Orlando Guide - Days Out - Page 1Key West Adventure Key West is situated at the southern most point in the Continental United States, only 90 miles form Cuba. It is 4 ½ miles long and only 1 ½ miles wide.It is approximately an 8-hour drive from Orlando. We did it in one go which I would... Viewed 37 times since 1 September 2008. Miami - South Beach Miami is approximately 240 miles from Orlando and it is about a 5 ½ hour drive. You can fly direct to Miami (the airport is situated 6 miles to the west of Miami) from the UK and I know of Brits who fly in here and then drive up to Orlando... Viewed 36 times since 1 September 2008. Daytona Beach I first went to Daytona Beach, with the wife, about 3 years ago in September 2001. It lies about 65 miles north east of Orlando, which you can cover in just over an hour. The route there is easy - just go east on the I-4 until you hit the end... Viewed 44 times since 1 September 2008. The Orlando Museum of Art and Orlando Science Centre The Orlando Science Centre This is a must see. It is definitely worth visiting the Orlando Science Centre, a reality-based science experience. This place is huge with 42,000 square feet, be sure you pick up a map in case you get... Viewed 38 times since 1 September 2008. What to do on a rainy day One of my favourite things to do on a rainy day in Florida and lets face it there aren’t very many of those, is a trip to one of the many Flee markets. There are several about two on the US192 one a little way further down called the Farmers... Viewed 50 times since 1 September 2008. Kissimmee Old Town – An Area of Contrasts Kissimmee Old Town is a part of the holiday area where you can be entertained without spending any money.If you visit late morning you can look at the shops in peace and potter and view the full range from cheap and tatty to quality and... Viewed 60 times since 1 September 2008. Day Trip to Key Largo, Florida Having been to Florida every year since 1989 we decided that we needed to do something different, we had done all the parks several times over and although there was always something different every time you went we wanted to see more of what... Viewed 28 times since 1 September 2008. Florida's Beaches The beaches in Florida vary greatly, those on the ‘Gold‘ coast, Cocoa for example, known as the Surf capital, famous for the surf shop called RON JONS and where professional surfers can be seen riding the waves. Although it is a great favourite... Viewed 33 times since 1 September 2008. Kennedy Space Center It takes about an hour to get to Kennedy Space Center from the Davenport villas but it is an easy drive and it is well worth the journey.It would probably take more than a day to do everything justice and you can go on two consecutive days... Viewed 36 times since 1 September 2008. CELEBRATION - A Tasteful and Tranquil Retreat Celebration is close to the Disney Theme Parks but is a world away from the noise and bustle. It was founded by the Walt Disney Co. in 1994 on Disney-owned land and consists of a series of developments, which are made up of homes built in various... Viewed 32 times since 1 September 2008. Return To Cypress Gardens A lot can change in Florida in just 6 short years. Our second visit to Cypress Gardens was in December 2006. It was very unlike our first visit for two major reasons. For one thing, this time we had a curly haired 5 year old who we... Viewed 36 times since 1 September 2008. St Augustine - a 'must see' This lovely city with a fantastic mix of old and new is well worth a visit either as a day trip or even longer as you are taken in by St Augustine’s charm..Founded on August 28 1565 by Spaniard Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, St Augustine is... Viewed 29 times since 1 September 2008. 12 articles found
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