Random Florida Guide articles
Disney's Electrical Water Pageant
There are so many well documented events at the theme parks but this ‘little gem’ receives no publicity. This spectacle of light and sound on Bay Lake
Travelling to Orlando with young children
Many people ask me what the right age is to travel to Florida. Where there is never going to be a right or wrong answer to this question (due to diffe
Checklist for Travellers
I always like a list for when we’re going on holiday – hopefully you might find this useful. At least a few weeks before you travel. . . Passports – M
Clearwater Beach - Excellent West Coast Beach
Clearwater Beach is located on the west coast of Florida and provides white, sandy and serene beaches combined with the gentle, silky waters of the Gu
Christmas in Rotonda West.
Fancy a change from Christmas in the UK? Want to escape from crowded stores, grey skies and the cold? Why not spend a relaxing Christmas in Rotonda We
A Leisurely Day in the Cocoa Beach Area Part 2
Having spent a few hours on Melbourne Beach it was now late afternoon and we headed towards Cocoa Beach for a meal. We were travelling along the coast
Disney Wilderness Preserve
If you think you’ve been everywhere and done everything in central Florida, then think again! Most Florida visitors have never even heard of Disney Wi
Cycle Tours at Hollywood Beach.
If you are planning an overnight side to trip to Hollywood Beach then you will be looking for nice things to do during your stay. There are many w
Water Activities at Daytona Beach
For those who love the sea and enjoy water sports the Daytona Beach area is a must do on any holiday. Whilst my Mother likes to sit on the beach and e
Tokyo Blue at Fort Lauderdale
Tokyo Blue is one of the newest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. It is located in the Ocean Manor Resort Hotel. It is advertised as a Sushi bar and exo
Merritt Island
When you are all out of hustle and bustle of the theme parks, why not see a little of what the real Florida can offer there is so much more if you jus
A taste of the Orient
Many visitors to this website will be looking forward to their next Florida visit partly because they enjoy the wide range of excellent food available
Goa - Part 1
Goa is the rebel beach escape that became trance central for a generation, these days there is a much sharper scene but one that remains defiantly ind
Disney Water Parks – Blizzard Beach
We are frequent visitors to Florida but this was our first visit in February and we were not sure what the weather would be like. The first two days t
‘Must do’s’ at Epcot
As villa owners our guests often ask us what are the ‘must do’ attractions at each of the parks. Obviously this does depend on the age and make up of
Wet 'n Wild - Part 3
So now we have established that this is a great water park what else does it have to offer? Well here we go with part 3 of my experiences and other th
Rural Scotland - Part 2
The wilds of Scotland can be enjoyed year-round, though winters can be very cold and snowy especially in the mountains. Spring, May to Jun, and autumn
Osceola County Historical Society and Pioneer Museum.
The county of Osceola has a rich and varied history. Named after the Seminole Indian War hero- it was founded in 1887 and originally reached as far do
Hollywood Studios Part 2
If you interested in how the animation of the Disney characters is done then a visit to The Magic of Disney Animation is just what the doctor ordered
Where to stay in Florida
Well that’s depends as much about what you want to do as it does on what your budget is.It must be remembered that a great, successful trip to Orlando
Belgium - Cities of Tervuren And Overijse
Tervuren is a municipality in the Province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders Belgium. It comprises the villages of Duisburg, Tervuren, Vossem and Moorse
Champions Gate – not just golf!
Although relatively new, these two 18 hole Greg Norman designed, championship golf courses have fast made a name for themselves as among the best not
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 7
CAFES Café culture is where you sit back and relax over a coffee or a tea and watch the world go by. This seems to be taken to a new level in Auckl
I'm Florida - Eat Me
If you’re like us, one of the reasons we keep coming back to Florida is the awesome food. We now have so many favourite dishes and restaurants that it
DeLeon Springs
For some beautiful natural Florida countryside, head out a little to DeLeon Springs - a beautiful state park an hour or so north of Orlando. One of Fl