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The Super Six: Top Bars at Disney Springs

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 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.

How to get to PortAventura from Barcelona

Wondering how to get to PortAventura from Barcelona?

Located in the south of Catalonia, Spain’s most popular theme park is easy to get to from Barcelona. Check out the different ways to make your journey…

6 Things You May Not Know about Vatican City

Did you know...

...that there was so much to know about the smallest country in the world?

Top 5 Things to do Salou

Salou, on the Costa Dorada, offers a great mix of theme parks, sunshine and wide sandy beaches. Here are our top 5 must-dos for this fabulous beach-side resort...

Ideas for Exploring the Beautiful Countryside around San Francisco

Wine, wine, and a bit more wine

Considering a trip to San Francisco? Here's a few reasons why you should branch out and explore the surrounding countryside...

7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Alcatraz

Did you know?

Everyone's heard of the infamous Alcatraz, the impenetrable fortress off the coast of San Francisco. But do you know who the island's most famous convict was or why it's called Alcatraz at all...?

A Day at Discovery Cove, Orlando’s Tropical Paradise

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.

Where to Meet the Disney Princesses at Walt Disney World

Enjoy magical meet and greets and Character Dining experiences with our guide to meeting the Disney Princesses.

As some of the most popular Characters from the films, meeting at least one of the Disney Princesses should be on your Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to-do list. Your little princesses and princes will love it – as will all the big kids!

Go VIP with These Great Park Extras in Orlando

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Whether you’ve ‘been there, done that’ or you’re new to Orlando and looking for that extra “Wow” factor, these spectacular add-ons are the ideal enhancements to your holiday of a lifetime.