Going to Sicily for a week from Saturday. Anyone been, got any pointers?
Off to the Caribbean again in a few weeks. Crusing around Puerto Rico, Haiti and St.Maarten.
Have a few days in Florida again so wondering what to do this time? Last time we did Universal, Volcano Bay and Wild Florida gator park.
Wondering if we should do Islands of Adventure or Disneyworld? Anyone been to any good parks or attractions in Orlando?
I'm there now. IOA is better than Universal in my view, but depends what you are into. Many of the rides in US are 3/4d which I can admire the cleverness of but is all very samey. I prefer the old school coasters and flooms.
Disney is way better in terms of spectacle than the Universal parks. We went 5 years ago when the kids were 8 and 5 which was probably perfect. I'm not sure it would be for me as an adult without kids though, although there are plenty that do go without. If I'd pick one Disney park out without kids it would probably be Hollywood Studios and for true Disney it's Magic Kingdom. We also did Sea World 5 years ago which was really good, but does get some stick for keeping Orcas in captivity. If you can get beyond that then I'd recommend there.
We are off to the coast about 40 mins from Tampa for a week today, I'd rather not go to BG as I'm theme parked out, but will probably lose that battle.From what I remember, nearly 20 years ago now though, Busch Gardens was the pick of the parks for coasters and more traditional rides plus it's got a zoo too. Doesn't really tie in particularly well with most Florida holidays though as most people tend to stick to Orlando, think we had a week in Orlando and a week elsewhere on the coast so we went to Busch Gardens while travelling between the two.
I don't think Glasgow Wolf is anywhere near there, so might be worth arranging a meet up with him...
I'm there now. IOA is better than Universal in my view, but depends what you are into. Many of the rides in US are 3/4d which I can admire the cleverness of but is all very samey. I prefer the old school coasters and flooms.
Disney is way better in terms of spectacle than the Universal parks. We went 5 years ago when the kids were 8 and 5 which was probably perfect. I'm not sure it would be for me as an adult without kids though, although there are plenty that do go without. If I'd pick one Disney park out without kids it would probably be Hollywood Studios and for true Disney it's Magic Kingdom. We also did Sea World 5 years ago which was really good, but does get some stick for keeping Orcas in captivity. If you can get beyond that then I'd recommend there.
lots and lots of Budweiser available there.
Go to Tampa and do Busch Gardens. Brilliant roller coasters and lots and lots of Budweiser available there.
America has some exceptionally good beers.American Bud. Busch own the brand. Basically its available on tap for cheapies as much as you want (about two glasses was my limit, but I fucking hate American beer)