Random Florida Guide articles
Changes at Epcot 2010
The year 2010 will see some new store and restaurant openings at Epcot. Their restaurant expansion plans will mean that the amount of dining seats in
Shark Deep Dive at SeaWorld – Part II
continuedAfter climbing a flight of stairs and entering the building we were introduced to a photographer who would capture our next few minutes, and
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN KISSIMME AND LAKEFRONT
If you want to experience the “real” Florida do not miss a visit to Historic Downtown Kissimmee and the most spectacular lake frontSituated on the Ora
Eating Out in Orlando
There certainly is no shortage of choice in restaurants and eating places in the Orlando Florida area. From All You Can Eat Buffets to Cuban, Mexican,
Shopping for Bargains in Orlando
You could ask for no batter place to shop than Orlando. It has everything you could want to buy and by knowing where to get those extra discounts, it
US Gas/Petrol stations and filling your car
Generally when you collect your car from your nominated car rental company – book through the car rental section of Orlando Villas for the very best d
Wekiwa Springs State Park - Part II
After our lunch, having finally convinced my wife that a canoe trip would really enhance our day out, we headed down to the canoe ‘dock’ to view the t
Nepal: Annapurna Curcuit - Part 1
The morning clouds part to reveal mountains glided in sunlight. Before me is the Annapurna range in Nepal, peaks more than anything I’ve seen. Soon I’
An owners 'holiday':shopping and fun!
And so. . . . . the deep clean is done (check) all marks magic sponged /repainted (check) all maintenance issues have been addressed (check) any stray
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is located on Florida’s Central East Coast, just an hour’s drive from Orlando, and is accessible from Interstates 4 and 95. This is a re
Key West Narrated Trolley Bus Tour
For our visit to Key West a few years ago my Father did a lot of the planning. We stayed at Fort Lauderdale for a night before going on our journey do
It’s a Small World at the Magic Kingdom
It’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all it’s a small, small world. This is the haunting tune to one o
Orlando Museum of art
If you fancy a little culture to balance out ' The Mouse' then head for the Orlando Museum of Art. This is located on North Mills Avenue (about an hou
Windwood Bay
Windwood Bay is a newly finished tranquil community surrounded by conservation areas and forests. Perfectly located on the quiet 54, approximately 2 m
New Restrictions on Hand Luggage
A lot has been written and reported about the new restrictions on hand baggage. As far as Florida goes, there a few things to bear in mind. First,
Celebration, A Disney Town
Years ago when we first started going to Florida we heard about this Disney built community called Celebration. It was designed and promoted as an old
Why not learn to sail – Part 1
It’s amazing how often the chance to do some sailing happens when you’re travelling. So if you don’t just want to be a passenger here’s how to get sta
Kenedy Space Center – Cape Canaveral Then And Now
The Cape Canaveral Then and Now tour may well be the last option you consider on a trip to Kennedy Space Center but it has some hidden gems. It goes d
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 9
Tipping Guide for Mexico continued:- As you read through this guide you will find that this system extends too many areas. As you will see in a lat
Islands of Adventure
As the name suggests, Islands of Adventure is a little more white knuckle than say the Disney Parks and probably aimed at the teenage bracket and abov
Two Countries Separated By A Common Language And Other Differences
If you have never been to the United States of America before, you will find some very unusual differences, in particular, the language. Most of what
Festival Bay
Festival Bay is situated at the end of International Drive opposite Prime Outlets (formerly known as Belz Factory Outlets.)We often visit here as we c
Suwanee River State PARK
Suwannee River State Park is situated on the U. S. 90 about 13 miles west of Live Oak. The Suwanee River runs from Texas to the Gulf Coast of Florida
Tips for enjoying your Disney Holiday
Try to have a tentative plan of where you want to go and what to see each day. Schedule pool/rest time during the day. Be sure to include a late-start
Universal Orlando – Part 1
Universal Studios, Orlando’s original movie theme park, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk, a dining and shopping as well as nightclub complex, are bor