Random Florida Guide articles
Longhorns Steaakhouse
We were introduced to Longhorns Steakhouse on our first visit to Florida several years ago and we now make sure that we pay at least one visit to this
The HOV Lane on the I-95 in Miami
On our regular trips to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, either prior, or following a visit to our beautiful villa in Orlando, we have normally made use of t
Magic Kingdom - Tomorrowland
For all you budding time travellers, this will suit you down to the ground. First ride is Stitch’s Great Escape, if you’ve visited Walt Disney World i
Florida the ultimate getaway.
Why is vacationing in Florida considered the ultimate getaway? There truly is something for everyone to enjoy. If you are a history buff, then traveli
Parasailing at theContemporary Resort
Friends of ours, who I must admit are dare devils, went to the Contemporary Resort and came back full of enthusiasm for their parasailing experience.A
Travelling Light
Airlines are really moving the goal posts these days with all their changes to luggage allowances. First they decided to start charging for extra
Animal Kingdom. “Festival of the Lion King”
Animal Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando is a great place to visit and I would recommend you not to miss the FABULOUS LION KING SHOW. It’s called “Th
Shopping At Lake Buena Vista Outlet
For a nice leisurely shopping experience the lake Buena Vista Outlet shopping Mall on the 535 is a nice choice. This outlet is not as large as the nei
LA FORCHETTA RISTORANTE ITALIANO - A real Italian restaurant
This delightful real Italian restaurant opens at 2pm every day just after Papa has started up his huge ovens. It stays open until quite late at night,
Pattaya
Once a quiet village, Pattaya nestled on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast is today a bustling hub. Pattaya tour packages are famous for its beaches, nigh
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and Beast first started in Hollywood Studios in 1991 a couple of years after the parks initial opening. This is a must see for our family and w
The Barn Antiques Lake Alfred
The Barn Antiques Lake Alfred We discovered Barn Antiques one day, quite by chance, when we were actually looking for Fantasy of Flight. We had tak
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
There are numerous aquariums around Florida, but the one probably closest to the Orlando attraction area (excluding those at Sea World & Epcot) is
Gospel House of Blues Brunch
We had wanted to go to the House of Blues in Downtown Disney, West side for some time. Here there is a Gospel Brunch every Sunday and it is billed as
Tin City Naples
Some holidays on our way to our villa in Orlando we stop off at Naples on the Gulf Coast for a couple of nights. We do this by flying into Miami and t
Soarin' at Epcot
Soarin’ at Epcot is a wonderful experience. It is perfect for everyone over the height of 40 inches. It is gentle but not dull, and each time you try
A filling breakfast at Perkins!
So having had a successful lunch at Perkins, we promised ourselves that we would visit again for breakfast; so we did. And I guarantee, that after a P
The wild side of Florida
One of the nicest things when you visit Florida is being able to see the different wildlife. I know most people just go to see “ The mouse “ but there
Champions Gate – One to remember!
If you have been fortunate enough to book one of the many wonderful private villas available to you on the H27, then in the Champions Gate is a useful
Choosing a Villa
How do you choose a Villa that is right for you? With so many beautiful villas to choose from it can be a daunting task to find the right villa to mak
Champions Gate Golf Academy
Golf Lesson at the Champions Gate David Leadbetter Golf Academy-1 Hour Private LessonLocated at Champions Gate in Orlando the David Leadbetter Golf Ac
Breakfast.
To coin a phrase from the old Supertramp hit record, let’s look at “Breakfast in America” or on this case “Breakfast in Florida”! Breakfast in Florida
Security Measures 2010
With all the scaremongering about travelling to the United States of America, I thought I would update you with our experience of the new security sys
THE WIMPS GUIDE TO THE PARKS – PART 2 HOW TO AVOID SCARY RIDES
Having read ‘The Wimps Guide to the Parks, Part 1’ you should now know what sort of wimp you are. You will probably feel a great sense of relief at ha
Disney's Windows - part 13
JACK LINDQUIST Jack Lindquist was working for a Los Angeles advertising firm when Disneyland Park officials contacted him to ask if he could recomm