Random Florida Guide articles
Canada: Coast to coast by train – Part 4
Winnipeg to Churchill This part of the journey takes you into remote Canada and is a reminder of the role the railways played as a lifeline for di
Minnesota: Ely - Part 4
Artists and photographers worldwide descend on Ely each fall. The unspoiled, lush green terrain of the 1500-plus waterways of the Boundary Waters Cano
Epcot........a history part one.
Of all the many and varied ventures that Walt Disney was involved in during his lifetime, Epcot was possibly closest to his heart. Sad to say, th
Hollywood Studios - Fast Food
ABC Commissary The ABC Commissary was the original place to meet and gossip about the goings on in the Studios. Nowadays, it’s more of a chance to en
Key West - The Little White House
The Little White House is well worth a visit if you are spending some time in Key West. Originally the Little White House was the command headquarters
Fed up with steak?
After a while the endless steaks in the restaurants can become tedious, even though they are the most tender and tastiest steaks I have ever eaten, I
Cyprus: City of Ammochostos - Part 1
Ammochostos name means the city hidden in the sand. Famagusta, on the east coast of Cyprus, was once one of the most glamorous resorts in the Mediterr
Golden Corral Restaurant
The Golden Corral restaurant is located on the 192 between road markers 4 and 5. This family restaurant features a buffet of many different types of f
Pauls Florida diary Day 3 Afternoon into the evening
Pauls Florida diary Day 3 Afternoon into the evening On the way back to the villa we all decide were a little hungry and so decided to check out th
Experience a Shuttle Launch!
My secret ambition would have been to be an astronaut … one of my favourite films is Apollo 13. Having grown up as a young child watching Neil Armstro
Highway 192 West – from Celebration to the 27
RESTAURANTS Those of you familiar with the 192 will know that “Marker” signs appear at regular intervals along the way. If you get familiar with these
Cyprus: City of Larnaca - Part 6
The Agios Minas convent is situated in Kato Drys village 39km from Larnaca. The convent dates back to the 15th century with Byzantine and Gothic style
Perth- Part 1
Perth, one of the most remote cities on earth and just three hours from the buzzing beaches of Bali, this former gold rush town now attracts prospecto
Chillin’ at the villa
Your Florida holiday really is what you make of it. Theme parks, shopping and golfing are what Orlando is famous for and they are all great, but… I re
Casablanca - an overview - Part 7
CAFES In Casablanca, you will find a great variety of tasty French pastries, exotic Moroccan desserts and lovely ice cream. So that means you will
Titusville
If you visit the Space Coast, or the Kennedy Space Center, and have a couple of hours to spare, anyone interested in Space and Astronomy should make a
Ride Guide – Kali River Rapids
Buckle in for a wet and wild river raft adventure down the Kali River Rapids! Based in the Asia area of Animal Kingdom, this fun river rafting ride is
A Visit to Naples
My parents first discovered Naples over twenty years ago and we have all have been back many times since. We find the best way to travel to Naples is
Winter Park (2)
We first visited Winter Park about 6 years ago in 2001 when we wanted something a little different away from the parks. This lovely location is situat
Monument Valley Part 2
The entrance fee to the park is $20. 00 per car with up to four passengers, additional passengers are $6 per person and children under 6 go free.
EATING/DINING AT MAGIC KINGDOM
There are of course many restaurants to chose from in Magic Kingdom so I have highlighted a few that we have visited during our years of holidaying in
Boat Trips from Sanibel & Captiva Island
You can take a boat trip from Captiva to Cabbage Key Island, looking out for manatees in the marina at Captiva, and enjoy a glorious trip where the do
Cabana Nuevo Latino
Just a couple of hours drive from Orlando, West Palm Beach is a wonderful place to visit with many attractions including some wonderful beaches and on
Cruising for the Disabled Part 5 - NCL
A few years ago it might have been difficult for anyone with disabilities to take a cruise. Older ships often had narrow corridors and doorways, small
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