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We missed this little gem. We’ve been to Florida six times in the last six years and we still missed it. Fortunately we now have some friends over there who pointed us in the right direction, and if you’re looking for somewhere for t... Viewed 7656 times.
As a birthday treat, my husband had booked a trip in a hot air balloon for me and my youngest son (one child goes free). As Stuart (hubby) and Jamie (eldest son) were afraid of heights, it was left to us two to try this. We booked in for the ... Viewed 8595 times.
Sonics American fast food joint is situated on International Drive and it is a 1950s inspired drive in, fast food restaurant. It is a really great place to take the kids, young and old alike. It has been around a while and the original Sonic opened i... Viewed 9363 times.
Following on from Part 1 we will try to give some advice about the "Theme Parks" and perhaps other places of interest. Let's start with the parks: As you are aware there is a huge choice of parks and attractions to visit. I... Viewed 8529 times.
In Making The Most of Your Villa part 1 I shared things we pre planned before our holiday. The first morning in Orlando everyone seems to get up early. In the summer I like nothing more than to sit by the pool with a cup of tea and watch ... Viewed 6806 times.
The legends golf course at Orange Lake The Arnold Palmer design ‘legends’ at Orange Lake is situated at orange lake golf and country club on the 192(irlo Bronson memorial highway) It is one of four courses there, the others being... Viewed 8512 times.
If you’re looking for an educational experience during your stay in Orlando, a visit to the Orlando Science Center is just the ticket! Your family will enjoy the many exhibits, the planetarium, and the programs. If you plan to become a frequent visit... Viewed 7643 times.
We first visited SeaWorld’s new water park, Aquatica in August, 2009, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It is very different from Disney’s water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, but it has some brilliant rides. However, SeaWorld officials ha... Viewed 7301 times.
One of the many things I like about Wal-Mart is the fact that they stock absolutely everything , I mean for food shopping I have to say I prefer Publix, except for the bakery which is better at Wal-Mart but if its anything other than food then Wal-Ma... Viewed 5680 times.
The pilot throttle up the engines they make such a sound our youngest son never really liked this bit and to this day in his twenties he still doesn’t like this bit and soon after your hurling down the runway and to this day I still wonder how such a... Viewed 4708 times.
If you are looking for a different dining experience, something to make a change from the normal diners .... why not try Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge. If you are holidaying with young children this may be of particular interest to you because ... Viewed 7787 times.
On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve I played the Arnold Palmer course at Reunion Resort close by. Arnold Palmer has some signature styles to his courses. It seems that he likes to have forced carries off the tee, visual beauty and usua... Viewed 4524 times.
If you are visiting Orlando this siummer I have some exciting news for you! Gatorland are opening a zip line experience. This zip line will carry you soaring over alligators and crocodiles with a truly birds eye view of the whole park. ... Viewed 6685 times.
I always think buffet restaurants offer great value for money especially when you are travelling with young children who are faddy eaters. Unfortunately they don’t always offer particularly good quality food or much in the way of variety. One of the ... Viewed 8458 times.
During our vacation to Florida we decided to try a new place to eat. Here are our thoughts and experiences of our visit…. please note this is purely based on our single experience at this one restaurant. Houlihans on the Highway 1... Viewed 7177 times.
It was the invading Spaniards who gave it the name of Canareal which later evolved into Canaveral. Canareal means a place where cane is being grown. Very literal as most place names are. In fact it makes a pleasant diversion to research p... Viewed 6167 times.
If you are the same vintage as me, your teenage years would have been informed by American films. And a big part of American films was the drive in movie. Do you agree? Well I am pleased to tell you that it is not too late to visit one... Viewed 5993 times.
Could this possibly be the most chic area of Epcot? The Parisians probably think so! Epcot’s France Pavilion is themed to look like an area of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the distance. There are pretty plants and trees, benches to sit on ... Viewed 6439 times.
If you are going on a cruise for the first time and are concerned about feeling seasick then do read my first article on the subject, Cruising - Seasickness Part 1, which should give you some tips for avoiding it. So what do you do if all thi... Viewed 7231 times.
In Part One of this guide I listed restaurants as you leave the Parks starting at Angels Seafood Bar and ending with the Clay Oven Indian restaurant. This guide details the other restaurants as the 192 leads directly onto Highway 27. In t... Viewed 11314 times.
On one of our regular shopping trips to Florida Mall, driving along Sand Lake Road, we found ‘Smokey Bones’, a log cabin style restaurant. Driving along on our way back to our villa, our daughters wanted to stop and try it. The architecture and theme... Viewed 8415 times.
When we first started going to Disney there were just a few Character Meals to choose from. Now you have lots of choices and can see the characters at Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. However to avoid disappointing the children it is always better... Viewed 7729 times.
Last year, while on the Keys To The Kingdom Tour in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, we were told by our guide that Disney employees were ‘empowered’ to make their own decisions, especially where they were in a position to add that something extra ... Viewed 7151 times.
Florida’s Space Coast, primarily comprises of such cities as Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Palm Bay. Located just 35 miles east of the Orlando theme park attractions, you'll find 72 miles of pristine sandy Atlantic beaches known as Florida's... Viewed 7408 times.
One of our favourite rides in Busch Gardens over in Tampa is Sheikra. Sheikra is a vertical drop roller coaster located in the Stanleyville section of the park, The name is taken from a Shikra, an African hawk that dives straight down for its prey. T... Viewed 9707 times.
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