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 ...
Viewed 5862 times.
|
On the occasions when we have our grown up children with us, they require we find them something thrilling to do and Fly-n-High fit the bill perfectly. Fly-n-High are located on Madeira Beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Here you can jet ski, para s...
Viewed 6538 times.
|
Florida is known for being the “ fun capital of the world “ and for having that very famous mouse ! But there is much more to it than that and if you have any spare time it is worth visiting some of the beaches. You can drive to the beaches on the At...
Viewed 8161 times.
|
Marineland in St Augustine, Florida is the world’s first oceanarium and has a Dolphin Conservation Center , which is a 1. 3 million gallon series of dolphin habitats and is a great place to go and have a really ‘up close’ encounter with these beautif...
Viewed 8868 times.
|
The current trend of delving into great wildernesses, and seeking out wide open and people less places can be very pleasant. However sometimes it’s fun to go where there are people. Exploring the planet is all about every side of travel so let’s embr...
Viewed 4161 times.
|
The Portuguese took their time in Goa, profiting from the spice trade for almost 500 years until they finally relinquished the colony to India in 1961. A few years later the hippies arrived. Their lifestyle involved a sarong, a spliff, a hammock, and...
Viewed 4924 times.
|
Over recent years we had always gone to Blizzard Beach as our favourite Water Park but when we visited in March it was closed for refurbishment so we decided to go to Typhoon Lagoon.
We had a late flight back on a Saturday night and as my...
Viewed 7541 times.
|
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. The International Trade fairgrounds are...
Viewed 3942 times.
|
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 6898 times.
|
I first visited Fort Lauderdale in 1995, for a few days and fell in love with all it had to offer. The beaches and the life style blew me away. So much to see and do and of course the sunshine and beaches were an added bonus. Due to work and ...
Viewed 9445 times.
|
If you want to snap up something special, you are bound to be successful here. Contrary to the large shops in the city Centre, nothing is standard here. Expect the most easy-going atmosphere and the great amount of creativity.
The col...
Viewed 4861 times.
|
Basic information for your visit
The population is 7. 2 million in the main metro area and the languages spoken are mainly Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. However, English is widely spoken in most pla...
Viewed 4557 times.
|
Getting there: The park is on the southern tip of mainland Florida. The nearest airports are in Miami, 50 miles and Fort Lauderdale, 65 miles away from the park''s eastern entrance and in Fort Myers, 31 miles from the western entrance. If...
Viewed 9518 times.
|
You can take a boat trip from Captiva to Cabbage Key Island, looking out for manatees in the marina at Captiva, and enjoy a glorious trip where the dolphins race the boat, and you really feel you are far away from the world. When you come into the ti...
Viewed 10268 times.
|
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 3877 times.
|
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 ...
Viewed 4755 times.
|
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...
Viewed 10813 times.
|
Florida Mall Part 2
Brookstone is a very upmarket version of our own Gadget Shop. Mind you they only sell the top quality goods, not silly plastic toys. These goods are not cheap but are so unusual it makes you think it really is what you ...
Viewed 8375 times.
|
On our visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios last year the latest ride; Toy Story 4D, had only just opened and we had not wanted to waits hours to experience this latest addition to the theme parks attractions. So, on our most recent visit we decided t...
Viewed 7726 times.
|
Continued from part 1
After two lovely lunches we had not intended to go to Salute again but on our third evening we were going on a sunset cruise and knew that we would be arriving back in the Centre of Key West at dinner time, a bit ...
Viewed 6533 times.
|
The Château de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orléans, all members of French ruling dynasties, have lived within the walls. Kings and queens, emperors...
Viewed 5136 times.
|
If you are looking for a more informed walking and wildlife spotting experience then join a guided walk with a Wildlife Trust ranger. This is free and is run weekly in high season you can find out the schedule on the ‘wildlifetrust’ web site. The bir...
Viewed 4673 times.
|
You possibly think of Sanford as that airport that you pass through on your way in and out of Florida.
However it is a charming and historic City bordering on Lake Monroe and close to St Johns River. There are a host of historic buildings...
Viewed 6772 times.
|
When we visited our villa in March 2011 we were delighted to experience great weather particularly hot for that time of year. Having been to various Theme parks during the first week of our stay we decided Orlando was getting very warm and we decided...
Viewed 8435 times.
|
Delve into the backstreets of this eastern Sri Lankan city you will find a vibrant food scene, a friendly reception and Hindu temples worth lingering over.
Sitting in one of the world’s finest natural harbours, Trinco’s (as the locals...
Viewed 4940 times.
|