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Travelling to the USA
When you are planning your trip to the USA make sure you have all the correct details of the baggage allowance, these have recently been changed and are smaller than they were. If you intend to do lots of shopping some airlines allow you to book extra bags online when you check in and this is usually cheaper than doing it at the airport when you arrive to check in to return home once you have found that you have bags that are way over the allowance after all that shopping ! Before you travel to the USA now you must complete an Esta form. These can be completed online and are very easy to complete - once you have done this you will be given an ESTA number and be able to print off the completed form. These originally were meant to replace the old green Visa waiver forms but at the moment they are still being used as well as the new Esta forms. You need your passport number and also the address of where you will be staying in Florida at hand when you complete the form. These are valid f...
A preview of The Harry Potter park.
As I write there has been no date fixed for the opening of the new Harry Potter park, but all signs are pointing to spring 2010. This long awaited park stand in the grounds of the Universal Islands of Adventure and has been styled by the artists and directors of the Harry Potter films. These include Alan Gilmore and Stuart Craig. J P Rowling has been consulted all along the way with the organisers making trips to London to speak with her. In the 2007 licencing agreement Universal were granted the privelege of using footage from The Order of the Phoenix and High Blood Prince. Although this has not been confirmed it seems likely that this footage will be used in some way in the park. So here is a little insight in what you might expect. The Forbidden Journey is a collection of scenes and sets that you access through Hogsmeade. As you enter listen for the steam and whistle. Above you is a turretted building that appears to be 700 foot high. And it is here that you will find a Dr...
Ice at Gaylord Palms
Every Christmas time for the last few years there has been a spectacular event held at Gaylord Palms, called Ice. This features spectacular ice sculptures and lasts around 7 weeks; this year (2010) it runs from november to after Christmas. Gaylord Palms select Chinese artisans to create their displays. These artists are drawn from the participants in the International Ice and Snow Festival which takes place in China every year. In all they use a staggering 2 million pounds of ice to create the displays which are kept at a chilly 9 degrees farenheit. 3 kinds of ice are needed to make the sculptures. White ice has the appearance of compacted snow and this effect is created by freezing the water very quickly which lends an opaque appearance to the ice. Crystal Ice is made from de ionised water that has been multi filtered. Each 400 pound ice block uses 45 gallons of water and takes 72 hours to freeze. Coloured Ice is made by simply adding a bright colourant that makes a nice c...
Sanford Museum
Sanford Museum is located in East St Ist opposite Fort Mellon Park and is dedicated to Henry Shelton Sanford. Henry was a diplomat, lawyer and businessman whose importance in the Victorian era can not be over played. He was born in Connecticut and after qualifying as a lawyer took several diplomatic posts in Russia, Germany and Belgium. He also was a delegate at many important conferences dealing with such diverse subjects as expeditions, anti slavery and geographical events. His first venture in Florida was to buy an orange grove in St Augustine (this was after the Civil War) there after he invested part of his fortune in various business ventures in Florida with little return. It is thought that he spread his business interests too wide for success. His wife (though disaffected by their Florida experience) acceeded to his request to donate his papers to the museum. Also bequethed were various works of 19th century decorative art. The papers owned by the museum number a stag...
Kissimmee Air Museum.
If you are at all interested in aviation then put Kissimmee Air Museum on your ' to do' list and you can look forward to a treat on your next visit. This museum will not be too far from any villa that you are staying in. Here you can take control of a World War 2 air plane while sitting in the front cockpit. Rather surprisingly, there is no experience required to do this. Here is an idea; if your Florida visit is still in the planning stages, why not surprise your partner by booking a flight for him as an awesome birthday or Christmas gift? He would not forget that one! They also put on various displays and have an interesting array of exhibits and of course you are surrounded by people who are passionate about aviation and will happily answer your questions. Among the aircraft that are still flying are a North A SNJ6, Ryan P T -22, a Fokke Wolf 190A3 and a Boeing Stearman P. /T M. On display but not flying are a Mig 17 f Fresco, a Focke Wolf 19 oa 3 and a Boeing Stearman P T...
The Wells Built Museum.
The Wells Built Museum is in honour of Dr William Monroe Wells. William was a black doctor in the times of strict segregation who did much to improve the lot of the down trodden black American of those times. In those times no white doctor would ever treat a black person. He moved to the area after qualifying in 1917 at which time he was 28 and built a home here in 1921. THe good doctor served the entire area of Orlando and it is recorded that he delivered 5000 babies. Many of his patients were too poor to pay him anything but he treated them anyway. Shamefully the black people were not allowed to use any of the facilities that were reserved for whites and these included police protection, leisure facilities and good schools. This is despite the fact that they paid their taxes like everyone else. DR Wells resolved to solve at least one part of this and in 1928 he completed the building of a hotel for the black people. Shortly after he had a casino next door constructed which bo...
