Random Florida Guide articles
The Olive Garden for lunch
On our last three or four visits to Florida one of the first places we have headed to for shopping has been just up the road from Silver Creek. It is
Take a Spin on a “Segway” at Epcot
On our last trip to Future World in Epcot we had visited the Innoventions pavilion and were fascinated by the Segway PT demonstrations that were being
Boma Breakfast Buffet
If you want a change from breakfast in your villa or from one of the chains selling all u can eat breakfasts I really would recommend you try Boma’s b
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is not far from Sarasota. It is possible to drive there and back in a day from Orlando but as there is so much else to see in
Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia - Part 3
Here are details of just five of the homes that you can see. #123 - German born Gottleib Bechtold lived and baked out of this house from the 1830s
The State Nicknames – Part 6
On our trips to Florida we have always been fascinated by the licence plates on cars which display each state’s nickname. These nicknames reflect the
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 31
Great Coastal Gate and Fat Margaret Tower Guarding the north end of Pikk street, these two defensive structures provide an eye-opening glimpse into
Hidden Mickey's at Disney World Florida
The next time you're standing in line for a ride at The Magic Kingdom look at the walls. Check out the sculptures. Survey the landscaping and then loo
Bonefish Grill 2017
We were sad it was our last night with my niece and her husband who live in Chicago and had joined us for a holiday at our villa on Highlands Reserve
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 12
Brasserie Harkema I have heard some negative comments from friends since we ate here but have to say our meal was good. The Brasserie Harkema is a
Changes over 35 Years - Part 1
When we first took our 2 year old daughter to Walt Disney World, it was November 1979. An awful lot has changed since then, I can tell you. Back t
Shops in the International Mall, Tampa – Part 1
If you happen to drive down to the Tampa area during your stay in Orlando, then there is a great shopping mall which is worth visiting. The Intern
Walt Disney World Speciality Cruises
Speciality cruises are offered at many locations around the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and many of these cruises end with a fantastic view of
Starting Your Disney Holiday with Baby/Toddler
The whole family has probably been very excited for weeks and cannot wait to start their holiday proper so I am writing this just to highlight procedu
Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios – Part Two
……. continuing on from my first article entitled ‘Toy Story Mania – Part One’The first game is the Pie Throw Practice. This is the practice round in w
Seaside -The Truman Town
Jim Carey' s Seaside in Florida I dare say if it were not for the attention Hollywood brought to the coastal town of Seaside then it would just be
Making the Most of Disneys Fast Pass
Disney realised that time management to get around the parks was vital to helping guests see as much as they could during their visit and the Fast Pas
Amsterdam experience - Part 1
You can very simply plan what you want to see and experience here as long as twelve months ahead. So what’s the best time of the year to visit Amsterd
Leu Gardens
Florida’s Hidden Gem All parked out and nowhere to go? You could try a relaxing day at the Harry P Leu Gardens, a peaceful horticultural haven in N
Days out - Mount Dora
If you fancy something a little different from the theme parks and the neon signs of International Drive and highway 192 a great place to visit for th
Around Epcot by Segway
Apart from just allowing you to meander at will around their theme parks Disney also give you the added option, for a price, to look behind the scenes
The Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant
Dine with the stars at the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Based on the famed Hollywood restaurant of the same name, th
Marrakech: An overview - Part 19
Hammam’s A visit to a bath-house or hammam is one of those 'must do’s' when you visit Marrakech as it washes away the stresses and strains of daily
Pressed Pennies/Quarters at DownTown Disney
There are many souvenirs you can choose from at Walt Disney World, these range from the free ones, like guide maps, to very expensive limited edition
A Quick Visit to the Florida Mall
In the first few years that we visited Orlando we used to spend most of a day at the Florida Mall delighted with the goods on sale and their competiti