Random Florida Guide articles
Our First Disney Cruise
In January 2015 we took our first ever cruise. It was a five day cruise aboard the Disney Wonder to Grand Cayman and Disney’s private island in the Ca
Choosing a holiday location
If you are just about to plan your next holiday and are considering where your destination should be then why not consider Florida. Florida has someth
La Palma, The Canaries - Part 1
When you talk about The Canaries most people in Europe think about holidays but these islands are not just all about beaches. You can explore wild vol
CiCi’s Pizza
After overspending on park admissions, shopping and eating out, you may find yourself looking for a less expensive option for dinner one night. Hard t
Weeki Wachi as a State Park.
Weeki Wachee is situated in Springhill at the junction of the State Route 19 and Highway 19. Weeki Wachee became a State Park in november 2008 and sin
Countdown to Christmas
On a recent pre-Christmas trip to our villa at Highlands Reserve, we took the opportunity to visit the Now Snowing Event at Celebration. The event is
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
If you are visiting Orlando in October be sure to head for Magic Kingdom’s “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party” on selected evenings throughout the
Christmas at Pinewood Estates
Pinewood Estates at Christmas You have just got to love staying in a villa in Kissimme at Christmas time - one day you are at the Razzamatazz of Micke
Visiting Stephen Foster Folk Centre
The Stepehen Foster Folk Centre State Park is situated in White Springs on the U. S. 41This is a park rich in intersesting things to see and do that m
The Mall at Millenia
The newest and most stunning mall of all, the Mall at Millenia is one of our favourites – even if we can only ‘window shop’! It is spacious and spar
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 7
Places to eat and drink around Utrecht The wharfside restaurants on the Oudegracht are an obvious place to explore for dining options. However, the
Homers BBQ - An independent take–out near Four Corners (by H27/192)
If anyone is staying on H27 near the 192 exit why not try ‘Homer’s Real Pit BBQ’ for a take out? Or for those from Europe a ‘take away’! Homers Real P
Mission Space - EPCOT
Mission space is one of the newest rides at Disney’s EPCOT. The ride is designed on a space rocket mission to Mars where 4 crew take a trip to visit a
Disney Fun facts – Part 2
Here are some more of the less well known facts and figures about Walt Disney World.So what do you do if there's no snow in Florida? Each Christmas se
Epcot Centre - Future World
When Walt Disney was planning Epcot he envisioned it as a real working city, thus the name E.P.C.O.T experimental prototype community of tomorrow. He
Island Of Adventure
If your looking for a great family day out I would recommend going to Universals Islands of Adventure theme park. Islands of Adventure can get very bu
Pleasure Island Downtown Disney
Walt Disney World are taking the Downtown Disney experience to the next level. They are doing this through enhancements to existing Downtown Disney
Key West - The Little White House
The Little White House is well worth a visit if you are spending some time in Key West. Originally the Little White House was the command headquarters
Tenerife - a country of two parts. (Part 2)
For those of you that want more than just sun bathing and partying the night away, you can hire a car and drive up into the mountains and find some au
Bargain hunting in Florida Mall Part 1
A visit to Central Florida cannot be complete for me without a trip to Florida Mall. I feel the excitement as I approach The Mall and drive around the
Flying to Orlando via Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Searching for flights to Orlando one Christmas we happened upon a new route, which we had never undertaken before, despite using indirect flights with
All about Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios in Florida started life in June 1990 inspired by its fellow location in California, namely Universal Studios Hollywood. From the ver
Drive in Movie.
If you are the same vintage as me, your teenage years would have been informed by American films. And a big part of American films was the drive in
Villa de Flora - a teenagers view
Villa de Flora is a wonderful place to dine. Villa de Flora is in Gaylord Palms Conference Centre, which is close to Interstate 4 exit 65. The centre
Mount Teidi, Tenerife
Mount Teide is almost right in the centre of Tenerife and is 3718 meters high. It is the third largest active volcano and on occasions has been known