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The best month to visit Florida. I am often asked what time of year is the best to visit Florida. Well, I decided I would discuss it with you and see if we can get a consensus. Let us go through the months one by one JANUARY So nice to get away from the U. K. ... Viewed 8623 times.
Rolling Oaks Common (part 2) Rolling Oaks Commons is a fast developing retail area located at the Orange Lake junction of the US192. It is home to a great Super Target store and many smaller retail outlets. Rumoured future expansion plans include more retail with sev... Viewed 8089 times.
The Carousel of Progress The Carousel of Progress is situated in The Magic Kingdom in the Tomorrow Land area. It is set back a bit from the other attractions so sometimes gets missed out by visitors. The Carousel of Progress was designed by Walt Disney himself for the 1936 W... Viewed 7512 times.
City of Thessaloniki - Part 2 If you follow the port road of Leoforos Nikis heading east along the bay you will come to the Lefkos Pyrgos, or White Tower is the symbol of the city and is close to the University area with its clubs and bars, and the International Trade fairgrounds... Viewed 475 times.
America’s Wild Spaces - Part 1 This is my view on some of the best and quieter wild spaces that America has to offer. I hesitated a bit over the title because everyone has their own view on what’s best. However, I have been travel to and taking holidays around America for the last... Viewed 4700 times.
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 13 Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 13 If any of you reading this article have read any of my other ramblings about trips to U. S. cities you will know that one of the things we like to do walk around the old historic distr... Viewed 6044 times.
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 ... Viewed 4243 times.
Yangon, Myanmar - Part 1 The reasons to go to Yangon are many, not least the dazzling pagodas, mouth watering food and tantalising market stalls. Life in Myanmar’s fascinating former capital truly feels golden. On arrival at Yangon airport a sign announces th... Viewed 4503 times.
American Footbal - Tampa Bay Buccanners My husband has always like watching American Football, and for some reason has always followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last Christmas when we were in Florida he wanted to go and see them play in Tampa. We booked our tickets from their websit... Viewed 7810 times.
The State Nicknames – Part 17 North Carolina 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... Viewed 6519 times.
Flying to Fort Lauderdale with US Airways – Part 2 As a special birthday treat my husband and I are flying out to Florida to pick up a Caribbean cruise. We normally visit our beautiful home, but this time we can only fit in a short trip. We have booked flights with US Airways, from Gatwick to... Viewed 8521 times.
Try diving – part 1 All too often you go to some new place and then find out that diving is one of the options open to you. If this is something you have not prepared for then its no-go from that point on as this is a safety issue. So why not prepare for this before and... Viewed 4662 times.
Suffolk Heritage Coast – Part 2 Basic Information So when’s the best time to do this? Summer and autumn normally bring warmer weather, and this is when the heathland comes alive, as its heather flowers and its wildlife are most... Viewed 4302 times.
Hollywood Studios - Rock And Rollercoaster Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster is located in Hollywood Studios at the far side to the main entrance. The ride itself is located on Sunset Boulevard, next door to the Tower of Terror and the Fantasmic show. The ride is a must when visiting Hollywood S... Viewed 7731 times.
Seville – Part 1 Rich in culture, sizzling with energy, sleek yet startlingly sophisticated. The sultry flamenco star, that is Seville, has reinvented herself as a coveted destination in the heart of Spain’s sun baked Andalusia region, jazzing up her old world charm ... Viewed 3538 times.
Anchorage, Alaska – Part 1 As Alaska’s biggest city Anchorage is just over 100 years old. I hope this series of articles can help you plan a city stay and then take an expedition into the Frontier State. It is well worth getting to know the area before you arri... Viewed 5118 times.
Cambodia – a quick look – Part 2 Belmond La Résidence D’Angkor This was one of the first luxury hotels in Siem Reap, the tranquil, 59 suite hotel borrows from classical Khmer meets French colonial design motifs to create a garde... Viewed 2992 times.
Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea is a country filled with adventure, where ancient customs and diverse ecosystems seem almost untouched by tourism. Papua New Guinea is a seriously compelling destination for adventurous travellers. Papua New Guinea is ... Viewed 4831 times.
The Best Beach in Florida 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... Viewed 5930 times.
Manila, Philippines - Part 3 Where to Stay At the top end of the market and deep among Ortigas’ gargantuan shopping malls, the five star Edsa Shangri-La hotel has huge modern rooms and a palm oasis built around a large pool.... Viewed 4492 times.
St Petersburg through the year – Part 1 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 ... Viewed 4365 times.
Tarklin Bayou Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is located 10 miles south west of Pensacola and 2 miles south of the U. S. 98. This was first acquired by thge Parks Department in the 1990s and was originally 900 acres. Since then the Department has added m... Viewed 7394 times.
Athens - Part 2 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... Viewed 4506 times.
Winter Park Part Two Having so much enjoyed our first afternoon in Winter Park we decided to set out for a full day the second time we visited. We decided to start slowly and we began with Winter Park’s fantastic boat tour, run for many years by friendly and enthusiastic... Viewed 6111 times.
Choose a Safari - Part 5 ELEPHANT-BACK Yes, you really can take a ride into the bush on top of an elephant. African elephants are livelier than their Asian brethren, but in some spots, the animals have been trained, so ... Viewed 3915 times.

The best month to visit Florida.

