Random Florida Guide articles
Car Hire at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
On a recent trip to our villa in Orlando we decided that, having had a busy time ensuring that our home was in perfect condition, we would take a well
Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams
Starting on 1st October 2006 Walt Disney World will be celebrating a “Year of a Million Dreams”. The aim of this celebration named “Where Dreams Come
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
The Orlando Experience - not just theme parks
Apart from the most amazing theme parks in the world, what else does Orlando have to offer? Well of course further afield there are the everglades in
Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland
The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disneyworld is the most famous and the most popular of all the parks. It is split up into five different sections, Fantasy Lan
Drive Safely
If you are from the UK, as you already know, Americans drive on the 'wrong' side of the road. The times when you are more likely to make a mi
Orlando Weather
Like everywhere else Orlando has a variety of weather depending on the time of year. August is known as hurricane season and in 2004 for very good rea
What is happening at Fantasyand?
There is some exciting news from Disney; they have aready teased us with a little news about Under The Sea, but in fact plans are in place to increase
Palm Beach County
Although our beautiful villa is in Orlando, and we visit it regularly, we have become very familiar with the Miami area of Florida as a result of our
Sum of All Thrills - Epcot
Sum of All Thrills was opened in Epcot’s Innoventions East in 2009. It is situated near Electric Umbrella. Disney are expecting this to attract large
Eating out in Orlando, plan ahead and save money.
Eating out when we are in Florida is a major part of our holiday and we love to plan which restaurants we will eat in during our trips. We have a few
MADISON BLUE SPRING
Madison Blue Spring State Park is located on the west bank of the Withlacoochee River, 10 miles east of Madison close to the GA State line. It was bou
Storytime with Belle
If you have a little one, be sure to go to Belle’ s Storytime. The very first time we went we just happened upon it while looking for a place to
Winter Park - Culture Capital
Winter Park is generally regarded as Central Florida’s culture capital with its quaint brick streets and European like town center, luscious gardens,
New Bahama Breeze on Highway 192
Bahama Breeze is a new restaurant in the chain which opened this year on Highway 192 near Marker 4. Unlike its sister restaurant in Lake Buena Vista i
Singapore a quick visit – part 3
This incredible botanical display cost S$1 billion to build and, with free admission, represents the best value views in Singapore. As the midday
West Orange Nurseries
Florida has much more than theme parks. For those who are interested in gardening and plants it is worth spending a few hours at West Orange Nurseries
Visiting Portofino part 2
Visiting Portofino 2 The appeal of Portofino becomes more obvious once you first see it with your own eyes. Many people will have seen photographs
Our trip to Boggy Creek
We have been to Boggy Creek a couple of times now as it is such a relaxing experience. We awoke early and had a swim followed by a lovely breakfast of
Epcot The World Show Case Part 3
Following on from America you visit Japan. Here you can visit the Bijutsa Gallery set amongst a Rock Garden with pools filled with Koi Carp fish it is
San Francisco - Universal
In the real world San Francisco and Amity are two separate areas located on opposite sides of USA. However in Universal Studios they are combined toge
Bob Evans, a Family Restaurant
One evening when we were all a little too tired to venture to far from our luxurious villa on Orange Tree we headed up the 27 to a small family restau
Mount Dora
If you ever want to go and see another part of Florida historic Mount Dora is certainly worth a look.It is 20 minutes North of Orlando an easy drive a
Oscar Scherer
Oscar Scherer is located in Osprey on the Tamiami Trail. This is one of the most natural State Parks in Florida. This was once a ranch owned by Oscar
Miami - Home of the Rich and Famous
Although we love the fun and excitement of Orlando, and especially being at our villa, we often fly into Miami, and try to fit in a couple of days in