Random Florida Guide articles
December in Celebration
A visit to the town of Celebration, in the evening, during December is a definite must. Not only will you see some of the most fantastic Christmas dec
ICE 2010
Each year Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Centre hosts “ICE” as part of their Christmas programme and it is really worth seeing. This is the second
The T-Rex Restaurant building at Downtown Disney
The T-Rex Restaurant building at Downtown Disney A few years ago at Downtown Disney a part of the parking area was removed to create the new T-Rex
Ride Guide – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
A classic Disney World ride and a definite must do for your Disney holiday, Big Thunder Mountain is a great coaster. Set in Frontier Land of the Magic
Disney Character Meet and Greet - part 1
Disney Character Meet and Greet – part 1 When our girls were little one of the main attractions of visiting the Disney theme parks involved meeting
Cypress Gradens
Cypress gardens Florida is Florida’s oldest ‘Theme Park’.To get there you take I4 west to exit 55 or if you are travelling along Hwy 27 you go south.
Universal Studios
Universal Studios Park Review at Orlando Florida. The theme park Universal Studios is a must visit if you are on vacation in Florida. It is joined
Olde Englewood Village - part two
Olde Englewood Village – part 2Following on from the early arrivals in Englewood the year of 1923 was extremely important. This was the year that star
It’s a Small World at the Magic Kingdom
It’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all, it’s a small world after all it’s a small, small world. This is the haunting tune to one o
Cyprus: Troodos places of interest - Part 3
PALAICHORI VILLAGE As its name implies (palaio means old) this is a very old village. The village is mentioned in 13th-century documents and it is
The Forgotten Universal Studios.
With all the excitement over the new Harry Potter feature at Universal’s Island of Adventure, it may be easy to forget all the great rides there are a
Florida Trip 2017 Day 11
I woke up this morning feeling a little unwell, earlier in the week Will had had a stomach bug and it lasted for a few days and now it was my turn I h
Sarasota – a grand day out
After all the hurly burly rush of going from theme park to theme park, what could be nicer or more relaxing than a day or two on a sun kissed beach. M
Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses
If you love Christmas, then you’ll love these two crazy golf courses! Set close to the snow themed Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney has designed thes
ICE and SNOW at Gaylords 2010/2011
Every year Gaylord Palms Convention Centre puts on a magnificent Christmeas display of ICE. The top ice sculptors from China come across and design 5
Afternoon Tea at the Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande-Lakes Part 1
It was late one Saturday evening in November, 4 days before we had to return from Orlando, when my husband’s cell phone pinged with a message. It was
The New Food Outlets at the Florida Turnpike Service Plazas Part 1
We have been travelling down the Florida Turnpike for many years, and have found it to be an excellent road to Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Every 45 mil
Cruising - The Private Islands Part 5
Cruising – The Private Islands – Part 5Princess Cays – Princess CruisesMost of the large cruise companies either own, or lease, their own private isla
ICE! in Florida :- A general overview
This article is the first in a series and should be read in conjunction with the others which give details of the actual scenes and how this amazing a
Sandy Ridge community - Orlando Florida
Sandy Ridge is a prestigious community located near to Championsgate and Reunion Resort area of Orlando. The community is made up of around 200 family
Taking Older Teenagers To Orlando
Little kids love everything about a Disney holiday. It is just magic for them. But as a mother of kids now 17, 23 and 25 years, I have been th
Cruises at St Johns Pass
If you decide to have a break from the magical world of Walt Disney in Orlando try heading towards the St Petersburg or Clearwater areas on the Gulf C
Santiago de Compostela - Part 2
Things you should know before you decide you want to do this The population of the town is around 100, 00 and the official language is Spanish, tho
A brief visit to Anna Maria Island – Part 1
We had decided to visit Anna Maria Island on the recommendation of some friends, but had broken our trip down from Orange Tree with a visit to the Sou
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 54
THINGS TO DO :-- Swim with Dolphins or Bungee Jump Swimming with Dolphins In Puerto Vallarta, there is one company that specializes in open ocea