Random Florida Guide articles
You Say Tomato, I Say Tomato - Part One
One thing that always surprises and delights me on my trips to Florida is that every time we go we learn something new. This is particularly true when
Seaworld gets our vote - every time!
As regular visitors to Orlando, we have tried and tested many of the theme parks, but the one we never fail to return to every single trip is Seaworld
Toddlers at Epcot
If you are visiting Epcot with a toddler it is a very big park and you may need to think about making two visits here if you intend to go around World
Art deco area/ South Beach Miami
Imagine a cold, wet, wintry day in February in England and then being transported to this beautiful, hot, sunny, palm tree fringed paradise. That was
Amsterdam: An overview - Part 1
I have been lucky enough to spend some time in many of the famous cities around the world so here are some overview guides to some of them. Before
Speed of the creation of Orlando.
Once upon a time, as all good stories start, there were the Everglades. Slowly but surely some real estate was built and small communities grew up.
Disney Quest
Having never been to Disney Quest before, I was keen to take my 7 year old one evening. Located at Downtown Disney it is not as well known as the main
Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland
The Magic Kingdom, Walt Disneyworld is the most famous and the most popular of all the parks. It is split up into five different sections, Fantasy Lan
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 5
DINING Auckland’s cuisine is inventive and incredibly diverse as it represents such a multitude of cultures because of the make up its population.
Rules when visiting Florida
There are many rules and regulations in Florida that are ready to catch out the first time tourist. It is as well to know about these or you could at
Dining at the Mall at Millenia
If you spend the day at the Mall at Millenia you will be able to enjoy some wonderful food. On the top floor is the Orangerie. This is a food court wi
The Gardens Mall at West Palm Beach
During a visit to West Palm Beach and Jupiter island (a short two day break from the hustle and bustle of Disney) And while our husbands spent a mor
Bogotá, Colombia – Part 2
Start your visit by concentrating on La Candelaria, the atmospheric old quarter, full of colonial houses built more than 300 years ago. Lose yourself
ONE FLIGHT UP; A DIFFERENT PLACE TO EAT!
You can never go to Mt Dora too often; the mix of beautiful lake, intriguing shops and different restaurants make for a wonderful day out. The la
The Columbia Restaurant, Celebration
One of our favourite restaurants is the Columbia which is located on Front Street in the town of Celebration. The restaurant overlooks Celebration’s m
Dolphin Hotel Restaurant
Todd English's bluezoo The adults in our party recently visited one of the newest entries in the Walt Disney World restaurant arena at the WDW Dolphin
Bands Brew and BBQ Part 2
All the beers could be found in a separate Beer Garden which we decided to stroll around before we saw the rest of the event. The first stall we came
Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 22
The North Zone, PUNTA DE MITA continued; Around Punta Mita there are several stunning, secluded beaches that are only accessible by boat or foot.
Handy Hints for Florida - Part 2
Wear plenty of sunblock and a hat – sunstroke is very unpleasant and can lay you up for several days in bed. I carry a light coloured umbrella, then I
Werner Boyce Salt Springs
Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park is in Port Richey, west Pascoe County on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Werner Boyce covers something over 3, 400 acr
Shows not to be missed at the Theme Parks
You may think fireworks are just for children and when you have seen one display you have seen them all. Trust me – this does not apply to the firewor
More about Universal Studios
Men in Black Alien Attack is one of my favourite if not my favourite ride in Universal Studios, not only do the adults like this ride but the kids wil
Epcot Future World
There’s so much to do in Epcot’s Future World. Here are some hints and tips for making the most of your visit. Spaceship Earth (the ride inside th
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 3
There are two museums in the Louisville area that you really should visit even if you have no interest in either of the sports they represent. They ar
Disney’s Blizzard Beach
I have to admit to being rather nervous around water and for this reason it was quite a few years before I decided to venture to a water park with my