Random Florida Guide articles
Where to eat in Orlando
Orlando has some of the best restaurants in America offering a wide variety of cuisine. The quality of food is fantastic, as is the service and the pr
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, su
Making the Most of Your Villa Part 4
One of the great advantages of staying in a villa is the flexibility to eat when and whatever you like. We love getting up early that first mornin
Liberty Square - Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square was a part of the Magic Kingdom we often rushed through on our way to Fantasyland when the girls were younger. It is situated between F
A Brief History of Miami - Part 1
A Brief History of Miami – Part 1 – The Early DaysThe word ‘Miami’ comes from the Seminole Indian for ‘big water’ and probably refers to the Miami Riv
What’s so great about Epcot 3
What’s so great about Epcot 3 So we have just spent some time in Innovations West and have learnt a lot of new things about finance, fire safety an
Canada: Coast to coast by train – Part 1
A couple of year ago an opportunity presented itself to do something that I had been thinking about for a few years. We had booked on a trans-Atlantic
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney Animal Kingdom is the newest of the four Disney theme parks. The park design following a tried and tested Disney method of a central feature to
Halloween in Florida.
If you are lucky enough to be staying in a home in Florida during Halloween, this is my advice; stay home. Just turn on your porch lights and wait. An
Ride Guide – Dinosaur
Slightly hidden in Animal Kingdom is, what we feel, an absolute gem of a ride – Dinosaur! Don’t let it’s tucked away location fool you, if you want so
Cruising – Jamaica Part 2 – Martha Brae River Rafting
After journeying through torrential rain in our dilapidated coach we arrive after an hour and a half at our destination – the Martha Brae River Raftin
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Our children are 4 and 8 and we had a wonderful day out at this park. Having visited once before when it first opened a couple of years ago,
Places to go around Gatwick
If you are starting your Florida holiday with a night stop or day stop at one of the many hotels around Gatwick Airport, why not start your holiday ea
World Showcase for Children
As our girls started to out grow and therefore not want to make so many visits to Magic Kingdom we started taking them to Epcot a Park they always tho
Le Cellier Steakhouse – Epcot
After listening to lots of rave reviews we were so disappointed on our last visit to miss out on Le Cellier Steakhouse as the restaurant was fully boo
The Legend of the Sand Dollar
There are many legends surrounding the Sand Dollar, but my favourite has to be that they are the coins of mermaids, who accidentally drop them, and wh
Eating out in Florida
If you are staying in a villa, you will need to think about your meals as they are all self catering. A lot of Mums (and of course Dads – sorry) will
Good country Cookin’? - It IS too!!!
Over the years we have been travelling to Florida, and it would be fair to say that each time we have either tried something new or experienced someth
Superstores
I once asked a little boy what he enjoyed most about his holiday at Disney World. Was it seeing Mickey Mouse, riding on The Pirates of the Caribbean o
Vero Beach - A Great Day Out
In Vero Beach, among the elegant subdivisions and hotels that have arisen over the years you can still find traces of the old Florida. Most obvious
What to see in Pinellas County
What to see in and around Pinellas County. Clearwater: Visitors will soon understand Clearwater’s nickname - The Sparkling City. The waters from t
Fascinating Florida – Part 1
The more we visit Florida, the more we learn about this fascinating state. Obviously, it comes as no surprise that Florida, and Orlando itself, attrac
Early December at Treasure Island
Any month is a good month to go to Florida but one of our favourite times of year has to be early December. If there is ever a month to get a bargain
The Jeagas in Florida.
The Jeaga Indian tribe lived on what is now known as Palm Beach County. You may also have heard them called geiga, xega or jobe Unlike their peace lov
Starting my walk though the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
As you walk under a cement archway, you can see a small village with buildings nearly identical to one another. Pointy roofs, snow on top - obviously