Random Florida Guide articles
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
America’s Wild Spaces - Part 1
This is my view on some of the best and quieter wild spaces that America has to offer. I hesitated a bit over the title because everyone has their own
What’s so great about Epcot 10
In all the previous Epcot articles we have explore the Future World area fully and now it’s time to move on to what is without doubt my favourite area
Mimi’s Cafe - so good!
We had been looking for somewhere different to eat and then someone recommended Mimi’s Café. Ooo-la-la! How had we not found this place before? ? It h
Florida’s Space Coast
Florida’s Space Coast, comprises primarily of such cities as Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Palm Bay. Located just 35 miles east of the Orland
Outdoor World - Part 1
On our first shopping trip to Festival Bay was a bit of an eye opener as we turned into the car park we saw a huge sign for Outdoor World, outside whi
Fireworks Dessert Party Pt 3 The Entertainment
The fireworks were scheduled to start at 10pm but at 9. 45pm ' The Magic, The Memories and You' was scheduled to be projected onto Cinderella' s Castl
Hollywood Studios........a history.
If Walt Disney missed the opening of Magic Kingdom by a whisker then he missed the opening of M. G. M. by a mile for he had been dead for 23 years.
Why are the villas all different prices?
All the villas are owned by private owners not by Orlando Villas and they will all have different standards. Some are very, very luxurious with furnit
Universal Studios - Kidzone
Here is a guide to each area of Universal Studios with info on the rides, restaurants and shops in each “land” The different areas consist of: Pro
What do I like about Florida – part 3
When I started writing part 1 I never thought I would still be going on part 3. It just shows how many things there are about Florida to like. Before
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 2
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 2 cont. If you book well in advance you can sometimes find fares for as little as £45 return for off-peak flights, how
ICE 2010
Each year Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Centre hosts “ICE” as part of their Christmas programme and it is really worth seeing. This is the second
Places to go and things to do
We have spent the last 8 weeks here in Orlando and have discovered many things do do that most people miss. One of our favourites is Boardwalk its a p
France city of Troyes - Part 1
France city of Troyes - Part 1 Troyes is located in the North Central France, on the Seine River about 150km (93m) from Paris. Located in the Champ
Aquatica’s New Ride – Omaka Rocka 2010
We first visited SeaWorld’s new water park, Aquatica in August, 2009, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It is very different from Disney’s water parks
Seasons 52- fewer calories
If you are looking for a restaurant in the Orlando area, away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, I can highly recommend Season 52 on Sand
Our 4th July Celebrations. Pt 1
This was the second time we had been in the US for Independence Day celebrations. On the previous occasion, having visited Boston just a few days earl
The Conversion of a Florida Holiday Sceptic
Paul was not keen on driving from the airport on arrival and although we offered to pick them up he arranged for a driver and for the car to be delive
Breakfast at Celebration
Celebration is only three miles from our villa so we often go there to enjoy the tranquillity and get away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and t
La Palma, The Canaries - Part 3
If you make this part of a three day trip then here are my idea for days two and three. If this is just part of a long weekend then mix and match to g
Visit Jacksonville Zoo
A couple of years ago we had a few days near Jacksonville and whilst we were there we took the girls to Jacksonville Zoo. We spent the whole day there
Anna Maria Island-our day trip
If you would like a change from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks I would suggest a day trip to the coast. The closest coast to our villa at Or
Gerenuk Baby Born at Animal Kingdom
It has to be one of the sweetest baby animals you can find – the new baby gerenuk calf which was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, at the en
Facts About Florida - The 27th State
Some interesting, some useful and some not so useful! The state capital is Tallahassee. The population of the state, according to the April 2000 censu