Vacationers can fulfil their vacation dreams and pick their comfort level, because our selection of resort is sure to offer something for everyone. Whether it’s a basic no-frills cabin, a luxury log cabin or even a suite, the resort offers everything...
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I wonder if you know which beach in Florida has been voted the number one beach? Well, I can tell you! It is Fort De Soto North Beach which actually is made up of Mullet (the fort site); St Jean; St Christopher; Madelaine and Bonne Fortune K...
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The Mall at Millenia must be one of the most stunning and spectacular enclosed shopping malls anywhere in the world. No expense has been spared on the design and decoration and the place has a wonderful airy and opulent feel to it. The entrance is br...
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If you are looking for a little bit of peace and tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of US192 and the theme parks then a couple of hours at Lake Louisa State Park should do the trick. Located on US27 just seven miles north of US192 L...
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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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As we were staying here for longer than usual this time, we thought we would spread our wings a bit and head for Clearwater for the day. With this is mind, we said we would leave our villa at 9. 30 latest and head for the beach. Finally at 11...
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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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When you have three villas, ‘holidays’ spent in Orlando tend to be a whirl of decorating and maintenance, but over the years I have managed to sneak away to play three different golf courses local to Highlands Reserve; Polo Park, Orange County Natura...
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The Cumberland Gap National Historic Park is situated at the point where Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia all meet. This natural pass provided the main route for settlers and traders crossing the Appalachians into the Midwest. It is now a National Hi...
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Boca Ciega Millenium Park is one of Pinellas Counties wonderful parks. There are 12 in all. This park, as the name suggests, is one of the newer parks and they have created a Time Capsule to be opened, and added to, every hundred years. Not ...
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My niece lives outside Chicago and so on a recent trip to the USA to our villas we decided to go to see her for a weekend. The flight from Orlando International takes around 2 ½ hours and cost £155 each. We stayed in the Club Quarters hotel for 2 nig...
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A glimpse at Downtown Disney Marketplace
Downtown Disney Marketplace is one of Disney’s most interesting collection of shops, including a Mega-LEGO outlet store , a mother of all Disney stores and another outlet of the unusual Rainfore...
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You may have heard horror stories about American car rental companies, so let me give you some very useful information to set your mind at rest. When booking a rental car for your holiday always book it from the UK. The price will be much, mu...
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When you arrive after an International, or Domestic flight, you will pass through the Baggage Claim area, and exit the main Arrivals area into a very busy thoroughfare. Unlike Orlando International Airport, there is only one baggage reclaim, so i...
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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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Cheese, the Dutch are really into their cheese. Archaeological digs have proven that cheese was already being made on Dutch soil thousands of years ago. Gouda cheese and other Dutch cheeses are famous for their delicious salty taste and their firm te...
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If you have visited Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and haven’t yet had your fill of outlet shopping, turn right out of the exit and travel two or three miles until you reach Little Lake Bryan on the right hand side of the road, (alternatively travel...
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Since we started staying in our own home back in November 2004 we very rarely visit the restaurants on International Drive as most of the major chains have locations closer to home. However if we decide we would like some Mexican Food then we head st...
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We have been going to Orlando now for over 6 years and each time we visit, we have at least one meal at The Olive Garden. There are several in the Orlando area, one on International Drive, one on Highway 192 and another up by the Mall at Millennia, s...
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Are you going to Florida in the next 5 weeks?
Do you have children?
Do you love Seaworld?
If the answer to all 3 is yes, then I have good news for you.
Seaworld are hosting 4 very special events through...
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Fort Christmas
If you have got all ‘theme parked out’ and you are ready for something quiet and off the beaten track, then take a ride along State Road 50 and visit the Pioneer Homes and Fort Christmas. This piece of Pioneer History can be...
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One of the most exciting things to do in Orlando is visit the Boggy Creek Airboat Rides. For those of you who have never tried it, it is a bit like a very small hovercraft.
It is based in Southport Road, Kissimmee and is just a short driv...
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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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Palm Beach County is the home one of Florida’s finest museums; the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. The Flagler Museum was Florida’s first museum and was built in 1902 as a ‘house museum’ that would showcase the finest in art. The museum is hou...
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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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