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Many of our guests come to Florida just for the golf after all Florida has some of the best courses in the World and you can barely swing your putter in central Florida without hitting at least half a dozen great courses but if you’re a regular and y... Viewed 7783 times.
Daytona Beach is about an hour and a half from your holiday villa and so makes a good choice for a day at the seaside. Apart from lolling around the beach (doesn' t float my boat for long) what else can you do? Well, I have put together a... Viewed 6595 times.
Well for years I used to be the person who left things to the very last minute and to be honest did very well at booking holidays or flights (normally at a good rate). Since then booking holidays and especially holiday villas or appartments last minu... Viewed 8322 times.
People often ask me when the best time of Year is to visit Florida. Due to the perfect weather and climate throughout the Year, Florida is one of the Worlds best all Year round destination. Florida has on average over 280 days of sunshine per Year an... Viewed 11553 times.
Planning the time of year must also be a consideration, senior members of the family and children alike might not be able to tolerate the extreme heat and humidity in the summer months so Autumn or Spring or even Winter ( their Winter is not the same... Viewed 7260 times.
It was just after breakfast and we had only two days of our holiday remaining. During the previous two weeks we had sampled the delights of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios as well as venturing further a field with trips to the Kennedy... Viewed 3904 times.
On my first ever trip to Florida and indeed the USA, I discovered the concept of buffet dinning, chief amongst this was the buffet breakfast!!! The place where my initiation took place is the one of the many and ever popular, Ponderosa’s. At t... Viewed 7888 times.
Starting on 1st October 2006 Walt Disney World will be celebrating a “Year of a Million Dreams”. The aim of this celebration named “Where Dreams Come True” is to surprise guests with unique experiences. Cast members are empowered to deliver these sur... Viewed 7951 times.
Having spent an enchanting couple of hours walking the Boardwalk and watching the aquatic wildlife, we were absolutely captivated by the whole area, thoroughly relaxed and pleasantly anticipating our leisurely 2 hour boat trip down the St Johns river... Viewed 9325 times.
Why not have a relaxing day out away from the theme parks: Mount Dora Located approximately 25 miles northwest of Orlando, the City retains the atmosphere of a small town but it is quite hilly, there are several lakes, l... Viewed 7473 times.
Just a couple of hours drive out to the east of Orlando brings you to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Having cornered the market in accommodation from luxury to budget around the Walt Disney World complex in Orlando, those clever marketing execs a... Viewed 7703 times.
At the Hollywood and Vine you have a choice of two character meals either Breakfast or Lunch. Having been to several character breakfasts we opted for lunch and were not disappointed. As with all character meals be prepared to book well in ad... Viewed 8580 times.
Ohana, situated at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, describes itself as an all you-care-to enjoy you can eat family-style feast served right to your table. We booked our table 2 weeks in advance by calling Walt Disney World dining reservations on 407-9... Viewed 9499 times.
The beaches in Florida vary greatly, those on the ‘Gold‘ coast, Cocoa for example, known as the Surf capital, famous for the surf shop called RON JONS and where professional surfers can be seen riding the waves. Although it is a great favourite wi... Viewed 9265 times.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park is located on the I. 75 in Estero and is part managed by The Koreshan State History Site. The park comprises of some 125 acres and started the process of becoming a State Park in 1961. This was once home to... Viewed 7447 times.
Beauty and Beast first started in Hollywood Studios in 1991 a couple of years after the parks initial opening. This is a must see for our family and whenever we visit Hollywood Studios we do not leave until we have been to see it. The show lasts appr... Viewed 7320 times.
If shopping in the quaint tree-lined streets of Mount Dora isn’t your thing or you are not into drinking coffee at a pavement cafe while watching the world go by, then there are many more attractions on offer to tempt you. Firstly there is th... Viewed 10292 times.
For those of you who plan to visit Disney without children you are in for a treat! Although of course, it is wonderful to see Disney through the eyes of a child, you are never too old for the magic and the drama. In Part 1 I talked about Epco... Viewed 7140 times.
What a strange title you may well be thinking! As a Brit, if you have never been to Florida, or indeed the USA before, prepare yourself for a surprise! Everything in America seems bigger than you could ever have imagined – roads, cars... Viewed 7906 times.
BUTTERFLY WORLD, COCONUT CREEK If, like me, you are fascinated by beautiful butterflies, then you won’t want to miss a trip to Butterfly World, just 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, and north of Miami, on the East coast. Whilst having... Viewed 9796 times.
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park is located in Ellerton, South Florida, north east of Bradenton. This makes it a feasible day out from your villa in the Disney area or by the Gulf Coast. This was the home of Major Robert Gamble way back ... Viewed 7887 times.
A must for every time we are in Florida is a visit to the huge Virgin Megastore at Downtown Disney. Situated by the Planet Hollywood Restaurant and AMC cinema, this is a big part of the shopping offered at Downtown Disney. The choice offered h... Viewed 10223 times.
All the theme parks are great days out for the family, but what better way to escape the crowds and get some valuable ‘me time’ to unwind than visiting the excellent golf courses in and around the theme park area. As an avid golf player, I have... Viewed 6789 times.
The laws on the roads in America are sometimes different from the Uk and differ from state to state so it is as well to be warned about them. These are the rules for Florida and may not apply in other states. First the maximum limit is 60 and... Viewed 10095 times.
Having sampled some of what Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World has to offer, we decided to head for Busch Gardens, near Tampa. It is about an hour and a half from Orlando (if you stick to speed limits), so just a bit too far for a day trip if... Viewed 8773 times.
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