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Thornton Park
If you want a day away from the Theme Parks during your vacation then why not consider Thornton Park? Thornton Park is in Orlando about an hour from y
Planet Hollywood Orlando ~ Down Town Disney West Side
Completely unmissable as you enter Disney’s Down Town West Side complex, Orlando’s Planet Hollywood restaurant is housed in a giant purple and neon
Discovery Cove - Swimming With Dolphins
Superb! Fantastic! Amazing! Brilliant! Incredible! These are just a few of a huge number of adjectives which can be used to describe a day spent at Di
Global Imports ( or Snooze you lose )
Global Imports is a large store on Sandlake road, not far from the location of most of the homes, just past the entrance to the Florida Mall on the ri
The Boulevards of Disneys Hollywood Studios
America' s fourth most-visited theme park with almost ten million visitors annually originally opened on 1st May 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios, represent
Leper / Ypres - Part 1
The city of the poppy flower. The Great War Ypres is known, especially among the British, for its war monuments and trenches. The Menin Gat
Characture Dining
Character dining at DisneyThe choice is great Mickey Mouse, Donald and friends, a Disney princess maybe! A Walt Disney character breakfast would set t
There's more to Orlando than Disney/Universal
I know for the majority of visitors to Orlando each year the number one attractions are the theme parks. This could either be Disney or Universal that
Ameal at Goblin Market.
If you have a day out in Mt Dora (and you should) then I really recommend that you eat at the Goblin Market Restaurant. You could easily miss this lit
The Rose and Crown in Disney's Epcot, Florida
Whenever we visit Epcot we cannot resist visiting The Rose and Crown Dining Room and Pub in the UK Pavilion. You’d think that we could manage a fort
Cyprus - City of Larnaca - Part 2
The bust of Athenian general Kimon, who led 200 triremes in 450 BC to liberate Cyprus from Persian rule can be seen on the palm lined seaside promenad
The Melting Pot
Our recent visit to Orlando was during the annual Magical Dining Month where over 100 local restaurants offered a 3-course prix fixe menu for $35. The
Cruising for the Disabled Part 6 Cruising with RCI
For those who have disabilities, a cruise can provide a great holiday experience. The major cruise lines are doing everything they can to make cruisin
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the flagship of Disney. The 100+ acres are arranged into different lands surrounding Cinderella’s Castle. Once you have parked&nbs
Orlando Science Center
Sometimes even in Florida, the weather is not ideal for an outdoor activity, so with two boys (aged 6 and 10) we looked for something a little differe
Christmas Seaworld part 1
Had spent the day around the pool and decided to go to Seaworld for the evening Christmas celebrations. The park was very quiet when we arrived around
Stormforce Islands of Adventure
Many of the rides at Marvel Super Hero Island are a little scary for younger children however you will find that Storm Force Accelatron is the most ki
Landscaping at Disney
Whilst visiting the Disney parks, hotels, golf courses and Downtown Disney I bet you have never given a second thought to the maintenance and gardenin
PIRATE'S DINNER ADVENTURE
This is located just off International Drive at: 6400 Carrier Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 407.248.0590 As with many of the dinner shows be sure t
Oludeniz, Fethiye, Turkey
Ölüdeniz is a small village and beach resort in the Fethiye district on the Turquoise Coast of southwestern Turkey, Never having been to Turkey we wer
Adventure Land rides for teens by a teen
Pirates of the Caribbean Watch out! Pirates! But this ride isn’t really that scary. Sure there is one little drop but Splash Mountain shouldn’t be
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
Ross Dress for Less is an outlet style store with branches through out the Orlando area and also States wide. The shop is often packed out and the ser
Cyrpus: Troodos places of interest - Part 2
TROODOS GEOPARK The Troodos Geopark visitor is located in the old Asbestos mine (Amiantos mine). An area with enormous historical value which now h
Hollywood Studios - the demise of the MGM name
Disneyworld Orlando, Florida’s Hollywood Studios opened on May 1st 1989 and stretches across 135 acres. Much of it is devoted to television and movie
Mickey's Christmas Party
My family think I am a big kid when I get to Disney as I just love the magic! For me, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a must if we are there be