Random Florida Guide articles
Mimis Cafe
The first Mimi’s began in Anaheim in California in 1978 and was named by the owner Arthur J Simms who had fallen in love with a young French girl near
The East Coast - Cocoa and Daytona
As villa owners we often have guests staying with us when we visit our home which inevitably means we are visiting the same parks and attractions many
Our First Ever Visit to Florida - Part 13
So now we are all pretty hungry and pretty tired from a very long day and flight all the way from the United Kingdom, we step outside our air-conditio
SEAWORLD Part 3
Continued......Wild ArcticGet ready to enter a multi-level exploration centre. After a short film about what you will encounter you will be left to ex
The Dry Tortugas National Park
The Dry Tortugas is one of Florida’s three National Parks. Visitors to Florida will almost certainly know of the Everglades National Park and may poss
Wakulla Springs State Park
This State Park -also known as Edward Ball State Park -after the financier Edward Ball like most State Parks is open year-round. Edward Ball built
Favourite golf courses and top golfing tips
All the theme parks are great days out for the family, but what better way to escape the crowds and get some valuable ‘me time’ to unwind than visitin
Black Friday
Black Friday shopping in Florida is an event in itself. It is certainly one not to be missed by all you bargain hunters, with many items a fraction of
Disney Golf - Oak Trail
This was our first time on a Golf course in Florida, and because me and my friend do not play regularly we thought this 9-hole course would be prefect
Winter Park 3
Once out of the museum take a look round the town itself. You will find somewhere which is completely different from the Disney area. Walk back along
Does Downtown Disney constitute a Family Day Out?
The Downtown Disney complex, consisting of the Marketplace, Pleasure Island and West Side, is treated by many tourists as an afternoon or night out; h
Epcot Dining
You really are spoilt for choice whether you want enjoy a snack, down for lunch or have a relaxing meal when you visit Epcot. If you want just a quic
Amsterdam - Part 2
Area 1, Jordaan Enjoying authentic Amsterdam in a relaxed way that is what you do in the Jordaan. In the past labourers and craftsmen used to live
Harry Potter - Universal Studios Orlando
One of the newest rides in Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Build on the back of the huge movie and book
Epcot Centre - Future World
When Walt Disney was planning Epcot he envisioned it as a real working city, thus the name E.P.C.O.T experimental prototype community of tomorrow. He
Getting the Shuttle to the Launch Pad
Ever wondered how NASA got those tall, thin, towering rockets or the infamous space shuttle up on the launch pad? It’s not quite done like Thunderbird
AMELIA ISLAND STATE PARK
If I told you that there was a place you couldd go with a 200 acre natural reserve, a spectacular beach, forests and wildlife and then told you it wou
Our Bibbidi Bobbidi Experience Pt 1
The location for our Bibbidi Bobbidi experience was within the Magic Kingdom. We had been asked to arrive 15 minutes before our appointment time and t
The Key West Express and Paradise Porters Part 1
Having visited Key West some years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it we thought a return trip would be nice, but the thought of the drive was a bit off pu
Suffolk Heritage Coast – Part 1
This small slice of East Anglia’s coast is an untamed blend of endangered landscapes, unusual history and unique wildlife waiting to be discovered. If
Review of Cirque du Soleil – Downtown Disney
Upon entering the “theatre” we were surprised to find it smaller than we had expected. The seats were arranged down the sides of the black, nearly ova
Tamiami Trail
The Tamiami Trail is part of the U. S. 41 that goes from Miami to Michigan by way of Georgia, Tennesse, Indiana, Illinois. Wisconsin and Michigan. You
Our Stay at Treasure Island Part 2
The Thunderbird motel is ideal for families although when they holiday on their own in the quieter months my parents still stay here. All the room
Ellies first visit to Florida, day 1
Saturday 21. 4. 07Wahoo! We arrived at Manchester Airport mum, dad, my sister Chloe, Uncle Mark and Auntie Jan and me, Eloise. We were all ready to se
Buying a Villa in Florida 2
Continuing from our article Buying a Villa in Florida, if you have money to invest, and I know that not many have, but if you have, have a look at the