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Excess Baggage Charges by Mary Phillips
Everyone likes to make the most of their travel plans and most of us are lucky enough to be able to get away for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, because of rising costs,airlines are hitting us with charges for our luggage, especially if it is overweight.......

Bogey Creek Airboat rides by Robert Peacock
If you cannot make the long journey down to the Everglades, but would love to experience the thrill of an air boat ride, why not try the next best way at Bogey Creek......

Flea Markets by Guy Gore
There is no doubt that the choice of shops in the Central Florida Disney area is massive. Many of the shops have individual reviews elsewhere in this Guide, or feature as part of a review of a Shopping Mall.......

SUNPASS PREPAID TOLLS by Steven Humpleby
Unless you own a vehicle in Florida, you may never use the SunPass system, but you may want to know how it works, as you will see the SunPass sign displayed over many entry and exit lanes on the toll roads....

MADEIRA BEACH & JOHNS PASS by Julie Hart
We discovered Madeira Beach in 1988 on our first trip to Florida back in 1988. We stayed in a cheap motel right on the beach and it was lovely to walk out of our room, around the pool and straight onto the white sandy beach......

Miniature Adventure Golf by Michele Chamberlain
One of the favourite things my family likes to do on all our visits to our villa is play miniature golf at the various locations in Orlando. They are really great fun and people of all ages can play! They are also open late at night.....

Dining by Paul Weeks
We have tried some of the restaurants that are near to the villa on Indian Creek, and have the following suggestions.....

Discovery Cove - birthday package by Janet Freeman
It was our daughter's 16th birthday while we were in Orlando last summer. She had always wanted to go to Discovery Cove so this seemed like an ideal time. We booked the package in the UK......

Airboat Rides by Andy Brownlie
Down at the south end of Lake Tohopekaliga (you can call it Big Toho for short) something stirs! Actually, lots of things stir - exotic birds, turtles, snakes and alligators....

Dining at Walt Disney World - Advance Reservations for Dining by Michele Chamberlain
I always ring in advance in book my Disney restaurants. The earlier you can call, the better. The majority of them you can prebook without having to pay a deposit or leave a credit card.

Mount Dora by stephen malkin
We visited Mount Dora in November so all the craft and gift shops were decorated ready for Christmas. A great area to get ideas for Christmas presents with a difference.

Winter Park, Orlando by stephen malkin
Just off the historic area of Orlando is Winter Park. The main street is lined with classy boutiques, art galleries and gift shops.

Harry P. Leu Gardens by stephen malkin
One place we had seen advertised for quite a while and never managed to get to until this year is Harry P. Leu gardens. They are just outside Downtown Orlando.

Easy listening and All that Jazz by stephen malkin
Our first encounter with easy listening was on our way from Orlando Airport. we had picked up our hire car and the radio just happened to br tuned in to 103.1 WLOQ, Smooth Jazz

The Easy Way To Rent DVD's by Steven Humpleby
Shopping in our local Walmart store, we came across Redbox Automated DVD Rental. It is so simple - just like using any vending machine.....

DownTown Kissimmee by Robert Peacock
When you find that you have a Friday or Saturday evening available and you feel you need a break from the World of Disney, take a journey back in time and visit Downtown Kissimmee

Fishing by Guy Gore
A Florida vacation has so much to do - many people base their vacation plans around the theme parks, whilst others are attracted by the golf, shopping, restaurants, sport etc. And, of course, the weather. Many visitors seek to try some fishing whilst on their vacation, as a very relaxing way to soa

DRIVING A RENTAL CAR IN FLORIDA by Carol Pattrick
Most guests choose a fly/drive package, as hiring a rental car is the best way to thoroughly enjoy your Disney vacation, especially when staying at a villa, as local bus services are few and far between in most villa communities.

Christmas in Florida by Julie Hart
We have spent 2 Christmas holidays in Florida, both of which were memorable. On the first occasion we spent 4 nights on a Bahamas cruise with Royal Caribbean.

Orlando Museum of Art by Patty Bensur
If you’re looking for a change of pace from the usual Florida attractions, the Orlando Museum of Art will offer you a culturally stimulating experience

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