Random Florida Guide articles
A Visit to Main Street - Part 1
Main Street can be very busy especially before during and immediately after the Parade so it is easy to miss all that there is to enjoy there. Some vi
Cyrpus: Troodos places of interest - Part 2
TROODOS GEOPARK The Troodos Geopark visitor is located in the old Asbestos mine (Amiantos mine). An area with enormous historical value which now h
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens are located on Bay Shore Road in Sarasota which is on the Gulf Coast side of Florida. These gardens have been operating since
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
I have to admit that for a long time we would drive past Cracker Barrel as we were not entirely sure what exactly it actually was! It is advertised as
About Belize - Part 1
Snuggled between Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the west and south you will find relaxed, English speaking Belize. It is only a two-hour plane r
Name changed - but still great shopping
I had completely forgot when we arrived at the "BELZ" shopping area, just off International Drive, that it had in fact now become PRIME OULETS!! I was
Things I love about Floridian People
One of the nicest aspects about a holiday in Florida is the people: they are so friendly and helpful to all British people. They love talking about En
Quite some vehicle – The Jeep Commander
The car that you rent whilst in Florida is a significant part of your vacation experience. Most of us can almost certainly remember the differing type
Bok Tower Gardens
On a recent trip to our villa on Highlands Reserve we wondered what we could do in Florida that was both child and Grandma friendly and wouldn' t bore
Late Check Out
As an owner I get many requests (mainly from guests who have never been to Orlando before) asking if they could have a late check out as their flight
West Stonebridge
West stonebridge is a newly completed tranquil community and it’s perfect location just off the US27 makes it the ideal place to stay and enjoy the be
Eating on a Budget – Magic Kingdom
To get maximum value when visiting one of the theme parks in Walt Disney World it can sometimes be a case of compromising your normal meal time routin
The West Coast of the Southern Alps - Part 2
The West Coast of the Southern Alps - Part 2 The Westport Karamea Buller area- is well known for its rich coal mining history in addition to its ab
Cyprus: Nature highlights - Part 2
Cyprus has a wonderful variety of habitats suitable for many species of animal. This is due to the variety of landscapes on the island, each with thei
The History of Epcot
The EPCOT project all began with one man’s vision. Walt Disney’s original idea was to create a community where people could both live and work. His id
Bubba Gumps
There are many Bubba Gump’s Restaurants within Florida, however the one I am talking about is the one I have visited (Universal City Walk). The restau
Art at Dallas Fort Worth Airport - Part 3
Airport terminals can be the most sterile of spaces, but art can transform them into meaningful and exciting places. Nowhere is this more true than at
Travel Insurance - pay particular attention to it!
This is a subject, that for many travellers abroad, usually means another expense before you go, a necessity that we know we have to have, but often p
Christmas Market at Seaworld
About a week before Christmas we visited Seaworld on the last afternoon of our holiday. We had previously bought a one day pass and this was a free se
What’s so great about Epcot 4
What’s so great about Epcot 4 So in Part three we learned all about how energy is created with the hilarious Ellen as we travel back through time a
Aldi
Aldi has come to town! Aldi is a German owned supermarket that I have recently discovered the 9th biggest retailer in the world! The first store in Fl
Aquatica
The much awaited completion of Sea Worlds new water park Aquatica is expected in Spring 2008. Covering 60 acres of land it is said to feature the most
Eating Options at Seaworld
You really are spoilt for choice for eating options when you visit Seaworld. When the girls were younger we treated them to Dine with Shamu on the las
THE LOST CONTINENT -ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
When you enter the Lost Continent you will realise it is not a very " theme park" like area as you travel through the three mystical section
The State Nicknames Part 5
Never having visited the States before, on our first trip to Florida we were fascinated to see that all the cars had license plates which showed their