we decided to do something more relaxing……a water park. Typhoon Lagoon was c
Dining at Disney's Animal Kingdom
If you are looking for a different dining experience, something to make a change from the normal diners .... why not try Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Kilamanjaro Safari
This safari ride is a must for us every time we go to Animal Kingdom. It is usually necessary to get a Fastpass to avoid the long queues. If you are a