Random Florida Guide articles
Portobello Restaurant
Portobello Restaurant When Pleasure Island opened its doors for business in 1989 one of the original restaurants that were a part of the area was t
Highlands Reserve Golf Course
I’ve been going to Florida with my family for the last 4 years and always looked longingly at the fabulous courses there but, with everything else on
Cruisin'at Old Town
On a Friday and Saturday at Old Town in Kissimmee, vintage motor bikes (on Friday) and vintage cars on Saturday arrive for Cruisin’ through the street
Thanksgiving Sales
Hopefully you will have got the impression that there are some great shopping opportunities in Florida - there are plenty of reviews on the various sh
Ellies first visit to Florida, day 2
Well it’s our first full day in Florida and before we can check in to our villa we decided to spend the day at Magic Kingdom. The drive to the hotel w
Typhoon Lagoon's Surf School
Surf Schools are now available at Typhoon Lagoon for guests aged 8 or over. They do stipulate that you must be a strong swimmer and you do have to sig
Shopping "Outdoors".
If someone had told me 3 years ago, that one of my "musts" for visiting when I went to the Orlando area , would be , Outdoor World , I would never hav
Tips for your first visit to Disney World
Tips for your first visit to Disney World Once you have decided to make the trip to Florida and Disney World you need to get a feeling for what you ca
Gaylord Palms - Villa de Flora
We were lucky to be taken to Gaylord Palms by a friend as we would not have thought of venturing into the enormous convention centre. It is worth visi
Volcano Bay
This article is not aimed at describing the rides, but rather the basics of getting in and around the park. Getting there:- a) If you are stay
What’s so great about Universal Studios Part 4
Disaster; originally this was Earthquake based on the blockbuster film from the 70’s which starred some very big names such as Charlton Heston and Wil
Space Mountain Refurbished
Although Splash Mountain is still our favourite ride at Magic Kingdom the newly refurbished Space Mountain comes a close second. This is a Fastpass at
Air-boat Adventures in Orlando.
Air Boat Adventures in Orlando. At the very end of Poinciana Boulevard, a long way past Horse World is The Boggy Creek Airboat rides location.
Sun Safety
You have been dreaming about the holiday for months, you have been at the parks for days so a few days at the beach is a great idea for a chance to
Shows at Universal Orlando
Universal is probably best known for its rides/attractions based on recognisable movies. However between the two theme parks, there are shows that hav
Disneys Boardwalk
Disney Boardwalk has been created to look like the boardwalks that were popular at the turn of the 20th century in such coastal cities as Coney Island
DownTown Kissimmee
When you find that you have a Friday or Saturday evening available and you feel you need a break from the World of Disney, take a journey back in time
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 10
Around the city and nearby:- Kasteel de Haar is an imposing castle that was restored in a fit of nostalgia a little over a century ago. Long after
Can you still get bargains shopping in Orlando?
Can you still get bargains shopping in Orlando? Yes you can. Even with the dollar rate as low as 1. 35 it is still possible to get some good bargains
Wet n Wild
Located just five minutes from Universal Studios, Wet n Wild is quickly becoming Orlando’s best water park. With over thirty rides for all different a
Awesome Lake Okeechobee
Many of you will have visited the Historic Old Kissimme and marvelled at Lake Okeechobee but I wonder how many of you are aware of its awesome size an
Washington Oaks...A History
Washington Oaks State Park is situated in Palm Coast in North Ocean Shore Road. You will not be amazed to hear that this site was once occupied by the
Manatees at Tampa Power Station
For anyone who wants to see Manatees in the wild then a trip to the Tampa Electic Manatee Viewing Centre is highly recommended. It is situated at Apol
Discovery Cove - Swim With Dolphins
As Discovery Cove is very popular and there is limited capacity you need to plan and book your day well in advance. I know you can make your booking a
The Old Florida Heritage Highway
If you want a sample of historic Florida, you could do no better than taking a trip along The Old Florida Heritage Highway. The Highway is a forty-eig