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Premium Outlets at Lake Buena Vista

If you like a bargain you can do very well at the Premium Outlets, in Lake Buena Vista. This is very near the main entrance to Walt Disney World. The address is Vineland Avenue and it is a designer factory outlet which has all the designer goods at g...
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Car Hire at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport

On a recent trip to our villa in Orlando we decided that, having had a busy time ensuring that our home was in perfect condition, we would take a well-earned break with a cruise from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale. We drove down the Florida Turnpik...
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A Leisurely Day in the Cocoa Beach Area Part 2

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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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 46

The Pleasant Hill Shakers We had heard that there was a Shaker village that was quite near our route to the Daniel Boone National forest so we decided that this would make a good place to stop on the journey as they offered accommodati...
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Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 15

Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 15 It is now time to start the part of the tour which looks at one of the two things that the state produces that has made it famous. The first is horses which we will see later but some ...
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Vista del Lago - The Perfect Location

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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Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 8

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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The Whetstone Chocolate Factory in St Augustine

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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Hialeah to Gainseville: what's in a name?

And here are some more of the origin of Florida place names Lets start with Hialeah in Hillsborough County. Again this has its origins in Muskogee and it translates thus; haiyakpo is a prairie and hili means pretty so there we are, pretty ...
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Crystal River Archaeological State Park

When we visited the Crystal River preserve state park we took the Heritage- Eco boat tour and whilst on the tour our guide pointed out The Crystal River Archaeological State Park and museum so we decided to stop by for a visit. In ord...
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Lover’s key state park

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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Canada: Montreal’s Notre Dame Basilica - Part 1

The history of the Notre-Dame parish is intertwined with Montreal’s own, which was founded in 1642 by French named Maissoneuve. Up until 1659, the faithful gathered in a modest wooden chapel. It was operated by the Jesuits until the Sulpicians’ arriv...
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Islands with a Difference - Part 5

SAMOSIR, INDONESIA This interesting island within an island is only 630 sq km but has a population of around 120, 000 people. Unlike the other islands in this series, Samosir is ...
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Millers Orlando Alehouse

On our last visit to our home in November we decided to visit the newly opened Millers Alehouse located at Orange Lake directly opposite the Olive garden Restaurant at Rolling Oaks Commons. Millers are a chain of over fifty restaurants with s...
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Bok Tower Gardens

On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve we wondered what we could do in Florida that was both child and Grandma friendly and wouldn' t bore the adults to death? We surfed the internet and found Bok Tower Gardens which appeared to fit the b...
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Top Museums around the world - Part 2

Guggenheim Museum, New York Marvel at one of the most Instagram able staircases in the world before absorbing a huge collection of art from the Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary eras. A visi...
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My first driving experience in Florida

When I first visited Florida I was a little nervous of driving. I have many years experience driving here in the UK, but no previous experience driving in the US. The difference I was told was mainly to do with the size of the vehicles and the size o...
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Packing for Florida

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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Florida Mall Part 1

Florida Mall Part 1 Shopping in Florida is one of the most pleasant and rewarding pastimes that I know of on a trip to the Sunshine State. Pleasant, because I love shopping, and rewarding because of all the money I save. In general most go...
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Visiting the Parks Part 1

You will find leaflets from the Parks advertising the attractions and rides and also their opening times all over Orlando. These are usually printed for each month (as the times of opening and show times change) and are an essential part of your plan...
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Longboat Key - Gulf Coast

Ever been to paradise? Well we believe that we found it when we last visited the Gulf of Mexico. Longboat Key, Florida is a small stretch of island surrounded by the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Bay of Sarasota on the other. ...
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Cruising – Hiring a Car in Cozumel

One of the most interesting parts of a cruise is deciding what you want to see when your ship arrives in port. You can, of course, play safe and go with a tour organized by your cruise company, but Cozumel is one port where you can easily hire a car ...
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Fantasy of Flight

For an alternative day out head approximately 15 miles from Disney World, heading west on I4 towards Tampa take exit 44 and head towards Fantasy of Flight. This air museum has a collection of over 40 aircraft from various periods in history, plenty o...
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Two Countries Separated By A Single Language

Something as simple as asking for “loo” in America is not as easy as it sounds. For instance, if you do get “caught short” you will need to ask for the “Restrooms” or the “Bathroom” - NEVER the toilets, that is considered far too vulgar. You walk on ...
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Copenhagen

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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