Florida Guide - Miscellaneous - Page 6

Miami International Airport
I can still remember landing at Miami airport for the first time, on our first trip to Florida and the US, just over 7 years ago. It was late at night when we flew over the shimmering lights of the city, laid out below us like a twinkling...

Facts About Florida - The 27th State
Some interesting, some useful and some not so useful! The state capital is Tallahassee. The population of the state, according to the April 2000 census is approximately 15,982,378. The most populated County is Miami-Dade which has...

The Harmonic Runway
Who would think that an airport would be home to displays of art? Well, many airports do just that, and Miami International Airport is no exception. Next time you are passing through an airport, take a little time to look around, you may be...

Crooked Cat Golf Course
Turn off the 192 away from all the shops and restaurants and head off past Orange Groves and native country side. The Orange County Golf centre is set amid old world Florida. When you arrive a purpose built complex supports two excellent...

Highway 192 West – from Celebration to the 27
RESTAURANTS Those of you familiar with the 192 will know that “Marker” signs appear at regular intervals along the way. If you get familiar with these you will find this guide easy to use. When we first visited this area of...

Up, Up And Away
As an early riser, even on holiday, I have often seen Hot Air Balloons floating serenely over the roof tops of the houses we have stayed in, and always wanted to give it try. This March while in Florida I decided to surprise my husband...

Celebration Health and Fitness
When in Florida you may wish to maintain your fitness level or burn off some of those extra calories that you seem to be eating because you can’t say no! We use a great health and fitness centre on the residential development of Celebration –...

Shuttle Launches
One of the highlights of any visit to Florida must be to watch the launch of a Space Shuttle from Kennedy Space Center. The Space Center is only a 1 hour drive from the area our vacation homes are in and is worth a visit even if there is not a...

Timeshares and Discount / Free Tickets
One of the most expensive parts of holidaying in Orlando is the cost of Parkand Attraction tickets, but it is something you really cannot do without. Evenbefore you get there you may have seen internet sites offering absurdly lowprices -...

Champions Gate – not just golf!
Although relatively new, these two 18 hole Greg Norman designed, championship golf courses have fast made a name for themselves as among the best not only Florida, but the US has to offer. It is also home to the headquarters of the David...

Florida Health & Safety Tips & Tricks
Florida is one of the safest places you can visit as everything is geared upfor tourism for your visit.  So here's a few tips and tricks to keep you andyour family safe.   You'd probably take some of the measures at home...

Discounts and Vouchers in Florida
These can be found in abundance and you can get some very good savings and don’t have to just shop in the sales! RESTAURANTS You will find money off vouchers for most restaurants in the various freepublications...

Weddings in Orlando
Since we purchased our house in Poinciana, both our daughters decided to getmarried there. My youngest daughter got married 3 years ago and wanted the whistles andbells.  She had the full blown wedding dress with millions of...

Halloween – A Fantastic Time to Visit Orlando
In the UK, we don’t seem to celebrate Halloween as much as the US but having visited Orlando in October 2003, I really am now an advocate of getting into the “spirit” of things. First stop was Shamu's Spooktakular at...

Wildlife in Florida
Because Florida has a tropical climate, there are many different varieties of wildlife than you will find in the UK.   Everyone has heard about alligators, but there are lots...

Visiting Florida with the Elderly
So, your parents (or grandparents or whoever) want to go on holiday with you to Florida?You've probably got lots of questions about whether this is a good idea, such as: Will they be interested in the theme parks? How...

Handicapped or Disabled Visitors to Florida
I am no longer handicapped or severely disabled but I do know what the trails on tribulations of disabled travelling can bring to the ardent holidaymaker. In August 1995 my whole world seemed to turned upside down. I...

Florida Is The Sunshine State
Florida is the Sunshine State and the holiday playground of America. Lots of sunshine makes Florida the ideal destination for sun especially during the rain dreary months of the British winter. With lots and lots of...

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