Florida Guide - Other Activities - Page 1

Alternatives to theme parks
As villa owners who travel to Florida every year, it is often a challenge to find something new to do. However, Orlando never disappoints and here are a few ideas you may like to try. Hot air balloon ride. There is nothing quite...
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Strawberry Festival
For a nice alternative to a day at one of the famous Orlando attraction, a visit to the annual Strawberry festival in Plant City is a must. This year the Florida Strawberry Festival is being held from March 03rd through March 13th 2011. T...
Viewed 533 times since 3 March 2011.

Unusual things to see in Orlando
Apart from all the usual holiday attractions on offer in Orlando there are some amazing sights which will have you holding your breath in awe. Some of the most spectacular are at Sea World in the Shark Encounter. Apart from sharks there are...
Viewed 549 times since 30 January 2011.

Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum’s New Exhibit
Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum in Orlando can be found on International Drive. It has a collection of extraordinary and bizarre exhibits, and you can’t miss it if you drive north along International Drive. For a start, the building looks as if it ...
Viewed 394 times since 21 January 2011.

My Favourite Things to do in Florida
There are many many things I like to do in Florida but thought I would try and share the best of these with you. Breathing in the Florida air as you leave the airport terminal and cross the road to get your car – you really know you have ...
Viewed 384 times since 7 January 2011.

Bass Pro Shop at Festival Bay Mall
If you have any interested in fishing, boating, shooting, or hunting then you will be fascinated by the Bass Pro Shop at Festival Bay Mall. Not only will all your equipment needs be met but you can also buy appropriate clothing and shoes. Viewed 596 times since 31 December 2010.

Going for kicks – Star Flyer
If you are the type who like the most extreme roller coasters, and who doesn’t bat an eyelid on Tower of Terror, then a trip on the 256 ft Star Flyer is an absolute must. Not for the squeamish, and definitely for the extra brave, this attraction can ...
Viewed 658 times since 19 October 2010.

Miami Duck Tours
When I first saw the name ‘Miami Duck Tours’ my first thought was that it was some kind of trip for birdwatchers or maybe even an experience similar to that of visiting the Peabody Hotel on International Drive, Orlando, to see their world famous duck...
Viewed 673 times since 19 September 2010.

Disney Quest
Disney Quest is located in Downtown Disney, and is usually included as one of the extra options, alongside the Water Parks, and Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex. It might be something you could consider visiting if the weather is inclement. Howe...
Viewed 501 times since 14 July 2010.

Florida Pioneer Museum.
If you are interested in the history of Florida, then the Florida Pioneer museum is well worth a visit. The inception of this museum was in 1961 when the Country Fair association was given 37 old vehicles and tools. This encouraged 37 interes...
Viewed 715 times since 19 June 2010.

A stroll around Celebrations lakes and residences. Part 3
As you reach the end of the path, the lake will disappear and after crossing the bridge you will find yourself in the heart of residential Celebration. Turn right and pass in front of half a dozen white clapboard houses with their fully furni...
Viewed 644 times since 18 June 2010.

A stroll around Celebrations lakes and residences. Part 2
When you have almost completed three quarters of the lake’s circuit take the bridge to your left and head away from the lake, cutting through the conservation area. You will emerge at Lake Evalyn where you can stop to admire the pretty houses on its ...
Viewed 532 times since 18 June 2010.

A stroll around Celebrations lakes and residences. Part 1
If you fancy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, then why not spend a couple of hours strolling around the lakes and the residential area of Celebration. Leave your car in one of the free car parks or in one of the m...
Viewed 740 times since 18 June 2010.

Further Afield Than Orlando - A Jungle Queen Cruise From Fort Lauderdale
If you would like to travel a bit further afield, then why not go to Fort Lauderdale and try out the Jungle Queen Riverboat Tour. The cruise takes you through the inter coastal waterways and down to Miami. This beautifully styled classic boat...
Viewed 725 times since 20 March 2010.

Titanic: The Experience
It is clear that there is huge interest in The Titanic (once thought wrongly to be unsinkable) The more so since the film starring Kate Winslett and Leonardo De Caprio was released. Did you know that there is a museum devoted to the life and...
Viewed 838 times since 14 February 2010.

The Mennello Museum of Modern Art
The Mennello Museum of Modern Art is situated in Orlando in a stunning location right on a lake in Lock Haven Park. THe cornerstone of this museum is works by Earl Cunningham. Earl was born in 1893 in Booth Bay Harbour. At the pitifully age o...
Viewed 780 times since 14 February 2010.

Jet Skiing of the 192
Jet Skiing off the 192 Have you ever driven a jet ski? We first tried it on Lake Tahoe in California and so when we arrived in Florida, it was one of the first things that we wanted to find, it took us a couple of years until we found a place ...
Viewed 645 times since 24 January 2010.

Suncoat Beach Trolley
During one of our stays at Treasure Island when it was a dull day and although warm was not sun bathing weather we decided to take the Suncoast Beach Trolley. This trolley bus provides service to all of the Gulf Beaches from Pass-A-Grill in S...
Viewed 633 times since 17 January 2010.

Gliding
Have you ever been to Florida and laid on your sunbed watching the birds soaring and gliding. This is something a friend of ours decided to take one step further and to emulate the birds. We thought he was mad and his wife said, ‘just let me ring the...
Viewed 664 times since 8 January 2010.

Disney Quest in Downtown Disney
Disney Quest can be found in Downtown Disney, near the House of Blues, and is advertised as an ‘indoor interactive theme park. ’ The original plan was for Disney to open similar projects in various parts of the USA, particularly in large cities and t...
Viewed 768 times since 6 January 2010.

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