Random Florida Guide articles
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 13
When you have finished looking around all the towers and ramparts you need to head through the hole in the wall, and head uphill into the upper town.
Showcase of Citrus
If you were asked to name 3 things that you associate with Florida, there’s a fair chance that apart from sunshine and theme parks you’d mention fresh
Disney's Year of a Million Dreams
Last year saw the magical 50th Anniversary celebrations, which included the Cinderellabration Show at Magic Kingdom. Well, Disney never let the grass
Downtown Disney-12
Downtown Disney isn't a theme park but is well worth a visit. Set round a lake, it consists of 3 areas, Disney Marketplace, Disney West Side, and the
My First American Breakfast
On my first ever trip to Florida and indeed the USA, I discovered the concept of buffet dinning, chief amongst this was the buffet breakfast!!! The pl
A visit to Salt Lake City - Part 2
Our next stop was at The Salt Lake Tabernacle, also known as The Mormon Tabernacle, and other than The Temple this is probably the most widely known b
Sarasota and her Islands
Apart from the mainland part of Sarasota on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico the community has several islands. Lido Key and St. Armands – just over th
Simpsons Ride - Universal Studios Florida
The Simpsons Ride is located at the far side of Universal Studios in Florida. The ride replaces the old Back to the future ride which was a massive fa
A Glimpse To Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal kingdom was opened in 1998, a mixture of ecology, zoo with more than a thousand animals and a theme park with its usual rides and attractions,
All Things Disney!
We are ‘Disney fanatics’ in our family and love all things Disney. But did you know that there are lots of other Disney attractions apart from the t
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 1
It is some years ago now but I can still vividly remember our very first trip to Florida as we had never taken a holiday that was as far away as Flori
The Osborne Lights
If you go to Orlando at Christmas there are many “must do’s”. One of these is the Disney Hollywood Studios to see the snowy streets hosting the Osborn
Disney Rides With Height And Age Restrictions
Although Disney has less of the “white knuckle” rides there are still some rides with height requirements – a few rides are kept exclusively for small
Mount Dora - A Great Day Out
When we are in Orlando we like to visit down town Mount Dora. It is around 44 miles from Orlando and gives yet another insight into Florida not to men
Pin Badge Trading
One very popular hobby in the Parks is Pin Badge Trading. Badges are available for purchase from all the shops in the parks and also on carts around t
Sightseeing by Segway
Visiting the Gulf Coast I was fascinated to see people riding around on ‘Segways’. It looked a really cool fun way to travel. So I decided to look int
St Sebastion River Preserve
St Sebastion River Preserve State Park is situated in Fellsmore on Floridas C. R. 507. Since 1995 the Parks department has been adding more acreage to
Outdoor World - Part 1
On our first shopping trip to Festival Bay was a bit of an eye opener as we turned into the car park we saw a huge sign for Outdoor World, outside whi
Sanibel/Captiva Beaches
If you want a really relaxing time on the beach and a few days away form Orlando head to Sanibel and Captive Islands. Here you can enjoy 5 miles of un
Deck the Halls at Celebration Part 1
DECK THE HALLS AT CELEBRATION part 1 On the first day of our visit to our villa in late November we all headed off to Celebration Town for my Fathe
Eating Out in Orlando, Florida
Although it would be stretching a point to describe American food as haute cuisine, it is both accurate and fair to praise its convenience, general av
Harry P Leu Gardens....A History.
The Harry P Leu gardens are in Forest Avenue in Orlando. The history of the house and gardens start in 1885 when John Thomas Mizell built a farmhouse
Build a Bear Workshop
If you are travelling with younger (or indeed not so young) members of your family/group, boys or girls, a visit to the Build-a-Bear-Workshop in the F
Shopping at Festival Bay
It has never been difficult to find shopping opportunities during a Florida vacation. The variety and choice is certainly impressive - and the opening
Florida Botanical Gardens.
I know that many people factor in a day at Clearwater Beach during their wonderful Disney area holiday. Well, next time you do that, drive a little fu