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The Gulf Coast
Sunshine state rentals are exactly that, renting a villa in the Sunshine State, the colloquial name for Florida. Villa rentals are available in Orlando for ease of visiting the Walt Disney parks, a trip to Kennedy or even the beaches on the east coas...
Viewed 96 times since 27 December 2011.

Celebration – a good afternoon out
The town of Celebration (on Highway 192 near the Disney turn off) was built originally as Walt Disney’s ideal of a modern suburb. It is supposed to be kept as litter free and clean as it is possible to get and all the homeowners have strict rules to ...
Viewed 106 times since 15 November 2011.

Marie Selby Gardens Sarasota - a great place to visit!
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota If you are looking for a day out with a difference then try the Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota. Their mission is:- “to further the understanding and appreciation of plant life, with emphasis o...
Viewed 126 times since 29 September 2011.

Florida the ultimate getaway.
Why is vacationing in Florida considered the ultimate getaway? There truly is something for everyone to enjoy. If you are a history buff, then traveling to St. Augustine, Florida would be a great place to start. As the oldest City in the continental ...
Viewed 152 times since 30 May 2011.

The Barn Antiques Lake Alfred
The Barn Antiques Lake Alfred We discovered Barn Antiques one day, quite by chance, when we were actually looking for Fantasy of Flight. We had taken the 27 to get to Fantasy of Flight instead of using the I4. - In my opinion if you have t...
Viewed 608 times since 19 March 2011.

Yalaha Bakery
Yalaha Bakery A long way to go for bread but it’s worth it. Over the years we have come to accept the fact that despite the many great meals and food which we enjoy in Florida, we have never found a local bakery to rival the ...
Viewed 313 times since 18 March 2011.

A morning at Lake Eola!
Every time I visit Lake Eola, I think how nice it is. TOP TIP, time your visit for a sunday when they have a craft market and often some entertainment. Well, where is it? Lake Eola is in Downtown Orlando and is accessed from Rosalind Aven...
Viewed 225 times since 5 March 2011.

Explore Venice
If you are ever on the Gulf Coast it is well worth spending a day in Venice. Despite traveling along the Gulf Coast for many years last year was the first time when we were traveling from Orlando down to Naples we decided to break our journey there. ...
Viewed 365 times since 9 February 2011.

All about Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a popular tourist destination on the Atlantic coast, 23 miles north of Miami. Originally it got its name after a series of forts built by the United States during the Seminole War. Nowadays it is sometimes referred to the “Venice o...
Viewed 287 times since 8 February 2011.

Big Pine and Lower Keys
If you are traveling to Key West and you have time try to explore Big Pine and the Lower Keys you will be amazed how good it is to get away from a busy and crowded world and completely relax. If you want to dive you can board a dive boat ...
Viewed 376 times since 7 February 2011.

Places to visit near Miami
We sometimes stay for a day or two in Miami either because we have flown in there or are on our way to the Florida Keys. We like to explore whilst we are there so I thought I would try to list a few places near Miami that you might like to visit. <...
Viewed 351 times since 3 February 2011.

Day Trip to Key West
My parents stayed with friends in Miami last year and decided that rather than doing the long drive to Key West in their car they would take a day trip along with their friends. They booked their trip on the internet and had to give at le...
Viewed 248 times since 3 February 2011.

West Coast Beaches
While all the fun of the theme parks is what most of you go to Orlando for, do remember to take breaks in between the days or you will be exhausted. At the height of the season you could arrive at a park when it opens at 7am and not leave until it cl...
Viewed 396 times since 2 February 2011.

The Villages – Market Square and beyond
The Villages provide a fascinating insight into what can be achieved for good quality 21st century living set in a lovely environment. Basically a number of individually named village communities for age groups of 55 and over have been se...
Viewed 231 times since 7 January 2011.

Enjoy Naples
Naples is located in Florida' s near-tropical southwest corner and is one of the more glamorous of Florida’s beach areas. It has beautiful white beaches, ample water access, and many upscale restaurants and shops. In the twenty years since we first s...
Viewed 257 times since 7 January 2011.

The Pinellas Trail
If you have ever been in the Gulf Coast area surrounding Treasure Island, Clearwater or St Petersburg you will have seen signs highlighting the Pinellas Trail. We often spend a few days at the Gulf Coast and I became so intrigued by always seeing the...
Viewed 254 times since 7 January 2011.

Enjoy Anna Marie Island
There really is something very magical when you arrive at Anna Marie Island and you see the white sand you know you are in for few days of complete relaxation. There is not any need to plan your journeys for quite times to avoid the crowds because cr...
Viewed 259 times since 7 January 2011.

ICE and SNOW at Gaylords 2010/2011
Every year Gaylord Palms Convention Centre puts on a magnificent Christmeas display of ICE. The top ice sculptors from China come across and design 5 rooms of massive display. This year the theme is “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and e...
Viewed 223 times since 30 December 2010.

Celebration at Christmas
Celebration is one of our favourite places to visit at any time of the year but it has a special magic at Christmas. You will find Central Celebration either from the 192 turning left just before the junction with the I4, or from the I4 taking the ju...
Viewed 360 times since 30 December 2010.

A visit to St Cloud
After visiting the theme parks and shopping malls it is nice to take a trip away from the Disney area to the town of St Cloud, and a visit to a man made beach against Lake Toho. The round trip from the centre of Kissimmee is approximately 20 ...
Viewed 524 times since 21 December 2010.

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