Tarpon Springs is a small town on the Gulf Coast about half an hour's drive north of Clearwater. If you fancy a different day out - to get away from the razzmatazz of the Disney Parks - what better than a ride out to the Gulf Coast and Tarpon ...
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The Carousel of Progress is situated in The Magic Kingdom in the Tomorrow Land area. It is set back a bit from the other attractions so sometimes gets missed out by visitors. The Carousel of Progress was designed by Walt Disney himself for the 1936 W...
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So you have already saved a mint on food and have a healthy amount in the piggy bank. Now here are some more ideas.
Commit to whole year of not buying any clothes (but still get new things to wear) How can that be done?
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The entrance fee to the park is $20. 00 per car with up to four passengers, additional passengers are $6 per person and children under 6 go free.
For the price of your admission you have the option of taking the seventeen mile self gu...
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WALKING
A walking safari is not as uncommon as you might think and is good if you are fit as you get to walk in the bush with a guide and armed ranger. There is nothing quite like feeling the sa...
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Following a recent visit to Florida some friends of ours mentioned that they had set out to visit Weeki Wachee Springs and see the mermaids, but had turned round due to bad weather. So, on our latest trip my wife and I decided to go and see exactly w...
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ATLANTA - USA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is hub for Delta Airlines (and Virgin Atlantic) linking the Americas. Nearby the world’s biggest hub you can explore history and hiking trails. Ge...
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Posner Park is situated on the 27 south just after the junction with the I4. If you want to enjoy your shopping without the hustle and bustle of crowds and also make the most of the car parking it is a good place to go.
We usually hea...
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Flamenco may have wrapped its exotic, rhythmic vibe around the world, but its spiritual home will always be Andalusia.
El Palacio Andaluz is an elegant flamenco venue in the humming heart of Seville, frequented by locals and tourists ...
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If you are in need of a little “retail therapy” while down at the Gulf Coast you will be spoilt for choice! Fifteen minutes south on the Tamiami Trail and you are in Port Charlotte. You can visit: Port Charlotte Town Center Mall 1441 Tamiami...
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The Magic Kingdom utility corridors (known as Utilidors) are a chain of tunnels which have been built directly underneath the Magic Kingdom theme park. They were originally built so that waste materials could easily be removed and to also provide hid...
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The Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Centre opened in July 2013 and I was lucky enough to pay a visit a couple of weeks after it opened.
Before seeing it in person, I had read lots on the internet about the engineering required t...
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When our family was choosing places to visit before we went to Florida, I found whilst researching that there were many positive reviews for a place named Winter Park in Osceola. Intrigued, I did some further research and discovered that it was a bea...
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There is a song by the Beach Boys called Kokomo that makes a famous reference to Key Largo and the Florida Keys, not to mention the famous film ‘Key Largo’ that starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Ever since I first heard that Beach Boy song a...
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Seaworld has become one of our favourite parks. We find it very easy to get round, and the wonderful Shamu show, ‘Believe’ and the dolphin and whale show, ‘Blue Horizons’ always give me goose bumps. Added to that, the beautiful landscaping, tropical ...
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I know this is stating the obvious but to get out and about in Florida, a car is absolutely essential…..as is a half decent road map. During my previous visits I have managed to accumulate a variety of pocket-sized versions covering different ...
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We discovered the Aventura Mall last Easter, during a trip to our villa in Orlando, when we managed to spend a couple of days in Miami. This huge mall, with over 200 shops, is centrally located, just north of Miami Beach, and south of Hallendale Beac...
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Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 18
In 1880 The Kentucky Distillers' Association was formed when 32 distillers met at the Galt House in Louisville. The original aim of the organisation was to protect our signature spirit...
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As villa owners we often have guests staying with us when we visit our home which inevitably means we are visiting the same parks and attractions many times over! Having visited the Kennedy Space Center several times we decided when yet more ...
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When I started to look into this trip I was amazed at the number of options that were available to the more adventurous traveller. I have completed this review with all the details that I looked and have to say that there is no way I would try most o...
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Oh my gosh, you have to eat here! ! The first time we entered The Cheesecake Factory, it was with only dessert in mind. My husband and I were enjoying a great evening out and thought we would finish off our night with a great dessert. We were absolut...
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When you have visited Florida a number of times and are theme-parked out you may well want to explore the real Florida where most Floridians live and raise their families. You may well have visited the flea markets on the 192 but these are still aime...
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For those who love the sea and enjoy water sports the Daytona Beach area is a must do on any holiday. Whilst my Mother likes to sit on the beach and enjoy the sun the rest of the family go and enjoy the many activities Daytona has to offer,
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Vista del Lago is a beautiful tree-lined manufactured home resort located in a prime position less than 5 miles west of Disney. Set around several natural lakes and reserves, the resort is close enough to be right in the heart of the magic but is pea...
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My husband has always like watching American Football, and for some reason has always followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last Christmas when we were in Florida he wanted to go and see them play in Tampa. We booked our tickets from their websit...
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