Random Florida Guide articles
Fun Spot Action Park
After finding the Fun Spot by accident on our last visit and having had a great time on the go-carts there, we decided to revisit on our recent trip i
Tallinn: An overview - Part 9
Eating in Tallinn Tallinn’s Old Town has a wide selection of largely interchangeable and mostly tourist-oriented places to eat. The prices here are
Things to Do for Free
A trip to Orlando can be very demanding on the wallet but there are plenty of things to do that cost nothing or very little and give you a breather fr
Hong Kong - Part 1
The history of this Babel of Asia is marked by the opium war, which allowed the British to occupy the island in 1842, and then advance towards Kowloon
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 24
The fourth-floor exhibit, called “Difficult Choices, ” is an interesting survey of Estonian art from the end of World War II until “re-independence” i
What to do at City Walk
City Walk at Universal is a fabulous place to do some shopping and having older teenagers we often find that they want to spend more time in the parks
Boggy Creek
If you want something to do for half a day whilst visiting Central Florida that’s a bit different from the large commercial theme parks, visit Boggy C
Christmas Market at Seaworld
About a week before Christmas we visited Seaworld on the last afternoon of our holiday. We had previously bought a one day pass and this was a free se
Seasons 52- fewer calories
If you are looking for a restaurant in the Orlando area, away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, I can highly recommend Season 52 on Sand
Cirque de Soleil - La Nouba
If you have never been to a Cirque performance before, you are in for a real treat. Be prepared for the unimaginable, the amazing feats and a superabu
Bargain Shopping Trip
Comfortable shoes are a must. Dress as though you were doing a day in Disney! Most of the Malls have free parking and it is good to have the car nearb
Downtown Disney Marketplace
Orlando is a mecca for shopping and dining but there is one place that has it all –sprinkled with some Disney magic pixie dust. That place is Downtown
Highlands Reserve Golf Course
I’ve been going to Florida with my family for the last 4 years and always looked longingly at the fabulous courses there but, with everything else on
Shops and Restaurants at Premium Outlets Part 5
In Part 4 I forgot to mention the Toffee Apple shop in the Food Court where you can usually buy 4 Toffee Apples for the price of 3. We always visit th
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York – Part 3
After your visit to the command centre there are three main areas that are open to the public. Immediately below is the flight deck and under that is
Art at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
A recent long stop–over in Fort Worth, Texas, on our way to our beautiful villa in Orlando, Florida, gave us the opportunity to do a little exploring.
New methods of monitoring the health of gorillas at Disney
Animal Kingdom is home to a huge variety of animals and birds, so it is only to be expected that, from time to time, their health will need to be moni
CRYSTAL RIVER STATE PARK
Crystal River State Park incorporates St Martins Marsh. During the sixties it was realised how important submerged land was to the eco system and St M
From Miami to Key West: what's in a name?
So here are some more Floridian place names and their meanings. MIAMI Most of us have been to Miami at some point. And certainly in the early d
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
Allen Broussard: his contribution to Florida and it's conservation.
Allen Broussard had a keen interest in conservancy and animas from a very young age. He lived in the area now known as Forever Florida which is a non
Logans Roadhouse
Kissimmee Old Town on a quiet day is akin to a ghost town with the tumbleweed blowing and rolling over in the wind. Pay another visit on a busy day an
Is upgrading your seats on the flight worth it?
Flights are one of the largest outlays you will need to factor in when wanting to holiday in Florida. For most the flight is part of the holiday exper
Utrecht and the surrounding area :- Part 7
Places to eat and drink around Utrecht The wharfside restaurants on the Oudegracht are an obvious place to explore for dining options. However, the
CRUISING – SHORE EXCURSIONS - Organized Tour or Hiring a Car?
As you will have read in my shore excursion article, you will be offered a wide range of excursions at each of the ports you visit. They are usually e