Punta Gorda is a city of 15,000 residents located on the banks of the Peace River and the Gulf of Mexico in South West Florida. It has also been described by the current mayor as, the “heart-beat” of Charlotte County. Driving into Punta Gorda,...
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Are you, like me, a chocoholic?
If so, read on!
Did you know that you can take a tour of a chocolate factory in St Augustine?
Shh! Don’t tell anyone else – let’s keep it between ourselves. . . . .
Why n...
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In between those wonderful days in the Disney parks although fabulous as they are, and they are, you might be tempted to have the occasional day off, and a great way to take a day out and just chill, is to escape to Cocoa beach. Cocoa b...
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To rent a Ford Mustang Convertible, click here and select Alamo as the supplier.
Whenever we vacation in Florida we make a point of renting a convertible during one of the weeks o...
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Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 7
Owensboro is pretty much the centre of the Bluegrass music industry and was the reason we wanted to include this town as a stop off on our trip. Bluegrass was never really a big part of...
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Hamad International airport is an architectural masterpiece where innovation and beauty combine. The airport has been designed with traveller experience in mind. The result is a world-class facility, where the concept of hospitality underpins everyth...
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This small slice of East Anglia’s coast is an untamed blend of endangered landscapes, unusual history and unique wildlife waiting to be discovered. If you like walking or bird watching then this trip is for you.
Golden sands and candy...
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BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO, AUSTRALIA
They are only 50 sq km in size and have a population of exactly zero.
This is the West Coast alternative to Queensland’s Whitsundays. It’s not ea...
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To trace the history of Downtown Disney we need to go back 36 years (are you surprised to hear that? ) This was when the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village opened.
Two years later this was renamed as Walt Disney World Village. As we s...
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As you travel around the state you will come across many craft and art workshops some are in towns and others have been set up in the barns of old farms. You just need to keep an eye out as your drive around as you may come across a real gem. The nex...
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If you are lucky enough to be able to combine a trip to Orlando with a few days in Miami, then you will find lots to do and see. We often fly in via Miami, as flights can be considerably cheaper, and we love the area as it is so diverse. A cou...
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Our next stop was at The Salt Lake Tabernacle, also known as The Mormon Tabernacle, and other than The Temple this is probably the most widely known building in Temple Square.
The Tabernacle is home to the world famous Mormon Tabernac...
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None of our family are golfers but we do spend many hours often until very late at night watching the USA PGA golf on television. So we were delighted this year when whilst staying at our villa in March one of our American friends got us tickets to t...
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No matter how much you enjoy the theme parks in and around central Orlando, there comes a time for most people when they just feel like doing something else. One of the nicest, most enjoyable, laidback experiences we have found was the sunset fest...
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You can very simply plan what you want to see and experience here as long as twelve months ahead. So what’s the best time of the year to visit Amsterdam? That depends on what you are looking for. Springtime is bright and colourful in Amsterdam. In su...
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Florida is literally bursting at the seams with glorious State Parks and if you are visiting the East Coast of the Sunshine State I want to tell you about one you should not miss.
This park is called Fort Pierce Inlet and it is located in...
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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, military might, religious authority, artistic innovation and wealth.
Today it is a breathta...
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Once a quiet village, Pattaya nestled on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast is today a bustling hub. Pattaya tour packages are famous for its beaches, nightlife and temples, shopping malls and resort hotels, and it lures travelers from across the globe. T...
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If you here for a longer stay then day two is a good time for some bird watching before you see some other sites in the area. Just down the road from Dunwich Heath is another oasis of wildlife, this is the RSPB Minsmere. Grab your binoculars and camp...
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Having spent a few hours on Melbourne Beach it was now late afternoon and we headed towards Cocoa Beach for a meal. We were travelling along the coast road and there did not seem many dining facilities around so we stopped at a garage to ask and they...
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Miami Beach has 7 miles of Golden sands which cover several neighbourhoods along its coast but the place everybody wants to see is the super chic, South Beach. South beach is the home of the wonderful Art Deco District. The Miami Art Deco district bu...
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My visit to Moscow was made easier by being a pilot and already having the necessary documents I needed to visit Russia. My partner had a less easy experience which I will go through. It had taken me some time to set up a joint visit to this city. Mo...
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The Colombian capital has had a bad reputation but after cleaning up it’s actually a colonial gem as well as offering park life and people watching.
The city is located on a high plateau at the very centre of Colombia. Bogotá is the n...
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With airlines restricting how much weight you can take on long haul flights, being able to pack the right stuff without increasing your weight has become very important. Many people take far too much stuff when they go away (probably half of it never...
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Sydney’s iconic harbour has pretty much seen it all since then Lieutenant James Cook arrived aboard the Endeavour I 1770 and named it Port Jackson. It was here that the first settlers set up camp in 1788 and the harbour has been an important part of ...
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