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Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

By eleanor.c 10 Oct 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

When you think of Discovery Cove, the “tropical paradise” park in Orlando, you probably think of dolphins, and rightly so. Their dolphin interaction programme is a stand-out addition to any Central Florida visit. But there are other finned and furred residents, and we know you’ll want to meet them...

The Savoury Side of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

By Anonymous 30 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

With its Steampunk exterior and massive smoking chimneys, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is arguably the most eye-catching building at Universal Orlando, and it’s a given that the sweet treats will be spectacular. But there is far more to the place than milkshakes, truffles and candy apples.

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

By eleanor.c 02 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts Susan and Simon Veness

SeaWorld is one of Orlando’s most scenic theme parks, with photo opportunities around every corner. But that doesn’t mean your photo album has to end up looking like every other tourist’s, when there are plenty of offbeat angles and overlooked views.

11 Reasons You Must Try Tampa!

By eleanor.c 26 Aug 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

It’s a city that sometimes gets overlooked as visitors dash from Orlando to the Gulf Coast beaches (and vice versa), but Tampa is now a major attraction in its own right and we are big fans of spending time there.

Five Fab Places to Chill Out at Universal

By eleanor.c 15 Jul 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Orlando’s famous summer-time heat and humidity has kicked in, and the peak season crowds have arrived. But that’s okay, because we’re here to tell you where you can get away from it all even when you’re in the middle of it all.

20 Ways to Enjoy Legoland With Teens

By eleanor.c 06 Jun 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Legoland Florida is the ideal park for kid-sized thrills, from their ‘my first coaster’ experiences to the soaking-wet thrills of World of Chima. While the 2-12 crowd are happily entertained, what about their teenaged siblings?

5 Quirky Reasons Busch Gardens Isn’t Just About The Coasters

By Anonymous 13 May 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Busch Gardens in Tampa may be best known as the ‘roller-coaster park’, and its reputation is well deserved. But there is far more to it than that, including some unusual opportunities to get up-close with the park’s furry and feathered friends.

The Super Six: Top Bars at Disney Springs

By eleanor.c 08 Apr 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Downtown Disney has evolved into Disney Springs, and it’s easier than ever to find superb dining. But where can you find the best spots for a drink or two as the sun goes down? Join us on a bar hop (but not all on the same day!) of Disney Springs’ Super Six.

It’s Manatee-Time at SeaWorld!

By Anonymous 04 Apr 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

Manatees are cute, cuddly and cool, as well as endangered. They are also now front and centre of a new SeaWorld exhibit that highlights the park’s amazing rescue programme and provides a fascinating close-up of these unusual animals.

A Day at Discovery Cove, Orlando’s Tropical Paradise

By Anonymous 30 Oct 2015

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

From the luxury-resort style check-in to the tropical paradise setting and from one-on-one interactions with bottlenose dolphins to the bath-water warm lazy river, come with us on a detailed walk through a day at Discovery Cove.

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