Random Florida Guide articles
Flying to Tampa with British Airways - Part 2
Part 2 Why do I always set off the alarms? Retail therapy completed, we make our way to the gate. It’s a fairly long walk but we get there in the end
Winter Park Farmers' Market
If you are looking for some different to do, as a break from the excitement of all the theme parks and attractions of Orlando, then you might like to
Walt Disney Worlds Railroad
At the entrance to the Magic Kingdom you will see Main Street Station. An old fashioned steam train which is a fully working replica of an original st
Epcots World Showcase Gardens – part 1
Epcot’s World Showcase is made up of themed gardens throughout the eleven nations of the world, together with the many other beautiful areas to be vie
The Blue Man Group
Having seen the original Blue Man Group in New York more than 15 years ago and a second performance in Las Vegas in 2000, we decided to check out the
Sea Screamer at Clearwater (4)
If you are planning to spend a day at the Gulf Coat, why not head for Clearwater which is easily accessible from the Orlando area via the Interstate 4
Advance Reservations at Walt Disney World
Advance reservations are a system that Walt Disney World use to manage their seating flow. This does not give you a specific table but a time to book
What’s so great about Epcot 7
After your visit to Journey into imagination with Figment its time to visit what I think is possibly one of the best ride in Epcot perhaps with the ex
The Hulk (at Islands of Adventure)
As you drive up to Universal Islands of Adventure you will catch yourself mulling over the thought of a roller coaster with 7 inversions. That’s enoug
ICE 2010
Each year Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Centre hosts “ICE” as part of their Christmas programme and it is really worth seeing. This is the second
Belgium city of Gent - Part 1
Belgium city of Gent - Part 1 Gent is a city located in the Flemish Region of Belgium . It is the capital and largest city of the east Flanders pro
Buca Di Beppo
Having experienced Carrabba’s Italian Restaurants in several locations in Florida we have become hooked on Italian Food. Our cousin who lives in Tampa
Shrek 4D at Universal Studios
I have been on all the 3-D rides in Walt Disney World and thoroughly enjoy them and so was intrigued by the thought of a 4-D ride and couldn’t wait to
Restaurant Review - Bahama Breeze
One of our favourite places to eat in Florida is at the Bahama Breeze. There is one restaurant on International Drive and the other one is just off ex
Mirror Lake - a guided tour.
Lake Mirror, is a pretty Lake in Lakeland! It is roughly a half mile to walk round (Lakeland is roughly mid way between Orlando and Tampa and about th
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 7
Arriving in Puerto Vallarta continued:- If you are just planning to stay in a resort then the most convenient mode of transport from the airport is
Suwannee River Hubs
The Suwannee River in northern Florida provides the state with a wonderful natural resource. On its meandering 200-mile course, from the Georgia state
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
On one of the few cloudy evenings in St Augustine we decided to go on the Ghosts and Gravestones Tour thinking that the weather might add to the atmos
Sweden’s Ice Hotel (Part 2)
When building starts in November one of the main priorities is to add electricity to the building so that work can take place more easily. The hot
An owners 'holiday'part 2.
So now it is day two of our holiday and time to really get cracking. Chores are pretty much divided in our family; Dad does the Do it Yourself c
Basel - Part 1
This is a charming city split down the middle by the beautiful Rhine River. Basel is one of the oldest cities in Switzerland, as well as one of the co
The Carry Out Experience.
When self catering in the villa you might choose the Takeaway option. Okay so you mean the chip shop the Chinese or an Indian? Wrong . . . . . . . thi
Vista del Lago - A Great Location
When searching for a home that we could spend 6 months a year, one of the main priorities, as every home owner is aware, was the location. We knew tha
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL 2009 FOR CHILDREN
If you are lucky enough to be visiting Orlando between March 19th and May 31st, then there is a treat in store at Epcot, where the annual Internationa
Belgium city of Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde is a Flemish province of East Flanders. It has a population of just under 40, 000 people today and an area of approximately 68 sq KM. The h