Random Florida Guide articles
Hot Air Balloon Experience
If you are looking for a very different and thoroughly enjoyable way to experience Orlando then we can't recommend enough taking in a hot air balloon
Jungle Adventures
Jungle Adventures Nature Park is located 17 miles east of Orlando in East Colonial Drive. This is a zoo that reflects the natural flora and fauna of F
Great Shopping
If you are all theme parked out and need a break, a great place to visit is a shopping mall. The first one we visited was the Florida Mall , situated
Four Corners
Four Corners is a lovely community along the US27. It is nestled in the heart of the Disney area just 4 miles from the HWY192 and the theme parks can
Drive in Movie.
If you are the same vintage as me, your teenage years would have been informed by American films. And a big part of American films was the drive in
Tampa Bay History Center
The Tampa Bay History Center is situated at 801 Old Water Street in Tampa Florida 33602 and has a spectacular waterside position in the Channelside di
Organic and health food stores in Orlando
Wholefood and health food stores can be found in Orlando! I thought it would be a good idea and useful for those visiting Orlando to share our knowled
Harry Potter...Not a fan?
I have never read a Harry Potter book or seen a Harry Potter film; there I have said it! But I bet there are many of you out there who could say the s
Disney's Animal Kingdom ~ Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters : Habitat Habit! : Once you commence this trek, you are taking the first important steps to learning how humans and the way we liv
Tenerife - a country of two parts. (Part 1)
If you are young and you want the high life of bars and clubs and staying awake all night, then you must head for the South of the island. You will al
Suncoat Beach Trolley
During one of our stays at Treasure Island when it was a dull day and although warm was not sun bathing weather we decided to take the Suncoast Beach
Bands Brew and BBQ Part 2
All the beers could be found in a separate Beer Garden which we decided to stroll around before we saw the rest of the event. The first stall we came
My first driving experience in Florida
When I first visited Florida I was a little nervous of driving. I have many years experience driving here in the UK, but no previous experience drivin
Dunedin: An overview - Part 2
Places to stay and basic information. The current population of Dunedin has had an effect on the accommodation available. That is to say that you
A Days Golfing at Highlands Reserve
On our recent visit to Orlando it was suggested we try Highlands Reserve Golf Course. We were told that it was a good course to start with after a 9 h
Harry Potter - Universal Studios Orlando
One of the newest rides in Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Build on the back of the huge movie and book
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 12
There is so much to see and do in the town and surrounding area that it is difficult to know where to start. I have therefore first highlighted some o
Disney Springs
Wonder what Disney Springs is? Can’t find Downtown Disney anymore? Well, Disney Springs is the renamed Downtown Disney from September 2015! The whole
Blue Spring State Park - Part 1: The Boardwalk Area
Kevin and I experienced a wonderful day at this peaceful and beautiful State Park, during a trip to our Florida home, January 2006. Blue Spring is the
Star Wars Weekend at Hollywood Studios
In June we planned to visit Hollywood Studios for the day, unknown to us at the time though it was the annual Star Wars Weekend. When we arrived at th
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 44
Art and design shops Even if you' re not planning to buy, a visit to these commercial art shops will give you a feel for Estonia' s creative trends
Streets of America - Hollywood Studios
When we first used to visit Hollywood Studios this area was known as New York Street as it was meant to be a typical cosmopolitan city. It was renamed
The Guest House Premium Lounge - Sanford Airport
If you are travelling back from Sanford Airport why not pre-book The Guest House, the VIP departure lounge where you can relax in style before your fl
Arriving at a Disney Park by car - Part 2
Continued from part 1. On leaving your vehicle, walk to the end of your row and wait behind the posts for the tram that will take you to the park
Orlando’s Alternative Parks
For the vast majority of visitors to the Orlando area the main attraction that draws them to this region is the abundance of theme parks. If however,