Random Florida Guide articles
Turtle Talk with Crush - EPCOT
If you have small children on holiday with you in Florida this is a must-see. They will just love it! Mind you, our own children are all grown up now
The State Nicknames – Part 17 North Carolina
Our fascination with the State Number Plates in the USA has continued each time we visit Florida. It is interesting to see the different plates which
Applebees on Highway 27
Please find my review of Applebees at Berry Town centre on Highway 27 for 29/04/07 at around 7pm. This is a new restaurant and at the time had only be
My Favourite Disney Park
My wife said to me the other day which is your favourite Disney Park of all? What I question I thought crikey which one is my favourite how would I de
"Are we nearly there yet?"
This is something that always makes our family laugh when we recall the story. It happened on our first trip to Orlando in Aug. 2004, we had been ther
A Visit to Main Street Magic Kingdom Part 2
On the far corner right hand corner of Main Street as you head towards Cinderella’s Castle you can get ice creams at the Plaza these can be very welco
Disney for Those with Special Needs
Disney for those with Special NeedsDisney World is a magical place and need be no less so for those with special needs. If you have any concerns your
Torreya State Park
Torreya State Park is sitauted 13 miles north of Bristol on the C. R. 1641 (off the S. R. 12) The park is called Torreya after the tree that grows her
Historic Bok Sanctuary and Spook Hill - Lake Wales
This is Florida’s hidden gem. If you want a couple of hours relaxation in a perfectly tranquil and calm place this is it – only don’t tell the tourist
Gatorland and conservation.
It is now 20 years since Gatorland created the alligator breeding marsh in its Florida home. This is a natural environment for these big beasts an
The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom
The Haunted Mansion is one of the best-loved attractions at the Magic Kingdom. The attraction closed for several months for refurbishment and Walt Dis
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
On our last trip in April, we were determined to finally take a long promised trip to see the Manatees in their natural environment, so we did some re
Island Grove Wine Company – Formosa Gardens, Kissimmee Fl 34747
I suppose by saying it was like a Phoenix rising from the ashes sounds a bit dramatic but. . . . . where once stood an old shed on a neglected, overgr
SFB or MCO?
Sanford Airport is M. C. O. s younger, plainer sister but is well known to all those Brits that take charter flights. The main carrier using this
Dinner in your villa!
If you have been park hopping all day you will bring home a big appetite when you return to your vacation villa. So what to serve up to your hungr
Art at Orlando International Airport
It is always a pleasure to fly in or out of Orlando International Airport (MCO), and we look forward to stepping off the ‘plane and walking through it
Visiting Florida with the Elderly
So, your parents (or grandparents or whoever) want to go on holiday with you to Florida? You've probably got lots of questions about whether this is
Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 5
The nature trails that cross the peninsula pass through unspoiled areas of extreme physical beauty. The area is ideal for hiking, cycling, diving and
Diary of a homeowners vacation - 9
FRIDAY 05 OCT DAY 10Just sort of chilled around the pool and villa again as we did not get back til 1 am last night. I pottered around and hubby had t
Islands of Adventure
Whenever I go to America, one of the things that I most enjoy is going to the theme parks. I love doing them because it brings unimaginable things to
Islands of Adventure for little kids
Whilst Disney is brilliant for little kids Islands of Adventure tends to cater more to the older kids and teens, however if you are taking younger one
Tampa Bay Ray Devils – the history
On a recent trip to Florida my family decided to experience a professional baseball match. We booked tickets in advance and set off to the Tropicana s
Enjoying a Florida Villa Holiday with an Older Person
We were excited, but quite concerned about taking my 85 year old mother to share our Florida home, but now we know what is possible we will do it agai
Driving USA
When you arrive in Florida for the first time, the prospect of driving in a foreign country can be really daunting. Don’t Panic. Once you’ve got used
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
This is one of my favourite rides, and even after having ridden it literally dozens of times, it never fails to thrill me. At 199 feet it is just 6 in