Florida Guide - Planning your Trip - Page 1

Planning your holiday in Orlando
Planning your trip to Florida if you have never been before, can be a bit of a concern. Apart from the obvious sun clothes and swimsuits do remember to pack some very comfortable shoes – you will be doing a great deal of walking. Also, don’t be tempt...
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Tips for Theme Parks
There are quite a few tips that will help you get the best out of each of the theme parks. Here are just a few that I know of (I’m sure other people will know even more). When you are booking your tickets, book and pay for them in advance on ...
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Florida, What Time of Year to Visit
Orlando Florida Weather What can you expect from the weather if you book to visit Orlando in Florida one year, will it be to warm, to cold, humid, raining, thunderstorms or hurricanes. Well, let’s dispel the last one first, although a ...
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First Time to Disney
You have probably finally given in to your children’s repeated request or feeling envious when you listen to your friend’s reports or when watching the numerous adverts on the TV and you have decided to go to Disney. First you have to decide ...
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Fun for all Ages in Orlando
Ever Since Walt Disney World opened in 1971 Theme Parks have been the main attraction in Orlando, Florida. Even if you came to Orlando in the early days you will be amazed at the many changes now. When we made our first trip there were only t...
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When to visit Florida
Choosing when to visit Florida is one of the main decisions you will make when planning your trip. Often people are tied to the school holiday periods, but if you can travel out of peak dates you really can experience so much more. Whether you can tr...
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New Rides in 2009
When we visited Seaworld last year we were in awe of the new ride being built called Manta. Not only did it dominate the skyline in the Park but also looked as though it was going to be immediately over the heads and very close to visitors as they wa...
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Tips for Taking Children
There is usually a fair amount of pre-planning to be done when you take small children to the parks. You will find it a lot easier going through security at the parks if you pack everything is in its own see-through bag. Visiting with little ...
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How to avoid spending hours waiting in lines at Disney parks
Spending lots of your precious holiday time standing in lines waiting to get onto the rides at Walt Disney World is probably not something you want to do, so here are some tips to help you avoid that situation. First of all get to the park as...
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Tips When Visiting Water Parks
Most people travel to the water parks by car. Currently car parking is free at the Disney Water Parks but you have to pay to park at Aquatica, I think it is $10. If you do use Disney transport to go to Blizzard Beach and plan playing golf at ...
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Orlando and Relax
Most people who visit Orlando spend their time rushing from one park to the other, and I must admit that we were also guilty of that. You stay in a hotel, you have to go out for breakfast, lunch, tea, supper, you have to vacate the room for cleaners ...
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A few notes for English first time visitors
A few notes that might help you to settle in a little more quickly and get the most out of your holiday. Groceries Because this is a tourist area most British grocery items are available but at a price. Things that you may wish ...
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Money Saving Tips: Before You Go
A holiday in Florida is the best; no doubt about that. if you can also make your spending money go further, so much the better. The savings can start before you go. Of course you are going to plump for a villa which aside from giving you grea...
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Money Saving Tips while on Vacation
There are lots of ways to save money while you are on holiday without affecting your vacation and here are some of them. Firstly use your villa; the private pool will eat up many happy hours but most homes nowadays are packed with extras whic...
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Money Saving Tips for your journey
Making savings on your journey to Florida will leave you with more money to spend on arrival. Before you leave, pack some English tea; American tea is not to the English tastes and while you can get PG Tips, it will cost you dear. First your ...
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Florida weather
Have you ever wondered why so many people choose Florida for their vacation? Maybe it has something to do with the great weather and on average 265 days of sunshine per year! It is not called the SUNSHINE STATE for nothing. Being located in southern ...
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When to Visit Orlando Part 2 - July to December
We visit our home in Orlando regularly, and love Florida whatever time of year we go. If you are restricted to the summer months, and particularly July and August then you will find middle to late August very pleasant. The American children h...
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When to Visit Orlando Part 1 – January to June
We have been coming to Florida for many years, and have visited Orlando in every month and season of the year. We do have favourite times to visit, such as May and June, but there is something to be said for every month of the year. Of course, if you...
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What.......No Mickey Mouse!
It often irks me when I say to people that we are going to Florida for our holidays that, on almost every occasion, the response is “you’ll be doing Disney then” The purpose of this article is to dispel some of those preconceived ideas that Fl...
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Have you considered everything you should ?
It is an exciting time planning a forthcoming holiday and making the choice of where to stay. In Orlando this falls broadly into two categories, either hotel or villa accommodation. A villa has far more advantages than a cramped hotel room. Imagine b...
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