Random Florida Guide articles
Eastern Billards a Fantastic Shop!
As I sit here sipping my Chardonnay on a surprisingly sunny afternoon (it is 5:15pm so it’s ok for wine! ) I thought I would tell you about this great
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
Kilimanjaro Safari Ride, Animal Kingdom
Kilimanjaro Safari is one of our favourite rides, but it is very popular, so go straight there when you arrive, or use your Fast Pass. Situated at the
France: Ramatuelle - Part 1
Ramatuelle, a small medieval village bathed in the golden light of southern France, has maintained its authentic charm and the region’s legendary hosp
What’s new in Disneyworld for 2012? Part 1
Walt Disney World is in the middle of a huge re-development program and most of it will be done by summer 2012. Downtown Disney, a free area for p
The Candlelight Processional – Christmas 2009
Christmas at Epcot is truly memorable for so many reasons, not least being the very special ‘Candlelight Processional’ which has become an annual trad
A Great day out - Busch Gardens
Located around 1 hour from Orlando, Busch Gardens is a must for all Rollercoaster mad individuals. Being a little distance from Orlando, the park tend
Bibbidi Bobbiddi Boutique at Disney, Orlando
I bet even the oldest of us ladies has, at some time, had a sneaking desire to be a princess. Well, if you now have little girls whose only wish is to
What to Pack
If you've never been to a Florida rental home before, you may be tempted to pack too much! You don't need loads of clothes as most p
Life’s a Beach – Melbourne / Cocoa
Most people love the beach, even though Orlando and Kissimmee don’t have a beach it doesn’t mean you can’t find one. Probably the easiest and quickest
Day Trip to Key West
My parents stayed with friends in Miami last year and decided that rather than doing the long drive to Key West in their car they would take a day tri
Hotel Boardwalk
This little gem is tucked around Crescent Lake between Hollywood Studios and Epcot theme parks. It echoes the Atlantic New England Resorts from the by
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
The National course at Championsgate
Championsgate golf complex is situated just 10 minutes from the Disney theme parks off the US27.It was designed by Greg Norman and is the home of the
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 32
TOP attractions for families in Kalamaja Energy Discovery Centre There’s lightning in the air at the 100-year-old power plant and modern science
Sonnys BBQ Pit
Sonny’s BBQ Pit is situated on Highway 50 near the junction with Highway 27 in Clermont. This is quite a rare treat, I say tongue in cheek, as you hav
Floridas Gulf Coast
If you would like to try something different from theme parks while you are in Florida, why not try a day at the Gulf coast. There are many areas to c
Disabled and Able-Bodied Assistance
Just in case the inevitable Breakdown happens: All information written is from the Florida Drivers Handbook 1. If possible park where the disabled
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
How easy is it to book your own holiday direct with an owner?
Having spent years booking holidays through a travel agent it really is a leap of faith when you make the big decision to book your own holiday. Most
Quality Seafood with a snap!
Some friendly neighbours invited us to their favorite restaurant on our last visit to Orlando! As polite, but quite reserved eaters we said yes, but a
Introduction to Estonia – Part 1
I wanted to write about some of my many visits to Tallin but to fully appreciate it you need to understand the background of Estonia. So read these ar
Jaws at Universal Studios
If you have seen the film ‘Jaws’, and in all honesty who hasn’t, you will want to take this ride if only to see how the film has been adapted into a t
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Christmas
Our favourite firework and laser show has to be Disney’s Illuminations at Epcot. In our opinion nothing surpasses it and despite having seen it many t
A Most Spectacular Show – La Nouba
The reputation of Cirque Du Soleil is world renown – and up until this summer I had yet to experience it. Having persuaded my husband and two daughter