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In June we planned to visit Hollywood Studios for the day, unknown to us at the time though it was the annual Star Wars Weekend. When we arrived at the ticket booths we were amazed to see Storm Troupers standing on patrol on the roof. If you ... Viewed 7170 times.
Venice in Sarasota County Venice, a city of 21, 000 population, is often a forgotten gem on the Gulf Coast, south of Sarasota and long before you reach the mighty Palm City of Fort Myers. In many ways Venice is more reminiscent of a Br... Viewed 6555 times.
When visiting Orlando more than likely you are going to visit the theme parks. With so many parks to visit there can often be confusion on what park tickets you are going to need. You can purchase park tickets from many places, the Internet, ... Viewed 11323 times.
If you fancy visiting a different sort of attraction, away form the hustle and bustle of the theme parks - why not try Silver Springs, a natural park covering many acres around the Silver River. This makes for an excellent day out and will be an expe... Viewed 9288 times.
The Jeaga Indian tribe lived on what is now known as Palm Beach County. You may also have heard them called geiga, xega or jobe Unlike their peace loving neighbours the Tequesta, the Jeagans were war like aggresive and frightening. At one point their... Viewed 8519 times.
Although Splash Mountain is still our favourite ride at Magic Kingdom the newly refurbished Space Mountain comes a close second. This is a Fastpass attraction and is usually very busy. I recommend that when you arrive at the Park you look at the attr... Viewed 6451 times.
Islands of Adventure is part of Universal studios which is also packed full with amazing rides and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Marvel Super Hero Island is jam packed with spectacular rides to suit all ages. The I... Viewed 6235 times.
If we are going to eat lunch at the Magic Kingdom we tend to have a light breakfast at the villa before going to the Park. If you want to get to the Park for the opening you are best to plan on arriving at the car park about half an hour before the P... Viewed 8372 times.
If you fancy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, then why not spend a couple of hours strolling around the lakes and the residential area of Celebration. Leave your car in one of the free car parks or in one of the m... Viewed 7652 times.
We had visited Mount Dora on a couple of previous occasions and the lure of its charming tree lined streets, together with its craft shops and waterfront cafes was just too great to keep us away on this visit. At different times we had sample... Viewed 7973 times.
What is the most memorable meal you have eaten in Florida? Does not have to be the most expensive but the one you could not wait to go back and have again. Eating out is a big part of your holiday in Florida, the food is good and really reas... Viewed 5129 times.
When to visit. If you are not locked into school holidays you have many more options on when to travel. One of the nicest months to travel is May; the weather is beautiful, not too hot and the summer storms have not yet started. It is... Viewed 5443 times.
The Outback Steakhouse, from here on in referred to simply as ' The Outback' is an Australian themed restaurant offering casual family style dining. This restaurant chain originated in Tampa Florida in 1988 and whilst it now has locations w... Viewed 7288 times.
The uneventful flight from the UK into Orlando International airport is finally over. I am now on my merry way proceeding south along the SR417 also known as Central Florida Greenway this is my favorite route, easy to navigate and within half an hour... Viewed 7596 times.
The benefits of renting a villa in Orlando from the owners who advertise on orlandovillas. com, instead of booking a hotel/motel or a package deal from a travel agent are manyfold. First, all the villas advertised on orlandovillas. co... Viewed 5604 times.
There are many things to think about when booking your first cruise, and it is probably inevitable that questions will be raised about how much movement will be experienced at sea. For cruising ‘newbies’ the prospect of feeling sea-sick is often some... Viewed 9311 times.
Universal Studios in Florida started life in June 1990 inspired by its fellow location in California, namely Universal Studios Hollywood. From the very beginning it was decided that the facility take on the role of both theme park and studio ‘all in ... Viewed 9536 times.
Characters that we saw: Mary Poppins, Mad Hatter, Alice, Pinocchio, Gepetto, Minnie & Tigger. A slightly strange combination, but all worked well. Oh! My! God! I just thought the food was excellent at this restaurant. The ser... Viewed 8127 times.
I had completely forgot when we arrived at the "BELZ" shopping area, just off International Drive, that it had in fact now become PRIME OULETS!! I was a little confused, even though I knew the area well, fortunately. So make sure when you g... Viewed 7238 times.
Half Moon Cay - Holland America All the large cruise lines now have ‘private’ islands, where their ships anchor for the day, or part of the day. Some of these are leased, some are owned, but all offer a relaxed taste of paradise. These islands... Viewed 7086 times.
When in Florida you may wish to maintain your fitness level or burn off some of those extra calories that you seem to be eating because you can’t say no! We use a great health and fitness centre on the residential development of Celebration – loca... Viewed 8582 times.
For priority seating call 407 939 3463 There are 11 countries in the World Showcase, Norway is the 2nd if you are going clockwise around the lagoon. Entering Norway you walk into a beautiful picturesque town square carefully designed... Viewed 8229 times.
If you want a really relaxing time on the beach and a few days away form Orlando head to Sanibel and Captive Islands. Here you can enjoy 5 miles of unspoiled beaches, 22 miles of bike paths, good fishing, many types of birds and of course its famous ... Viewed 6938 times.
I recently decided to take a hot air balloon ride. This was something I was very nervous about initially because I am very scared of heights. I was told that I would be fine and there was nothing to worry about. Well we were up at the crack o... Viewed 7920 times.
Situated just twenty minutes from Disney and less than an hours drive from both the Atlantic and the Gulf coast, Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club is a beautiful and peaceful gated golf community. It is an idyllic place to stay for both golfers an... Viewed 6906 times.
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