Random Florida Guide articles
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
Natural Habitats in Florida
The East Coast of Florida is protected from the Atlantic by a string of barrier islands. These taper off like giant stepping stones into the gentle cu
The State Nicknames – Part 13
Whenever we visit our beautiful villa in Orlando we always notice the different license plates on the cars as they show each state’s nickname. These n
Planning your trip to Orlando
We all like to plan for our holidays, but planning a trip to Disneyworld is slightly more involved. If this is your first trip to Disney you will need
Cambridge - Part 2
The family’s exceptional collection of works by Ben Nicholson, David Jones, Henri-Gaudier, Joan Miro, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth among others wa
Hollywood Studios with Toddlers
Disney’ s Hollywood Studios has a good number of attractions that are probably more geared to adults, but there are still plenty of wonderful ex
Wekiwa State Park - Florida at its Best
Decided to do something different than just the Disney World and other theme parks so thought we would visit one of Florida’s State Parks. We had hear
ST GEORGES ISLAND
St Georges Island State Park is situated on Gulf Beach Drive near Appalachicola. It is 10 miles south east of east point, off the u. s 98There are nea
Virgin Premium Economy
The decision to use Premium Economy as your travel class is an often debated one on travel forums. For some people the flight is simply a means to an
Suwanee River State PARK
Suwannee River State Park is situated on the U. S. 90 about 13 miles west of Live Oak. The Suwanee River runs from Texas to the Gulf Coast of Florida
American Pumpkin Pie
Last time we were in Florida the place was awash with tottering piles of golden pumpkins and it got me thinking on our return of using these wonderful
West Palm Beach International Airport
If you are planning a two centre vacation, which includes Orlando and the Miami area, then you may well consider flights which bring you into West Pal
Economy Family Dining
First of all, be assured that portion sizes are so large in the US that economy doesn’t mean still hungry! If there are a lot of people in your group
Shopping at the Florida Mall
Hands up - who loves shopping? Well – if you like shopping at home – you’ll just love it in Florida! One of the best shopping areas is the Florida Mal
RocknRoller Coaster - Hollywood Studios
The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios which stars Aerosmith opened in 1999 and is a Fast pass ride. It is located on the left near the end
Check-In made easy with Virgin Atlantic
Checking-in with Virgin Atlantic – A great way to start your trip and a brilliant way to finish it!Having flown many times to Florida with Virgin Atla
Dine at Café d’Antonio in Celebration
There are many places to dine out in the Orlando area, most of which are in the style of American diners. These are great for everyday dining, but som
Brits - a spending money guide!
So, you have booked your holiday to Florida, paid for the flights, chosen your villa and planned what attractions you are going to visit during your s
Try Smokey Bones Restaurant
On one of our regular shopping trips to Florida Mall, driving along Sand Lake Road, we found ‘Smokey Bones’, a log cabin style restaurant. Driving alo
The ‘Extra Special’ Disney Magic (Part II)
If you have read Part I of our Magical Disney Experiences you will be aware that we had been told by our guide on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour last ye
Disney's Boardwalk Hotel
Disney's BoardWalk was planned as a "village across the water," a place where frazzled tourists could take a day off from the theme parks
Highwaymen Exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando
Are you one of the lucky ones who visits Florida regularly and who likes to experience something a little different? Maybe you are all ‘parked out’ ha
Christmas day in Orlando
We have spent our family Christmas in Orlando and wanted to share our experience with you.First of all we had to decide what we wanted to do. The fami
Concourse Steakhouse Contemporary Resort
When you board the express monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Centre headed for the Magic Kingdom, you pass by the Concourse Restaurant as you
Orlando City MLS - Part 1
Judging by the number of times, ' where can I watch the football (soccer) match? ' gets asked on the Orlando Villas forum, and by the number of replic