Orlando Guide - Miscellaneous - Page 2Thrillseekers Guide To Florida’s Theme Parks
If you love white knuckle rides and experiences that will leave you breathless and amazed, then this is our pick of the bunch for the must do rides when you’re in Florida. We’re Florida veterans now, so we’ve tried pretty much everything... Golf At Ridgewood Lakes
Ridgewood Lakes is located just 15 minutes south of Disney and represents exceptional value - lots of golf for the price you pay.The course was rated by Golf Digest in 1994 as "Best New Course" and one of the "Top 30... Refuelling your vehicle
Getting fuel in the US is different to the UK and can be quite fraught. Firstly petrol is referred to as gas. One good thing, it is almost impossible to accidentally fuel with diesel as they rarely have it on gas pumps, it is usually separate and... Security & Child Safety
When you think of Florida you think of happy times, magical memories, great thrill rides and what to do next. You hardly ever think of the usual precautions you may take when travelling in Europe for instance. However, unfortunately in... Honeymoon in Florida?
When planning a wedding, where to stay on your honeymoon is in most cases more important than the actual wedding itself. For us this was the case as we were looking for a two centre holiday that allowed us time to relax and also time to enjoy... Be Prepared..what to wear to the parks
“Be prepared…what to wear to the Parks!”Easy you would have thought, just put on my normal clothes and off we go. Well you can do that, but you will only learn that you can be better prepared. Read the following and see which suggestions... What no car?
For many people taking a trip to Florida , a car is often included in the cost of the package, but for some people the thought of driving a strange car in strange country on the wrong side of the road is a little bit daunting. Lots of... Car Hire - Tips
Well you have booked the villa (or if you have not why not!), got all the park tickets and now the only thing you need to do is get the car hire sorted. Seems a real easy thing to do, but it is suprising how many people could save a few hard earned... Champions gate golf course
Champion’s gate golf course was designed by Greg Norman and is the home of the world famous David leadbetter Golf Academy.The complex offers two championship golf courses and extensive practice facilities including putting and chipping greens,... Be Prepared… what to take to the parks!
This article follows on from “Be prepared…what to wear to the Parks!” where we looked at the best clothing to be worn.So we’ve got you dressed and ready for action. Now you just need some tools to assist you during the day. Remember... “Be prepared….what gadgets to take to the parks!”
If you have been reading our other “Be prepared…..” articles then you’ll now have decided what you’ll be wearing and what you will be taking. Just got to decide on the other things you might need now.The first thing is a pen! If you... 20 Ways to Pass the Time in a Theme Park Queue
Even though you have arrived at the Park before it opens and are the first person in, and even though you have made very careful use of the Fast Pass system, there may still be times when you will have to grin and bear it and stand in a queue for... Highway 192 – Almost as famous as Disney World?
Long before travellers realised that staying in a villa was absolutely the perfect solution for a family trip to Florida, especially when visiting Walt Disney World, Orlando’s highway 192 was absolutely the place to head for, probably because, as... Christmas Memories.
First ImpressionsA year ago today we made the trip to Florida for our first Floridian Christmas. The family was split up as we could not all get seats on the same flight. Both flights were to arrive at Orlando International Airport... Christmas Memories 2
A Thousand and some LightsReturning after dark to sample the delights of “The Park by Night” was a wonderful time. This visit we took the ferry over the lake to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. It was the best way to go as from the... Golf guide
The one thing I remember about my first visit to Florida were the golf courses, I thought wow, I’m going to play some of these and so bought a home there and started to play whenever time allowed. For the Golf enthusiast there are over 40... Child Swap
No, sorry to disappoint you, although at times you may want to this doesn’t mean you can trade your tired, hot and naughty child for a very well behaved robot version. Sorry if you got all excited. This little service is the next best thing for... Go on - pamper yourself!!
What better way to relax on your vacation after a hectic few days at the attractions than to indulge in a little pampering? There is a great choice of salons and spas in the area catering for all your beauty needs – hair, nails and even a relaxing... 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 this sounds like a great idea and getting those 25 weeks a year is “easy”. Firstly... Basketball at the Amway Arena
Following our most enjoyable and entertaining evening watching Orlando Magic play Philadelphia 76ers during our last Florida holiday, we decided to repeat the experience during this year’s holiday. The Amway Arena is quite easy to find,... 20 articles found
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