Random Florida Guide articles
Getting married in Las Vegas part 2
Resort Indoor Weddings One of the most elaborate weddings packages in Las Vegas takes place at Bellagio. The resort has two romantic and ornate cha
2012 at Busch Gardens.
Busch Gardens is a lovely blend of what seems like all of the Orando area theme parks and well worth the rather longer drive to get there. And in
The Dry Tortugas National Park
The Dry Tortugas is one of Florida’s three National Parks. Visitors to Florida will almost certainly know of the Everglades National Park and may poss
Access to Disney Resorts & Hotels
There is a common misconception that the Walt Disney World resorts and hotels are the exclusive domain of their paying guests. It is easy to understan
Attractions you might overlook at Epcot
Children sometimes think Epcot is going to be a bit boring after all the fantasy of the other Disney Parks. A great way of encouraging them to know mo
Our Bibbidi Bobbidi Experience Pt 2
On completion of the makeover Leah was given both of the make up palettes, both of the nail varnish' s, the face jewels that had not been used and a p
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
Victoria and Alberts Restaurant
We have never dined here as it is quite expensive and as we usually have the whole family with us really feel we cannot justify the cost with so much
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 2
Thursday Day 2……was an uneventful day to start with, up early as you do on day 1 but manged til after 6 am, just pottered around then decided mid morn
Fishing on the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys is a fisherman’s paradise with many types of fishing available. Apparently more saltwater world records have been established in the
Greek Islands - Part 1
If you spend all year dreaming of sitting on a beach with your toes in the sand and a book propped on your lap – be it a prizewinner or a ‘forget it o
Winter Park Part Two
Having so much enjoyed our first afternoon in Winter Park we decided to set out for a full day the second time we visited. We decided to start slowly
New Smyrna Beach
We hadn’t planned to go to New Smyrna Beach, we’d planned to go and watch the Shuttle Launch at Cape Canaveral. The Shuttle Launch was cancelled at th
What to pack for your villa holiday
A holiday in a villa is slightly different to one in a hotel. When you have a holiday in a self catering villa as opposed to a hotel, you will need to
Child-friendly events at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival
Every year Epcot host a wonderful springtime event which runs for seven weeks, and which is called the Flower and Garden Festival. Admission to all th
Mannys Original Chophouse
What a great place! Manny’s maybe off the beaten track but it’s definitely worth the effort. Some of our friends recommended Manny’s to us on our last
The Florida Alligator.
When your mind wanders to thinking about Florida (and mine often does) what comes first to mind? Sunshine, of course, Disney, natuarally. beaches,
Houlihans
Not often spoken about but truly an awesome restaurant full of delicious food and excellent wine. Houlihan’s has 4 locations around the Orlando area b
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 12
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 12 As I mentioned in some early articles a large number of the interesting places that you will wan
Star Tours at Hollywood Studios
This must be one of the most well liked rides in Hollywood Studios it has been around for a long time but with the resurgence of the Star Wars films o
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 12
So finally we have arrived at our destination Port Orleans on our first ever trip to Disney and indeed our very first ever trip to the USA. We arri
Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf – Summer Course
The tale behind this wonderful miniature golf is that on a moonlit Christmas Eve Santa Claus found the ideal spot for a vacation for both himself and
Suncoast Bird Sanctuary.
It is always nice to credit people who devote their lives to animal rescue and if you visit Indian Shores on Florida' s Gulf Coast you can visit a won
Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens is located approx 60-70 miles west of Orlando near Tampa. It is a cross between a zoo & a theme park a little bit like Chessington W
Dinner in your villa!
If you have been park hopping all day you will bring home a big appetite when you return to your vacation villa. So what to serve up to your hungr