Random Florida Guide articles
Breakfast in your villa
Breafast in your vacation villa; what could be nicer than the first meal of the day by the pool? And where else could you take breakfast in your jammi
Orlando Ale House – A Tale of Two Sittings (well three, actually)
We visit Florida regularly as a family and each time we try to visit a restaurant we have not eaten at before. Since our last visit at Christmas 2010
All about Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios in Florida started life in June 1990 inspired by its fellow location in California, namely Universal Studios Hollywood. From the ver
More Disney Fun?
It would be easy to expect yet another theme park from Disney when arriving at Downtown Disney, it certainly appears like that at first glance, but on
Cuba: Havana club rums
In the heart of Cuba, alchemy is at work as the Maestros Roneros- rum masters –hone skills passed on from their forefathers. This occupation is more t
Beauty and The Beast
The Magic Kingdom at Disney World is undergoing a make-over to update the park. They have started in the Fantasy Land and will not be complete until 2
Kentucky: a road trip through the state- Part 42
Covered Bridges continued:- Covered bridges are first seen in history in the early 1300’s in Switzerland and the around Europe up to the late 1500’
The Pinellas Trail
If you have ever been in the Gulf Coast area surrounding Treasure Island, Clearwater or St Petersburg you will have seen signs highlighting the Pinell
Driving Through the Keys
If you have time, the drive down from Miami to Key West is one not to miss, particularly the crossing of Seven Mile Bridge, The Keys are home to the l
The Wine Room at Park Avenue
There are a number of excellent wineries dotted around Central Florida most notably San Sebastian in St Augustine and Lakeridge in the rolling hills j
Magical Discovery Cove
When many people think of a Floridian holiday they think of the fantastic opportunity to swim with dolphins. A once in a life time experience to inter
Typhoon Lagoon in June
This was the first time we had visited our villa in the month of June and although it was wonderful to see so much blossom on the trees and flowers on
Olde Englewood Village
Olde Englewood Village Guests who choose to spend part of their vacation in or around the Gulf Coast, particularly the villas of Rotonda, will at some
A Visit To Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is owned by the same people that own Busch Gardens and Seaworld, so you know it is going to be really good. Having a limit how many the
Spaceship Earth – the Return Journey
Much has been written about Spaceship Earth in Epcot and how it depicts a timeline from prehistoric man up to the present day. The ride has always bee
What no car?
For many people taking a trip to Florida , a car is often included in the cost of the package, but for some people the thought of driving a strange ca
Eating out in Orlando
I thought I would compile a short document of eating out in Florida as we seem to learn about something new every time we go. It is of course similar
A light hearted look at language differences on either side of the pond!
The first time we arrived in Florida from the UK, we were pleased we were going somewhere where we would be able to speak the language. However, we we
Seeing RED for the first time!!!
Having spent a number of years visiting Florida, Orlando in particular, it may surprise some travellers if I say we were NOT too adventurous when it c
Cirque de Soleil (La Nouba)
Right I’ll start by trying not to give too much away. If you haven’t been to the Cirque de Soliel show “La Nouba” at Downtown Disney then you are real
Lightly packed!!
Having successfully chosen and booked your villa, decided on the right selection of park tickets, and of course hired the perfect size car, the one th
New Bahama Breeze on Highway 192
Bahama Breeze is a new restaurant in the chain which opened this year on Highway 192 near Marker 4. Unlike its sister restaurant in Lake Buena Vista i
Retail Therapy on the Gulf Coast.
Be rest assured your retail therapy needs will be met if you are staying in Rotonda West, by a visit to the Port Charlotte Town Centre Mall. This
Applebee's Restaurant at Berry Town Center, US27
When we visited our villa in May 2007 it was nice to see Berry Town Centre nearing completion with a few extra shops and eating places. The one that s
Magic Kingdom - Futureland
Future land follows on from Fantasy land. As you pass the Tea Cup ride you will find the go- karts on your left. Children absolutely love this. They d