Florida Guide - Days Out - Page 1Don Pedro – A Florida State Park
Don Pedro Island is one of an extensive chain of barrier islands which skirt the coastline of the Cape Haze Peninsular. Located between Knight Island and Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro is accessible only by private boat or ferry. Cars...
Viewed 103 times since 1 September 2008. Orlando Science Center
If you’re looking for an educational experience during your stay in Orlando, a visit to the Orlando Science Center is just the ticket! Your family will enjoy the many exhibits, the planetarium, and the programs. If you plan to become a frequent...
Viewed 0 times since 1 September 2008. DAY TRIPS FROM ORANDO
Orlando and the buzz it creates for tourists and locals alike with its heady mix of theme parks, shopping, eating and drinking is a Mecca for millions of tourists every year, but sometimes you have just got to escape from this buzz and relax a...
Viewed 146 times since 1 September 2008. Mount Dora
A really interesting day out, as I found out recently, is a trip to Mount Dora. Mount Dora is located about 25 miles north west of Orlando and is a small pleasant town with a character all of its own. It does not have the ubiquitous U. S....
Viewed 137 times since 1 September 2008. Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach may not be renowned as the prettiest beach in Florida, or indeed the United States, but it has to be one of the most fun beaches with so much to do and watch! And it’s legendary throughout the world for being able to drive right onto...
Viewed 142 times since 1 September 2008. 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 Eagle has landed” crackled through the radio to earth. Many back on earth gasped at the sheer...
Viewed 112 times since 1 September 2008. Miami - Home of the Rich and Famous
Although we love the fun and excitement of Orlando, and especially being at our villa, we often fly into Miami, and try to fit in a couple of days in this fascinating and diverse city. Like us, many people love Miami – the rich and famous –...
Viewed 112 times since 1 September 2008. Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
If you visit Florida you cannot fail to hear the name, Henry Flagler, as he was one of the state’s most famous entrepreneurs, who built magnificent luxury hotels, and constructed a railroad from St Augustine to Key West, no mean feat. It was he who...
Viewed 115 times since 1 September 2008. The Morse Museum
A visit to a museum is not an activity readily associated with a Florida holiday. But for a different activity (and a bit of culture), a visit to The Morse Museum is a very pleasant addition to a holiday.Winter Park The Morse...
Viewed 133 times since 1 September 2008. Blue Spring State Park – Part 2: The St. Johns Boat Trip
Having spent an enchanting couple of hours walking the Boardwalk and watching the aquatic wildlife, we were absolutely captivated by the whole area, thoroughly relaxed and pleasantly anticipating our leisurely 2 hour boat trip down the St Johns...
Viewed 112 times since 1 September 2008. Disney Boardwalk
The Boardwalk, close to Epcot, and signposted from within Disney World is a wonderful relaxing place to visit, particularly in the evening. It is themed on an Atlantic seaside resort from a bygone era. You can almost see the ladies in their long...
Viewed 155 times since 1 September 2008. Blue Spring State Park - Part 1: The Boardwalk Area
Kevin and I experienced a wonderful day at this peaceful and beautiful State Park, during a trip to our Florida home, January 2006. Blue Spring is the largest spring on the St. Johns River and the best time to visit is from the end of November...
Viewed 119 times since 1 September 2008. Mount Dora - a quiet haven
If you feel the need for a quiet day away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks then spend it at Mount Dora – you won’t be disappointed.Easily reached from Orlando in around 45 minutes along the US 441, it’s a town untouched by the...
Viewed 114 times since 1 September 2008. Lake Louisa State Park
Lake Louisa State Park is an award winning park covering four thousand five hundred acres .It is noted for it’s six beautiful lakes.The park is situated a short drive from Orlando off of the US27 in Clermont. It is open from 8am until...
Viewed 113 times since 1 September 2008. Celebration - the place to celebrate your trip to Florida!
A visit to the Orlando area of Florida would not be complete without a visit to the town of Celebration, it is one of our favourite places and we are sure you will love it just as much as we do. Situated off Highway 192, close to the I4 junction,...
Viewed 155 times since 1 September 2008. Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is located on Florida’s Central East Coast, just an hour’s drive from Orlando, and is accessible from Interstates 4 and 95. This is a reasonable distance for a day trip although some families like to stay overnight to enjoy...
Viewed 0 times since 1 September 2008. My Ride at Horse World!
Every year we come to Florida , and stay in our house ‘Seventh Heaven’ in Emerald Island, Kissimmee. This year we planned to do some different activities, one being Western Horse back riding. My Nan, my Brother (aged 6), my Sister (aged...
Viewed 120 times since 1 September 2008. Green Meadows Petting Farm
It is exactly as it sounds……in Orlando!! The Petting Farm is situated in South Poinciana Blvd, away from the main attraction area. This is a lovely, cheap half day out for little ones – if your kids (and/or yourselves!) are “Disneyed out” and you...
Viewed 137 times since 1 September 2008. New Port Richey, Florida
Whilst on our holiday to Orlando we tend to take a break away from the the hustle and bustle of the Orlando Parks and take a couple of days on the West Coast of Florida in New Port Richey. This is not a bad drive taking about 2 hours or so but seems...
Viewed 121 times since 1 September 2008. Treasure Island, Florida
We wanted to visit Busch Gardens for the first time (we’ve been holidaying in Florida for 15 years but have never had the time) so we decided to stay close to the Park for a couple of days and stumbled across Treasure...
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