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Fun facts about Mickey's friends
Just for fun and who knows when the subject may come up in your local pub quiz! Mickey is not married but his long term girlfriend is Minnie Mouse
Hialeah to Gainseville: what's in a name?
And here are some more of the origin of Florida place names Lets start with Hialeah in Hillsborough County. Again this has its origins in Muskogee
Tallinn: An overview – Part 12
Budget places to eat. Road Food is tucked away on a tiny lane immediately behind the Town Hall Tower. You would not find it unless you know where
I'm Flying High - Soarin'
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 Or
La Nouba - New Act
We recently heard that La Nouba added a new act in February 2010. This is the world-renowned juggler Anthony Gatto and he will be a permanent addition
What to do with different age children at Universal Studios - part 2
On your second Day, start at Universal Studios and again split up and meet at lunch time to swap over. But first, both children will love Shrek the 4D
Winter Park
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 Disne
Epcot – IllumiNations Reflections of Earth
This is surely one of Disney’s most spectacular shows, thunderous fireworks and brilliant lasers fill the skies above the World Showcase Lagoon. Amazi
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
Celebration Town Tavern
We have been visiting the Celebration Town Tavern for a number of years now. It is a family owned seafood and steakhouse restaurant located across fro
International Drive - Part 1
If anybody tells you that you don’t want to go to International Drive because it is like Blackpool, take it with a pinch of salt. International Dr
Islands with a Difference - Part 3
CHRISTMAS ISLAND, AUSTRALIA This a relatively small island at around 135 sq km with a population around 3,000. This is best described as a Tropica
How to get to Key West
The Florida Keys is a one hundred and twenty mile island chain and is linked to mainland Florida by U. S. 1, the Overseas Highway. I estimate the driv
Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon!
A balloon flight is something that we’ve been saying for years we wanted to do but never got around to it. When it was announced we could purchase tic
An overview of Marrakech – Part 8
Places not to miss – continued, Marrakech Souvenirs If you are going to buy something then the following are the most popular items with visito
A HISTORY OF INDIAN KEY
We know that the island of Indian Key was occupied for many thousands of years by the Indians until the invasion by the Spanish in the times of Ponce
Orlando Premium Outlets (10)
Do you love to shop? Do you love a bargain? Well I know just the place for you! Orlando Premium Outlets is literally the place where you can shop ‘til
CAYO COSTA
Cayo Costa State Park is located just west of Fort Myers and 12 miles west of Cape Coral on Floridas south west coast. You can only access this beach
Yee Haa!!! Disney's Whispering Canyon Cafe
Do you want great food and marvellous entertainment whilst you are dining? If so I really recommend the Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness
Visiting Portofino part 2
Visiting Portofino 2 The appeal of Portofino becomes more obvious once you first see it with your own eyes. Many people will have seen photographs
Island Of Adventure
If your looking for a great family day out I would recommend going to Universals Islands of Adventure theme park. Islands of Adventure can get very bu
Direct or In-Direct Flights
This is always a quandary and there are for and againsts about both flight options. In- Direct Flights Our nearest airport is Birmingham (UK) s
Prime Outlets – Food Mall andRestaurants Part 1
Prime Outlet Mall has recently been built on the old Belz Factory Outlet World site, at the top of International Drive. As well as 175 shops it has a
Renting a Vacation Home Explained, To Americans, Part III
Let’s talk about destinations outside Disney, first non-Park ones. There’s the usual assortment of chain restaurants. Actually, more than the usual as
Virgin Premium Economy
If you have travelled across the Atlantic and hate the long flight of 10 hours in a cramped seat with little or no room to move then upgrading to Virg