Random Florida Guide articles
Texas De Brazil
We missed this little gem. We’ve been to Florida six times in the last six years and we still missed it. Fortunately we now have some friends over the
Sneak Preview - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Rides and Attractions
Just past Hogsmeade Village sits the Dragon Challenge, a ride based around the first task of the Tri Wizard Challenge. You must make your choice to ch
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Hollywood Studios
We first saw this spectacular stunt show four years ago at Disneyland Paris and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival at Walt Disney World in Orlando
Tour of Undiscovered Future World - Epcot
Friends of ours took this tour last year and were very impressed. They learnt about the history and creation of Epcot and the legacy Walt Disney left
Surviving a long haul flight
You’ve booked your holiday of a lifetime to Florida and have probably spent months in anticipation. What you may not be looking forward to with glee i
Our Stay at Treasure Island Part 5
One of the original reasons my parents decided to stay at Treasure Island was its easy access to shops restaurants and beaches and it allowed differen
TGI Fridays, Orlando
This is one of our favourite restaurants in Orlando, made all the more enjoyable by the fact that the prices in dollars are usually the same as char
Fueling up in Orlando
When collecting your car at MCO (or any other inbound airport )it will have a full tank of fuel. This may be included in your rental package ( when hi
Disney Souvenirs
There are so many things you can collect to remind you of the magic when you are on holiday at Disney and I will try and list some of them here. First
Passe a Grille and St Pete Beach
One of our favourite day trips when we are in Orlando is to Passe a Grille beach beside St Pete Beach on the Gulf Coast. We pack a picnic, load up the
Safety first!
A holiday in Florida is often a holiday of a lifetime - and we all want to go home not just with our holiday photos - but also with fantastic memories
Fun in the Sun
What do you want from a holiday, sun, yes, entertainment, yes, relaxation, yes, good food, yes, so where can you find all of these in abundance. Well
A Vegetarian’s Delight!
Sweet Tomatoes, on the corner of International Drive and South Kirkham Road (Junction 78 off the I-4) is a vegetarian’s delight. How they manage to pr
Great Stones Way, Wiltshire - Part 1
Swindon doesn’t sound like the most adventurous starting point for a walk, but what lies beyond is worth the trip. Summoning us due south of the W
Epcot's Butterfly Garden
Epcot' s Butterfly Garden The annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has a number of attractions depending on your particular need
Busch Gardens Tampa
Our latest trip to Busch Gardens started with a tasty, if slightly unhealthy, breakfast at Denny’s on the 27 and then we headed off into the sun for a
Introduction to Estonia – Part 2
Tallin – continued; It has very many beautiful lakes, sparklingly clear rivers and thick pine forests which you should not miss. You will also fin
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
US Airways - Via Charlotte to Florida
Looking at some of the prices for direct flights out of the UK to Florida I was wondering if we would ever get out to Orlando and our Villa. Getting w
Cyprus: Nature highlights - Part 3
Walking through the trail you will see plants like golden oak, wild garlic, three colours camomile, dwarf shrub, Cyprus germander and valandia. The ma
What to do in Mount Dora
If shopping in the quaint tree-lined streets of Mount Dora isn’t your thing or you are not into drinking coffee at a pavement cafe while watching the
Athens: a quick visit - Part 1
If you have time to just have a quick visit to Athens then it can be hard to decide what to do. There are many guide books which offer advice but it c
Silver Springs, Ocala
p>Silver Springs is best described as nature’s own theme park, and is certainly recommended as a great alternative day out for all the family. Whe
Topsail State Preserve
Topsail Hill State Preserve is situated on Santa Rosa Beach which is 10 miles east of Destin. This is an the romantically named Scenic Highway. There
Copenhagen
A cosmopolitan city teeming with café culture, world-class restaurants and history, Copenhagen is also one of the most eco-friendly cities in the worl