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Visiting Florida with Disabilities
Visiting Florida with DisabilitiesWhen visiting Florida the disabled do seem to be looked after, whether it is mobility, or visual disabilities help i
Car Hire at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
On a recent trip to our villa in Orlando we decided that, having had a busy time ensuring that our home was in perfect condition, we would take a well
Universal Studios My Favourite Attractions
I am often asked what my favourite attractions at Universal Studios are and so I thought I would sit down and put pen to paper and list themA favourit
DEER LAKE
Deer Lake State Park is situated on the c. r 30 in Santa Rosa Beach in Florida's North West area. It is within the Seacrest and to the north are the w
Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland
Many visitors come to Florida for different reasons, but for us its for the Theme Parks, the Sun Shine and of course the relaxed atmosphere. Magic Kin
A must for motor fans - Daytona USA
We were on our way up to Jacksonville from Miami when we decided to stop off at Daytona Beach for the afternoon. After spending some time just moochin
Enjoying the pool safely
Most vacation homes have a private pool for the exclusive use of your party. This is one of the reasons homes are so popular. But there are some safet
Shopping in Orlando Florida part 1
Shopping in Orlando Florida part 1 One of the most popular pastimes for British visitors especially for first timers to Florida has to be the super
Why choose a private villa for your holiday
The first time we went to Florida we stayed in hotels and then in a timeshare. Although the timeshare gave us the privacy we had to leave the condo ev
Dunedin: An overview - Part 2
Places to stay and basic information. The current population of Dunedin has had an effect on the accommodation available. That is to say that you
Ellies first visit to Florida, day 2
Well it’s our first full day in Florida and before we can check in to our villa we decided to spend the day at Magic Kingdom. The drive to the hotel w
SHEIKRA (BUSCH GARDENS, TAMPA BAY)
The ride Sheikra is the name of an African hawk and also name to the United States only dive coaster, built in early 2005 at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay.
Fantasmic Dining Experience
If you are planning to see Fantasmic at the end of your day at the Parks you may want to take advantage of the Fantasmic! Dining Experience. You are a
Bahama Breeze after Orlando Premium Outlets
If you find yourself feeling hungry and you are near to Orlando Premium Outlets (just off the I4) take a visit to Bahama Breeze. The tasty Caribbean c
Two Countries Separated By A Single Language
Something as simple as asking for “loo” in America is not as easy as it sounds. For instance, if you do get “caught short” you will need to ask for th
Television in Florida
No-one chooses to spend their vacation in Florida because of the television on offer. But your Orlando Villas Vacation Home will provide at least one
The Loop-Shopping and Entertainment Centre
Just on the junction of the Oceola Parkway and the John Young Parkway is a relatively new shopping and entertainment development called The Loop. Agai
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 5
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 5 After walking through the centre of the village the next thing I would do is have a walk around the outside o
Grand Floridian Cafe - Atmosphere and location
When we are in Florida we always make at least one stop at the Grand Floridian Resort. It’s a great place to just wander around but we always try to d
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 11
Around the city and nearby:- Amersfoort Beer, wool and tobacco made Amersfoort an exceedingly rich town from the 16th century onwards. It was se
Toddlers in Disney's Magic Kingdom
People are apprehensive when taking 2-4 years old to Orlando but there is so much to do and although they may not remember everything when they are
COLLIER SEMINOLE STATE PARK
Barron Collier was a rich business man who provided the funding for the Tamiami Trail which goes from Tampa to Miami. He provided one half of this Sta
Treasure Island, Florida
We wanted to visit Busch Gardens for the first time (we’ve been holidaying in Florida for 15 years but have never had the time) so w
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 6
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 6 cont. Self-catering The high price of accommodation in a hotel in large parts of Tuscany can make self-catering
The Port of Miami
Miami is often called the 'Cruise Capital of the World' and rightly so, as it is ranked 8th in the USA's leading seaports. At least 18 cruise ships an