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Disney Mini Golf.

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Located off Buena Vista Drive, and opposite Disney’s fabulous Dolphin Resort, Fantasia Mini Golf is nestled into a quiet corner of Disney World, Florida.
Whether you are a seasoned golfer with an appetite for competition or a family or group of friends looking some fun in the sun, Fantasia Golf with its two very distinct courses has something for every one. (more…)

Filling Your Basket For Less In Orlando.

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Dollar Tree shops are fast becoming a favourite amongst international visitors to Orlando, thanks to the outlets cheap prices, variation of branded products and the growing numbers of outlets. (more…)

Dynamic Currency Conversion. Be Aware!

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

For those of you planning or looking forward to your vacation, and intend using your credit card to make purchases whilst you are abroad beware, the potentially costly dynamic currency conversion charges could be waiting for you. (more…)

Credit Card Holiday Checklist.

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

As with many visitors to the fabulous state of Florida, my family and I like to spend some time in and around the many great shopping malls and outlets, which, thanks to the exchange rate provide overseas visitors with the opportunity to find some real bargains.
For those delicate purchases or slightly more expensive one, the sensible payments are via a credit card with its added security of providing insurance for your purchase. (more…)

Orlando Flex Ticket.

Monday, August 9th, 2010

A Florida vacation is not complete without a visit to some of Florida’s best theme parks, including Universal Studios Islands Of Adventure, Busch Gardens and Seaworld, but just how cost effective is the popular Orlando Flex Ticket and Orlando Flex Ticket plus? (more…)

Virgin Atlantic Or British Airways.

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Although my family and I have flown to Florida on numerous previous occasions, we have never flown with Virgin Atlantic. That was until July 2010 when we flew direct from Manchester to Orlando International.

 Previous years have seen us fly from our local airport into Gatwick for our onward flight into Orlando, however since BA lost the domestic route to Fly Be, it meant that we would have  to endure a bus transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick to pick up our onward flights both on the outgoing and return journeys.

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Flying To Florida Indirect

Monday, December 15th, 2008

With the ever-increasing costs of transatlantic flights, this year’s annual Florida vacation offered me an ideal opportunity to seek out a cheaper alternative to our usual scheduled flights, which consisted of flights from Newcastle to Gatwick, then Gatwick direct to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Arriving at 3.25pm local time. (more…)

Florida Villa videos. Discover the new age of virtual tours.

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

Direct Villas Florida has released their latest product to owners of Florida rentals. Every Florida villa owner appreciates the value of a high quality video production of their property, however thanks to a new and improved way of capturing each piece of footage in true high definition, the face of the original ‘virtual tour’ has changed forever, and it’s cheaper than you think.  (more…)

Flights To Orlando. The Cheaper Option.

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

With the ever-increasing costs of transatlantic flights, this year’s annual Florida vacation offered me an ideal opportunity to seek out a cheaper alternative to our usual scheduled flights, which consisted of flights from Newcastle to Gatwick, then Gatwick direct to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Arriving at 3.25pm local time.
To allow me to ensure that my flights we indeed cheaper than booking direct flights, I needed to confirm the total cost of my usual route. This fare was for 2 adults and 2 children aged 14 and 11 years. (more…)

Florida Mall, Orlando.

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Located on the corner of South Orange Blossom Trail and Sand Lake Road, in Orlando, The Florida Mall provides visitors with a shopper’s haven. With over 260 individual shops and outlets, including 6 major department stores, Florida Mall is central Florida’s largest mall, but what exactly has it got to offer you? (more…)

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