Random Florida Guide articles
Kissimmee Old Town – An Area of Contrasts
Kissimmee Old Town is a part of the holiday area where you can be entertained without spending any money.If you visit late morning you can look at the
Fort De Soto State Park
Florida has over 600 State Parks and miles and miles of beautiful beaches and Fort De Soto State Park combines these two outstanding natural attractio
Magic Kingdom - Mickey's Toontown Fair
From Leaving the Mad Tea Party you will enter Mickey’s Toontown Fair. Donald’s boat is a great place for the little ones to cool off and a time for yo
Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada, Epcot World Showcase
Often when we are at Epcot we make a night of it by choosing one of the themed restaurants to have our evening meal. Unfortunately we very rarely book
Olive Garden
The Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant chain which has branches all over Orlando and the surrounding areas. It’s building is very Italian with plat
Discovery Cove - Best Ever Park Visit
Discovery CoveWe have just returned from Orlando where we visited Discovery Cove. This was a must do of ours for many years and we finally were able t
Manny's Chop House (1)
Ever wondered what a great American Diner should be like, look no further than Manny’s Chop House.Situated on the southbound side of the US27, just on
Parmesan Chicken; American style.
When my guests return from their Florida holiday they often mention how much they have enjoyed eating Parmesan Chicken in the restaurants. This can be
Where to stay in Florida
Well that’s depends as much about what you want to do as it does on what your budget is.It must be remembered that a great, successful trip to Orlando
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
Around the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon are situated three Disney resort hotels namely the Contemporary, the flagship Grand Floridian and the Polynesia
Mount Dora - a quiet haven
If you feel the need for a quiet day away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks then spend it at Mount Dora – you won’t be disappointed.Easily
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 2
Exploring Amsterdam is something I never tire of, the characteristic canals surrounded by narrow, low and crooked 17th-century houses. Central Amsterd
Last Day of the Holidays (3)
Many visitors from the United Kingdom to Orlando have an early/late evening flight home. As we often travel with Virgin Atlantic we usually go to Down
Cruising on Carnival Glory – Part 3
Following a hectic few days at our villa in Orlando, making sure it was in perfect condition for our next guests we were delighted to be taking a well
WORLD SHOWCASE – NORWAY
All around the shores of the beautiful World Showcase Lagoon are the eleven countries that make up the World Showcase at Epcot, Florida, Orlando. Thes
Islands of Adventure is Great
I want to tell you all about this fantastic park and why I think it’s one of the premier theme parks in Orlando. Universal Studios is made up of 5 Isl
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2
A Brief History of Miami – Part 2 The 20th Century and beyond. Despite many setbacks, which included the yellow fever epidemic in 1896, Miami continue
The World Show Case - Epcot
Epcot is one of my favourite parks but the world showcase sometimes gets overlooked. First, remember to wear your most comfortable shoes, you will be
South of Kissimee - Part 2
The Florida Keys are made up of the Upper keys , Middle keys , Lower keys and of course Key West. The Upper keys are made up of Key Largo, Tavernier a
Booking a Florida villa direct with the owner.
With so many villas for rent out there it can be difficult to know where to start to book a villa or vacation home, as they are known in the U. S, for
Bennigan’s Restuarant
Bennigans Grill & Taverns are located in and around Orlando and other parts of Florida having over 300 locations. They are brilliant family restau
Orange Lake Golf Courses
Our family has never been great golfers but many guests who have stayed at our villa have spoken enthusiastically about the courses at Orange Lake. As
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 16
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 16 Over the next three parts of this article I have tried to cover some of the more important thing
Best of Cannes – Part 2
Edge Retreats If you’re after a quieter abode, head to the hills and stay in the utterly charming Bastide Provencal. As Brigitte Bardot’s former ho
Picnic in the Park - healthy options
Disney came up with another good idea when they introduced Picnic in the Park in April 2009. Not all visitors want to indulge in burgers, chips and ev