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Thailand - Part 1

It’s the first stop on almost every Thai trip, the charismatic but frenetic capital, hotel prices drop significantly in July, August and September, and while you might get weeks of blue skies. It is the monsoon season, so you could also arrive in hea...
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Canada: Montreal the old city - Part 1

Montreal is one of the few major North American cities to have preserved its historic centre where most others have given way to development. You will find in the historic district narrow winding streets dating back to the French colo...
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The Pearl Restaurant

My parents discovered Treasure Island on the Gulf Coast many years ago. They were looking for somewhere to bring the family for a few days by the sea away from the hustle and bustle of Disney. It is situated between St Petersburg and Clearwater and c...
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Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 27

Now if you are really into thoroughbred horses then you might want to arrange something more special. Most of the living Kentucky Derby Winners are retired to Bluegrass farms in the area. So what I have listed here are the farms and studs of ...
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The Northern Tip of Anna Maria Island

On our previous trips out to the Gulf of Mexico we had tended to gravitate towards Clearwater and St Petersburg and enjoy many of the water activities on offer. On this occasion we decided to venture a little further south and head for the wh...
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Hemingway's House at Key West

During our last visit to Florida we decided to take a drive down to Key West, where we stayed for a couple of days. This was our first trip to the keys and we thoroughly enjoyed it. One of the most interesting things we visited was Hemingway’...
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Epcot........a history part one.

Of all the many and varied ventures that Walt Disney was involved in during his lifetime, Epcot was possibly closest to his heart. Sad to say, then, that he did not live to see the fruition of his dream and as we shall discover later...
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City of Thessaloniki - Part 1

Thessaloniki was founded in 315bc by Cassander, the king of ancient Macedon and named after his wife. Thessaloniki is the capital of Macedonia and the second largest city of Greece. , Thessaloniki, half-sister of Alexander the Great. It means Victory...
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Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 1

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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Garys Oyster Bar and Seafood House

This is not on the typical tourist trail of restaurants and is certainly worth a drive if you like seafood and are looking for a more local style of eating place . Situated on the 17-92 between Tampa and Orlando , Gary' s has been serving l...
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Leu Gardens

Florida’s Hidden Gem All parked out and nowhere to go? You could try a relaxing day at the Harry P Leu Gardens, a peaceful horticultural haven in North Forest Avenue, Orlando. We found the address on Google and set off for a non-Disney day...
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Best of Cannes – Part 2

Edge Retreats If you’re after a quieter abode, head to the hills and stay in the utterly charming Bastide Provencal. As Brigitte Bardot’s former home, it is an exquisite sprawling chateau envelop...
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Helicopter tours over Tampa Busch Gardens and the Alafia River.

I want to tell you about a unique experience I discovered when I was looking at things to do at Busch Gardens in Tampa. I was told about a helicopter tour over the Theme Park, not only that but you also took in other areas of Tampa. W...
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The Reconstruction of the Florida Turnpike’s Plazas

The Florida Turnpike was first built in the 1950’s and by the time it was completed it covered 312 miles through Central Florida, down to Miami and north to Okahumpka. Although its eight plazas have been updated over the years, they were ...
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Cape Cod Whale Watching

We are lucky to have been whale watching on several occasions from 3 different locations. We have seen Orcas whilst on a whale watch trip from Vancouver Island and have seen multiple species of whale on trips from various locations off the north east...
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St Petersburg through the year – Part 4

AUTUMN City life begins to gain pace as people return from their dacha and families begin to prepare for the start of school. In September, when theatres re-open after the summer break, the city’...
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Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia - Part 1

The history of Elfreth' s Alley in Philadelphia If ever you get to visit Philadelphia then there are an abundance of things that will via for your attention and time. In fact, the list is so long and the time needed is so great that mu...
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Canada: Montmorency Falls, Parc de la Chute – Part 2

While the park is beautiful in summer it is in the winter that it becomes spectacular. In winter, the hiking trails are only accessible on foot or if you go deeper when you have on snowshoes. It is worth the effort to go for a walk to the park' s cov...
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Manatees at Tampa Power Station

For anyone who wants to see Manatees in the wild then a trip to the Tampa Electic Manatee Viewing Centre is highly recommended. It is situated at Apollo Beach close to Tampa and opposite the outlet of the Big Bend Power Station. The warm water surrou...
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St. Petersburg

One of my favorite places in Florida apart from Orlando is St. Petersburg. In just under two hours you can be on one of the most beautiful beaches around, the sand is white and fine and the beaches seem to go on forever, a truly idyllic place to r...
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A Day Out to Rock Springs Tube Rafting

Fancy a day off from the theme parks or maybe just something that is relaxing that the whole family can take part in. This 248-acre Orange County park is built around one of the Apopka area’s crystal clear springs. As its name suggests, Rock Springs ...
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Winter in Madrid - Part 2

The sports calendar also becomes attractive: Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will face each other up to three times in just a month period time, as they will play on January 7th and 13th to reach the next phase on the Copa del Rey tournament, while t...
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Kelly Park, Rock Springs, Apopka

Central Florida is home to many beautiful clear spring parks. Kelly Park, Rock Springs Apopka is just one of these and not too far from the Orlando vacation homes. Kelly Park is in Apopka, Orange County north of Orlando. It’s around 250 acres...
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Barcelona - Part 2

The life of one of the world’s most famous artistic talents is the central theme of one of the world’s finest museums, the Museu Picasso in Barcelona. Famous for having co-founded the cubist movement and for his unique style, easily r...
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Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 7

Although we were now all getting tired we headed off to Reebok as everyone wanted to buy something. They have a good selection here for all the family men women and children are catered for so everyone wandered about individually. You can...
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