Random Florida Guide articles
"Are we nearly there yet?"
This is something that always makes our family laugh when we recall the story. It happened on our first trip to Orlando in Aug. 2004, we had been ther
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 38
Kompressor This is a big, open feeling beer hall, it is in all the guidebooks for its cheap, huge, and filling €5 pancakes. They are either savoury
Shopping at Aventura Mall, Miami
We discovered the Aventura Mall last Easter, during a trip to our villa in Orlando, when we managed to spend a couple of days in Miami. This huge mall
Airboats at Boggy Creek
Florida is well known for the Everglades, an area which fascinates a lot of visitors. However, if you are staying in the Disney area, a trip to the Ev
Things I like about Wal-Mart Part 2
One of the many things I like about Wal-Mart is the fact that they stock absolutely everything , I mean for food shopping I have to say I prefer Publi
Florida Mall in Orlando
This has been a favourite Mall for our family for many years but now our daughters are teenagers they can shop for England. Situated on South Orange B
Utrecht and the surrounding area - Part 4
Places worth a visit Miffy Museum One of Utrecht’s favourite inhabitants was author and illustrator Dick Bruna. He is the creator of the cartoon
Silver Spurs Rodeo (3)
If you are lucky enough to be in Orlando in either February (as we were) and want to try something completely different, then you may like to don your
What to see and do in Agadir - Part 4
DINING As one of the world’s biggest suppliers of sardines, fish features heavily on the menus of Agadir’s restaurants. From freshly grilled sardin
Lake Louisa State Park - A Great Day Out
Despite passing it every time we went up Highway 27 we had never visited Lake Louisa State Park so this time we made the decision to go so one Sunday
Horse World Riding Stables
If you have children or even adults that enjoy horse riding do try and spend some time at Horse World Riding Stables. These can be found just south of
ARainy Day in Orlando pt 2
If theme parks in the rain do not float your boat- pardon the pun- there is always that great fallback shopping! As they say ' When the going gets tou
THE WIMPS GUIDE TO THE PARKS – PART 2 HOW TO AVOID SCARY RIDES
Having read ‘The Wimps Guide to the Parks, Part 1’ you should now know what sort of wimp you are. You will probably feel a great sense of relief at ha
Sci-Fi Diner at Disney's Hollywood Studios
If you want to go back in time and reminisce about the old drive in from the 50’s and 60’s, the Sci-Fi dinner in Disney’s Hollywood studios is a resta
Turkish Riviera
With glorious, year-round sun, turquoise waters, superb local cuisine, a rich cultural heritage and fair value. Turkey has always been high on the lis
Disney Souvenirs
There are so many things you can collect to remind you of the magic when you are on holiday at Disney and I will try and list some of them here. First
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival
The Epcot International Food and Wine festival is held every year. It usually starts at the very end of September and runs for 6 weeks (Dates do vary
The Reptile Discovery Centre
If you are in the Daytona area and want to visit somewhere slightly different consider going to Reptile Discovery Center which is located just 15 minu
Eating on a Budget – Epcot 2
In related articles we have gone out to prove that eating in Walt Disney World theme parks need not cost an arm and a leg. Epcot is a great example wi
SeaWorld Orlando's Saving a Species Tour
SeaWorld is one of our families all time favorite parks. We are Gold Passport members and visit the park at least 4 or 5 times each visit. Our childre
Windley Key Fossil Reef: A history
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is situated quite close to Islamorada at m. m. 85. 5 on Windley Key. The rubbish tips known as middens r
Visiting Harry P Leu Gardens
You have done Disney, done Universal, done Sea World and had an amazing time. Now you are ready to have a gentler day out so may I suggest the Harry P
Cyprus city of Larnaca - Part 1
Cyprus city of Larnaca - Part 1 Larnaca is known for its palm tree seafront and is home to country’s primary airport, Larnaca International Airport
Lake Louisa State Park
If you are looking for a little bit of peace and tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of US192 and the theme parks then a couple of hours at L
America’s wild spaces - Part 8
CONGAREE is in the state of South Carolina and has an area of 107sq km. This is the place to go for wildlife watching, canoeing and hiking, it was