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HONTOON ISLAND
Hontoon Island State Park is situated in Volusia County on the St Johns River. It is 6 miles west of Deland, just off SR44. Hontoon has been occupied
Football…..can’t live without it?
With the football season once again upon us in the United Kingdom, how many of you committed football supporters can live without your usual fix of pa
Top Tips to make the most of your holiday!
We have been coming to Florida for over 30 years now, and over the years you learn to understand how to squeeze every last bit of enjoyment out of you
Universal Studios - Rip Ride Rockit
One of my favourite parks in the whole of Orlando is Universal Studios. Over the years the park has evolved and morphed into one of the Worlds finest
Niagara Falls - An overview
Niagara Falls straddles the border between the USA and Canada and covers part of the province of Ontario in Canada and New York State in the USA.
The Osborne Lights at Hollywood Studios
From mid November to Early January, the Streets of America come to electric mega-watt life at Hollywood Studios with the Osborne Family Spectacle of D
Hamad International Airport
Hamad International airport is an architectural masterpiece where innovation and beauty combine. The airport has been designed with traveller experien
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano – Hollywood Studios
If you happen to be in Hollywood Studios and are feeling a bit hungry then why not try this dinner option? Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano is prett
Hotel versus Villa
What do you book when you are visiting Orlando? A hotel or a villa. Lets have a look at both, hotel first. There are many very adequate hotels in and
Christmas in Orlando – Part 2 Giving and Making
Our many trips to our villa at Christmas have always been enjoyable, and we have delighted in the similarities as well as the differences of celebrati
Awesome Lake Okeechobee
Many of you will have visited the Historic Old Kissimme and marvelled at Lake Okeechobee but I wonder how many of you are aware of its awesome size an
Teenagers at Disney
A guest recently emailed me and asked me “will teenagers enjoy Disney?” Of course! And decided to send a quick insight into some rides for her son
Ride Guide – Mickey’s Philharmagic
Set in the heart of Fantasyland, Mickey’s Philharmagic is a stunning 4-D movie. What is 4D? It is a 3D movie with the added dimension of special effec
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande-Lakes Part 1
It was late one Saturday evening in November, 4 days before we had to return from Orlando, when my husband’s cell phone pinged with a message. It was
Virgin Atlantic, Economy or Premium?
We have flown by many of the carriers to Florida but by choice, we choose Virgin Atlantic, having flown many times in the economy cabin, we now choose
Shopping - Size Conversions
When travelling to Florida, it is very unlikely that anyone will return home without having bought some items of clothing or shoes/trainers. To help m
Ride Guide – Primeval Whirl
One of the two rides which manage the trick of time travel, in Dinoland USA, Primeval Whirl is definitely the more kitsch of the two! The area that it
My Florida holiday diary. Day 1
My Florida holiday diary. Day1. We arrived at Orlando airport after a long but enjoyable (I love travelling) flight from England in the UK, but
Backstage Safari Tour - Animal Kingdom
This is a great way to find out what happens behind-the-scenes at Animal Kingdom. You'll get an insider's look at the innovative ways at how they are
Epcot Seas Aqua Tour
This tour that my daughter and I did last year is available to persons aged 8 and above although a participating adult must accompany people under 18.
Booking a villa - Last minute or in advance?
In the past many people have looked to book a villa at last minute. With lots of villas to choose from, this was an easy option. Nowadays with less pr
Busch Gardens – Roller Coasters
Busch Gardens – Roller CoastersBusch is one of our family’s favourite places to spend the day. Although popular, it is never as crowded as the Disney/
Changes over 35 years - part 4
Having bought our villa we used to go there twice a year and had started noticing many more changes. Universal Studios had built and opened Island of
Rome''s Michelin-starred restaurants
Rome is a legendary city, which, over the course of 2, 000 years, arose from humble beginnings to become a formidable axis of political power, militar
‘Believe’ at Seaworld
Whenever we visit Seaworld we make a point of visiting the Shamu stadium to watch the amazing shows. The stadium has recently been updated and transfo