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Rent a Ford Mustang Convertible
To rent a Ford Mustang Convertible, click here and select Alamo as the supplier. Whenever we vacation in Florida we make a point of renting a conv
Easy travel with children
Getting ready for any trip with children in tow can be daunting, especially if you are not seasoned travellers yourself. However, with just a little b
Dining at Carrabbas
Carrabbas. One of our favourite places to eat. There are a couple of them in the area. One is located in the Formosa Gardens area on the 192 at 7890 W
A Day at Busch Gardens
If you like roller coasters, animals and getting wet this is the park for you. If you are traveling from Orlando be sure to get to the park early as t
Hemingway House and Museum Key West
The Hemingway House and Museum on Whitehead Street in Key West is a National Historic Landmark. The mansion and gardens are open to the public from 9
Halloween in the Parks (mid-September – October)
This year one of our visits coincided with Halloween. Our daughters had never been there at this time and none of us had visited Disney or Universal f
Cyprus: Nature highlights - Part 2
Cyprus has a wonderful variety of habitats suitable for many species of animal. This is due to the variety of landscapes on the island, each with thei
The Dodge Nitro - A new addition to the Dollar car rental fleet
Having booked our SUV (4x4) car rental for our April ’07 visit, I was fully expecting to be handed over a Jeep Cherokee Laredo, a vehicle I have had t
A Morning At Epcot
As with all the Theme Parks if you traveling without children try to visit on a school day as the Parks are noticeably less crowded. If you need to vi
Which park tickets to buy
When visiting Orlando more than likely you are going to visit the theme parks. With so many parks to visit there can often be confusion on what park t
Cyprus: Troodos places of interest - Part 5
PANAGIA ASINOU CHURCH The Panagia Asinou church is a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a small church dedicated to the Virgin of “Phorbia”,
Tips for Your Trip
Don’t forget to pack your address book – for all those postcards. My aunt always takes printed labels with her – now that’s organised! There are lots
Arriving at Magic Kingdom Part 2
As you approach the Ferryboat terminal you will see great views across the water to Magic Kingdom and Cinderella’s Castle. The Ferry crosses the water
Seaworld gets our vote - every time!
As regular visitors to Orlando, we have tried and tested many of the theme parks, but the one we never fail to return to every single trip is Seaworld
Driving Down the Florida Turnpike to Fort Lauderdale
Some say the Florida Turnpike is boring – well maybe I have an above-average threshold of boredom, because I love it. Perhaps it’s knowing that anothe
Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2006
Our annual trips in November coincide, each year, with the Epcot Food and Wine festival – fortunately! This year we were holidaying with friends who h
Busch Gardens In Tampa
If you enjoy thrill rides, Busch Gardens Theme Park, is a great choice. From our house west of Orlando it takes just over an hour to drive down the I4
The State Nicknames – Part 14
Each of the 50 states of the USA has a nickname, and this can be found on the license plates on each and every car. It is fascinating to collect the d
Bonefish Grill 2017
We were sad it was our last night with my niece and her husband who live in Chicago and had joined us for a holiday at our villa on Highlands Reserve
Inside Miami Airport and the Miami Airport Hotel
Once inside the main terminal building you can walk from one end to the other, passing each of the concourses in turn, and each concourse has its own
Discovery Cove part 1
Here is our review of Discovery Cove June 2007Our villa is on highway 27 so the first task was to actually navigate our way there. Who needs GPS when
Harmoney Barber Shop – Magic Kingdom
Not many people know that there is a real barber shop in Magic Kingdom but it is well worth a visit. Located near the Emporium gift shop with a signa
What is happening to Test Track?
As most of you know, the high speed ride called Test Track is located in the Epcot park in our favourite park of all, Disneyworld Florida. What yo
Kentucky: a road trip through the state- Part 40
HISTORIC PLACES IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION continued; If you are looking for places that commemorate the Revolutionary war then you need to go about
Disneys Boardwalk
Disney Boardwalk has been created to look like the boardwalks that were popular at the turn of the 20th century in such coastal cities as Coney Island