Random Florida Guide articles
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys
This morning we had an Advance Dining Reservation (ADR) booked at Chef Mickey’s for breakfast. It was a nice early start for us leaving the villa at 8
The Boulevards of Disneys Hollywood Studios
America' s fourth most-visited theme park with almost ten million visitors annually originally opened on 1st May 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios, represent
Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve
Being approximately only a fifty-minute drive from central Orlando, Merritt Island wildlife reserve is an easy drive away and a fabulous place to visi
Booking A Villa in Florida For The First Time
People who have never stayed in a Florida villa are often apprehensive about making the first steps in booking a villa. I know we were when we first b
Bok Tower Gardens
If you drive from Davenport to Miami on US highway 27, look to the left as you approach the town of Lake Wales. On the distant ridge – the highest hil
Teenagers at Disney
A guest recently emailed me and asked me “will teenagers enjoy Disney?” Of course! And decided to send a quick insight into some rides for her son
Hollywood Studios - A Kid's Guide
A great movie park but not just full of facts – many many things for kids to enjoy – lots of characters appear at this park and as it
Cruising for the Disabled – Part 4 Tips on What to Do When You Have Booked Your Cruise
If, after reading my previous articles on cruising for those who have disabilities, you have decided to book your first cruise, then you will be about
A Day at the Beach
Florida is blessed with many excellent beaches and visiting one can be inexpensive and make a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the theme
Abiding By The Rules Of Your Vacation Villa
Renting a villa is far preferable to cramming a whole family into one hotel room - more space, much more comfort, a real home from home.
Indian Restaurant - The Clay Oven
Although we have been going to Florida for over twenty years we always seemed to be searching for a good Indian restaurant. The Passage to India used
Alternative Shopping for Golfers
When your partner doesn’t play golf and you do, and you are in the wonderful world of Orlando, Florida…. how do you get to satisfy both peoples’ need
Fishing on the Gulf Coast
Being a villa owner and having been to Florida a considerable number of times, we are always looking for different things to do. We would agree that i
Bubba Gump Restaurant
We were recommended to eat at the The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant and Market by friends who had recently returned from Orlando. We were not dissap
Wet 'n' Wild
Situated on International Drive Wet ‘n’ Wild is one of Orlando’s older water-parks. The park has been expanding over the last few years and now houses
The Villages Florida
Having visited the town of Celebration on our holidays to Orlando and always enjoyed the laid back feel of the place we were looking for somewhere sim
Driving USA
When you arrive in Florida for the first time, the prospect of driving in a foreign country can be really daunting. Don’t Panic. Once you’ve got used
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
Santiago - Part 3
Where you decide to stay will depend on your own personal budget. At the top end of the market, you could try The Aubrey in Bellavista which became Sa
Big Thunder Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom is situated at the far end of Frontierland, just past Splash Mountain. It opened in Magic Kingdom 1980
Carrabba’s – Italian Grill, Orlando
Our local favorite restaurant at home is a lively Italian, which has been run by the local Mafia (only joking) for years where their fish special are
The Auto Train to Sanford, Florida
Did you know that you can take a train to Florida? Well if you are lucky enough to live in Virginia, and don’t want to drive down to Orlando, or fly,
Seaworld - Part 2
Seamore and Clyde Take Pirate Island This is a good show for all the family. It features two sea lions, a huge walrus and a couple of cheeky otters
Dine in, take out, delivery (Pepperoni at Champions Gate)
Sometimes cooking at your lovely villa is just not what you want to do, but equally if you have had a busy day at the theme parks, you may just want t
American Football game in Orlando
If you would like a taste of ‘real’ American life what better a place than at an American Football game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando! We took in our