Random Florida Guide articles
Chevys on the 192
Chevys Tex Mex is one of my favourite places to eat in Orlando. Located on the US 192 it is well renowned to for being the best Mexican restaurant nea
Central Florida’s State Parks
Despite Florida having over 160 State Parks they are not nearly as well known, to the average traveller, as the National Parks such as the Everglades
WORLD SHOWCASE - ITALY
Eleven countries each with their own pavilions - that is what you will find at the wonderful and spectacular ‘World Showcase’ at Epcot, Orlando, Flori
Speed And Signs
Florida 'Standard ' speed limits Municipal speed areas = 30mph Business or Residential Area = 30 mph Rural Interstate Limited = 70 mph Limited acc
An evening out with a difference
During our last few visits to Florida we have tried to do more and more different things to add variety to our time there. During our visit in August
Champagne Sunday Brunch at Legends
If you are staying in a villa on the Highway 27, who not try a champagne Sunday brunch at Legends Golf Club. Legends is a very well known golf club in
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is one of Floridas favourite adopted daughters and you can visit her restored cracker style home in Ocala. Marjorie moved wit
Good places to eat
We are great fans of the Longhorn Steakhouse Restuarants. They provide excellent food at a commonsense price. They are part of the Darden Group who al
Lake Louisa State Park (3)
Lake Louisa State Park is an award winning park covering four thousand five hundred acres .It is noted for it’s six beautiful lakes. The park is situ
Disney’s Boardwalk
A trip to the Boardwalk makes a pleasant and relaxing half day or alternatively an interesting evening out. The Boardwalk Hotel is between EPCOT and H
A1A Scenic & Historical Coastal Routes Byway
If you are heading towards the northeast of Florida, St Augustine, Jacksonville or Amelia Island, from the Orlando area, the quickest way is via I4 an
Disney Character Meet and Greet - part 3
Disney Character Meet and Greet – part 3 ……. . continuing on from my first and second articles regarding Disney Character Meet and Greets: If yo
The Rose and Crown in Disney's Epcot, Florida
Whenever we visit Epcot we cannot resist visiting The Rose and Crown Dining Room and Pub in the UK Pavilion. You’d think that we could manage a fort
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York – part 4
The hangar deck shows you both the equipment and the personnel side of Intrepid. The Hangar Deck is probably where you will spend most of your tim
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
The Seas with Nemo and Friends is located in the Living Seas Pavilion in Epcot’s Future World. This is a great little ride for children, especially fo
Disney Springs Orlando
Having visited the new Disney Springs in July 2016 mid afternoon, I was put off by the oppressive heat and humidity , it was no fun walking about in t
Vacation trip to Lowry Zoo, Tampa, Florida
As a change from the normal tourist agenda we decided to have a day away from Orlando and the normal attractions and visit the Tampa Bay zoo – named L
Walmart Florida style
Wal-Mart is one of the most successful retailers in America and in fact the world, they have 6500 stores spread across 14 countries, and you never hav
Disney Water Parks – Blizzard Beach
We are frequent visitors to Florida but this was our first visit in February and we were not sure what the weather would be like. The first two days t
Starting Your Disney Holiday with Baby/Toddler
The whole family has probably been very excited for weeks and cannot wait to start their holiday proper so I am writing this just to highlight procedu
Penguins at Seaworld.
Antartica-Empire of the Penguins is a brand new ride at Seaworld that has literally just opened. Seaworld is often overlooked in favour of it' s bigge
DISNEY PRINCESS QUIZ ANSWERS
Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida would not be the same without the many famous fairytale princesses which can be found in both the stage shows, parades a
Typhoon Lagoon....a history.
River County was the original Disney water park and I well remember visiting this low key attraction in the early days and how sweetly old fashioned i
Fort Christmas Review
Fort Christmas If you have got all ‘theme parked out’ and you are ready for something quiet and off the beaten track, then take a ride along State
Fantasy of flight
Fantasy of Flight located at Polk City off I-4 exit 44 is not just for aviation enthusiasts or for adults. The party of schoolchildren visiting at the