Random Florida Guide articles
A Vegetarian’s Delight!
Sweet Tomatoes, on the corner of International Drive and South Kirkham Road (Junction 78 off the I-4) is a vegetarian’s delight. How they manage to pr
Vacationing during the Credit Crunch...
As the credit crunch bites in 2009, families are looking at how they can still afford that dream holiday in the sun. In times of recession it is proba
Our Last Visit to Islands of Adventure Part 1
As we visit our villa at least once a year, and my parents who are retired have the luxury of going twice, we tend to have multi day passes for all th
MIAMI METROZOO
If you happen to be spending some time in Miami, and want something different to do, then a trip to a zoo is always an interesting day out, and Miami’
Discovery Island - Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island is the central part of Disney's Animal Kingdom rather like Magic Kingdom's Main Street. From the Discovery Island section, the other
Yangon, Myanmar - Part 1
The reasons to go to Yangon are many, not least the dazzling pagodas, mouth watering food and tantalising market stalls. Life in Myanmar’s fascinating
How to stop sea sickness – Part 1
Nothing ruins a journey to an island paradise like the onset of motion sickness however there are ways to help you combat this before it strikes.
Suncoast Bird Sanctuary.
It is always nice to credit people who devote their lives to animal rescue and if you visit Indian Shores on Florida' s Gulf Coast you can visit a won
Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3
Trip Report – Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3We board our cruise ship, Star Princess. The morning sun peeps through our hotel window and as I turn o
Pool Safety
Your Florida rental home will almost certainly have its own pool and may also have a Jacuzzi spa. Here are some tips to have lots of water fun but s
Teenagers at Disney
A guest recently emailed me and asked me “will teenagers enjoy Disney?” Of course! And decided to send a quick insight into some rides for her son
Joes Crab Shack
We had a lovely evening at Joes Crab Shack. A large open restaurant with plenty of seating and booths for privacy as well as tables for large groups.
Florida Guide – Epcot – United Kingdom Pavilion
It’s time for castles and thatched roofs, Tudor timber houses and cobblestones, in fact it’s time to through together as many different themes as can
A different day out
On our last trip we decided that we would like to spend a day doing something other then the Theme Parks. Don't get me wrong, all the parks in Orlando
Christmas Brunch at the Renaissance
For the first time this year there were just the three of us at our Florida home, Tropical Dream Villa, so we decided to take a break from all the coo
Which Ticket?
Tickets which ones? Having just spent a number of days visiting the 4 Disney parks it makes one realise how carefully you should consider which co
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 10
ACCOMMODATION Auckland as any large city should provides a wide range of accommodation options. You will find 5 star hotels, well known chain hotel
Seaworld - Part 2
Seamore and Clyde Take Pirate Island This is a good show for all the family. It features two sea lions, a huge walrus and a couple of cheeky otters
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York – Part 3
After your visit to the command centre there are three main areas that are open to the public. Immediately below is the flight deck and under that is
Travelling with a toddler - buggies and car seats.
When travelling with a toddler you need to consider the question of the buggy / stroller. Even the most energetic child who is considered a “good walk
Non Touristy Flea and Farmers market
If you want to try somewhere different then you must try Webster Flea and Farmers Market only on a Monday and it gets finished about 1pm so you need t
ToonTown Fair
Little ones love ToonTown but it can get very crowded with families by mid-day, so try to go to this area early or late in the day. When our girls wer
Queueing At Theme Parks - Part 2
Fast Pass + (At Disney World) Beating the Disney queues with fast pass isn’t as easy as it used to be. Under the new Fast Pass+ system you can nomi
Perkins - a good lunch
We have been coming to Florida for many years but somehow never eaten at a Perkins restaurant; no particular reason; just had not. Well, we have fina
A walking tour of Historic Orlando
Downtown Historic Orlando is 8 blocks of buildings that tell the commercial and local government story of this City. The buildings were constructed be