I am often asked what time of year is the best to visit Florida. Well, I decided I would discuss it with you and see if we can get a consensus. Let us go through the months one by one JANUARY So nice to get away from the U. K. ...
Viewed 8623 times.

Rolling Oaks Common (part 2)

Rolling Oaks Commons is a fast developing retail area located at the Orange Lake junction of the US192. It is home to a great Super Target store and many smaller retail outlets. Rumoured future expansion plans include more retail with sev...
Viewed 8089 times.

The Carousel of Progress

The Carousel of Progress is situated in The Magic Kingdom in the Tomorrow Land area. It is set back a bit from the other attractions so sometimes gets missed out by visitors. The Carousel of Progress was designed by Walt Disney himself for the 1936 W...
Viewed 7512 times.

City of Thessaloniki - Part 2

If you follow the port road of Leoforos Nikis heading east along the bay you will come to the Lefkos Pyrgos, or White Tower is the symbol of the city and is close to the University area with its clubs and bars, and the International Trade fairgrounds...
Viewed 475 times.

America’s Wild Spaces - Part 1

This is my view on some of the best and quieter wild spaces that America has to offer. I hesitated a bit over the title because everyone has their own view on what’s best. However, I have been travel to and taking holidays around America for the last...
Viewed 4700 times.

Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 13

Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 13 If any of you reading this article have read any of my other ramblings about trips to U. S. cities you will know that one of the things we like to do walk around the old historic distr...
Viewed 6044 times.

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 ...
Viewed 4243 times.

Yangon, Myanmar - Part 1

The reasons to go to Yangon are many, not least the dazzling pagodas, mouth watering food and tantalising market stalls. Life in Myanmar’s fascinating former capital truly feels golden. On arrival at Yangon airport a sign announces th...
Viewed 4503 times.

American Footbal - Tampa Bay Buccanners

My husband has always like watching American Football, and for some reason has always followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last Christmas when we were in Florida he wanted to go and see them play in Tampa. We booked our tickets from their websit...
Viewed 7810 times.

The State Nicknames – Part 17 North Carolina

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...
Viewed 6519 times.

Flying to Fort Lauderdale with US Airways – Part 2

As a special birthday treat my husband and I are flying out to Florida to pick up a Caribbean cruise. We normally visit our beautiful home, but this time we can only fit in a short trip. We have booked flights with US Airways, from Gatwick to...
Viewed 8521 times.

Try diving – part 1

All too often you go to some new place and then find out that diving is one of the options open to you. If this is something you have not prepared for then its no-go from that point on as this is a safety issue. So why not prepare for this before and...
Viewed 4662 times.

Suffolk Heritage Coast – Part 2

Basic Information So when’s the best time to do this? Summer and autumn normally bring warmer weather, and this is when the heathland comes alive, as its heather flowers and its wildlife are most...
Viewed 4302 times.

Hollywood Studios - Rock And Rollercoaster

Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster is located in Hollywood Studios at the far side to the main entrance. The ride itself is located on Sunset Boulevard, next door to the Tower of Terror and the Fantasmic show. The ride is a must when visiting Hollywood S...
Viewed 7731 times.

Seville – Part 1

Rich in culture, sizzling with energy, sleek yet startlingly sophisticated. The sultry flamenco star, that is Seville, has reinvented herself as a coveted destination in the heart of Spain’s sun baked Andalusia region, jazzing up her old world charm ...
Viewed 3538 times.

Anchorage, Alaska – Part 1

As Alaska’s biggest city Anchorage is just over 100 years old. I hope this series of articles can help you plan a city stay and then take an expedition into the Frontier State. It is well worth getting to know the area before you arri...
Viewed 5118 times.

Cambodia – a quick look – Part 2

Belmond La Résidence D’Angkor This was one of the first luxury hotels in Siem Reap, the tranquil, 59 suite hotel borrows from classical Khmer meets French colonial design motifs to create a garde...
Viewed 2992 times.

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is a country filled with adventure, where ancient customs and diverse ecosystems seem almost untouched by tourism. Papua New Guinea is a seriously compelling destination for adventurous travellers. Papua New Guinea is ...
Viewed 4831 times.

The Best Beach in Florida

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...
Viewed 5930 times.

Manila, Philippines - Part 3

Where to Stay At the top end of the market and deep among Ortigas’ gargantuan shopping malls, the five star Edsa Shangri-La hotel has huge modern rooms and a palm oasis built around a large pool....
Viewed 4492 times.

St Petersburg through the year – Part 1

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 ...
Viewed 4365 times.

Tarklin Bayou

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is located 10 miles south west of Pensacola and 2 miles south of the U. S. 98. This was first acquired by thge Parks Department in the 1990s and was originally 900 acres. Since then the Department has added m...
Viewed 7394 times.

Athens - Part 2

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...
Viewed 4506 times.

Winter Park Part Two

Having so much enjoyed our first afternoon in Winter Park we decided to set out for a full day the second time we visited. We decided to start slowly and we began with Winter Park’s fantastic boat tour, run for many years by friendly and enthusiastic...
Viewed 6111 times.

Choose a Safari - Part 5

ELEPHANT-BACK Yes, you really can take a ride into the bush on top of an elephant. African elephants are livelier than their Asian brethren, but in some spots, the animals have been trained, so ...
Viewed 3915 times.

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