Orlando Guide - Miscellaneous - Page 2Kissimmee Old Town
Kissimmee Old Town is certainly worth a visit, lined with shops and bars there is something here for everyone to enjoy. At the head of the town is a small fun fair that has one of those rides that strap you in a harness, hoist you up to some...
Viewed 0 times since 1 September 2008. Jet Ski Hire
If you enjoy jet skis, there is a place on the 192 up by the H27 end and tucked away behind a hotel, but clearly sign posted, where you can hire them, cost, around $75. Last year my eldest son and I tried it out. As my son was only sixteen at the...
Viewed 435 times since 1 September 2008. Christmas day in Orlando
We have spent our family Christmas in Orlando and wanted to share our experience with you.First of all we had to decide what we wanted to do. The family were split between having a relaxing day at the villa, cooking our own Christmas dinner...
Viewed 396 times since 1 September 2008. NASA
I remember when I was young, the USA started their space program, first of all unmanned space craft working up to putting a man on the moon, I dreamt of visiting, but it was out of my families reach, so on my first trip to Florida, one of the...
Viewed 396 times since 1 September 2008. Working out Florida style
If you are like me, you’ll go through the usual pre-holiday diet frenzy and exercise kick. I want to be fit and in shape for my holiday. I want to look and feel good. So, I work hard at it right up until I board the plane, and then…As soon...
Viewed 352 times since 1 September 2008. Spanish Moss
Spanish moss - it’s not Spanish and it’s not moss !! You will have seen Spanish Moss hanging from the trees and telephone poles in Florida. It hangs in large, beardlike, silvery-gray masses from trees, telephone poles and other plants and...
Viewed 448 times since 1 September 2008. Alligators
To many people alligators are simply predatory, dangerous animals to be avoided at all costs. After all, they can grow up to 14 feet in length and weigh as much as 1,000 pounds! While this may be true, these magnificent reptiles are also part of...
Viewed 514 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 405 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 368 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 431 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 356 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 404 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 361 times since 1 September 2008. “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...
Viewed 397 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 390 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 409 times since 1 September 2008. Orlando weather
Florida is called the sunshine state because of one reason, it has over 280 days of sunshine per year. Not many holiday destinations in the world can boast this record.Choosing a time of year to go on holiday can be a hard decision,...
Viewed 492 times since 1 September 2008. THe Osceola Softball Complex
We have all seen the fantastic miniature Golf parks along the 192 and International Drive and I would agree that they are a great place to spend an hour or so with the family but if you are looking for something a bit different why not go for one of...
Viewed 393 times since 1 September 2008. Other things to do in Florida - Ten Pin Bowling
Other Things to do in Florida – Ten Pin BowlingOne of the things we like to do as a family in the UK is have a game of Ten Pin Bowling, and we try to make time to visit a local Bowling Alley whenever we are on holiday. This family pastime...
Viewed 444 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 389 times since 1 September 2008. 20 articles found
|
