Random Florida Guide articles
Shopping in Miami
If you’re visiting Miami while you’re travelling around Florida then you will find a vast array of shops and malls. South Beach is a great place to st
Especially for history buffs!
The Orange County Regional History Center is situated in East Central Boulevard in Orlando. This museum started its' life as a singe kitchen exhib
Self catering doesn’t have to mean cooking!
When you start to plan your villa holiday one thing to remember is that although most Florida villas are a far cry from the caravans, chalets and tent
Discovery Cove
When I went to America one time, one of the most memorable experiences that I ever had the pleasure to do, was Discovery cove. Discovery cove is a rel
The Mall at Millenia
Do you love to shop? Do you love designer brands? Do you love the latest runway fashions from London, New York, Milan and Paris? If you can answer “ye
Visit Mount Dora
If you have time to spare, away from all the excitement of the parks, and want to experience a relaxing and leisurely day out, then why not visit Moun
Marrakech: An overview - Part 14
Places not to miss – continued, El Badii Palace El Badii Palace was built in the 16th century by Sultan Ahmed El Mansour and was believed to ha
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
Two Countries Separated By A Common Language And Other Differences - Part 2
I once wanted to buy some cotton wool at a drug store and completely confused the assistant who asked me if I wanted cotton or wool. I had to describe
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
Exercising on Vacation
For many, vacation can spell disaster for those who regularly exercise to stay fit. Many well-intentioned fitness buffs end up throwing their exercise
Free events at The Food and Wine Festival.
There are some extra experiences on offer at The Epcot 2012 Food and Wine festival and you will be pleased to know that those I mention here are free
Dining in Orlando
If you find yourself feeling hungry and you are near to Orlando Premium Outlets (just off the I4) take a visit to Bahama Breeze. The tasty Caribbean c
Epcot - IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
I am sure that many people have watched this award-winning night time spectacular but does anyone know the background? IllumiNations first premier
Blue Man Group
It’s been quite a while since we have tried a new show in the Orlando area so we were really excited to give the new Universal Blue Man Group show a t
Up, Up And Away
As an early riser, even on holiday, I have often seen Hot Air Balloons floating serenely over the roof tops of the houses we have stayed in, and alway
Where to eat in Orlando - Part 1
As a villa owner, I am often asked if I can recommend restaurants to eat in while in Orlando. Sometimes people think they may well cook at their villa
Santiago - Part 3
Where you decide to stay will depend on your own personal budget. At the top end of the market, you could try The Aubrey in Bellavista which became Sa
Dinoland - Animal Kingdom
We tend to go to Dinoland at cooler times of day because the girls love to play in the Boneyard and it does get very hot during the middle of the day.
Tipping In Florida
We have been asked many times about tipping whilst on holiday in Florida. I certainly feel that it is a purely a personal opinion as to what you g
Celebration, Florida
Celebration was conceived as an ideal small south eastern town, with a pre 1940's design by the Walt Disney Company in 1996. There are many beautiful
Melbourne for the Day
If you take an hour’s drive along the 192 to the Space Coast you will arrive at Melbourne. As this is probably the nearest beach area to Orlando visit
Driving in the USA
Being a Brit and used to driving on the left, my imagination of my first experience of driving on the right was actually far worse than doing it, ther
Our Bibbidi Bobbidi Experience Pt 1
The location for our Bibbidi Bobbidi experience was within the Magic Kingdom. We had been asked to arrive 15 minutes before our appointment time and t
Why choose Florida for your Vacation Part one
When I first started out writing this guide I thought it would be a tough assignment but once I had got started I managed to get it finished in double