Random Florida Guide articles
Bubba Gump Restaurant
We were recommended to eat at the The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant and Market by friends who had recently returned from Orlando. We were not dissap
Outdoor World - Part 1
On our first shopping trip to Festival Bay was a bit of an eye opener as we turned into the car park we saw a huge sign for Outdoor World, outside whi
PONCE DE LEON
Ponce De Leon Springs State Park is on the C. R. 18. A half mile south of the U. S. 90. It has been the hub of all sorts of events since the nineteen
The Magic of Disney Animation, at Hollywood Studios.
This tour is somewhat tucked away at the back of Hollywood Studios and as a result often gets missed by many people including ourselves but if you hav
Hoop De Doo
Want a great family night out that’s a little bit different? Then try Disney’s Hoop de Doo. It’s loud, it’s colourful, it’s noisy, it’s crazy with sla
Toddlers in Disney's Magic Kingdom
People are apprehensive when taking 2-4 years old to Orlando but there is so much to do and although they may not remember everything when they are
Shopping in Florida, or how to make your trip pay for itself, almost! (Part 2)
Next on our regular items to buy list are formal shirts from the Van Heusen store across from what is now the Prime outlets. Steve has to wear a shirt
Cruising – Booking an Organised Tour
When you book your cruise you will be sent a whole lot of information, including shore excursions, which you can either book beforehand or on board sh
One Scoop or two?
Slightly hidden away between the Yacht and the Beach Club, two of Disney’s finest hotels, is the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop, a little gem of a restau
St Augustine Beaches
St Augustine Beaches are located approximately a 2 hour drive north of Orlando and just a few miles further north than Daytona Beach.We drove there on
The Boulevards of Disneys Hollywood Studios
America' s fourth most-visited theme park with almost ten million visitors annually originally opened on 1st May 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios, represent
St. Augustine - Alcazar Courtyard Shops and Café
Away from the main pedestrian area of St Augustine are the imposing buildings of Flagler College and the Lightner Museum, the latter of which also dou
Ochlocknee River
Ochlocknee River State Park is located on the U. S. 319 4 miles south of Sopchoppy (yes really! ) and it is the site of the meeting of the Ochlocknee
XMAS DECORATIONS: A NIGHT OUT WITH A DIFFERENCE
Here is something you may not have thought about adding to your must do list when you visit Florida over the festive season. It is not just the theme
Boggy Creek
If you want something to do for half a day whilst visiting Central Florida that’s a bit different from the large commercial theme parks, visit Boggy C
Is Florida still a good deal? Oh, Yes!
There has been a lot of talk lately concerning “Is Florida getting too expensive since the start of the recession”. Well where hasn’t”. Yes of course
Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- part 2
Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- part 2 In the first part of this article I had been describing the lobby so I will continue in that area. The next thi
Charter vs Scheduled Airlines - Which is best
Charter Airline v Scheduled Airline. If there is one thing people, especially from the UK, ask when booking their luxury villa in orlando, is what is
Lunch in the villa.
When you are Florida you will certainly want to spend some days in the parks but there comes a time when the family clamour to have a day by the pool
A side trip to Key West Part 2
We awoke to another beautiful day, a blue, cloudless sky and a warm gentle breeze, it was only 8am and already in the mid 70’s…. it was going to be a
Olde Englewood Village
Olde Englewood Village Guests who choose to spend part of their vacation in or around the Gulf Coast, particularly the villas of Rotonda, will at some
T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney
T-Rex Café, one of the newest restaurants in Downtown Disney, is only the second restaurant in this new chain from the owners of Rainforest Café. We h
Top Tips for Travelling Light
Have you ever gone away on holiday and thought “I wish my suitcases/bags were heavier? ” No, I thought not! The main aim for easy travel is to travel
Pirates Dinner Adventure
On asking my son what he would like to do to celebrate his 8th Birthday in Florida this year, he replied : - “I would like to have dinner with the Pir
Celebration
If you need a break from the ‘full on’ activity of the Theme Parks, consider visiting the tranquil little town of Celebration, situated to the south o