A trip to Deleon Springs State Park is well worth the drive from the Davenport / Kissimmee area. Situated north of Orlando and close to Blue Spring Park -the home of the manatee -Deleon Springs is easily reached by taking I-4 to exit 114 then followi...
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Gingerbread and Chocolate! !
Now that I' ve got your attention, I' d like to share with you yet another of the wonders of Disney. With their usual, absolutely incredible attention to detail the master bakers of the Disney hotels each ...
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This is the place that Europe and North America merge. Québec City’s historic streets, shops and food provide a base to then explore the wider province.
As it’s built on top of a cliff which is surrounded by ancient fortified walls an...
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One of the best ways to see Key West is to take the Old Town Trolley Tour. The ninety-minute tour covers the whole of Key West. You are able to get off and then reboard at any of the stops as you make one complete loop. We started our tour at...
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For those that love meandering round the brick and brack, new and old of flea markets or shop for locally grown and homemade foods in the Farmers Markets not to mention the good ole USA garage sale Florida has so many to offer.
On Saturda...
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There is a song by the Beach Boys called Kokomo that makes a famous reference to Key Largo and the Florida Keys, not to mention the famous film ‘Key Largo’ that starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Ever since I first heard that Beach Boy song a...
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Posner Park is situated on the 27 south just after the junction with the I4. If you want to enjoy your shopping without the hustle and bustle of crowds and also make the most of the car parking it is a good place to go.
We usually hea...
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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 crown jewel of the French part of Canada is undoubtedly Québec City. It is one of North America’s oldest and most outstanding settlements. Its attractive Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a living museum of narrow cobblestone street...
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They call Disneyworld the happiest place on earth and they are not far wrong. It should perhaps more properly be called Walt Disney World Resort, but hey, we all know it as Disneyworld, don' t we?
The inspiration for a theme park da...
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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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Canterbury is a Kentish city for its Roman ruins, classical cathedral, verdant parks and flourishing food scene.
With its fruity history and ecclesiastical grandeur, Canterbury tops the list of English cathedral cities. Nestled in Ken...
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Just across the water is Kimolos, where every restaurant is family-run and the coastline is filled with colourful fishermen’s houses stacked up like jewels. Stay in Messa Kastro, built around a Game of Thrones-style castle, and chill on the white san...
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Posner Park is located on Highway 27 at the junction with the I4 and just about ten minutes away from our villas. On our last trip over we were looking to up-date some villa furnishings and managed to persuade our teenage girls that a shopping trip w...
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An easy 100 min drive from Orlando, use the coastal road via Daytona and you can stop off at some gorgeous secluded unspoilt beaches, plus on the journey see some awesome high-end properties perched high above the beach on stilts for protection from ...
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All parks have children’s buggies for hire at a very reasonable price. The place to hire these are usually at the front of the Parks and wheelchairs are also available there. The kids love them and they are handy for putting your bags on etc (we used...
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You can’t miss the large neon sign for Downtown Disney and Planet Hollywood as you drive down the I-4. Most people bump it on their way down from the airport to accommodation. Located right at the entrance to Downtown Disney the building is a very im...
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The Latrobe House is the one that I mentioned earlier in that it is currently in the middle of a full restoration. Depending on when you are reading this it may still be happening as there seems to be a lot of work that needs doing. There' s no furni...
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Tarpon Springs is a small town on the Gulf Coast about half an hour's drive north of Clearwater. If you fancy a different day out - to get away from the razzmatazz of the Disney Parks - what better than a ride out to the Gulf Coast and Tarpon ...
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Sarasota is situated in the gulf coast about a good one and a half hours drive away from Orlando To get there you would talk the I 4 towards Tampa then the I75 south Sarasota has lots to offer. For a start the beach at siesta key has f...
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When people think of fireworks at Disney most people think of the firework display at EPCOT being the best. This is probably true, but there is another firework display at Disney Magic Kingdom that is certainly worth a look. During the summer months ...
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Sweet Tomatoes About half way up I-Drive is a great restaurant called Sweet Tomatoes. If you need to find it on your GPS system, it is often listed under pizzeria, however, don’t let that fool you. When you walk in you are immediately faced wi...
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Florida and its lively theme parks are amazing but sometimes its nice to do something a bit different, perhaps keep Dad or Grandad happy with a spot of fishing. Lake Louisa State park is the perfect way to completely unwind, and spend some time with ...
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On our first trip to Key West we saw an advert for Harry S Truman’s Little White House and decided to pay a visit, although not being quite sure what to expect. Were we going to see a scaled down version of the West Wing? No, as it happens! T...
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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...
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