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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

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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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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

If you are fortunate enough to visit Seaworld Orlando during the summer of 2009, you will have a real treat in store when you visit Seaworld. Construction of their newest theme park attraction Manta is now well under way. But what can riders expect from Seaworlds newest roller coaster? (more…)