Random Florida Guide articles
A Brief History of Key West
It was several years ago that we first visited Key West, on our first cruise aboard the stunningly beautiful Royal Caribbean ship ‘Enchantment of the
Unusual Things To Do in Florida
We all love our visits to Florida with its great Theme and Water Parks the endless shopping and maybe even trips to either coast to soak up even more
RIVERSHIP ROMANCE CRUISES
For something a little different , we tried a river cruise Sunday Brunch meal, plus great entertainment. The rivership Romance cruises out of Sanford
A Taste of the South – House of Blues at Downtown Disney
After a morning perusing the stores at Downtown Disney a decision was needed on where to eat. Having already sampled many of the well known outlets su
St Augustine Beaches
St Augustine Beaches are located approximately a 2 hour drive north of Orlando and just a few miles further north than Daytona Beach.We drove there on
Updated Height Restrictions for Rides
Rides with height restrictions – Disney and Universal. Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - guests must be over 40 inches or 102cmBarnstorme
Orange Lake Golf Courses
Our family has never been great golfers but many guests who have stayed at our villa have spoken enthusiastically about the courses at Orange Lake. As
Animal Kingdom Dinoland: Chester and Hester's
There are gift shops everywhere you look at Walt Disney World and most families buy something each time they visit a park – Disney mania just takes ov
Wal-Mart at 2am
If you are like us, the first night that you get to your villa you will be absolutely shattered, after all, to your body 9pm is actually 2am the follo
Automated Passenger Control Booths at MCO
The self service kiosks or automated passenger control booths, APC for short, were introduced at Orlando International Airport in the last two or thre
Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal studios
This is a real treat for fans of the Marvel comics and in my view the best part of Islands of Adventure and without doubt the best attraction is “ The
France city of Troyes - Part 1
France city of Troyes - Part 1 Troyes is located in the North Central France, on the Seine River about 150km (93m) from Paris. Located in the Champ
TooJays Restaurant
TooJay's began as a modest New York-style delicatessen on the Island of Palm Beach in the spring of 1981. Started by Jay Brown and Mark Jay Katzenberg
Places to Visit - Anna Maria Island
Many of you who do decide to venture away from the theme parks probably head the beaches of Daytona or ClearwaterLet me let you into our little secret
A relaxing stay in a villa
Our family consists of 6 children and Mom and Dad. Our first family trip to Florida was in 2002. Our baby was just 10 months old, so we brought my par
About Belize - Part 2
Belmopan, Belize''s capital city, is a unique town in the Cayo District about an hour''s drive west of Belize City on the Western Highway. In addition
Country Bear Jamboree
The Country Bear Jamboree stage show attraction is located in between Frontierland and Liberty Square in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It opened
Blizzard Beach
I’ve been visiting Orlando for longer than I care to remember and honestly believed I’d find nothing much to do at a water park. When I finally visite
Airboat Adventures
Florida is famous for it’s thrill rides at Disney, Universal, Sea World and Busch Gardens, but there are other ways to get your pulse racing, whilst g
ICE! 2005
This article is the second in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the location and how this amazing attra
EPCOT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
The yearly EPCOT food and wine festival is a wonderful chance to sample some great cuisines of the world and if you are a foodie you will just love it
A Guide to Downtown Disney
Whenever we visit Orlando we always like to pay a visit to Downtown Disney, not only for the shopping, but also to enjoy a meal at one of the many res
Orlando for adults without children
This article is a follow up to the articles I wrote ' The Conversion of a Florida Holiday Sceptic ' parts one and two. The article was written by
Jurassic Park IOA
It was not until I visited Islands of Adventure with my brother and niece that I really appreciated this park. This was in early December and the park
Weddings in Orlando
Since we purchased our house in Poinciana, both our daughters decided to get married there. My youngest daughter got married 3 years ago and wanted