Random Florida Guide articles
Sydney Harbour - Part 2
Barangaroo fast ferry is the new direct service between Manly and Sydney’s newest and most exciting city precinct- Barangaroo. From the calm headland
NASA
I remember when I was young, the USA started their space program, first of all unmanned space craft working up to putting a man on the moon, I dreamt
A stroll around Celebrations lakes and residences. Part 1
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 res
Oscar Scherer
Oscar Scherer is located in Osprey on the Tamiami Trail. This is one of the most natural State Parks in Florida. This was once a ranch owned by Oscar
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
What’s so special about Florida? Part 3
So far in my first two “what’s makes Florida Special” instalments have written about the fantastic weather and climate and the friendly and helpfulnes
Outdoor World - Part 1
On our first shopping trip to Festival Bay was a bit of an eye opener as we turned into the car park we saw a huge sign for Outdoor World, outside whi
The Players Championship - Practice Day
I’m not a golfer and have never had any interest but Dave wanted to go to the Players Championship at Sawgrass this year. Some friends of ours went la
Cristmas Canal cruises at Punta Gorda
If you are staying in the Rotonda West area in December one of the best trips to really get you in the Christmas spirit is to take a boat trip from Fi
New York – Lake George
If you visit New York during winter then Lake George is a good place for a weekend winter getaway. Once the lakes freeze and the trees have a snow bla
Rainforest Cafe
If you are looking for somewhere special to celebrate a family birthday or you just like fabulously creative scenery while you eat good food then the
Eating Out withour Breaking the Budget
Many families find the cheapest way to eat out in Orlando is by going to one of the many All You Can Eat restaurants. These can be great as on the way
Amsterdam - An overview part 17
Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky This perhaps one of my favourite hotels and it is located on the Dam Square right in the heart of Amsterdam. The Grand Hot
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Whether you’re a big kid or a little one, and a theme park holiday is one for you, a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom has to be a priority during your
Epcot a real must
To me theme parks are for other people, I do not like the noise, the smell of the burger vans, the garish decoration, or the over exuberance of the cl
Sofia - Things To See
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria however Sofia is no grand metropolis. It’s a largely modern, youthful city, with a scattering of onion-domed churches
Kanapaha Botanic Gardens – West Side
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is situated just to the west of Gainesville a few miles from the intersection of the I75 and US24. After travelling west on
Special Events in a Calendar Year at Disneyworld
A marathon comes to town at Walt Disney World where runners travel 26. 2 miles through all four Disney Parks. The race starts in Epcot, moving to Magi
Try Souplatation & Sweet Tomatoes – The Healthy Eating Option!
We have just returned from another wonderful holiday in Florida. We have been many times before and this time we decided to try Sweet Tomatoes making
Starting Your Disney Holiday with Baby/Toddler
The whole family has probably been very excited for weeks and cannot wait to start their holiday proper so I am writing this just to highlight procedu
The Sum of All Thrills – Part 2
In part one of this two part article I introduced you to the new ride at Epcot – The Sum of all Thrills. The journey continues! Having decided which r
Charley's Steak House
Every so often in life you make a mistake. Some mistakes are big and costly, some small and insignificant. Once in a while a mistake ends up influenci
Dining at the Mall at Millenia
If you spend the day at the Mall at Millenia you will be able to enjoy some wonderful food. On the top floor is the Orangerie. This is a food court wi
Hotel or Villa
Are you planning a holiday in Florida, if so what do you choose to stay in, a hotel or villa? I am a villa owner so you may think that I am a little b
Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 5
The nature trails that cross the peninsula pass through unspoiled areas of extreme physical beauty. The area is ideal for hiking, cycling, diving and