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Shopping Tips: Orlando Outlets and Best Parking Strategies

Visiting Orlando for the Theme Parks? When you are not in the parks or relaxing by your resort pools there is a distinct possibility that you will use the spare time indulging in shopping. There are three outlet shopping areas in the theme park areas between Kissimmee and International Drive. The quietest and the smallest is the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and is conveniently … Continue reading Shopping Tips: Orlando Outlets and Best Parking Strategies

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Using Orlando Airport (MCO) from UK

Some USEFUL advice I have written about the Orlando Visitor Toll Pass in recent posts Orlando Sunshine Pass and Orlando Airport – Visitor Toll Pass that allow UK (and any overseas visitors) to use the Florida toll system like a local. For some reason the Visitor Toll Pass is only available from ORLANDO (MCO) but you should consider using it. More about that later though. … Continue reading Using Orlando Airport (MCO) from UK

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Experiencing July 4th in Orlando: A Magical Independence Day

I can’t quite believe this but I will be arriving in Orlando on 4th July just in time to see some special firework display or displays to celebrate with America on her 250th birthday. This is a completely unscheduled break and another Virgin Holiday bargain that I discovered so close to this special celebration. I land at approximately 18:00 and flying into Orlando (MCO) for … Continue reading Experiencing July 4th in Orlando: A Magical Independence Day

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America Celebrates250

Happy 250th Birthday From Block Parties to a UFC cage on the lawn of the Whitehouse there is an enormous programme of events planned for this very special birthday. Americans are planning memorable road trips and Route 66 that traverses eight states has been sharpened up new signage and attractions have been renovated. For more about what is being promoted for your Road Trip 2026 … Continue reading America Celebrates250

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Buc’ees News

The march of the Beaver across America is picking up pace. A new location in Arizona just outside of Phoenix will be opening in June 2026. The popular roadside attraction of gigantic service station and convenience store anticipates opening in Louisiana, Wisconsin and Kansas in 2027. Buc’ees opened a new location in Ohio close to Huber Heights earlier this year. If you have never had … Continue reading Buc’ees News

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Route 66 – 100 year Anniversary Classic Car 3 night Road Trip

  The momentum is building and USA’s ‘Mother Road’ the iconic Route 66 celebrates 100 years in 2026. Established in 1926 the highway runs from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California a total 2448 miles. It traverses 8 states and it connects isolated and rural communities as well as some major cities such as Oklahoma. Route 66 still captures the nostalgic era of America. Forgotten … Continue reading Route 66 – 100 year Anniversary Classic Car 3 night Road Trip

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Florida – See the Manatees at Tampa Electric Company

Rapidly gaining the title of the most visited attractions in the Tampa area you must visit next time you are on the Gulf Coast in Florida. The unimaginative title of ‘The Tampa Electric Company’ doesn’t sound like somewhere you would want to make part of your vacation time.  During the winter months Florida is famed for the migration of ‘Snow Birds’ from the bitter winters … Continue reading Florida – See the Manatees at Tampa Electric Company

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Walt Disney World – Explore for FREE!

Free Disney Parking as well On our recent visit to Celebration we tried something new and discovered free transportation and free parking care of Disney. We were staying 20 minutes maximum away from Walt  Disney World and after a committee meeting agreed that we weren’t going to go to the parks due to the extortionate pricing. To purchase tickets we literally have to purchase either … Continue reading Walt Disney World – Explore for FREE!

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Walt Disney World – See the Fireworks for FREE

Without being inside the Magic Kingdom or Epcot Whilst gorging on Winter Sun last week in Kissimmee the January high broke all Florida records and also the lowest temperature for the state in the same period it was a superb week from the gloom of British winter. Our accommodation was on the 8th floor of the Delta by Marriott in Celebration bang in between Main … Continue reading Walt Disney World – See the Fireworks for FREE

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Florida – Manatee Viewing

I am back on my travels and having to take advantage of using up my annual accrued leave. Virgin Atlantic Holidays came up trumps for the second time in three months and we are going to stay in Celebration between the Main Gates of East and West to the Walt Disney World. The weather will be reasonably warmer than the UK and heating our bones … Continue reading Florida – Manatee Viewing

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