Disney Character Meet and Greet – part 1
When our girls were little one of the main attractions of visiting the Disney theme parks involved meeting the Disney characters. They just loved to hug them, have their photographs taken with them ...
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Winnipeg to Churchill
This part of the journey takes you into remote Canada and is a reminder of the role the railways played as a lifeline for distant communities. On this part of the trip look...
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On the whole, every day clothes are very much cheaper in Orlando and not just for poor quality. Thick fleecy pyjamas for girls and women are under £10 and underwear is cheaper too. Luxury quality underwear for women at Victoria Secrets is slightly ch...
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If visitors to Florida have heard of St Pete’s, or to give the city it full title ‘St Petersburg’, then the majority of them will probably associate the city with wonderful sandy beaches which are located about 10 miles southwest of ‘downtown’ at the...
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Just a couple of hours drive from Orlando, West Palm Beach is a wonderful place to visit with many attractions including some wonderful beaches and only a couple of hours drive makes it an easily accessible place to visit. It was while we were...
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Having told you about our first holiday in Florida, I thought I would share with you our first villa holiday.
We had had a great first holiday in Florida, oh yes we did. But being confined to a hotel room was not so great. Kids fighting, ...
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We had spent a couple of hours strolling along the pristine white sand of Clearwater Beach a couple of years back but, on that occasion, we were pressed for time giving us little opportunity for further exploration. On this visit we had put a...
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Athens is the capital of Greece and lies at the heart of the ancient region of Attica. Flights from London take around three and a half hours ahead of GMT. Currency is the Euro and the language, Greek; however, English is widely spoken, through a few...
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If you were asked to name 3 things that you associate with Florida, there’s a fair chance that apart from sunshine and theme parks you’d mention freshly squeezed orange juice or the groves where they grow. So next time you visit Florida, why ...
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The palatial Marsa Malaz Kempinski set the tone for what is an extravagant stay. eyes wandered across the museum-worthy array of sculptures, artworks and intricate chandeliers – just some of the hotel’s 3, 000-strong collection.
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First visit to Publix Supermarket Part Two
Carrying on from the first part of my review of Publix Supermarket we have visited the salad and vegetable area of the shop and chosen a salad dressing from the vast array of choice, next you’re f...
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The Magic Kingdom utility corridors (known as Utilidors) are a chain of tunnels which have been built directly underneath the Magic Kingdom theme park. They were originally built so that waste materials could easily be removed and to also provide hid...
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After the hustle, bustle and excitement of Orlando, Mickey Mouse and a trip to Kennedy which I can assure even those of you which are not technically-minded is a very interesting trip, why not stay next time in the south-west of Florida? Engle...
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Many of you will have visited the Historic Old Kissimme and marvelled at Lake Okeechobee but I wonder how many of you are aware of its awesome size and history?
Lake Okeechobee was named by the Seminole Indian and it means ' big water' we...
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For a one day trip to see if you might like to try this further there is an excellent introduction into hill-tribe hiking. Wayfers travel has an option for you to stroll through a few Karen villages, plus do a spot of river rafting to see if this mig...
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I know this is stating the obvious but to get out and about in Florida, a car is absolutely essential…..as is a half decent road map. During my previous visits I have managed to accumulate a variety of pocket-sized versions covering different ...
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Alter our stop at the visitor centre it was back to strolling down the street and visiting some of the shops.
The Christmas shop was a large double fronted homage to the holiday period and we spent quite some time selecting one of a k...
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Mount Dora is a charming little town about 35 miles north of Orlando and is a true Mecca for antique collectors. There are probably more interesting and varied antique dealers per square foot than any other place in Florida. To top that off, nearb...
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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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Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 5
While you are in town then a trip out to Old Louisville is something you must consider. If you like old homes and fabulous architecture, this is a tour you will not want to miss. This i...
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Every few years we like to pick a state or region of the U. S. and go on a road trip with only a little planning. What I mean by this is that we pick out some of the places we want to go but do not have a set itinerary apart from the first and last d...
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The wilds of Scotland can be enjoyed year-round, though winters can be very cold and snowy especially in the mountains. Spring, May to Jun, and autumn, Sept to Oct, are good times to go to miss the crowds and the midges while still enjoying good weat...
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We didn’t even know this existed until we stayed on Briar Grove and had to drive up Old Lake Wilson Road to get to the 192. It was a fairly cool day and it looked like a rain so we decided to pop in after breakfast. We were very glad we did. <...
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Day two starts with a trip to the river which slices through the heart of the city. The Moscow River offers the best way to get a proper sense of the capital’s sprawling centre as it winds through the city. Capital Shipping Co runs sightseeing river ...
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Flying is integral to the way of life in Alaska. The best way to appreciate the immense landscapes; if the weather and your budget allows, is to start with a flightseeing tour.
Mornings tend to be less bumpy than afternoons. Rust’s Fl...
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