Random Florida Guide articles
Disney Character Meet and Greet - part 2
Disney Character Meet and Greet – part 2 …………. continuing on from my first article about Disney Character Meet and Greets: If your child wants t
The Players Championship - Practice Day
I’m not a golfer and have never had any interest but Dave wanted to go to the Players Championship at Sawgrass this year. Some friends of ours went la
Yee Haa!!! Disney's Whispering Canyon Cafe
Do you want great food and marvellous entertainment whilst you are dining? If so I really recommend the Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness
HENDERSON BEACH (2)
Henderson Beach State Park is situated east of Destin on the U. S 98 in Floridas Pan Handle. This park is named after the Henderson family, who lived
Sarasota and her Islands
Apart from the mainland part of Sarasota on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico the community has several islands. Lido Key and St. Armands – just over th
Historic Bok Sanctuary (2)
Tired of the hustle, bustle and noise of the theme parks? Why not try a peaceful half day at Historic Bok Sanctuary, home of the Bok Carillon Tower? T
Pauls Florida diary day 6
Day 6 I woke this morning a little later than on previous days and I was informed were all going shopping today to the Florida Mall, now don’t get
Tarpon Springs-6
If someone were to say to you that there is a Greek city on the coast of Florida –would you believe it? No –well I didn’t believe it either but it is
EATING OUT – MID PRICE RANGE
OK, so perhaps you’re bored with all the usual eating places and want to try something different for a change? Applebees – There’s one on the 192 near
Falcons Fury Ride at Busch Gardens.
Busch Gardens is a lovely family friendly theme park which is situated 8 miles north east of Tampa and around an hour from your theme park area villa
Walt Disney World Resort Florida ~ Brief Overview
Walt Disney World ® Resort Florida ~ Brief Overview Florida just wouldn’t be Florida without the magic and excitement that is Walt Disney World ® Res
Making Wine at Lakeridge Vineyard and Winery
If you enjoy the odd glass of wine (or maybe the odd bottle or two) then you should try to fit in a visit to the Lakeridge Vineyard and Winery, just n
Our visit to an Orlando Magic Basketball Game
Our visit to see Orlando Magic Basketball team play the Cleveland Cavaliers, was quite amazing.We arrived later than planned due to very heavy traffic
IllumiNations Cruise at Epcot
Have you ever stood in “France” watching the amazing pyrotechnics and lasers over the lagoon at Epcot and seen the privileged few enjoying a glass o
Visiting Marrakech – What you should know before you go - Part 11
Choosing somewhere to stay Marrakech has a profusion of stylish accommodation, many of which are either riads or Maisons d’hôtes, a term that rough
Playhouse Disneys Hollywood and Vine Lunch
At the Hollywood and Vine you have a choice of two character meals either Breakfast or Lunch. Having been to several character breakfasts we opted for
Cumbrian Lakes - a true community!
When we were looking to buy a holiday rental home in Florida, we looked at lots of different homes in locations across the state. As we drove into the
Bibbidi Bobbiddi Boutique at Disney, Orlando
I bet even the oldest of us ladies has, at some time, had a sneaking desire to be a princess. Well, if you now have little girls whose only wish is to
The State Nicknames Part 15 – New Mexico
Our fascination with the state number plates developed early during our first visit to Florida, when our children first noticed that cars had differen
Celebration Golf Club
The last time I played Celebration I shared the practice ground with ‘Grip it and Rip It’ big John Daly. He was practising in bare feet and was whacki
Red Lobster
I have for the last few years wanted to try out the Red Lobster but always was out voted by the family because as they said ‘they don’t want just seaf
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part 5
What’s so Magical about Magic Kingdom Part 5 We are still in frontier land and the next attraction has to be Buzz Lightyear space Ranger Spin now t
My Florida holiday diary. Day 2
Day 2 MAGIC KINGDOM ! We all decided for our first day we would visit the magic Kingdom, as jus looking up main street to Cinderella castle is ju
Shopping at Winter Park
Being the shopaholic that I am, I’m always looking for somewhere new to shop! Always good to explore and find somewhere new but also find some good bu
PARADISO 37
PARADISO 37 The Downtown Disney area has undergone a number of changes over the years as it has tried to cater to different markets. The many clubs