Random Florida Guide articles
Chillin’ at the villa
Your Florida holiday really is what you make of it. Theme parks, shopping and golfing are what Orlando is famous for and they are all great, but… I re
Qatar at a glance - Part 1
Qatar is a peninsula of 11, 521sq located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. The capital city is situated on a calm bay halfway along th
Vacation Dining
No matter where you choose to stay on your visit to Orlando (or anywhere else in the world for that matter) one thing that everybody needs to do is EA
Florida with diabetes
Diabetic, live in the UK and never been to Florida before? No worries if you get just a little organised first.It's not normally necessary to order a
Florida - The Sunshine State.
Florida - The Sunshine State. The amount of entertainment in Florida, Orlando, is unbelievable. It ranges from the every-day places like restauran
Balloon Ride over Orlando
I must admit, I was quite apprehensive about flying in a hot air balloon, with no parachute and nothing between the balloon and land but a big drop! I
Self Catering
One of the real advantages of renting your own vacation home is that you have the choice to cook your own meals, if preferred. For a family that can b
Comic books
As we all know America is the home of the comic book, Marvel, DC, Superman, Batman etc, and the spin off movies become bigger and better with X men an
The Parades - Magic Kingdom
Everyone loves a parade so they say and one of the best is the Parade at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The parade called Celebrate a Dream C
WORLD SHOWCASE – CHINA
Epcot is a park in two parts, the main attraction area and the wonderful World Showcase, where eleven countries are represented in pavilions along the
Planning your Florida holiday (Part 1)
To enable you to really get the most from your holiday, planning it well in advance always is a good idea. Even before you go it can be to your advant
Panhandle Pioneer Settlement
Blountstown in Calhoun County is home to the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement which can best be described as a living history museum built to preserve the
‘Must do’s’ at Animal Kingdom
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
Breakfast at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Whether you are staying in a villa or a hotel when you are visiting Walt Disney World one thing for certain is that you will be eating out quite a lot
My Favourite Disney Christmas Events
If you are lucky enough to visit Disney in Orlando at Christmastime, then you are in for a real treat. It really is one of my favourite times to visit
‘Must do’s’ at Hollywood Studios
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
Orlando Dining for Celiacs
My best friend suffers from celiac disease and the daily challenges of eating a gluten free diet can be very inconvenient. It is particularly hard for
Minnesota: Ely - Part 2
The outfitters of the Ely area cherish the lakes and forests of the Boundary Waters, and are professional guides, biologists and historians who can ma
Marrakech: An overview - Part 33
Road trips out of Marrakech – continued, If you want to travel about 12 miles out of Ouarzazate on the Rte de Skoura you will come across a compan
The A1A Coastal Road - the Atlantic Coast of Florida
“The Scenic & Historic A1A Coastal Road is more than a name – it’s a state of being. ” We picked it up in Daytona and travelled up Ocean Shore Bou
Discovery Cove Visit
A once in a life time experience to interact first hand with one of the most intelligent creatures on earth awaits you at the most fantastic of all Or
Morroco Pavilion - Epcot
Epcot's Morocco pavilion is located between France and Japan and from across the World Showcase Lagoon you can see its Prayer Tower. Morocco is the on
Christmas at St Augustine
Next time you visit Orlando at Christmas why not take a trip across to St Augustine, the oldest city in Florida, which is steeped in history? However,
Cherry Pocket & Lake Wales
For those of you that like to take a walk on the wild side why not visit the Cherry Pocket located by the side of the beautiful Lake Pierce in Lake Wa
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