Random Florida Guide articles
Lakeridge Vineyard
About 30 miles north of the 192 junction on Highway 27, sits the Lakeridge Vineyard. Supposedly set on the only hill in the region (1) we just happene
Finding Nemo – The Musical
Finding Nemo – The Musical takes place in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom theme park in the one thousand five hundred-seat theatre “Theater in the
Two Countries Separated By A Single Language
Something as simple as asking for “loo” in America is not as easy as it sounds. For instance, if you do get “caught short” you will need to ask for th
Eating Out In The Orlando Area
There is a wealth of restaurants and fast food outlets in and around the Kissimmee/Lake Buena Vista areas in Orlando. Most restaurants offer "
The Grown-up’s Whirlwind Guide to the Best Attractions at Disney
Disney has many nuances that are best discovered and experienced at a leisurely pace. But sometimes guests ask me to recommend the highlights
What to Pack
If you've never been to a Florida rental home before, you may be tempted to pack too much! You don't need loads of clothes as most p
Manny's Chop House (6)
Manny’s Chop HouseAfter all we had heard about Manny’s Chop House, we felt that we could put off a visit no longer. So we finally decided to try it on
St Pete Beach with Difference
One of our favourite day trips when we are in Orlando is to Passe a Grille beach beside St Pete Beach on the Gulf Coast. We pack a picnic, load up the
Embarking on a Disney Cruise – Part 1
Combining a cruise on a Disney ship with a villa holiday giving you time at the wonderful theme parks in Orlando is really easy, as the Disney cruise
Eating Out in Magic Kingdom, Florida
A lot is spoken about the price of eating out in the Disney parks but in Magic Kingdom there are a lot of options. We’ve not tried them all yet but we
What’s New At Epcot’s Innoventions? (Part 2)
On a cool November morning we visited Epcot to find it surprisingly busy and although we had arrived at about 9. 45 we still had 2 hours to wait befor
Disney''s Animal Kingdom
This is Disney’s newest park and has a totally unique character. The pace is here is much slower than the other parks & the landscaping is just br
Water Activities at Daytona Beach
For those who love the sea and enjoy water sports the Daytona Beach area is a must do on any holiday. Whilst my Mother likes to sit on the beach and e
Finding Nemo - The Musical
This show opened mid November 2006 and we were lucky enough to go and see it during our visit in December. The day we visited Animal Kingdom opened at
Combining a Cruise and Villa Stay in Florida
During one of our visits to Orlando Florida, we decided that the ultimate holiday experience would be to go on a week’s cruise, yet stay in our own vi
The Pleasure of Driving in Florida
Yes, Florida has become busier over the years and yes, like everywhere else, the world’s drivers have become a little more impatient, but there is abs
Cumbrian Lakes - a true community!
When we were looking to buy a holiday rental home in Florida, we looked at lots of different homes in locations across the state. As we drove into the
Sun Safety
You have been dreaming about the holiday for months, you have been at the parks for days so a few days at the beach is a great idea for a chance to
New methods of monitoring the health of gorillas at Disney
Animal Kingdom is home to a huge variety of animals and birds, so it is only to be expected that, from time to time, their health will need to be moni
A Visit To The Florida Mall
Florida Mall The Florida Mall is situated at the junction of the Orange Blossom Trail with Sand Lake Road. The Mall is open Monday to Saturday 10am
Texas Roadhouse
There are many excellent steak houses in the Orlando area, but if you want to visit a great one that I personally feel offers truly the best value for
Disney Parks
When visiting Orlando, no visit would ever be complete without a visit to Disneyland and their theme parks. In this review I will concentrate on their
Free things to do in Las Vegas
The pirate show called ‘Sirens of TI’ at the Treasure Island Hotel is a free show that can be seen from the side walk 4 or 5 times a day, depending on
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
TAMPA......ONE TANKFULL ADVENTURES
The State Parks Department are encouraging you to visit their parks on less than a tankfull of petrol. This is in keeping with the new environmental a