Thornton Park
If you want a day away from the Theme Parks during your vacation then why not consider Thornton Park? Thornton Park is in Orlando about an hour from your villa near The Parks and has a mix of historical houses that are sure please the eye and transport you back to another era. There are also shops, cafes and even pubs and you can certainly spend a pleasant half day here. Famed for its Cracker Homes you can also see examples of Shotgun, American Four Square, Meditteranean and Craftsman Houses. The American Four Square home is also known as the Prairie Box and its balanced appearance invites one to compare it with a Georgian home in England. They have a well built appearance and are constructed from wood, stone and cement. They normally have a shallow roof line and a deep overhang. Shot Gun Homes are seen in many of the Southern States and are built with a wooden frame. They are designed to withstand the extremes of the hotter months and form a long narrow line. These homes are...
Raglan Road Downtown Disney - Irish Themed Pub
Like many visitors to Orlando we always want to try new restaurants as well as return to some family favourites. The latest one for us to try is Disney?s Ragland Road Irish pub and restaurant at Downtown Disney. This restaurant, which is owned and operated by an Irish company, is located in Pleasure Island in what was once the Jazz Club. The interior boasts four antique bars which are more than 130 years old and imported direct from Ireland. These bars are made of dark solid wood and give an authentic pub feel familiar to visitors to Ireland. Wall coverings, lighting and other custom made furnishings have also been designed and come from Ireland to give that ?Irish? experience. Once inside you can enjoy live entertainment, where you?re encouraged to join in singing and clapping, listen to Irish storytelling as well as watching traditional Irish dancing. (Irish ?Stepdance? style of dancing has been very popular since 1994, when ?Riverdance? became hugely popular around the world and...
Roller Coaster History
Always subjective I know, but Florida must surely be one the world locations known for its fun attractions and superb roller coasters. The roller coaster is built to allow us to experience a few minutes of thrill and to allow us to simply forget everything that stresses us in life. A few minutes of pure escapism. But how did this phenomenon begin? We ride some of the most impressive roller coasters in the world in Florida, and rarely give this a second thought. We?ll it is an amazing story. The history can be traced back to some dramatic ice slides called ?Russian Mountains? which were specially designed and built predominantly around St Petersburg in Russia in the 17th century. The slides were very popular with the Russian upper classes. Catherine the Great was a particular fan and had a number of slides built on her own mansions. The slides themselves were built to a height of about 80 feet with a 50 degree drop, supported by wooden constructions. 1827 saw a Pennsylvanian minin...
Shuttle ? Last Few Launches
As homeowners we are often asked where to go for the best Shuttle Launch view. This is one of the most exciting, awesome sights you can see whilst visiting Florida. The memory of such power will stay with you for a very, very long time. If you see a night time launch the vision is amazing ? a huge white firework lighting up the whole sky. As this article is written there are just four more shuttle launches scheduled: Discovery on mission STS-13 on 5th April (6. 27am), Atlantis STS-132 scheduled for 14 May (2. 28pm), Endeavour STS134 planned for 29 July (6. 43am) and Discovery STS 133 (11. 57am) All times are EDT. If a shuttle is delayed until the next day the launch time gets earlier each day. Keep in touch to ensure the schedule is on time. We take a radio with us. You can sign up for text messages by texting ?follow spaceflightnow? to 40404. To stop them text ?leave spaceflightnow?. There?s a great comradery as you wait for a launch. At our last one we went to the Indian River on...
Restaurants in the Rotonda Area part 1
Restaurants near Rotonda West (Placida Rd) One of the things we love most about staying on the Rotonda is the fact that you can BBQ every night if you want to ? unlike at home! To me there is nothing better than throwing together a salad while hubby grills burgers or steak to perfection. Afterwards relaxing round the pool with a glass of wine and watching the sun set. Ah bliss! ! But if the ?chef? wants a night off there is a great choice of places to eat in the Rotonda area. Many are on or just off Placida Road (775) 5 minute drive Prime Time Steak and amp; Spirits 5855 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224 941-697-7799 or 941-697-7731 From Parade Circle turn into Rotonda Blvd West. Follow Blvd West to the traffic lights at Placida Rd. Before the lights on the right hand side is a small set of shops. In there at the far end you will find Prime Time Steak and amp; Spirits. Prime Time specializes in Mexican cuisine, homemade desserts, prime ribs and steaks. There is a lively at...
Restaurants near Rotonda West part 2
Continuing down Placida Road are two more restaurants both worth a visit. 25 minutes including water taxi Rum Bay ? Palm Island 941-697-0566 Restaurant Hours: Friday and amp; Saturday 11:30 a. m. ? 9:30 p. m. Sunday through Thursday Noon ? 9:00 p. m. Rum Bay Bar Hours: Friday and amp; Saturday Noon ? 10:00 p. m. Sunday through Thursday Noon ? 9:30 p. m. At the traffic lights on Rotonda Blvd West turn left on to Placida Rd (775) Follow the 775 down for approx 5 miles. You will see signs for the Palm Island Ferry on right hand side. Panama Blvd is just before Johnny Leverock' s Seafood House. Turn right onto Panama Blvd. Drive to the end of the road to board the car ferry to Palm Island. You can also arrange a water taxi to take you over. If so park in Leverock?s car park. Phone the restaurant to arrange the water taxi. There is a small charge for the water taxi but it is definitely worth it especially if you are followed by dolphins on your journey. The restaurant...

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