Random Florida Guide articles
Where to eat in Orlando - Part 1
As a villa owner, I am often asked if I can recommend restaurants to eat in while in Orlando. Sometimes people think they may well cook at their villa
Visit Daytona Beach
Extending South from Ormond Beach is the lively and boisterous Daytona Beach. As many as 200, 000 students descend on the beach for Spring Break. They
Epcot – World Showcase – Canada
For priority seating in Le Cellier call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, Canada is the 11th and last, if you are going clock
Wide World of Sport
You will find a vast new world of unparalleled sports excitement at Disney' s Wide World of Sports; it is the ultimate destination for athletes, fans,
Park Hopping Part 3
On departing Epcot we debated taking the car to the Magic Kingdom and leaving it so that it was at the park where we intended finishing our day but th
50’s Prime Time Café – Disney Hollywood Studios
Our teenage daughter’s love this restaurant, just off the main street running through the centre of Disney Hollywood Studios. As the name of suggests
Roller Coasters
There are numerous Roller Coaster rides in the Orlando theme parks. My personal top three would be The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Islands of
A visit to Salt Lake City - Part 3
By now it was approaching mid afternoon and it was time we became selective about our sight seeing or else, due to time constraints we were going to m
Tips for Taking Children
There is usually a fair amount of pre-planning to be done when you take small children to the parks. You will find it a lot easier going through secur
Bennigan's
We stumbled across Bennigan’s in Miami, on our first trip to Florida, and it has become a firm favourite for a freshly cooked meal, served promptly an
Sea Screamer – getting there and parking
On our last trip to Florida we went to Clearwater for a dolphin spotting trip on the Sea Screamer, something we had been promising ourselves for a lon
Houlihans
We recently went here for the third time and feel we must share our very enjoyable experience with you all. Houlihans is positioned on the south side
Virgin Premium Economy
The decision to use Premium Economy as your travel class is an often debated one on travel forums. For some people the flight is simply a means to an
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
POLLO TROPICAL
Pollo Tropical is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat. Imagine McDonald or Burger King with a Caribbean and Tropical feel. It leaves normal fast
Conch Republic Seafood Company, Key West
We arrived in Key West at lunchtime after completing the unique drive down Highway 1 and after quickly checking out the place we were staying that nig
Swimming with the manatee.
Everyone who has been to Florida knows about the manatee; they are those gentle cow like creatures that inhabit the oceans around Florida. But hav
Disney’s Fort Wilderness
If you thought that the attractions at Disney’s Fort Wilderness were just for the guests staying on site you couldn’t be further from the truth - anyo
Air Boat Rides
Lake Tohopekaliga (Boggy Creek)An airboat ride in Orlando is not like an airboat ride in the Everglades but it is on the doorstep and not a 3 hour dri
Tuscany must see places (Part 3)
Tuscany must see places (Part 3) Lucca Lucca is located on a plain at the foot of the Apuan Alps. In some ways Lucca is like many of the other
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 2
A visit to St. Paul de Vence - Part 2 St. Paul de Vence is located inland and about 18 miles from both Nice and Cannes which is just a 15 minute dr
Travelling Light
Airlines are really moving the goal posts these days with all their changes to luggage allowances. First they decided to start charging for extra
The Orlando Museum of Art and Orlando Science Centre
The Orlando Science Centre This is a must see. It is definitely worth visiting the Orlando Science Centre, a reality-based science experience. This pl
The Northern Tip of Anna Maria Island
On our previous trips out to the Gulf of Mexico we had tended to gravitate towards Clearwater and St Petersburg and enjoy many of the water activities
Orange County History Centre
The 2 names that have been given to this part of the State reflect visitors’ impression and the commodity that gave it the initial wealth. Originally