Random Florida Guide articles
Garden Rocks Concert Series at Epcot
For the first time since 2006, we treated ourselves to Disney annual pass tickets. This article is about specific trips to Epcot, for the concerts in
Key Largo - Glass Bottomed Boat
Whilst staying in Key Largo recently we decided to try out the locally advertised glass bottomed boat trip. We had intended to take the tour that star
Visiting clubs in Las Vegas
If you’re going to Las Vegas then there are some things you must do even if it’s just to tick it off your list of things I have done. Even if you are
The History of The Pirates of The Caribbean
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me. Who hasn’t sung along to this on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. This fam
Sea Screamer at Clearwater (4)
If you are planning to spend a day at the Gulf Coat, why not head for Clearwater which is easily accessible from the Orlando area via the Interstate 4
Greek Islands - Part 2
Just across the water is Kimolos, where every restaurant is family-run and the coastline is filled with colourful fishermen’s houses stacked up like j
Speed of the creation of Orlando.
Once upon a time, as all good stories start, there were the Everglades. Slowly but surely some real estate was built and small communities grew up.
Caledisi Island
Magical Caledisi Island has been voted the second best beach in the whole of America (and there is some stiff competition believe me! ). You can reach
Victoria and Alberts at Disney's Grand Floridian
From the moment you step into the lobby of this stunning hotel, you feel like you have arrived somewhere very special. It is worth arriving an hour be
A Quick Visit to the Florida Mall
In the first few years that we visited Orlando we used to spend most of a day at the Florida Mall delighted with the goods on sale and their competiti
Test Track at Epcot
This is one of the more recent additions to Disney well when I say recent I mean in the last 5 years! Anyway this has to be one of everyone’s favourit
Wonder Works
One place that never fails to impress is Wonder Works interactive fun house. This spectacular venue appears to be an upside down mansion, which is wor
The Town of Celebration
The quaint and pretty town of Celebration is an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the theme parks. Created by Disney in 1994 and launched to celeb
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park.
While the vast majority of visitors head for Central Florida and the theme parks around Orlando, there are some who travel a bit further afield to get
Pirates of the Caribbean - Magic Kingdom
Pirates of the Caribbean is an indoor boat ride and although it is not a Fastpass attraction you rarely have to wait in line for long, due to the high
Santa Fe Restuarant
I have always been one of those people who have said, ‘I will try anything once but may not try it again. Far too many are prejudiced just because the
Toon Lagoon at Universal studios
Toon Lagoon! Well this is an area dominated by water rides I think that there is a clue in the name, another clue would be the signs that are dotted a
DO NOT join a guaranteed rental scheme!
In this article I shall try and warn any owners away from joining a guaranteed rental scheme. Like most people when they first make a villa purchase t
Cruising from the Port of Miami
We first sailed from the Port of Miami over 8 years ago, when we arrived to embark on our first cruise, on board Enchantment of the Seas, a brand new
What to see and do in Auckland - Part 8
BARS & NIGHTLIFE continued; Globe The DJ' s plays here every night and the place is popular with backpackers. They even open on a Wednesday
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York – Part 2
So where is it and what can you expect to see? It is located at Pier 6 on the western side of Manhattan on the Hudson River. On board you will fin
The Haunted Mansion - Magic Kingdom
This ride is reminiscent of the old fashioned “Ghost Train” rides I used to frequent during my youth but much, much more sophisticated. As you wait in
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
Ross Dress for Less is an outlet style store with branches through out the Orlando area and also States wide. The shop is often packed out and the ser
Honeymoon in Orlando
Although many see Orlando as a children’ s magical playground, it is also geared up to adults and couples wanting some romance and alone time an
Kracken - Sea World
Kraken takes its name from a mythical sea creature and Seaworld has depicted this in the form of a large multi-coloured monster dragon eel, a distant