It is a close call (and I often sway this way and the other) but I often think that Sea World is my favourite Orlando park.
And this summer there are more reasons to visit because until the 14th of august they are celebrating with Summer ...
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High in Florida’s panhandle there are rolling hills, fast flowing streams and dense forest. It is a region that seems totally disconnected to the main peninsula and what most people come to associate with a trip to the sunshine state. But her...
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Although our beautiful villa is in Orlando, and we visit it regularly, we have become very familiar with the Miami area of Florida as a result of our daughter working in Boca Raton for a year, as part of her UK degree course. On our numerous visits t...
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Approximately forty miles away from Disney, heading south down the U. S. Highway 27, is the city of Lake Wales, home of the Florida' s Natural Orange factory. This company was founded in 1933 as a cooperative of grower/owners and now boasts over one ...
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One of the most fascinating parts of the Ringling Museum is the Tibbals Learning Centre. Upstairs are various displays of the circus from early days to Cirque Soleil where you can even see Buffalo Bill’s gloves and an old black and white film of the ...
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A tiny speck in the South China Sea, just an hour by ferry west of Hong Kong, Macau never fails to charm visitors with its unexpected mix of Portuguese and Chinese cultures.
A Portuguese colony from the mid-16th century until 1999, wh...
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A cosmopolitan city teeming with café culture, world-class restaurants and history, Copenhagen is also one of the most eco-friendly cities in the world. Design, fashion and architecture are evident in on every street corner and culinary delights ensu...
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I love the leisurely pace of Seaworld and soon after entering the Park we always stand for some time and watch the beautiful flamingos in their little shallow pool. As with many of the attractions at Seaworld there is usually a guide standing alongsi...
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Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia after Sydney. It was set up over British concerns about the presence of French explorers. The first settlement was started in 1803 as a penal colony at Risdon Cove on the eastern shores of the Derwent Riv...
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Magic Kingdom at Disney World, Florida is the Worlds most famous theme park and is one nearly everyone will visit at some stage of their stay in Orlando. The park itself has not changed much over the years and still has its original charm and charact...
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If you want to do some window shopping as well as shop in some of your favourite shops the Mall at Millenia is the place to go. It is situated at Millennia Boulevard just off Conroy Road in fact it is easy to see from the I4.
There really...
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Verona means one thing to most people and that is Romeo and Juliet, but there is so much more to this city.
The urban setting for William Shakespeare’s tragic star crossed lovers, Vstar-crossedng been a place of pilgrimage for couples...
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With glorious, year-round sun, turquoise waters, superb local cuisine, a rich cultural heritage and fair value. Turkey has always been high on the list of best short-haul destinations. However, as political uncertainty has eased, this year sees it ba...
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Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 17
It’s now standard practice to char the inside of the oak barrels that the spirit matures in but when did it start? The earliest record of this charring of a barrel can be found in a le...
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Our fascination with the State Number Plates in the USA has continued each time we visit Florida. It is interesting to see the different plates which offer a snapshot of each state.
North Carolina
This magnificent state has wonderful...
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This morning we had an Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) booked at Chef Mickey’s for breakfast. It was a nice early start for us leaving the villa at 8. 15am remembering to take the camera with us to capture those special moments with the Disney chara...
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Naples Florida is located on the gulf coast side of Florida in Collier county, Naples is known for it’s pristine beaches and small town lifestyle. It was once a quaint fishing town. Naples is built like many American towns that stretches along...
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We have been new fans of the Cracker Barrel chain of restaurants for only about 2 years now, and though following a family rule of we will eat in different restaurants everyday, well trying to, you can’t help returning to a favourite. On a re...
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Three new restaurants I tried this trip were Chilis, Sante Fe and Millers Orlando Ale House. I thought I would give my review of them here for your perusal Chilis At first we thought this was a nice inexpensive restaurant as the staff w...
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Is a very lively resort there are lots of discos and café bars and has a very good night life and is a great choice to add a bit of fun to your Orlando vacation Fort Lauderdale has two main areas the downtown area has lots of parks and is quit...
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Recently the Panera Bread chain has arrived in the Kissimmee area. Panera Bread is described as a bakery cafe, they offer an wholesome alternative to breakfast and lunch. The shop is very well laid out like a traditional bakery so you see wha...
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Fancy a day off from the theme parks or maybe just something that is relaxing that the whole family can take part in. This 248-acre Orange County park is built around one of the Apopka area’s crystal clear springs. As its name suggests, Rock Springs ...
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Edge Retreats
If you’re after a quieter abode, head to the hills and stay in the utterly charming Bastide Provencal. As Brigitte Bardot’s former home, it is an exquisite sprawling chateau envelop...
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Lover’s Key may sound like a ‘make-out’ point from a 1950’s American teen movie but in reality it’s a popular state park on the west coast of Florida. Situated a short drive from Bonita Springs near Fort Myers, it provides a great day out for Familie...
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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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