Random Florida Guide articles
All Change at Christmas
After Thanksgiving everything changes in Orlando – Christmas is on its way. And what a superb effort everyone makes. In the shops you are serenade
Did you know................
The following are just a few little known facts about Walt Diney World and the way it works.Did you know…………………..All garden and plant displays within
Hot Air Ballooning
The idea of floating over the Florida countryside was not one that appealed to us, but having two sons who enjoy anything exhilarating, and not taking
RAINY DAYS AT EPCOT
Occasionally during your holiday in Orlando you may experience a rainy day. If you stay indoors and you are at a hotel it can be hard to keep the chil
Mount Dora - a quiet haven
If you feel the need for a quiet day away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks then spend it at Mount Dora – you won’t be disappointed.Easily
Christmas in Celebration
Large numbers of tourists travel to Florida for the Christmas vacation, or simply “The Holidays” as it is affectionately known by our US neighbours, a
Great Stones Way, Wiltshire - Part 3
Our plan for day two was STROLL AROUND IN PEWSEY. We continued south, walking across rolling farmland on the way to the Vale of Pewsey. The Alton Barn
Zipline Safari in Florida
Something quite new and unique is Zipline Safari, which can be found in St Cloud, just south of Holopaw, off the US 441. ‘Forever Florida’ is a 4, 700
Epcot Food and Wine 2009
EPCOT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2009 My parents absolutely love this event and if ever they are over at the villa when it takes place they always visit i
Trieste, Italy: Having a short break – Part 3
Day Two: COFFEE and CULTURE If you’ve drunk Illy coffee, then you’ve tasted Trieste. The firm has its global HQ south of the city, shipping in gree
An Introduction to Bradenton
We were waiting for the Illuminations firework display to begin in Epcot when we engaged in conversation with an middle aged American couple who had d
New York
On our latest trip to Florida we continued our quest to see more of the USA and decided on a couple of nights in New York. The flight was just under t
Medieval Times Dinner Show
Dinner shows usually play a part of our holidays, this time we were celebrating two birthdays so has a surprise we had booked to go to Medieval Times
Marathon on the Florida Keys
Visitors to Key West wishing to break their journey often stay over at either Key Largo or Marathon. The latter is a quaint tropical city and is conve
Test Track at Epcot in Disney World
Test Track at Epcot is great fun, but not the sort of ride to try if you value your carefully arranged hairdo! It is a very, very popular ride and the
A day at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens is approximately an hour’s drive from Orlando down the I-4 at Tampa and is well signposted. We left the villa at 8. 30 to get there earl
Flying to Florida with US Airways Part 3
We are flying out to Fort Lauderdale via Charlotte with US Airways, on our way to pick up a cruise for my special birthday. September 3rd, 2010 8. 50
Magical Discovery Cove
When many people think of a Floridian holiday they think of the fantastic opportunity to swim with dolphins. A once in a life time experience to inter
A brief history of Cherry Pocket restaurant.
Having discovered that hidden gem that is called the Cherry Pocket steak and seafood shak I was intrigued by the name and decided to research the hist
Magic Kingdom - Tomorrowland
For all you budding time travellers, this will suit you down to the ground. First ride is Stitch’s Great Escape, if you’ve visited Walt Disney World i
Driving in Orlando
On previous trips when we have visited Orlando, my Husband has always been the driver. I have never felt confident enough to leave the comfort of my l
Busch Gardens for Wimps
All the brochures for Busch Gardens seem to feature Sheikra, the floorless roller coaster with 90 degree drops, so we wondered if this was the best pl
Eating Fish in Florida
It’s hardly surprising that, with over 1, 300 miles of coastline, fish figures prominently on many restaurant menus in Florida. Here you can sample so
The State Nicknames – Part 7
On our trips to Florida we have always been fascinated by the licence plates on cars which display each state’s nickname. These nicknames reflect the
Perkins Restaurant Chain - Don’t Drive past this one!!
Though we have always chosen the restaurants (diners) that looked popular when visiting Orlando, I guess it would only be honest to admit that budget