Random Florida Guide articles
Basketball at the Amway Arena
Following our most enjoyable and entertaining evening watching Orlando Magic play Philadelphia 76ers during our last Florida holiday, we decided to re
Turkey
The name resonates with the idea of royalty, which would be quite evident once you reach this land of diverse historical richness, intriguing cuisine
GRAND BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT ALL YOU CAN EAT
The Grand Buffet all you can eat Chinese restaurant is located on the US Hwy 27 and is convenient for all the villa communities on the CR54 and Champi
A Day on Disney Castaway Cay
A day on Disney’s private island is part of most of their Caribbean cruises. The first cruise we went on was in February and we were unable to visit t
Edison & Ford Museum of Fort Myers
When we visited, the 'Holiday Nights' programme was on. Access from 530pm with the homes and gardnes decorated for Christmas. An awesome sight
Kanapaha Botanic Gardens – West Side
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is situated just to the west of Gainesville a few miles from the intersection of the I75 and US24. After travelling west on
Waterfront Park Historic Kissimmee
As you pass under the arch for Historic Kissimmee you leave the tourist world behind and enter a Historic Town which was once a trading post on the sh
Tallinn: An overview - Part 1
Tallinn has been a well-kept secret of the Baltic for many years. This has now changed because of the advent of the many cruise lines that are now usi
BJs Brewhouse - Casual Family Dining
BJ’s Brewhouse is a great location for casual family dining in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. There are two locations within the Orlando area, one at T
JT's Prime Time Family Restaurant And Bar
This restaurant is situated at: 8553 West Irlo Bronson Hwy (192) Kissimmee FL34746 Tel: 407 239 6555 and is one of the favourites for our villa guests
West Orange Nurseries
Florida has much more than theme parks. For those who are interested in gardening and plants it is worth spending a few hours at West Orange Nurseries
ANIMAL KINGDOM, DISNEYWORLD, FLORIDA
What a fabulous place this is. Animal Kingdom has everything you could wish for to entertain and excite all age groups. From Safaris to Water Rides to
Dinner Cruise on St Johns River Sanford
Most people only ever visit Sanford when they fly in and out of Orlando. In fact it' s the last place they want to visit as it normally is going home
CHAMPIONS GATE
CHAMPIONS GATE: GOLF AND SHOPPING - THE PERFECT COMBINATIONChampions Gate is situated just off the Interstate 4 West at exit 58 and is home to a PGA 3
Toon Lagoon at Universals IOA
Toon Lagoon is a great area within the islands of adventure which has a couple of really fantastic water rides such as Popeye and Blutos “Bilge Rat Ba
Naples
Just under four hours drive South of Orlando, on the Gulf of Mexico coast is the beautiful and cosmopolitan town of Naples. Famous for its shopping, r
Zipline Safari in Florida
Something quite new and unique is Zipline Safari, which can be found in St Cloud, just south of Holopaw, off the US 441. ‘Forever Florida’ is a 4, 700
Utrecht and the surrounding area - Part 3
Places worth a visit Domtoren:- Historic site This is the remains of Utrecht' s original 14th-century cathedral; the tower is 112m high, with 5
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is a major city located in south east Florida along the Atlantic Ocean coastline approximately 30 miles north of Miami. It gained its
The Osborne Lights at Hollywood Studios
From mid November to Early January, the Streets of America come to electric mega-watt life at Hollywood Studios with the Osborne Family Spectacle of D
Hobart, Tasmania – Part 2
Air connections are domestic only with a 1hr flight from Melbourne or 1hr 45mins from Sydney. As you will have already passed through immigration on t
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 32
TOP attractions for families in Kalamaja Energy Discovery Centre There’s lightning in the air at the 100-year-old power plant and modern science
Stopovers – Part 4
LOS ANGELES – USA Los Angeles Airport is a major stopover en route to Central, South and North America as well as the South Pacific. It is a good s
Typhoon Lagoon - 2011
It’s been a while since we visited Typhoon Lagoon as a family, and we left it to the very last day of our holiday to visit on our August/September 201
Lover’s key state park
Lover’s Key may sound like a ‘make-out’ point from a 1950’s American teen movie but in reality it’s a popular state park on the west coast of Florida.