Random Florida Guide articles
Things to do at Clearwater (3)
If you visit Clearwater on the Gulf Coast you will be amazed at the amount of things to do. Clearwater is about an hour and a half drive from Orlando
Be Prepared..what to wear to the parks
“Be prepared…what to wear to the Parks!”Easy you would have thought, just put on my normal clothes and off we go. Well you can do that, but you will o
Keeping in Touch
Owners and sometimes guests who hire a villa for more than a week like to keep in touch with family and friends back home. This seems to be especially
Florida Mall - A Shopping Extravaganza
If, like me, you are a shopaholic, then one of the best places to visit whilst in Orlando is the Florida Mall. This is the best mall for normal shoppi
Driving in Florida (10)
If this is your first visit to Florida you may be worried about driving, with different laws, bigger cars, the steering wheel on the wrong side, drivi
Universal’s Mardi Gras 2007
This year Universal are running their Mardi Gras extravaganza from the 2nd February – 14th April There are several ways to enjoy and join in the festi
Visiting Marrakech – What you should know before you go - Part 5
General Information Although it is a Muslim country for business and shopping hours much of Morocco follows a Monday to Friday working week. Busine
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
My Favourite Disney Christmas Events
If you are lucky enough to visit Disney in Orlando at Christmastime, then you are in for a real treat. It really is one of my favourite times to visit
Champions Gate – not just golf!
Although relatively new, these two 18 hole Greg Norman designed, championship golf courses have fast made a name for themselves as among the best not
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 7
At last, after your long journey you have landed safely at the airport, your plane taxis along to the point at which they can attach the stand so ever
Disney Water Parks – Blizzard Beach
We are frequent visitors to Florida but this was our first visit in February and we were not sure what the weather would be like. The first two days t
First visit to Publix Supermarket Part One
First visit to Publix Supermarket Part One Well you probably read the title of this guide and though hmmm this sounds not very interesting ! If you
Sightseeing by Segway
Visiting the Gulf Coast I was fascinated to see people riding around on ‘Segways’. It looked a really cool fun way to travel. So I decided to look int
Sea World 2011
Sea World was the first theme park that we ever visited but that was 6 years ago and another visit was long overdue. Sadly we are getting older and th
Kentucky: a road trip through the state- Part 39
HISTORIC PLACES IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION continued; If you continue traveling south after your visit to Nicholasville you will come to Danville whi
A new feature at Discovery Cove.
The long anticipated Freshwater Oasis has opened at Discovery Cove. This was promised for spring 2012 and just sneaked into a june opening as it premi
Paul’s Florida diary Day 4 morning
Paul’s Florida diary Day 4 am. Time for a change today I am informed when I get up. We are going to typhoon lagoon as Karlie has never been no pro
Disney's Magic Kingdom
The Theme Park where all your dreams come true.Magic Kingdom, a very special place for all the family, as soon as you enter the park you will see smil
The Melting Pot
Our recent visit to Orlando was during the annual Magical Dining Month where over 100 local restaurants offered a 3-course prix fixe menu for $35. The
Cruising - The Private Islands Part 4
Coco Cay – Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity CruisesIf you are lucky enough to be able to combine a trip to Orlando or Florida with a cruise
Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia - Part 1
The history of Elfreth' s Alley in Philadelphia If ever you get to visit Philadelphia then there are an abundance of things that will via for your
Cruising - Princess Cays
Not really an island but just the southernmost tip of the island of Eleuthera, Princess Cays is the jewel in the crown of private cruise islands. Owne
Boma – Flavors of Africa
Boma – Flavors of Africa is buffet style dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort. This is a very popular family restaurant and it is advisable
Separated by a common language
It is often quoted that Britain and America are separated by our common language and the more time I spend in Florida the more this becomes apparent.