Random Florida Guide articles
Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party
Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without a visit to Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party! It is great for the children (old or young! ) and I can thor
Bok Tower Gardens
If you drive from Davenport to Miami on US highway 27, look to the left as you approach the town of Lake Wales. On the distant ridge – the highest hil
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
The Mote Aquarium.
The Mote aquarium is loceted in Sarasota on the Gulf Coast of Florida. This is a good place for anyone who really wants to learn about sea life and th
What’s New At Epcot’s Innoventions? (Part 2)
On a cool November morning we visited Epcot to find it surprisingly busy and although we had arrived at about 9. 45 we still had 2 hours to wait befor
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
Quebec City - Part 1
This is the place that Europe and North America merge. Québec City’s historic streets, shops and food provide a base to then explore the wider provinc
What Do You Know About Florida? Part 2
Of course many of you will already know a little about Florida, the national fruit, the orange, the national flower, the orange blossom, and its nickn
Enjoy Anna Marie Island
There really is something very magical when you arrive at Anna Marie Island and you see the white sand you know you are in for few days of complete re
Tasty Treats of Orlando - Part 2
More tasty treats in Orlando are: Funnell cake, which is served mainly in the parks. This is a batter which is coiled in a circle and deep fried th
Downtown Disney (3)
If you want to experience the magic of Disney, even without visiting any of the parks, then Downtown Disney is the place for you. Visit day or night a
Florida after the Parks
You may ask, what is there to do in Florida after you have done the parks to death, some people may think that there is nothing else to do but, they w
Morning coffee at the Peabody hotel
What a surprise we had! You wouldn’t normally expect to find a small group of ducks walking across the foyer of a smart hotel, but that’s just what ha
Epcot- Future World
Epcot is one of the Disney Parks at Orlando and stands for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow. The park is over 260 acres in size and compri
Harry P Leu Gardens....A History.
The Harry P Leu gardens are in Forest Avenue in Orlando. The history of the house and gardens start in 1885 when John Thomas Mizell built a farmhouse
America’s Wild Spaces - Part 4
KATMAI is in the state of Alaska This is the place to go for bears and flightseeing and was created in 1980. Few places beat Katmai for bear vi
Expedition Everest (1)
Animal Kingdom is one of our favourite parks, but at one time it was not popular. However, with the addition of Expedition Everest it has become one o
Christmas Traditions in the USA – Part 3
All across the 50 states of America Christmas is celebrated in a variety of different ways. Boston is famed for its carol singers who are accompa
Spaceship Earth – the Return Journey
Much has been written about Spaceship Earth in Epcot and how it depicts a timeline from prehistoric man up to the present day. The ride has always bee
Is it Walt Disney World, or is it The Magic Kingdom?
The very first time I travelled to Orlando to visit Walt Disney World I was slightly confused. I had read some guide books and so I was aware that it
The Mall at Millenia
Do you love to shop? Do you love designer brands? Do you love the latest runway fashions from London, New York, Milan and Paris? If you can answer “ye
BJ's Brewhouse
We have discovered BJ' s Brewhouse at The Loop but have yet to try their second location in Orlando at The Mall of Millenia. BJ' s is a restaurant wit
Why buy a villa in Florida
You may ask yourself that question and from time to time existing owners do, buying and maintaining a villa together with the upkeep of web sites, boo
Ochlocknee River
Ochlocknee River State Park is located on the U. S. 319 4 miles south of Sopchoppy (yes really! ) and it is the site of the meeting of the Ochlocknee
First time driving in Florida
If you are apprehensive about driving in Florida for the first time, here are a few pieces of information that I think may help. Always carry your dri