Random Florida Guide articles
Florida’s State Roads
When visiting Florida you will notice on your map or Satellite Navigation system that many routes are signified as ‘State’ roads. These are the roads
Driving in Florida-11
I have been travelling to Florida since 1980 and although I can drive I had never driven stateside. This was mainly because I was worried about drivin
Waterfront Park Historic Kissimmee
As you pass under the arch for Historic Kissimmee you leave the tourist world behind and enter a Historic Town which was once a trading post on the sh
Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian
If you are looking for a very special night out, maybe to celebrate an anniversary or birthday, or just want a sophisticated meal in ambient surroundi
Things to do in Orlando in cool weather
Having been a regular traveller to Florida for the past 20 years, I find myself in the unusual situation of being here during what is the longest spel
Donald Duck isn't the only bird to watch in Orlando!
Not everyone who visits the Orlando area likes to go to the Theme Parks…. some are interested in looking for a much more relaxing way to spend their v
Aquatica - same old, same old or new leader?
This is a family trip report from Aquatica. As somebody who has travelled to Orlando and visited all the water parks I was particularly excited about
Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba
If you want to be amazed, exhilarated and see a breath taking performance with a difference, then this has surely got to be top of your list of thinks
Victoria and Alberts at the Grand Floridian
From the moment our car was taken from us at the hotel entrance for valet parking, until the moment it was brought back to us at the end of the evenin
Spa Treatments
So you have spent a week or two at the theme parks and now you are feeling slightly weary after the constant walking and standing in line. Your muscle
Florida Trip 2017 Day 5 Part A
We all woke up and day five and found that Will was not well and all he had been feeling sick and had runs and looking at him he really didn’t look th
Stopovers – Part 1
When you are a long-haul airline pilot you get to see in more detail a lot of the places that only appear on many peoples trip as a stopover. So is it
Free events at The Food and Wine Festival.
There are some extra experiences on offer at The Epcot 2012 Food and Wine festival and you will be pleased to know that those I mention here are free
Deck the Halls at Celebration Part 1
DECK THE HALLS AT CELEBRATION part 1 On the first day of our visit to our villa in late November we all headed off to Celebration Town for my Fathe
Key West Adventure
Key West is situated at the southern most point in the Continental United States, only 90 miles form Cuba. It is 4 ½ miles long and only 1 ½ miles wid
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
Cruising - The Private Islands Part 4
Coco Cay – Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity CruisesIf you are lucky enough to be able to combine a trip to Orlando or Florida with a cruise
Beef O'Brady's
After you have just completed 18 holes on your favourite golf course you are feeling quite peckish but you don’t feel up to a formal sit down meal. Yo
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
Shows at Universal Orlando
Universal is probably best known for its rides/attractions based on recognisable movies. However between the two theme parks, there are shows that hav
Silver Spurs Rodeo, Kissimmee
With the demise (as of 1st September 2006) of the KSA Rodeo in Kissimmee the visitor, or indeed local, now has only one option if they wish to see the
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 9
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 9 cont. The menu and the bill If you want to save money then the best way to eat in a city is to go for the set-pri
Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 5
The nature trails that cross the peninsula pass through unspoiled areas of extreme physical beauty. The area is ideal for hiking, cycling, diving and
A visit to Salt Lake City - Part 2
Our next stop was at The Salt Lake Tabernacle, also known as The Mormon Tabernacle, and other than The Temple this is probably the most widely known b
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 8
THURSDAY 04 OCT DAY 9We just pottered around the villa today as we were planning on going out in the evening to Universals Halloween Horror Night even