Halifax to Montréal
Halifax, Nova Scotia is a resonant place to begin any train journey across Canada, it also has a great Scottish heritage that is displayed in numerous places. It was the por...
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When you talk about Florida the first thing that comes into everyone’s mind is Disney and surrounding area. Little do people know Florida is famous for not only its great parks, but also its great beaches. Around 1 hour 30 min from Kissimmee is one o...
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Citricos at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort
If you have read some of my other reviews you will know that this is one of the restaurants that we try to visit at least once a year. It is one of the lesser known places and that comb...
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We were scheduled for a four day stay in Naples and one of those days had been designated to play golf. We chose to play at Naples beach and golf resort, a golf course attached to one of the many hotels in Naples and is easy to find situated j...
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Working for airlines my entire life has given me the chance to travel the world for free while working. It also allows me to choose the places I would like to revisit in my own time and also to see how locations change throughout the year. With this ...
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In related articles we have gone out to prove that eating in Walt Disney World theme parks need not cost an arm and a leg. Epcot is a great example with lots of cafes and small restaurants dotted around World Showcase Lagoon which don’t need to stret...
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This is a little piece of Britain with just a hint of the Mediterranean. It’s here that you can head off the Cornish coast to enjoy a relaxing walk around one of the UK’s most peaceful getaways.
Tresco offers a true literal mini-break...
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The city of Winter Park is situated north-east of and adjacent to Orlando. Due to it’s close proximity to Orlando, Winter Park is a city which many commuters traverse to access Downtown Orlando. However, on a cool sunny Spring day, it is the ideal pl...
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Why do owner’s own?
Briefly I will explain the legal side of owning a property in Florida which the owner wishes to be available for rental on a week-by-week basis; this is known as a Short Term Rental (STR). Each county in Florida, and t...
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If you have never visited Miami I can defiantly recommend it. Miami has a lot to offer and see South beach is the place we prefer to stay whist visiting Miami it is a vibrant place to stay, the hotels whilst not cheap are very good. We stayed ...
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Things you should know before you decide you want to do this
The population of the town is around 100, 00 and the official language is Spanish, though Galician is the local language that you will mostly hear. English is mostly understo...
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The Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse Museum was built in 1887 and is one of only a few lighthouses left in the United States. You start your visit at the entrance buildings which houses a gift shop, rest rooms and library. This was built only 1...
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Twenty years ago Glasgow was not a place you would think of to take a city break or perhaps even visit at all unless you had to. However, the city has undergone a transformation over the last 10 years and is now a place that people want to go so let’...
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Over by the busy, bustling Orlando International airport is another little bit of unspoiled Florida alongside the shores of East Lake Tohopekaliga(which means SleepingTiger.) This sleepine tiger is home to thousands of birds, insects, turtles and all...
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On a recent trip to Orlando and then the Gulf Coast we headed for one of our favourite locations and that is Naples. Being quite an affluent city it attracts wealthy American and Europeans alike and has also got its fair share of tourists and wanabee...
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Whether Catholic or not, the Pilgrim Mass at the cathedral, particularly the swinging of the botafumeiro which is a giant incense burner is a must. They only promise to do this at Friday’s 7. 30pm mass when it cleanses the air and your soul. After th...
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When my mother heard we were going to Orlando she said, “Fancy spending two weeks at a fun fair. ” Well you wont be surprised to hear that she had never been further than Italy in her 92 years on this earth. Not only do many people go to a “Fun Fair”...
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If you want a break from Disney but the family would still like to go to a Theme Park Silver Springs is well worth a visit. The Park is open from 10.00am – 5.00pm all year round. This 350-acre nature theme park, which surrounds the headwaters ...
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The city of Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, was crowned American Capital of Culture for 2017. Yet its old colonial streets are so often bypassed by visitors for more popular neighbours such as Cancún and Tulum. Those who do so are mi...
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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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Warsaw, Poland’s largest city by far and its commercial and political capital, is not the bleak grey morass of Communist days. It may still be a little severe on the eyes in places, but it is most certainly beautiful in others, and perhaps best expre...
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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?
Well, ...
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Air connections are domestic only with a 1hr flight from Melbourne or 1hr 45mins from Sydney. As you will have already passed through immigration on the mainland there are no delays. Security with sniffer dogs enforces strict quarantine regulations, ...
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Close to Lake Wales and 300ft above sea level (one of the highest points in Florida) Bok Tower Gardens is a unique oasis. The gardens were commissioned by Edward W Bok, a famous at the time literary editor, who in 1929 gave them to the public. ...
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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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