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The World Showcase at Epcot
This is a great way to spend several hours and is always worth a visit. It can be enjoyed by people of any age and is great for a family day out. The
Mickeys Backyard BBQ
We visited Mickey’s Backyard BBQ for the first time earlier this year. There were eight of us and we had a good time, however I suspect visitors witho
Rules when visiting Florida
There are many rules and regulations in Florida that are ready to catch out the first time tourist. It is as well to know about these or you could at
Spaceship Earth – the Outward Journey
Spaceship Earth is probably the most iconic landmark across Walt Disney World. Not only does the giant dome provide the centrepiece and main focal poi
Disney Mini Golf
Done the parks? Been shopping? Visited Kennedy?Don't worry there is still plenty to do and if you want to have some good clean fun, why not try a game
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 5
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 5 In the last part we ended in the very wet area of Toon Lagoon a great place to visi
Canada: Coast to coast by train – Part 3
Toronto to Winnipeg Toronto’s early 20th-century Beaux Arts Union Station gives you a sense of the wild Canadian landscape that is about to become
NEED RELAXATION: HOW’S ABOUT A DAY TRIP TO A SPA?
Quite often we are all guilty of being on vacation and rushing around cramming as much as possible into our action packed days and having a jolly good
The Pirates dinner show
It was my Grandson’s 5 birthday and although the trip to Orlando was special enough we wanted to find something that we though would appeal to him. As
Daytona Speedway Track
On our annual vacation to our villas this year we were keen to see some less obvious aspects of Florida. On our way in to Daytona Beach, we passe
Christmas Holiday Season at Disney - Orlando
If you are looking for an exciting place to spend the Holiday Season look no further than the exciting area of Orlando! It is a great time to have fun
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York – part 4
The hangar deck shows you both the equipment and the personnel side of Intrepid. The Hangar Deck is probably where you will spend most of your tim
Dunedin: An overview - Part 3
Now that you are here how do you send your time? So here are a few suggestions:- Take a drive along the winding road of the Otago Peninsula to Maca
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
Manila, Philippines – Part 1
Manila has never enjoyed the best of reputations, but amid the traffic chaos and commercialism lies an ambitious city that is both rich in history and
Prime Outlets – Store Guide Part 2 E-G
Prime Outlets opened in September 2007, on the site of the famous Belz Factory Outlet World, at the top of International Drive, where it crosses Oakri
Going with the Flow – Lazy Rivers Part 1
Lazy Rivers Part 1 AquaticaI consider myself to be rather an expert on lazy rivers in Orlando. This is mainly because I am such a wimp that this is on
Test Track
Test Track at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is an awesome ride and definitely recommended. Replacing the World of Motion, the attraction was scheduled to
Nine Dragons Chinese Resturant at Epcot
Here is my review of the Nine Dragons Chinese restaurant at Epcot. We decided that before the fantastic firework display to book the restaurant. So at
Driving Hints & Rules
For those of you who have not driven in the USA before, you will be aware that there are some little differences to help you understand these below ar
Strawberry Festival
For a nice alternative to a day at one of the famous Orlando attraction, a visit to the annual Strawberry festival in Plant City is a must. This y
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
Wekiwa Springs State Park - Part I
I had remembered reading an article that advised a visit to Wekiwa Springs for anybody visiting the Orlando area who wished to see a piece of unspoilt
Historic Bok Santuary - Gardens – BellTower – Estate
The Historic Bok Sanctuary with its magnificent Tower and gardens is one of Polk Counties best kept secrets. Having visited the Orlando area over 18 t
ALAFIA RIVER STATE PARK
Famous for its cycle trails and 12 miles of shoreline, Alafia State Park is situated in Floridas south west, 10 miles south east of Tampa and in Hills