Friday 9 April 2010

Orlando & The Florida Keys by Annie Clougherty


We stayed one week in a 5 bedroom villa in Orlando. Whilst we were there we visited MGM Hollywood Studios – they were having a cold spell – hence the layers in our photographs!

EPCOT which stands for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow, is the largest of the Disney parks and features different countries. Set around a lake, numerous restaurants mean you can experience all the different foods. Although very educational and interesting, it also has some thrilling rides. A Garden Festival is held in Spring. Every night at EPCOT they have spectacular fireworks over the lake. We also visited Aquatica the new waterpark from Seaworld which was fantastic!

After leaving Orlando for our journey south to the Keys, we visited Naples, one of the wealthiest communities in the USA, hence all the millionaires homes set directly on the beautiful beach. The prestigious shopping area of 5th Avenue is a must for shopaholics.

The drive from Naples to the Keys is lovely as you pass through the everglades and see many alligators on the banks. We visited Key Largo, Duck Key and Key West. My favourite was Duck Key and the resort of Hawks Cay where you can rent bicycles and cycle around the resort. It is possible to swim with the dolphins at the Dolphinarium.

A day trip to Key West is worth a visit as it is a very colourful place, and the southernmost point in the USA. Duval Street is full of interesting shops and is very lively in the evening. We travelled down Duval street on a Pedicab.

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