Random Florida Guide articles
What Villa Location?
If you are ploughing through all the villas on this site and do not know where the best place to be is, this may help you. Obviously if your whole
Love Your Wine
During our visit to Florida in April last we were invited to meet relatives who had just bought a property on the new Cascades Development along highw
What’s on a Lake? Half the world at Epcot!
I would be being untruthful, if I didn’t admit that on my first visit to Disney, back in 1991, the lake in Epcot, seemed in comparison to everything e
50's Prime Time Cafe
To dine here really is a fun and unique experience. You will not be disappointed.Located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this restaurant will cater for
Review of Aquatica – Seaworld’s water park
Review of Aquatica – Seaworld’s water park Whilst me, my sister, my Nanna and my mum were in Orlando America one of our theme park choices was Aqua
Mount Dora
The large, beautiful lake which the town overlooks is named after Dora Ann Drawdy (1819-1885). In 1846, Federal Surveyors named the lake " Lake D
Belgium - Beers
Belgium is famous for its mussels and the beers. They produce more than 365 kinds of beers more than the days of a year. Only a handful of beers in th
Christmas Traditions in the USA Part 1
We love to spend Christmas in the USA, and particularly in our beautiful villa in Orlando. Christmas is a very popular holiday season all across Ameri
GatorLand (12)
An interesting and local attraction for all ages. It' s a place you drive past and comment on very much like it' s nearest neighbour Tupperware HQ
Cheescake Factory Orlando
Having never been to the Cheesecake factory before and lots of people leaving really positive feedback in our guestbook about it, I suppose it was onl
Boggy Creek airboats (8)
Boggy Creek airboat rides ranks very high on my family’s list of things to do for both 14 year and 8 year old. There is a choice of two lakes, The Eas
The State Nicknames- Part 12
Each of the states of America has a nickname which reflects its history, geography, industries and people. These nicknames can be found on car license
'Must See'in the Theme Parks
Things not to be missed at the theme parksThe fireworks at Epcot. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is a fireworks and laser light show at Epcot and
Greater Orlando.....a history.
During the time of the Seminole Wars, the United States Army built Fort Gatlin on what would eventually become Orlando. This was in 1838 and its p
Charley's Steak House
A meal at Charley’s Steak House is a mouth-watering meal to remember. This award-winning restaurant has been ranked consistently as one of America’s T
Flying to Orlando via Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Searching for flights to Orlando one Christmas we happened upon a new route, which we had never undertaken before, despite using indirect flights with
Puerto de la Cruz - Tenerife
Puerto de la Cruz is in the north of Tenerife and its climate is much more European with seasons than the south of the Island. Mount Teide is the reas
THE BOARDWALK
We recently visited the Disney Boardwalk for the first time, having heard about it we had not quite managed to fit it in to our holiday schedule befor
Santiago de Compostela - Part 3
Whether Catholic or not, the Pilgrim Mass at the cathedral, particularly the swinging of the botafumeiro which is a giant incense burner is a must. Th
ESTA
ESTA stands for the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation and is a requirement for travel to the USA for anyone travelling under the Visa Waiver
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
A few tips for surviving Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Some sensible shoes are the most important aspect of surviving a day at Disney World, as is a good sun block and a hat of some kind. You will spend mo
Grabbing a Disney snack
As you walk around any of the Disney theme parks, you can smell the aroma of delicious popcorn and the offerings from the various and varied restauran
Boggy Creek
If you want something to do for half a day whilst visiting Central Florida that’s a bit different from the large commercial theme parks, visit Boggy C
Gramping is the new big thing
“Gramping” is the new big thing and if you consider the advantages it' s no surprise! ' Gramping ' is where three generations of an extended fami