Random Florida Guide articles
Lake Como
A superstar on its own right, Lake Como has been cast in many iconic movies. Oceans twelve was a great excuse to include George Clooney’s lakeside vil
Smokey Bones BBQ and Grill
It was our daughter who first introduced us to Smokey Bones BBQ and Grill in Boca Raton. We had flown in to Miami to visit her when she was doing her
Celebration Restaurants – Update
There have been some changes at Celebration over the last year or so but it remains a great place to go for a lunch or for an evening meal. It is such
Floridas National Scenic Trail
If you are like me, you love The Parks but also like to get off and see the ' Real Florida' from time to time. If you like walking then you should
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
In our never ending quest to try every restaurant in Orlando we ventured to Cafe Tu Tu Tango. Situated on International Drive, it is right in the cent
Cinderella's Golden Carousel
Cinderella’s Golden Carousel is the centrepiece of Fantasyland in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It was actually built in 1917 by Italian woodcarv
The Cheesecake factory
Oh my gosh, you absolutely have to eat here! The first time we entered the Cheesecake Factory, it was with only dessert in mind. We had enjoyed a grea
Alternative Shopping for Golfers
When your partner doesn’t play golf and you do, and you are in the wonderful world of Orlando, Florida…. how do you get to satisfy both peoples’ need
The Pirates dinner show
It was my Grandson’s 5 birthday and although the trip to Orlando was special enough we wanted to find something that we though would appeal to him. As
Differing Villa Rates
You may often wonder why villas are so many and various rates. This is simply because the majority of villas are privately owned, in fact on this web
My trip to the Florida Keys
Islamorada is one of the Upper Keys, this island is known as the sporting fishing capital of the world. There have been more record-breaking fish caug
The Best Beach in Florida
I wonder if you know which beach in Florida has been voted the number one beach? Well, I can tell you! It is Fort De Soto North Beach which actually
Taste of China
Review of ‘Taste of China’I would definitely recommend ‘Taste of China’ to anyone visiting the Orlando area. Whilst everyone knows that Florida is hom
Monument Valley Part 2
The entrance fee to the park is $20. 00 per car with up to four passengers, additional passengers are $6 per person and children under 6 go free.
A visit to Tarpon Springs
Why not visit Tarpon Springs for a good day out. Tarpon Springs is the most northerly of the Pinellas County coast communities, at the point where the
An overview of Marrakech – Part 3
Places not to miss – continued, The Night Market While the day in Jemaa El Fna is something to behold what happens each evening at dusk is well
Siesta Key
During our 3rd visit to Florida in May 2008 since having our daughter, we decided to spend some time at the beach. There are hundreds of beautiful bea
Disney Fun facts – Part 1
Here are some not so well known facts and figures about Walt Disney World.The “talking, walking” Palm tree at the entrance to Animal Kingdom actually
'The Loop' shopping outlet
A new outlet shopping centre called 'The Loop' along with a cinema are now open at the junction of John Young Parkway with Osceola Parkway. This is ea
Our Everglades Experience – Part I
It was a warm Tuesday morning in early April when we embarked on our mini adventure to the wetlands of Florida. There was a certain amount of apprehen
Disney Parks
As you may already know there is more than just one Disney park there are 4 (Magic Kingdom, M. G. M Studios, Epcot and animal kingdom). Animal kingdom
Sanford Museum
Sanford Museum is located in East St Ist opposite Fort Mellon Park and is dedicated to Henry Shelton Sanford. Henry was a diplomat, lawyer and busines
Ride Guide – Test Track
Ride Guide – Test Track Fasten your seatbelts and make sure you are strapped in tight – you’re in for a wild ride! Test Track is another of Disney’
Ross Dress for Less...a revelation!
We have passed Ross Dress for Less many times over the years and had never been inspired to go in. Then curiositey got the better of us and we dec
Adventures Unlimited – the rope challenges.
High in Florida’s panhandle there are rolling hills, fast flowing streams and dense forest. It is a region that seems totally disconnected to the main