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• Florida was discovered in 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon from Spain when he landed by boat in North-East Florida, possibly near present-day St Augustine. This is when written records about Florida began • Florida measures 65, 795 sq miles Viewed 8102 times.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park is situated on the six mile long Crystal River and is mid way between The Gulf Of Mexico and Kings Bay which is fed by spring waters. The history of this place has been traced back for 10000 years when... Viewed 6473 times.
Florida Trip 2017 Day Four We had to visit Florida to update our tax details as we have a Disney rental villa in Orlando and have to be registered for the tax we pay, but due to changes we had to renew this and we would either have to ... Viewed 3775 times.
After all the hurly burly rush of going from theme park to theme park, what could be nicer or more relaxing than a day or two on a sun kissed beach. My recommendation for this delight would be Sarasota. Sarasota is about an hour and a hal... Viewed 6406 times.
Fantasy of Flight Just a short way off Junction 44 on the I4, Fantasy of Flight is within easy reach of anyone staying in a villa in the Kissimmee area. We find this place and its owner Kermit Weeks, who was performing a fly past the last ... Viewed 7441 times.
Owning a holiday villa in Florida can be fraught with difficulties and unexpected bills but it can also be the most rewarding thing you will ever do. If you are considering buying, then now is the ideal time whilst prices are still relatively low. If... Viewed 6855 times.
Some holidays on our way to our villa in Orlando we stop off at Naples on the Gulf Coast for a couple of nights. We do this by flying into Miami and then going to the Gulf Coast along Alligator Alley. Much as we look we have yet to see an alligator a... Viewed 6708 times.
We have travelled to Florida for many years and as a Health Visitor and mum of two girls I feel well qualified to offer advice to others contemplating a long haul flight with small children. On most flights to Florida you will find others with infant... Viewed 7296 times.
For those of you that love swimming and maybe also want a picnic in a secluded shady spot, don’t like sand in everything and find the Water Parks of Orlando too noisy, then a visit to one of Central Florida’s many natural springs may be the ideal alt... Viewed 10577 times.
While the big names, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Sea World, are the main crowd pullers to the Orlando Metropolitan area, there are also a great many smaller attractions that are well worth a visit if you are holiday... Viewed 6611 times.
Disney Theme Parks just get better and better, have you ever wanted to fly above the clouds and see what it would be like to be a bird? Then this new attraction from Disney is for you. You can find it in The Land in Epcot, so remember to co... Viewed 11437 times.
If you are looking for a very different and thoroughly enjoyable way to experience Orlando then we can't recommend enough taking in a hot air balloon experience. It is definitely worth the early start - we started off by meeting up before daw... Viewed 7072 times.
Many Americans, whilst fully aware of the possibilities of renting a stunning beachfront property or a log cabin in a beautiful mountain setting or national park, still remain unaware that the same luxury can be found in the heart of central Flori... Viewed 7738 times.
This particular Wednesday evening mid October some friends had invited me out for dinner as it was to be my last night. I had extended my stay since the arrangements had been made that morning so I called to see if they wanted to go ahead or we could... Viewed 8036 times.
If you are starting your Florida holiday with a night stop or day stop at one of the many hotels around Gatwick Airport, why not start your holiday early and sample some of the local activities and restaurants – a great way to begin your Florida a... Viewed 8100 times.
Ok girls this is for you. For those of you that love the shopping experience and treat it as a must do part of their vacation you have picked the right place. Orlando is a shoppers’ paradise. For those who want the designer experience the Mall... Viewed 7521 times.
If you have never visited Cracker Barrel then you will have missed a treat. In fact, we did not find this gem until we had visited our villa in Florida several times, but when we fancy some simple ‘country cooking’ then we make a beeline for one of t... Viewed 4118 times.
It is exactly as it sounds……in Orlando!! The Petting Farm is situated in South Poinciana Blvd, away from the main attraction area. This is a lovely, cheap half day out for little ones – if your kids (and/or yourselves!) are “Disneyed out” and you ... Viewed 8150 times.
From the minute I heard about ‘Soarin’ I knew it was something I could not miss, so I could hardly wait to try it out when we visited our villa, in Orlando, this August. The thing is, as a Class 1 Wimp, who would have to be dragged kicking and scream... Viewed 7168 times.
Next time you are over in Orlando why not use the opportunity to learn a new skill and have a great family day out at the same time – have a go at Surfing. You will need to get yourself over to the East Coast where the bigger waves are which i... Viewed 6804 times.
When you feel like a change of pace away from the busy theme parks and the crowds, Celebration is a lovely place to visit. Head for Market Street which is an area of shops and restaurants in the centre of Celebration, all set around a beautiful lake.... Viewed 7707 times.
For priority seating in L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, Italy is the 5th if you are going clockwise around the lagoon. The inspiration for Italy at Epcot was Veni... Viewed 8361 times.
Rotonda West ……. . In The Beginning How did this unique area begin and become the residential area it is of today. Looking into the history of Florida it was in 1821 the Spanish handed Florida to the then President of the Unite... Viewed 8172 times.
If you’ve driven to Kennedy Space Center, or you stay in a villa close to a lake you may have seen the odd alligator, if you’ve ever wanted to these creatures up close then Gatorland is the place to go. Gatorland advertise themselves as ‘the... Viewed 7902 times.
One of my favourite roller coaster rides is Dragon Challenge at Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando. I love the feeling of my feet dangling, (especially if you’ve been walking around for quite a while and they ache! ), twisting freely as ... Viewed 6492 times.
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