Random Florida Guide articles
All aboard!
So at long last you are on the plane; you will be on board for almost 9 hours so a little preparation is a jolly good idea. Particularly if you have c
Restaurants at The Loop
While Orlando’s newest open air shopping complex is now open some of us look forward to that shopping break when you can have a coffee and snack or ma
Celebration
We first discovered Celebration 8 years ago purely by accident as we drove along the 192 one day. I had seen an article in a British newspaper about i
Tampa Bay Ray Devils – the history
On a recent trip to Florida my family decided to experience a professional baseball match. We booked tickets in advance and set off to the Tropicana s
Rip Ride Rockit
Universal has a new roller coaster ride called Rip Ride Rockit, which had a soft opening while we were in Florida in August 2009, but on our August tr
Celebration Golf Club
The last time I played Celebration I shared the practice ground with ‘Grip it and Rip It’ big John Daly. He was practising in bare feet and was whacki
Things to do in Florida
Staying in a villa near to Disney World Orlando and surrounding areas is less expensive than most people think. These days it’s not considered to be a
The Best Way to pack your luggage.
Whatever you pack your things in, be sure to clearly tag your luggage on the outside with your name, address, and phone number. Also put a piece of pa
I Spy with my little eye …….A Snowy Egret
I suppose many of us have seen various types of bird life as we journey to and from the airport on the way to our villa or holiday accommodation and e
Cruising on Star Princess, Part 1
Part One – We drive down the Florida Turnpike to Fort LauderdaleIt’s time to pack up and leave our beautiful villa – but not before I have done a fina
Liberty Tree Tavern - Magic Kingdom
I had seen this restaurant mentioned in several travel guides, so the last time we were at the Magic Kingdom we decided to give it a try. It is in Lib
New Baby Otters at Seaworld
Are you a sucker for new babies? Do you go all ‘gooey’ at the sight of a newborn animal? Well you had better get down to Seaworld, Orlando fast, in or
Flying to Florida with US Airways – Part 1
I have recently celebrated a special birthday and so my husband decided that we would visit Florida and go on a Caribbean cruise as a special treat. W
The villa pool
One of the best things about renting a vacation villa is your own pool! Just think, you arrive at your holiday destination, tired after a long journ
Retail Therapy on the Gulf Coast.
Be rest assured your retail therapy needs will be met if you are staying in Rotonda West, by a visit to the Port Charlotte Town Centre Mall. This
The Dry Tortugas National Park
The Dry Tortugas is one of Florida’s three National Parks. Visitors to Florida will almost certainly know of the Everglades National Park and may poss
Leu Gardens
Florida’s Hidden Gem All parked out and nowhere to go? You could try a relaxing day at the Harry P Leu Gardens, a peaceful horticultural haven in N
Handicapped or Disabled Visitors to Florida
I am no longer handicapped or severely disabled but I do know what the trails on tribulations of disabled travelling can bring to the ardent
Winter Park
For a wonderful day out in a quaint America town, why not head to Winter Park. It is located north of Orlando (about 35 minute drive from Disney area
Ybor City and The Florida Aquarium
If you are looking for a day out around an hour from the Parks area then consider a trip to one of the smaller Florida Historical State Parks and one
Sea Screamer – The Trip
No sooner had we left the quay than the crew spotted two female dolphins with their young so we spent some thirty minutes circling in the harbour wait
Alternative Reykjavik, Iceland – Part 2
Icelandair flies direct to Reykjavik from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Aberdeen. The flight time is about three hours and no
Japan on a budget - Part 5
ACCOMMODATION If you put transport aside then accommodation is likely to be the thing that will put the biggest dent in your budget. It is unfortun
Where to Shop in Florida Part 3
In part 2 of these guides I mentioned that if we did not find what we were looking for, or if we just wanted to do more shopping, after we left Premiu
Things to do at Clearwater (3)
If you visit Clearwater on the Gulf Coast you will be amazed at the amount of things to do. Clearwater is about an hour and a half drive from Orlando