Random Florida Guide articles
Early December at Treasure Island
Any month is a good month to go to Florida but one of our favourite times of year has to be early December. If there is ever a month to get a bargain
Pirates of the Caribbean
My niece and I love this ride at Magic Kingdom and first discovered it one very wet Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party night. Initially we went in ju
Eating on a Budget – Animal Kingdom’s Flame Tree BBQ
We have often wondered why there seems to be a distinct lack of waitress service restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Although we still don’t know
Our Bibbidi Bobbidi Experience Pt 2
On completion of the makeover Leah was given both of the make up palettes, both of the nail varnish' s, the face jewels that had not been used and a p
Curry Hammock State Park
Curry Hammock State Park is 11 miles west of Long Key and straddles the U. S. 1 It begins at Little Crawl Key (mile marker 56. 2)Entrance is on the U.
Fulton's Crab House
If it is great seafood and wonderful ambiance you are looking for, look no further than Fulton’s Crab House; the old paddle steamer moored up in the h
Christmas at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens is one of our favourite theme parks and we try to visit it at least once on each of our trips to Florida. This trip was our first visit
Farmers Market at Mt Dora.
Do you like Mt Dora? we do not like it. . . . we LOVE it! If you have never been to this charming historic town, do not let the name worry you; no
Why a Villa ?
For years people have been going to Florida for their holidays, me included ! And the norm has always been to stay in a hotel, but in recent years tha
A meal with a view at Hollywood Beach.
While you are enjoying your side trip to Hollywood Beach, you will need to grab a couple of meals. Since you are in a beach side resort, why not eat o
Logans Roadhouse Grill
Logans Roadhouse GrillWe always like to try out a few new places to eat on our trip to Florida. This was our first visit to Logans Roadhouse Grill, bu
Ripleys Believe it or Not
This attraction really is worth a visit although not really suitable/entertaining enough for very young children as they could get bored. It is open a
Arriving at a Disney Park by car - Part 2
Continued from part 1. On leaving your vehicle, walk to the end of your row and wait behind the posts for the tram that will take you to the park
Visit a “real” Flea Market for a great day out
Regular visitors to the Orlando/Disney may well have stopped off at the Flea Markets on the 192. The two main locations on the 192 are a popular stop
Universal Studios Orlando
Universal is the main competitor to the Disney parks in Orlando and is split into three main areas – Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure & Uni
Sea Screamer – getting there and parking
On our last trip to Florida we went to Clearwater for a dolphin spotting trip on the Sea Screamer, something we had been promising ourselves for a lon
The Trolley Tours at St Augustine: Ripleys.
If you ever make a side trip to St Augustine (and you should. . . it is great) then you will want to know the best way to get around this historical c
Spanish Moss
Spanish moss - it’s not Spanish and it’s not moss !! You will have seen Spanish Moss hanging from the trees and telephone poles in Florida. It hangs i
Flying Indirect to Florida - Delta Airlines
Up until our trip to Florida in December 2005, we had always flown there direct, so it was with a little trepidation that we drove to Manchester airpo
Nail and Tan Salon - Championsgate
When most people go to Orlando they normally come back more tired than when they left home. Sound familiar! Well now there is a way to freshen up and
Day Out at Green Meadows Petting Farm
Right – so you’ve been in Florida for a while now and, to be honest, you’ve seen enough of the “mouse” to last a lifetime! ! You’ve probably been on e
Wishes Firework Display
The perfect ending to a perfect day at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has to be Wishes firework display. This particular extravaganza of pyrotechni
Epcot (1)
Epcot is one of the four Disney world parks. The most stunning imaginative place to visit while you are in Florida. It is divided into two parts so gi
Manatees – an endangered species
The fascinating Florida manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee. Their numbers in Florida are reducing to the extent that they are now an e
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located northeast of Naples, Florida. Whilst visiting J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, du