Random Florida Guide articles
Buffalo Wild Wings
Although we had seen this restaurant tucked away just off the 192 junction with Formosa Boulevard we had never tried it but decided to go there when m
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 16
ACCOMMODATIONS If you are planning a weekend getaway, a holiday or even a business trip to Amsterdam then accommodation is the least of your worrie
Disney’s Boardwalk Dining
There are a variety of ways to reach the Boardwalk, but for the majority of visitors the most convenient approach is to park at the Boardwalk Inn car
Travelling to Florida with a Disability - Key Facts!
We are lucky enough to travel to our home in Florida at least twice a year, accompanied by our 7year old son ‘Zak’ who has cerebral palsy. Zak’s cereb
What to do at Disney when the weather gets chilly or wet
One of the things we love most about coming to Florida is the sunshine and the warm weather, but if you visit during the winter period it is possible
Epcot-World Showcase (1)
I have always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with Epcot over the last few years. Sometimes I love it-especially in springtime if it’s now too c
Applebees A great place to eat.
“Applebee' s” a lovely place to eat. During a recent trip to our villa we decided to eat at Applebee' s. We had never been before but it had been reco
City of Thessaloniki - Part 3
Lately, the Thessaloniki Film Festival has been gaining more and more attention and attracting film-makers from all over the world. Thessaloniki has a
Troyers Dutch Heritage
How many times have you eaten out in Florida? dozens? hundreds? thousands. Think you have tried everywhere? Well maybe not. Have you eaten Amish style
Supermarkets in Orlando
Most people staying in a villa will enjoy the freedom of being able to eat when and where they want. The beauty of a villa is not being constrained to
A day at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens is approximately an hour’s drive from Orlando down the I-4 at Tampa and is well signposted. We left the villa at 8. 30 to get there earl
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
Silver Spurs Rodeo
Did you enjoy watching cowboy films or remember TV programmes like the Bonanza and Rawhide? I’m sure many a boy wished they could have had a go at bei
Booking early
Is it best to book a villa in advance or to leave it a little nearer the time? With many people planning well in advance it has become more and more h
Blizzard Beach
Having not been to Blizzard Beach in over 10 years I was looking forward to taking my family there for our stay in 2014. Due to needing to go on a wee
Tokyo Dining
Being from the UK where there is not a large selection of Japanese restaurants we decided on one of our holidays at the villa to visit Epcot and dine
A regional history museum.
The St Lucie County Regional Museum occupies a prime position in Museum Point Park. This museum ovelooks thge gorgeous Indian River and offers a timel
Prime Outlets – Food Mall andRestaurants Part 1
Prime Outlet Mall has recently been built on the old Belz Factory Outlet World site, at the top of International Drive. As well as 175 shops it has a
ICE 1st January 2007
We had pre booked tickets for this years ICE at Gaylord Palms. ICE is an amazing display of sculptures of many varying shapes and sizes plus two huge
Holiday on a budget - part 2
So where else can you save money without feeling like you are doing with out? One of the easiest ways is on eating out. In Orlando you can eat some
20 Ways to Pass the Time in a Theme Park Queue
Even though you have arrived at the Park before it opens and are the first person in, and even though you have made very careful use of the Fast Pass
Mickeys 'Not so scary Halloween'- Magic Kingdom
Around Oct time each Year Mickey Mouse throws a large Not-so-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. For an extra admission fee (not covered by your H
Lakeridge Winery, Clermont
A winery in Florida? Well why not? They certainly have the climate and just 18 miles up the 27 past Clermont is the 127 acre Lakeridge Winery-you will
What is a Disney Fastpass and how does it work?
A Disney Fastpass is available for the most popular attractions and rides at all four Disney parks. They do not cost anything and are included in your
The Whetstone Chocolate Factory in St Augustine
Are you, like me, a chocoholic? If so, read on! Did you know that you can take a tour of a chocolate factory in St Augustine? Shh! Don’t t