Random Florida Guide articles
The Villages
If you would like to go somewhere different from the theme parks why not spend some time at the villages. You go north on the us 27 through Leesburg a
Rural Scotland - Part 3
A day at the Lochs and the mountains Scotland is famous as the land of the lochs and unquestionably the most famous of these is Loch Ness, home to
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
Pool safety tips
Here are Some safety hints and tips to make sure that you enjoy yourselves have fun and avoid accidents. Most Florida homes with private pools will ha
Kentucky: a road trip through the state- Part 40
HISTORIC PLACES IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION continued; If you are looking for places that commemorate the Revolutionary war then you need to go about
Introduction to Estonia – Part 4
Wildlife – continued; Estonian lakes, rivers and forests also provide a home for beavers, flying squirrels and a handful of species including raco
Christmas in Early December
If you want to experience the magic of Christmas in Orlando at your leisure and without the crowds early December is a great time to go. At this time
Orlando City MLS - Part 4
Continued from part 3. Putting our frustrations aside we settled down to enjoy the atmosphere and the game. How different to a Premier league game
American Pumpkin Soup
When the nights get colder and your family arrive home damp and shivering what better food to put before them than a steaming bowl of pumkin soup. Thi
Keeping safe in the pools and water parks
In your villa you will most likely have a pool. If it is private then there will be nobody to look after you so do be careful. All rental accommodatio
Holyland Experience - Orlando
We had the pleasure of visiting the Holy Land Experience on our most recent visit to the Orlando area and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We purchased our
Early December at Treasure Island
Any month is a good month to go to Florida but one of our favourite times of year has to be early December. If there is ever a month to get a bargain
Flamingo Gardens, Fort Lauderdale
If you happen to be visiting the Miami area, there are many interesting places to see, and if you would like a tranquil day out after the excitement o
Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum’s New Exhibit
Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum in Orlando can be found on International Drive. It has a collection of extraordinary and bizarre exhibits, and you c
Sweet Tomatoes - a healthy alternative!
So, you’ve feasted on fantastic burgers and hot dogs, enjoyed delicious steaks and ribs, filled up enormous American breakfasts, had mountains of frie
Sammy Duvals Watersport Centre
We had been going to Florida for many years before friends recommended a visit to Sammy Duvall’s Watersport Centre. On a sunny day this comes as a wel
My First American Breakfast
On my first ever trip to Florida and indeed the USA, I discovered the concept of buffet dinning, chief amongst this was the buffet breakfast!!! The pl
Celebration at Christmas
One of my favourite places in Central Florida is Celebration. I like the peaceful atmosphere. The houses look like they came from the early 19th or 20
ST AUGUSTINE OLD JAIL
St Augustine Old Jail is also known as Authentic Old Jail and is in the lovely, historic city of St Augustine. This is part of the trolly tour you mig
Florida Trip 2017 Day 11
I woke up this morning feeling a little unwell, earlier in the week Will had had a stomach bug and it lasted for a few days and now it was my turn I h
First trip to Boma restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Although we have visited Disney World many, many times now over the years you can still find somewhere interesting to visit of exciting to eat and thi
Mama Melroses - Hollywood Studios
We decided, long before our holiday, to book the Fantasmic package and dine at Mama Melrose’s . We booked some months in advance direct with Disney. I
Dr Doom - A Cowards View
Dr Doom’s – Freefall a cowards view. On our last trip to Orlando we finally managed to get to Island’s of Adventure (IoA) and what a brilliant attract
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
I would like to tell you about our visit to Cirque Du Soleil. We decided to go to Down Town Diney one evening and on the spur of the moment we decid
America’s Wild Spaces - Part 6
CANYONLANDS is in the state of Utah and has an area of 1, 366 sq km. This is the place to go for mountain biking, 4WD-ing, rafting and was created