Random Florida Guide articles
Golf in Florida - My Guilty Pleasure!
When you have three villas, ‘holidays’ spent in Orlando tend to be a whirl of decorating and maintenance, but over the years I have managed to sneak a
Cocoa Beach (1)
In between those wonderful, full days at the theme parks, although fabulous as they are, and they are, you might be tempted to take a day off and have
A Visit to Main Street - Part 1
Main Street can be very busy especially before during and immediately after the Parade so it is easy to miss all that there is to enjoy there. Some vi
Disney Fastpass
The Disney Fastpass system is designed to make your park experience even more enjoyable by reducing your time waiting in lines. It is available at man
Shopping at Festival Bay
It has never been difficult to find shopping opportunities during a Florida vacation. The variety and choice is certainly impressive - and the opening
Trieste, Italy: Having a short break – Part 2
Basic Information When to go? Well, year round is OK but spring and autumn are best for pleasantly warm but not baking-hot weather. The city is alm
Why do owner's own?
Why do owner’s own? Briefly I will explain the legal side of owning a property in Florida which the owner wishes to be available for rental on a w
Miami
If you have never visited Miami I can defiantly recommend it. Miami has a lot to offer and seeSouth beach is the place we prefer to stay whist visitin
Animal Kingdom Part Two
After jungle trekking around Africa and Asia as described in Animal Kingdom Part One, if you still have the energy to visit more of the park then here
How to save time and money at the theme parks
With so much to see and do in Orlando it is a good idea to plan ahead. Hopefully, these tips will help you to make the most of your time and save you
How to get the best out of your holiday in Florida
Just knowing a few little tricks will help you get the best you can out of your holiday in Florida. Here are my top ten tips. If you are under 25 or i
Logan's Roadhouse
For some reason we had never got around to visiting a Logan’s on any of our previous trips to Orlando so this time we decided to give it a try on the
TAMPA......ONE TANKFULL ADVENTURES
The State Parks Department are encouraging you to visit their parks on less than a tankfull of petrol. This is in keeping with the new environmental a
Suncoat Beach Trolley
During one of our stays at Treasure Island when it was a dull day and although warm was not sun bathing weather we decided to take the Suncoast Beach
Quick Guide to Shopping
Ok girls this is for you. For those of you that love the shopping experience and treat it as a must do part of their vacation you have picked the righ
Islands of Adventure is Great
I want to tell you all about this fantastic park and why I think it’s one of the premier theme parks in Orlando. Universal Studios is made up of 5 Isl
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 1
What’s so great about Universal Studios? Islands of Adventure 1 Previously I have written a number of articles all relating to how wonderful the Di
Champions Gate
Champions Gate is slowly becoming an area that many more people are visiting. It’s location is superb being seconds away from Junction 58 on the I-4.
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
Changes over 35 years - part 3
Here we are back again in 1993, all alone, just the two of us. Time is moving on - too fast! Back to the story. Highway 192 now led up to High
Bahamas Breeze pt1
Popular with many visitors to Florida is Bahama Breeze - one of a chain of restaurants of the same name, whose first location was in Orlando, and whos
Brunos Italian Restaurant
If you are staying on Highway 27 you will go past this well hidden gem everyday on your way to the parks. It is in a small strip mall on the west side
The Cheesecake Factory (1)
Located at the Mall of Millennia in the middle of the ground floor this eatery is perfect for everyone and despite the name offers more than just chee
Manny's Chop House
If you fancy somewhere a bit different to eat why not try Manny’s. It’s located a little outside the main tourist area, but it is quick and easy to ge
Eating out for Families
If you are anything like our family, you’ll spend your vacation trying to find great places to eat at a reasonable price. Here’s a few recommendations