Random Florida Guide articles
Shopping and Eating at the Loop
On our last visit to our villa in March 2011 we decided to have a restful day away from the Parks enjoying a day out together and strolling around the
Choosing a villa for your holiday
When you are faced with a website with hundreds of choices of villas, how on earth do you choose one. First, think of your party dynamics. How many pe
Mickeys’ Backyard BBQ
If the children are regularly on your back to meet some of their favourite Disney characters during your vacation in Orlando then there are a number o
The Old Florida Heritage Highway
If you want a sample of historic Florida, you could do no better than taking a trip along The Old Florida Heritage Highway. The Highway is a forty-eig
Disney Princess Quiz
The Disney Princesses can be found in many places at Walt Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. Children love these characters, who all made their debuts i
Chevrolet Trailblazer
On my last trip to Florida I chose to use Budget to supply my rental car for our 2 week stay and was lucky enough to be upgraded to a Chevrolet Trailb
Universal Studios - Production Central
Production Central is your first stop once you enter the Park and where Universal really showcases the Studios part of its name. Hosting a number of p
AVALON STATE PARK
Avalon State Park is situated on the A1A, in Fort Pierce, on Florida's Atlantic coast. This is one of the newer Florida state parks and the newest
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 15
We continued along in the river Taxi soon we could see what we assumed was Downtown Disney as we entered a large lagoon and we could see shops and lig
How to get to Key West
The Florida Keys is a one hundred and twenty mile island chain and is linked to mainland Florida by U. S. 1, the Overseas Highway. I estimate the driv
Marrakech: An overview - Part 20
Hammam’s - continued A Guide to the process Although hammam sounds exotic it is in fact just a simple variation on the traditional steam bath ex
Nepal: Annapurna Curcuit - Part 1
The morning clouds part to reveal mountains glided in sunlight. Before me is the Annapurna range in Nepal, peaks more than anything I’ve seen. Soon I’
Indirect flights - Well worth the saving
When setting out your budget and looking at options to fly to Florida many people look to fly direct, without really taking much time to view the opti
Downtown Kissimmee Lakeside Park
Just under the arch at Main St off the 192 east is the entrance to downtown Kissimmee. Pass all of the quaint historic buildings until you come to the
What a trip this was! Part 6
We should have been in Orlando, but instead we have had to overnight in the Le Meridien Hotel in Gatwick Airport, as our ‘plane has experienced techni
Useful Tips for Visiting Florida
Florida seems to have it all – endless beaches, warm seas, year-round sunshine and world-acclaimed theme parks offering days of family fun. When you s
Everglades National Park :- The Practicalities of a Visit
Getting there: The park is on the southern tip of mainland Florida. The nearest airports are in Miami, 50 miles and Fort Lauderdale, 65 miles away fro
The Mall At Millenia
Mall at millenia The mall at Millenia 4200 Conroy road Orlando 32839 1-4 Conroy road (exit 78) The Mall at Millenia is conveniently situated just min
A Whistle-Stop Tour of International Drive
It is over twenty-five years since we first visited Orlando and stayed on International Drive which, at that time, was by far the most popular area fo
Entertainment and shopping in Orlando.
Thought it would be useful to share our thoughts on things to do/see whilst in Orlando, we have excluded the main theme parks, as a million words have
STATE PARKS - an overview
Most tourists who visit Florida probably never visit a State Park-what a shame! They offer a wide choice of completely natural days out that leave you
Following a hobby in Orlando!
Ask anyone about their favourite pastimes in Orlando and what’s the betting a large number will have shopping on their list! ! We extol the virtues of
Picking up a cruise from Port Canaveral – Part 2 Embarkation
We visit our villa regularly and sometimes we finish our trip with a cruise to the Caribbean. With Orlando being close to Port Canaveral it seemed the
Medical Treatment
So, you and the family have made the decision to go to Florida, perhaps for an once-in-a-lifetime holiday or perhaps the lure of the State entices you
Floridas Beaches
Florida is blessed with many excellent beaches and visiting one can be inexpensive and make a pleasant change from the hustle and bustle of the theme