After our visit to Shark Reef the girls and Grandad decided they wanted to go to the Wave Pool. At the very edge of this little ones with their parents can paddle but of course the girls wanted to spend time further in bobbing about in the waves and ...
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Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 8
The next part of the trip was one that I personally had been looking forward to. It was only a short trip of about 100 miles from our stop off at Owensboro as we headed east to Bardstow...
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If you are staying in Rotonda West or find yourself on the west coast of Florida, South of Venice it is worth continuing south past Englewood on the CR775 and visiting Rum Bay Restaurant. It is one of the restaurants our visitors of all ages love to ...
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During a visit to West Palm Beach and Jupiter island (a short two day break from the hustle and bustle of Disney) And while our husbands spent a morning golfing my friend and I decided to partake in some retail therapy, we were recommended ...
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On a very short recent visit to Florida I chose to use Alamo to supply my rental car for our 1 week stay. On this trip I chose a Chevrolet Equinox AWD standard SUV from the parking Lot. With my wife and two teenage daughters luggage capacity is one o...
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Gasparilla Island and the one small town on it, Boca Grande, straddle Charlotte and Lee Counties in south-west Florida, south of Sarasota and north of Fort Myers. Strictly speaking Gasparilla is not an island as it is connected to the mainlan...
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Florida Museum of Natural History is located at The University of Florida campus in Gainseville. This museum is run by University staff and volunteers.
The bulk of the museum is artefacts and collections from Florida and The Caribbean but...
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Disney World ranks as one of the most popular destinations in the USA and for a very good reason. It provides sensational attractions for every age, has a customer service second to none and more than lives up to it' s nickname of ' The Happiest Plac...
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If you have ever been to Orlando and wanted to try something completely different, and you enjoy Asian food, then Thai Thani Restaurant could be just what you are looking for. On our recent trip to Orlando some friends surprised us with an ev...
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As everyone knows, for Cinderella it all started with shoes, or a single glass slipper if my memory serves me correctly!
Orlando is the perfect place for shoe shopping so wether your name is Imelda Marcos, Carrie Bradshaw or Victoria Beckha...
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Zoom across the Atlantic and wander through the quaint cobblestone streets of Paris set in the 1870 to 1910 ' La Belle Epoque' era, or ' the beautiful time' , as it is known in English.
The replica of the Eiffel Tower in the distance is roughly...
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The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad Stunt Show
If you have never visited this live action stunt show then you simply must as this is one of the best in any of the Florida theme parks, there is plenty of action with explosion fire and water but what ...
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The Withlacoochee River originates in west-central Florida’s Green Swamp and is 86 miles (138 kilometers) long and is one of the few rivers in Florida that flows south to north. It’s Indian name has been translated to mean several things including bu...
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We have been visiting Florida now for over seventeen years and are still discovering new places of interest every year. Our most recent new discovery is the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park situated in, not surprisingly, Homosassa. The l...
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As a lasting monument to love, the Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most beautiful buildings. However, its very popularity has meant that a crowd-free visit to this legendary site requires careful planning. If not it will be it will be like a visit to...
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Revolution Off Road Driving Experience is located in Clermont; an easy drive from your vacation villa (especially if you are staying in the environs of the 27)
This is an adventure centre where you can drive dune buggies, A. T. V. S, water...
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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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Electra Metropolis is a central, modern hotel where the past is still appreciated. The restored 16th century Agia Dynamis church is literally squeezed between two columns of the building. Just a stone’s throw from the main shopping streets of Syntagm...
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John F Kennedy International Airport was, of course, named after the famous President of the 1960’s, who was, sadly, assassinated on November 22nd, 1963. Originally named ‘New York International Airport, ’ it was renamed in memory of the late preside...
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The final stop on today' s itinerary was the Utah State Capitol building, which is open Monday - Friday 7am until 8pm and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 8am until 6pm. You can take a guided tour without a reservation and the tours last for just u...
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The average traveller, whether they be from overseas or North America, is probably unaware that Florida has over 160 State Parks. While the majority head for the famous Theme Parks of Orlando they fail to realise that Florida offers a huge variety of...
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The Château de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orléans, all members of French ruling dynasties, have lived within the walls. Kings and queens, emperors...
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Day 3
After a magical and very long day at the Magic kingdom yesterday we decided to do something more relaxing……a water park. Typhoon Lagoon was chose and we got our swimwear and sun cream and set off to the park. It was a lovely sunny da...
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For as long as I can remember dolphins have fascinated me. Maybe it was stories of dolphins helping humans in distress or television programmes showing the intelligence and communication skills possessed by them – I really don’t know. However, while ...
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Beds Baths and Beyond is a brilliant name for a most fascinating store. An absolute Aladdins Cave for keen shoppers.
As soon as you go through the door your nose is assailed by the most wonderful scent. The source of the fragrance is soon...
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