Random Florida Guide articles
Kentucky: a road trip through the state- Part 40
HISTORIC PLACES IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION continued; If you are looking for places that commemorate the Revolutionary war then you need to go about
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part3
Right, so we are in Fantasy Land we have been on Small world and have just been in Peter Pans Flights so what next? Well there is Dream Along with Mic
Flying to Florida with US Airways – Part 1
I have recently celebrated a special birthday and so my husband decided that we would visit Florida and go on a Caribbean cruise as a special treat. W
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
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 3
Our boarding passes in our hand we entered the departure lounge with little fuss the security Pre 9/11 was much more relaxed your hand luggage went th
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
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
High emotions going on holiday – you’re not alone!
I don’t know about you, but I plan my holiday and spend the next few months dreaming about my it….sun, swimming, what I could do, what I can buy, what
Spain: City of Barcelona - Part 2
SPANISH FOOD There are so many good places to eat in Barcelona but please avoid the touristic restaurants and bars close to the Ramblas. They are e
Pinocchio’s Village Haus - Magic Kingdom
If we are going to eat lunch at the Magic Kingdom we tend to have a light breakfast at the villa before going to the Park. If you want to get to the P
Manny's Chop House
After all we had heard about Manny’s Chophouse we felt that we could put off a visit no longer. So in January we finally decided to try Manny’s on a W
Golf Courses near Disney
I’m sure you already know that you will be spoilt for choice with literally hundreds of really great public courses in Florida, however I thought I’d
Behind the scene tours of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
If you’ve been to Orlando many times or you are looking for something a bit different why not try one of Magic Kingdom’s special tours. To do one of t
Festival of the Lion King
The Festival of the Lion King, at Walt Disney World’s theme park Animal Kingdom, has to be one of the most colourful of all their live shows and audie
Queueing At Theme Parks - Part 1
There is actually a very simple answer to the question of long queues for the rides in the parks - take Granny and Grandpa! They stand lovingly in the
A day out to Clearwater
When you talk about Florida the first thing that comes into everyone’s mind is Disney and surrounding area. Little do people know Florida is famous fo
A teen’s vital tips for a long plane ride to Florida
1. Layers One thing I learned while traveling from wet, damp Scotland in the slushy winter to sunny, beautiful Florida is if you don’t make sure yo
Edward Bok; his gift to the nation.
Bok Gardens is the most wonderful tourist attraction. It features wildlife gardens and bird sanctuary with a 60 bell Carillon tower. This is located i
Cracker Barrel Restaurant And Retail Store
For several years our only experience of Cracker Barrel was looking down on them as we passed exits on the I4 and wondered why their car parks were so
Kenedy Space Center
This is located 45 minutes from Orlando and is well worth a visit although not really suitable for very young children. Kenedy is open all year except
Universal's Islands Of Adventure
Islands of Adventure is the second of the Universal Studios Parks, reached, as is Universal Studios through Universal City Walk, which includes restau
The State Nicknames – Part 8
Collecting state number plates has become quite a hobby for us when we visit Orlando, and it is amazing how many you can see, from all over the USA. E
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 6
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 6 After you exit the church there are other points of interest at the top of the hill. They are the Chapel of t
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part2
In my last article I told everyone how special the initial view of the high street and castle was as you entered Disney’s Magic Kingdom especially in
Flying to Florida with US Airways – Part 4
As a special birthday treat my husband and I are flying out to Fort Lauderdale with US Airways, via Charlotte, to pick up a Caribbean cruise. Boarding