junkfoodfiend
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Hey everyone, I'm going to Florida in exactly two weeks from today!! Never been to America and don't know what to expect in terms of weather/heat etc. Any tips or hints? 
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mrsgosling3
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I haven't been this time of year but went in September last year. It was amazing....where are you going? What are you doing? Any questions jut ask
Happy Holidays
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Hey everyone, I'm going to Florida in exactly two weeks from today!! Never been to America and don't know what to expect in terms of weather/heat etc. Any tips or hints?
Weather - it's the rainy season, but you'll find it rains at exactly the same time every day for the same length of time & it's warm.
Hints - make the most of the coupons, vouchers you find, everyone uses them & if you leave some of your meal, say yes if you want it 'to go'.
The american people are very helpful & know tourism brings a lot of money into the country, therefore they do look after you.
Enjoy your holiday, I've worked out it's 522 days until we go
And given the option I'd much rather be staying in our own villa with pool, which is what we usually do, but seeing as my 4 year old 'step' grandson is coming with us, we now have to go somewhere child friendly, just as well I like a bit of fun, & I'm not going to tell everyone we're going to Liki Tiki, it sounds too much like an adult only placejunkfoodfiend
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I haven't been this time of year but went in September last year. It was amazing....where are you going? What are you doing? Any questions jut ask
We are going to Orlando, I think the place is called Emerald Island. I'm really excited because I've always wanted to go to USA- however three weeks with the in-laws will be interesting!!! We have tickets for Disney & Universal but playing the rest by ear. Although we are lucky enough to be there for three weeks so loads of time for exploring!!
junkfoodfiend
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Weather - it's the rainy season, but you'll find it rains at exactly the same time every day for the same length of time & it's warm.
Hints - make the most of the coupons, vouchers you find, everyone uses them & if you leave some of your meal, say yes if you want it 'to go'.
The american people are very helpful & know tourism brings a lot of money into the country, therefore they do look after you.
Enjoy your holiday, I've worked out it's 522 days until we go
522 will fly in, I remember booking ours about 2 years ago and all of a sudden its three weeks until I go. Thats great advice about coupons, I'll maybe try printing some off before we go. and I'm glad there will be a bit of rain, I'm as red as a lobster after 15 minutes in the sun haha. Does the rain last for long?
junkfoodfiend
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oh my goodness, I may bring a poncho with me then. In saying that, I live in Northern Ireland where it rains ALL THE TIME hehe so i'll be well used to it!Well at the mo it is raining loads! Tropical Storm Debby is causing havoc
Happy Holidays
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The rain will only last a few hours each day.
For coupons try www.iloveorlando.com
When we've been to Florida before it's always been more than 12 months planning, so I'm not too bothered, just very excited,
Ali*
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It is definitely one of those places that you just want to return to! This will be my 3rd visit - I love it!
Happy Holidays
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So true, the first time we went, we'd had a policy matured & I wanted to spend the money on a treat for the whole family, anyway after we returned people would ask DS & DD where they were going for hols next time & with a very sad face & tone they said 'Greece'.
I think we've been 6 times now, but more recently we've changed what we do, me & OH will do a few parks, but we also go walking & visit the many state parks & other places of interest (well to us).
When discussing next years hols & what she her boyfriend & his son (who've never been before) wanted to do I said it doesn't matter if you don't get time, you can do it the 'next' time you go, because you know there will be a next time!!!!!!!! So already there's a 'after Dec 13' trip in the distance.
junkfoodfiend
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The rain will only last a few hours each day.
For coupons try www.iloveorlando.com
When we've been to Florida before it's always been more than 12 months planning, so I'm not too bothered, just very excited,
I had a look at those coupons and they look brilliant. They've given me plenty of ideas for places to visit too, thanks
I didn't know there was a CSI exhibition- I will definitely be visiting that!!!
mrsgosling3
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Have a look at the Orlando magicard too - you get some money off vouchers and special offers at certain places which is good. I'm so jealous - wish mine was sooner
Happy Holidays
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Theres also a 'kids eat free card' which you pay for & is valid for X days, I've not got the link for it, as I took a look at the restaurants & knew they wouldn't be for us, it may have been on the magicard website.
junkfoodfiend
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Brilliant, thanks ladies. I could really do with saving as much as possible, as we are away for 3 weeks and not sure about how much spending money I need!!
Hi all! I am going to Florida next year for the first time!! It's my OH Mums 50th birthday so we are all going for a couple of weeks in July 2013. There will be me and my OH, his sister and her fiancé and daughter, and my OH parents. I think we are getting a villa in Kissimee. I am so so so excited, I've never been out of Europe and haven't been on holiday for 6 years. Woohoo!!!!!
