Random Florida Guide articles
Airboat rides in Florida
When you have planned your trip to Orlando and you have you itinerary organized you might want to do something different other than visiting the theme
Italian Lakes: The Greenway Walks - Part 1
The Greenway, a dream walk between Colonno and Cadenabbia, it covers only 10kl but along there is a universe of fascinating views which let you breath
Hints and tips for UK visitors
Having purchased our home in the sunshine state, and visiting a couple of times a year for our vacations, we have compiled a few hints and tips for th
Queenstown - Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 2
Queenstown - Majestic Mountains and crystal clear waters - Part 2 Beyond Queenstown in the Queenstown-Lakes District are the Lakes Hawera and Wanak
Natural Habitats in Florida
The East Coast of Florida is protected from the Atlantic by a string of barrier islands. These taper off like giant stepping stones into the gentle cu
Things to do if it rains in Orlando
What to do on a rainy day in Orlando? A good question. If it is in the height of the summer then you will probably get a short sharp shower at some ti
What do I like about Florida - part 1
Friends frequently ask me why do I like Florida. They have never been themselves and were intrigued that we decided to buy a house there and therefore
Vera Bradley
Vera who? is the response I expect most Brits to come out with-unless of course you are an afficionado like I am in which case I am preaching to the c
Florida Wineries and Vineyards
When you think about Florida many things come to mind; Sun, Disney World even Orange groves. The one thing that never seems to appear on anyone’s list
Visiting Portofino part 1
Visiting Portofino 1 The Riviera di Levante is part of the Italian coast that many people can overlook. If you are driving south on the A12 you can
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 51
THINGS TO DO : Places to shop continued; Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Farmers Market is one of the favourite weekend attractions. Howev
The Morse Museum
A visit to a museum is not an activity readily associated with a Florida holiday. But for a different activity (and a bit of culture), a visit to The
Orange Blossom Balloons
On our first visit to Orlando, we decided to combine a long held dream to fly in hot air balloon with the opportunity to get off the normal tourist be
Rainforest Cafe
If you are looking for somewhere special to celebrate a family birthday or you just like fabulously creative scenery while you eat good food then the
Manny's Chop House
If you fancy somewhere a bit different to eat why not try Manny’s. It’s located a little outside the main tourist area, but it is quick and easy to ge
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
Tallinn: An overview - Part 8
Touring Tallinn These are student-run tours that show you the real city without the correctness of official tourist agencies. They give you a real
AVALON STATE PARK
Avalon State Park is situated on the A1A, in Fort Pierce, on Florida's Atlantic coast. This is one of the newer Florida state parks and the newest
Tour of Undiscovered Future World - Epcot
Friends of ours took this tour last year and were very impressed. They learnt about the history and creation of Epcot and the legacy Walt Disney left
Touring the Tuscan region of Italy
The Tuscan region has a population of about 3. 5 million with almost half a million of those living in its capital, Florence. It is bordered by the se
Hire a Pontoon and Sail the St John River
If you want a lovely relaxing day away from the theme parks then something I would recommend is hiring a pontoon boat and sailing the St Jonh River.
Some excellent places to eat in the Orlando area
Here are some of my favourite places to eat in the Orlando area. Romano’s Macaroni Grill This was recommended to us by a family who stayed at our
Golf in Orlando Florida.
Being one of the top golfing destinations Florida is home to some of the best golf courses in the world, and with year round sunshine it's no wonder t
Entering the USA from Canada
The majority of UK visitors to the USA will enter by air or sea, and those who are eligible for visa waiver will have completed an ESTA prior to embar
Fort Myers (2)
We love the gulf Coast and have spent many days at the beaches there sometimes just traveling there for a day trip or even staying one or two nights a