Random Florida Guide articles
My Dream Day in Florida (!)
There is a great series running in one of the sunday newspapers right now that asks celebrities to run through their perfect day. It is so entertai
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 11
Tuscany - The Basics - Part 11 cont. Tea and soft drinks If you are a Tea drinker then you should remember that hot tea / tè caldo comes with l
Hotel versus Villa
What do you book when you are visiting Orlando? A hotel or a villa. Lets have a look at both, hotel first. There are many very adequate hotels in and
Golf in Orlando Florida.
Being one of the top golfing destinations Florida is home to some of the best golf courses in the world, and with year round sunshine it's no wonder t
Silver Moon Drive In Movie Theatre
Located in Lakeland, Florida the Silver Moon Drive in Theatre is definitely a 1950’throw back that is definitely worth a visit. It opened its doors (o
Arriving at Magic Kingdom
Part of the thrill of the Parks is the arrival and anticipation of a great day ahead. We always ensure everyone has the suitable sunscreen on before w
India - Kerela
Located across the southern tip of India, the Kerala is one of the most picturesque and beautiful Indian states that offers ample of opportunities for
Great Meals at Applebees on Highway 27
The more we go to this restaurant the more we are impressed with the service and the standard of the food. Our villa is at Lindfields situated jus
Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Château de Fontainebleau can proudly claim to have been a sovereign residence for eight centuries. Capétiens, Valois, Bourbons, Bonaparte and Orlé
Spaceship Earth - Epcot
Everyone will recognise the giant ‘golf ball’ - the icon which is central to the Walt Disney World’s Epcot. It is impossible to miss it as you approac
Longhorn Steakhouse
Don’t arrive at the Longhorn Steakhouse without an appetite. Although the name suggests a red-meat eatery, you can also order salads, burgers, sea-foo
De Leon Springs
In July 2006, we decided to visit some of the places that the locals visit for a day out in the Orlando area and first on the list was De Leon Springs
The Blue Man Group
Having seen the original Blue Man Group in New York more than 15 years ago and a second performance in Las Vegas in 2000, we decided to check out the
Oleno State Park
Oleno State Park is situated on the Sante Fe River on U. S. 441 in High Springs. Sante Fe River is a tributory of the Suwanee River. Within the ground
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
Old Town Kissimmee
Believe it or not we have never been to Old Town Kissimmee before in all our years visiting Florida. We hadn’t realized how easy it was to get to Old
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
On one of the few cloudy evenings in St Augustine we decided to go on the Ghosts and Gravestones Tour thinking that the weather might add to the atmos
Oludeniz, Fethiye, Turkey
Ölüdeniz is a small village and beach resort in the Fethiye district on the Turquoise Coast of southwestern Turkey, Never having been to Turkey we wer
Weeki Wachee Springs
Following a recent visit to Florida some friends of ours mentioned that they had set out to visit Weeki Wachee Springs and see the mermaids, but had t
Senior Moments At Seaworld
Seaworld is a wonderful park for those us who like to sit and enjoy being entertained, rather than do thrill rides all day. Did you know they have spe
Marrakech: An overview - Part 23
Moroccan Food, Restaurants and Nightlife – continued Restaurants If you want to have a more refined Moroccan experience over a pleasant dinner t
Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 2
Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 2 The Stuttgart State Theatre is the largest theatre of its kind in Europe. The beautiful 100 year old building wi
Coconuts on the Beach.
Coconuts on the Beach describes itself as a party deck kind of bar and indeed that is just what it is. This is a very casual bar where you can also gr
Unsung Heroes #2
In the first of these two loosely linked articles I extolled the virtues of the Java Hut Café on the A1A between Flagler and St Augustine. Our second
Art at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport - Part 2
I wonder how many of us, as we rush from one part of an airport to another ever stop to look at the floor below our feet? Well, a recent visit to Dall