Random Florida Guide articles
Villa now cheaper than Hotel
Is the Villa more cheaper and more popular than staying in a Hotel or Motel? Well I first went to Florida in 1995 and to be honest never ever consider
Visit The Loop
We were delighted a few years ago when we heard that a new retail area was to be developed in the Kissimmee area on the John Young Parkway. Although w
Cocoa Beach
In between those wonderful days in the Disney parks although fabulous as they are, and they are, you might be tempted to have the occasional day off,
Getting the most out of a holiday in Orlando
There is so much to do in Orlando, from visiting Theme Parks to shopping to even visiting the coast for a day. To get the best possible experience fro
The Appalachians in Florida
The Appalachian Indian were the Native Americans who lived in an area that went from the Georgia state line to the Gulf of Mexico. At one time there w
BIG LOTS
Have you ever noticed stores called Big Lots as you travel round Florida; I bet you have and I also bet that you have never gone in! Well I am hoping
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival
The Epcot International Food and Wine festival is held every year. It usually starts at the very end of September and runs for 6 weeks (Dates do vary
Charleys steakhouse
Deceiving from the outside, but absolutely stunning on the inside, this is an absolute gem of a find. Situated on Parkway Blvd Kissimmee off the 192 t
The Shuttles Retire
On the 24th October 2003 between 4. 01p. m. and 4. 05p. m. three Concorde flights landed to great fanfare at Heathrow Airport in London. These were th
An Introduction to Legends Golf and Country Club
If you are a keen golfer I can think of no better place to play a round of golf than Florida. With so many courses from which to choose and, of course
Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party 2007
December 21st was the night I had chosen to book to go to The Magic Kingsom and see Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party. We had never been to this spec
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Lake Kissimmee State Park This lovely State Park is definitely worth a visit if you fancy a quiet day out with just Florida’s wildlife for company. La
A Day at Leu Gardens
We discovered the Harry P. Leu Gardens in a guidebook. No one we know had ever visited this Orlando attraction but it sounded like something we might
A Visit To The Florida Mall
Florida Mall The Florida Mall is situated at the junction of the Orange Blossom Trail with Sand Lake Road. The Mall is open Monday to Saturday 10am
From Orlando to Tampa: what's in a name?
Have you ever wondered how the cities in Florida got their names? Well I have, and started researching this and decided to share this fascinating info
Tallinn: An overview - Part 11
Tourist places near the Town Hall Square - continued Olde Hansa is spread over three very creaky old floors. The tables have bits of old candle wax
Goa - Part 2
The Portuguese took their time in Goa, profiting from the spice trade for almost 500 years until they finally relinquished the colony to India in 1961
Ocean Prime Restaurant at Sand Lake Road
As we were out in September we were able to take the opportunity to eat at some of the restaurants which featured in the Magical Dining Experience. Th
Halloween – A Fantastic Time to Visit Orlando
In the UK, we don’t seem to celebrate Halloween as much as the US but having visited Orlando in October 2003, I really am now an advocate of
St Augustine - Florida Palm Coast
As an aside to the Joys of Orlando and its theme parks take a trip back to colonial times into Americas recent history. St Augustine is a short dista
American Football - Miami Dolphins VS Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Have you heard of the book with the title along the lines of “1000 things to do before you die”? I have to confess I haven’t read it but if watching a
Packing for your vacation
Ok so you have booked the villa, bought the park tickets, and hired the car. Time to pack!!! If this is your first time staying in a villa you will b
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 40
THINGS TO DO :- Puerto Vallarta Food Tours Well if you are into food then look no further you have hit the jackpot. There is no just one but two op
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 24
The previous day of our trip had taken us towards the edge of the Bourbon producing area as we headed to Lexington where we planned to have a look at
EPCOT (Part 1) - Future World
Epcot, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, opened in 1982. Epcot consists of two themed areas, Future World and World Showcase. This rev