Random Florida Guide articles

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Playgounds

Most of the theme parks have some form of playground area. Theses are not run of the mill swings and slide type parks , more of an adventure playgroun

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Old Town Fun - Kissimmee

Be sure to visit and stop by Old Town in central Florida on US 192. It’s Florida’s highest ranked free admission attraction! It offers fun and enterta

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Applebee's

Applebee’s was founded in Atlanta in 1980. and has restaurants worldwide operating in 49 states and 17 countries. Along the Hwy 27 at Berry town centr

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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

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Discovery Cove (13)

Discovery Cove is located opposite the entrance to Seaworld. It is a unique tropical paradise where guests get the chance to swim with dolphins, have

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Is Disney for Kids or Adults? Part 2 – Animal Kingdom

For those of you who plan to visit Disney without children you are in for a treat! Although of course, it is wonderful to see Disney through the eyes

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Around Epcot by Segway

Apart from just allowing you to meander at will around their theme parks Disney also give you the added option, for a price, to look behind the scenes

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Islands with a Difference - Part 5

SAMOSIR, INDONESIA This interesting island within an island is only 630 sq km but has a population of around 120, 000 people. Unlike the other

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Bush Gardens

When many people visit Orlando a lot do not realise there is so many great places to visit up to an hour away. From Orlando you can get to either coas

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Orlando Ale House – A Tale of Two Sittings (well three, actually)

We visit Florida regularly as a family and each time we try to visit a restaurant we have not eaten at before. Since our last visit at Christmas 2010

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Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, Florida

If you are looking for somewhere different to visit on your next trip to the Orlando area why not take a trip to Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards. If yo

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All Change

When you go to the south of America for the very first time, the differences will leave you utterly amazed. This may be a country with which we share

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What’s so great about Epcot 1

What’s so great about Epcot 1 Epcot still has to be my favourite Disney park of all time in many ways I cannot describe why I still like it the bes

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Barcelona - Part 2

The life of one of the world’s most famous artistic talents is the central theme of one of the world’s finest museums, the Museu Picasso in Barcelona.

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Flying to Tampa with British Airways Part 4

Flying to Tampa with British AirwaysPart 4 – Movies, chocolate and the Bermuda TriangleWe are flying over the Atlantic Ocean on our way to Tampa, Flor

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Clearwater

A holiday to Orlando is never complete in my opinion without a day trip to Clearwater/St. Petersburgh! The drive to Clearwater takes approx 1¼ hours f

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Scuba diving in Florida

Many people see Florida as a place for just theme parks and attractions, drive around 2- 3 hours in either direction from Orlando and you can experien

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Harry P Leu Gardens....A History.

The Harry P Leu gardens are in Forest Avenue in Orlando. The history of the house and gardens start in 1885 when John Thomas Mizell built a farmhouse

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A Round at Legends Golf and Country Club

One of my favourite golf courses to play whilst on holiday in Orlando is Legends Golf and Country Club. Legends is a beautiful rolling hillside course

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Snooty the Manatee

As many, if not all, of you will be aware manatees are an endangered species in Florida and they are looked upon with great affection as lovely benign

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FORT ZACHARY

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is situated in Truman Annex, Key West. South Florida. Here you will find the biggest haul of cannons in the wh

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Winter Summerland Miniature Golf – Blizzard Beach

Our family love mini-golf and have visited most of the “courses” in Orlando but our favourite is Winter Summerland. It is located next door to Blizzar

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The Outback Steakhouse

The Outback Steakhouse, from here on in referred to simply as ' The Outback' is an Australian themed restaurant offering casual family style dining.

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Nine Dragons Chinese Resturant at Epcot

Here is my review of the Nine Dragons Chinese restaurant at Epcot. We decided that before the fantastic firework display to book the restaurant. So at

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The wild side of Florida

One of the nicest things when you visit Florida is being able to see the different wildlife. I know most people just go to see “ The mouse “ but there

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