Random Florida Guide articles
Celebration Golf Club
The last time I played Celebration I shared the practice ground with ‘Grip it and Rip It’ big John Daly. He was practising in bare feet and was whacki
Segway Tour at Disney’s Fort Wilderness – Part I
Having twice been on Walt Disney World’s Segway tour called “Around the World at Epcot” and thoroughly enjoyed them both times, we were overjoyed when
Seaworld
If you would like a break from the Disney Parks, Seaworld has got to be the place to go.You will find Seaworld on International Drive right next to it
What’s so great about Epcot 7
After your visit to Journey into imagination with Figment its time to visit what I think is possibly one of the best ride in Epcot perhaps with the ex
A Leisurely Day in the Cocoa Beach Area Part 1
When we visited our villa in March 2011 we were delighted to experience great weather particularly hot for that time of year. Having been to various T
Halloween in the Parks (mid-September – October)
This year one of our visits coincided with Halloween. Our daughters had never been there at this time and none of us had visited Disney or Universal f
Busch Gardens Tampa
Our latest trip to Busch Gardens started with a tasty, if slightly unhealthy, breakfast at Denny’s on the 27 and then we headed off into the sun for a
Championsgate Golfclub Bar
Not to be mixed up with the Champions gate clubhouse grille, which is in fact situated inside the wonderful Omni resort…Champions gate is home to two
Orlando Thrill rides
You can’t beat Florida for fantastic thrill rides. With so many parks to choose from there is something for everyone. New rides are being built all th
The ‘New’ Pirates of the Caribbean
On our last couple of trips to the Magic Kingdom the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ ride had been closed for renovation and updating. For those of you tha
Tipping at Golf Courses
Something all veteran golfers know and all beginning golfers learn soon enough is that tipping is often expected and sometimes required at golf course
Pre Plan Your trip
Planning your trip to Florida, if you have never been before, can be a bit of a concern. Apart from the obvious sun clothes and swimsuits do remember
Bahama Breeze (Eating Inside)
The Bahama Breeze group of restaurants are many and spread across the area around the parks and judging from the couple that we’ve been to are of equa
Our Long Day at Hollywood Studios Part 2
We then wandered back down Sunset Boulevard and as we did outside the cinema we encountered a noisy crew making a film in the street. We joined the cr
Shrek Quiz Answers
If you, like me, enjoy the Shrek movies as well as Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida then you may well know the answers to the Shrek Qu
Marrakech: An overview - Part 19
Hammam’s A visit to a bath-house or hammam is one of those 'must do’s' when you visit Marrakech as it washes away the stresses and strains of daily
Cyprus: City of Ammochostos - Part 1
Ammochostos name means the city hidden in the sand. Famagusta, on the east coast of Cyprus, was once one of the most glamorous resorts in the Mediterr
See the alligators – without going all the way to the Everglades
If you would like to see alligators in their own habitat then a trip to the Everglades is well worth while. The trouble is they are about 300 miles aw
Edward Bok; his gift to the nation.
Bok Gardens is the most wonderful tourist attraction. It features wildlife gardens and bird sanctuary with a 60 bell Carillon tower. This is located i
Mini-golf / Alligator feeding
When the children are getting restless, and you are wondering how to entertain them for a couple of hours, or before you head off to the airport at th
WASHINGTON OAKS GARDEN STATE PARK
If you are a keen gardener, or even if you just like looking at lovely gardens, put this park on your must see list. It is situated in Palm Coast, 2 m
Gatorland (2)
If you’ve driven to Kennedy Space Center, or you stay in a villa close to a lake you may have seen the odd alligator, if you’ve ever wanted to these
Pollo Campero
Several of our guests expressed disappointment when they heard McDonalds in Downtown Disney was to close at the end of April 2010. Most of these were
A relaxing Sunday in Winter Park
In days gone by, way before Walt Disney even had his dream, tourists had been visiting Central Florida to enjoy the simple beauty, mild climate, natur
Overview Of Islands of Adventure
Twinned with Universal Studios, the Island of Adventures is my favourite Orlando theme park. The recent addition of the Harry Potter Wizarding World h