Random Florida Guide articles
Gulf Beaches
Theme parks are great but fancy something different? Take a trip to one (or more) of the Gulf Coast beaches. Allow yourself a whole day and expect to
Bargain Shopping Trip
Comfortable shoes are a must. Dress as though you were doing a day in Disney! Most of the Malls have free parking and it is good to have the car nearb
Happy Shopping
Having lived for the last quarter of a century on the small Greek island of Corfu, safe in the cocoon of shopping at small local stores, the transitio
The Wine Room at Park Avenue – the tour
Most wineries we have visited in Central Florida follow a very similar format. First of all you are greeted at the door and made to feel welcome. Once
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
Self Catering in your Florida Villa - Part 1
Villas in Florida all come extremely well equipped with the opportunity to be completely self catering as far as eating is concerned. The fact is, how
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
Arts Park at Young Circle Hollywood Beach.
During the overview article on Hollywood Beach, we touched briefly on Arts Park at Young Circle. However, this wonderful waterfront park, deserves a l
Child-friendly dining at Beef OBradys
They say variety is the spice of life, and a major benefit of the great number of holidaymakers visiting Central Florida is that there is a very diver
Casablanca - an overview - Part 6
Dining in Casablanca continued:- ILOLI This is a modern restaurant and at ILOLI you can have lunch or dinner in a pleasant atmosphere. This is t
Christmas at St Augustine
Next time you visit Orlando at Christmas why not take a trip across to St Augustine, the oldest city in Florida, which is steeped in history? However,
My Florida holiday diary. Day 2
Day 2 MAGIC KINGDOM ! We all decided for our first day we would visit the magic Kingdom, as jus looking up main street to Cinderella castle is ju
Driving Down the Florida Turnpike to Fort Lauderdale
Some say the Florida Turnpike is boring – well maybe I have an above-average threshold of boredom, because I love it. Perhaps it’s knowing that anothe
Discovering Dolphins
For some people a trip to Florida would not be complete without seeing dolphins. There are several species of dolphins which live in the waters around
A Day on Disney Castaway Cay
A day on Disney’s private island is part of most of their Caribbean cruises. The first cruise we went on was in February and we were unable to visit t
Choose a Safari - Part 1
The safari can be one of travel’s greatest experiences. However, without careful planning you can waste a lot of money. So what’s the best way for you
Blue Springs State Park in Florida
Blue Springs State Park is yet another great State Park, which is often overlooked by the normal holiday maker. It is located on the St John River and
Disney Beach Villas Character Breakfast
Recently on our trip to Orlando, for my birthday my husband surprised me by taking me to the Disney Beach Villas for a Character Breakfast. It was act
Is Florida still a good deal? Oh, Yes!
There has been a lot of talk lately concerning “Is Florida getting too expensive since the start of the recession”. Well where hasn’t”. Yes of course
The Holiday Adventure Begins
The morning breaks and we are readyTo drive to the airport very steadyIt’s holiday time and off we goTo our villa from so long agoAfter a drive of 2 h
Visiting the Parks Part 3
Before we have visited the Parks we will have gone through the Park literature to find out the opening, show and parade times. We will also have decid
Vero Beach - A Great Day Out
In Vero Beach, among the elegant subdivisions and hotels that have arisen over the years you can still find traces of the old Florida. Most obvious
Planet Hollywood at DownTown Disney
Here is my review for Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney May 2007I chose this restaurant because the giant globe it is situated in always looks great
Marco Island
Ever thought about a trip to Marco Island? We often split our time when we head to Florida and spend some of our time there. Depending on the length o
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