Random Florida Guide articles
The Parrot Jungle Experience
Are you thinking of spending a few days sight-seeing elsewhere in Florida, maybe Miami? Apart from the excellent Miami beaches, which are a must, why
Silver Spurs Rodeo (3)
If you are lucky enough to be in Orlando in either February (as we were) and want to try something completely different, then you may like to don your
Visiting the water parks
There are four water parks in Orlando, Florida. Disney has two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, both of which are wonderfully themed. S
Tallinn: Old Town in Depth - Part 29
Patkuli viewing platform This is the best vantage point for viewing Tallinn' s fairy tale Town Wall and towers, St. Olav' s Church and the harbour
ONE TANK ADVENTURES......ST AUGUSTINE
St Augustine is a beautiful city with many interesting places to visit; however, when you have seen all there is to see, then consider checking the St
Poland: An Overview - Part 1
If you have travelled in Europe and not been to Poland then you have missed out in a big way. The country is currently transforming itself but can sti
Rhino Rally at Busch Gardens, Tampa
Rhino Rally opened at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida in 2001 at a cost of twenty-five million dollars. In excess of sixteen acres of land
Hollywood Studios - Live Stage Shows
Playhouse Disney – Live On Stage ! Wow !!! Your favourite Disney Channel TV stars are all here and waiting for you to join in the fun as this colourf
What a trip this was! Part 1
Our first trip to Orlando could very well have been our last. So many things went wrong that it is hard to believe that only a few months later we dec
Orlando’s Lesser Known Attractions - Part II
While the big names, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Sea World, are the main crowd pullers to the Orlando Metropolitan
Orlando City MLS - Part 1
Judging by the number of times, ' where can I watch the football (soccer) match? ' gets asked on the Orlando Villas forum, and by the number of replic
Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3
Trip Report – Cruising on Star Princess, Part 3We board our cruise ship, Star Princess. The morning sun peeps through our hotel window and as I turn o
Eating out in Fort Lauderdale – Part 2
If you visit Fort Lauderdale, with its spectacular Intracoastal Waterways and silvery beaches you will find plenty of places to eat – at prices to sui
Christmas at Epcot – You need to book early
If you wish to see Orlando at Christmas you will need to book early as these weeks get booked up way in advance. If you are planning a holiday over
Flagler Museum, Palm Beach
If you visit Florida you cannot fail to hear the name, Henry Flagler, as he was one of the state’s most famous entrepreneurs, who built magnificent lu
Marrakech: An overview - Part 16
Parks and Gardens - continued The Beautification of Marrakech One of the first surprises you get as you drive from the airport are that the road
Kentucky: a road trip through the state - Part 33
The Latrobe House is the one that I mentioned earlier in that it is currently in the middle of a full restoration. Depending on when you are reading t
Cyrpus: Troodos places of interest - Part 2
TROODOS GEOPARK The Troodos Geopark visitor is located in the old Asbestos mine (Amiantos mine). An area with enormous historical value which now h
Islands of Adventure for little kids
Whilst Disney is brilliant for little kids Islands of Adventure tends to cater more to the older kids and teens, however if you are taking younger one
Wonderworks 2011
We’ve passed Wonderworks on International Drive on many occasions – it’s easily recognised as the ‘upside down house’. After a hard morning decorating
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
Kentucky: A road trip through the state - Part 15
Kentucky – a road trip through the state:- part 15 It is now time to start the part of the tour which looks at one of the two things that the state
Be Prepared… what to take to the parks!
This article follows on from “Be prepared…what to wear to the Parks!” where we looked at the best clothing to be worn.So we’ve got you dressed and rea
Drive in Movie.
If you are the same vintage as me, your teenage years would have been informed by American films. And a big part of American films was the drive in
Boating and Fishing in Polk County
Whether you are a keen fisherman or enjoy a day out among nature and lakes, ecological parks or renting a boat, canoe or kayak, you will be able acces