Random Florida Guide articles
Our Evening Visit to Bubba Gump
On our last visit to Universal Studios as we got off the walk way at the start of the paths to Universal and Islands of Adventure we passed the Bubba
Christmas at Disney
The residents of Orlando put up the most amazing lights around their houses, in their gardens, on their roofs etc! Visit CELEBRATION off the 192 where
BELGIUM city of LEUVEN part 2
BELGIUM city of LEUVEN part 2 The name ' Leuven' instantly brings beer to mind. Beer culture is after all an inescapable aspect of the city. Not on
My Favourite Disney Park Part 2
OK so in my last article I started to change my mind after stating the Epcot was my favourite Disney Park to visit and now it’s Magic Kingdom! One of
The Apollo/Saturn V Visitors Centre - Kennedy Space Centre, Florida
Millions of people held their breath back on the 19th July 1969 as Neil Armstrong searched for a safe place to land the lunar module on the moon. “The
Fueling up in Orlando
When collecting your car at MCO (or any other inbound airport )it will have a full tank of fuel. This may be included in your rental package ( when hi
Some Interesting Facts about the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios is 199 feet tall. The designers originally wanted it to be 200 feet tall, but at that height it
Cracker Barrel Restaurant And Retail Store
For several years our only experience of Cracker Barrel was looking down on them as we passed exits on the I4 and wondered why their car parks were so
Rural Scotland - Part 3
A day at the Lochs and the mountains Scotland is famous as the land of the lochs and unquestionably the most famous of these is Loch Ness, home to
Cyprus city of Limassol - part 3
The museum of Viticulture is housed in a traditional village house. Viniculture equipment and items of folk art are on a exibit. In the yard, a large
Tips on self catering at your rental villa
You will probably need to think about what you will want to buy if you are not planning on eating out too often and for breakfasts. The two best super
Epcot Dining
You really are spoilt for choice whether you want enjoy a snack, down for lunch or have a relaxing meal when you visit Epcot. If you want just a quic
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
Discovery Cove
What a fantastic place to visit, we had always wanted to swim with dolphins and here we were able to do just that. On arrival at the park, get her
Decorated Homes at Christmas
When it comes to Christmas decorations, nobody does it better than our American cousins. But it is the way they decorate their houses at Christmas tim
Eating on a Budget – Hollywood Studios
I suppose planning your meal stops when visiting a theme park is hardly high on the agenda but, for families with children or those on a budget, it is
Florida's Beaches
The beaches in Florida vary greatly, those on the ‘Gold‘ coast, Cocoa for example, known as the Surf capital, famous for the surf shop called RON JONS
Things You Never Knew About Disney World
Think about it, the entire world can only afford ONE Disney World! Sure there are smaller versions of it outside of Orlando, but there is only one Wor
Lights, Motors, Action! at Hollywood Studios
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt ShowWe always enjoy spending Christmas in our beautiful villa in Orlando, but this year we had something new to
Philadelphia Airport
If you travel from the UK to Orlando using an American carrier, you may well find yourself arriving at Philadelphia Airport in Pennsylvania. It is a h
Birthday To Remember
Late last year my self and extended family all went to Florida to celebrate the family unit as we all live apart from each other in this country and f
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
Osborne Lights
These spectacular lights are shown at Hollywood Studios from around the first week in November through the holiday season. With no extra charge on you
Typhoon Lagoon's Surf School
Surf Schools are now available at Typhoon Lagoon for guests aged 8 or over. They do stipulate that you must be a strong swimmer and you do have to sig
The Cracker people of Florida.
When you visit Florida, you are sure to wonder about Cracker homes and Cracker people mentioned. Well, what are they? Cracker people were the