Orlando Guide - Other Activities - Page 1CYCLING IN FLORIDA
We like to do a bit of cycling at home so Dave used his very limited computer skills to search the net and find somewhere to go in Florida. He came up with a trail not too far from our villa at Winter Garden. The West Orange Trail is 22 miles of...
Viewed 167 times since 23 July 2010. Old Town Kissimmee
Old Town KissimmeeA rather unusual place to visit whilst in Orlando is Old Town in Kissimmee. It was originally built to represent what Florida was like back in the old days. It is mainly one street of old style shops...
Viewed 116 times since 28 July 2009. Visit Kennedy Space Center
No trip to Florida should end without a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. When you are so close it would be criminal not to visit the most historic place in America – from where all the Space Missions leave. It is situated about 60 minutes drive...
Viewed 197 times since 17 June 2009. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
During our last visit to Orlando we decided to take an Airboat Ride. We booked Boggy Creek Airboat tickets through Online Florida Villas before we left for our holiday. The ticket prices were very competitive and considerably cheaper than purchasing...
Viewed 309 times since 24 January 2009. RIVERSHIP ROMANCE CRUISES
For something a little different , we tried a river cruise Sunday Brunch meal, plus great entertainment. The rivership Romance cruises out of Sanford Harbor, over Lake Monroe and then along the St Johns river. Florida’s St. Johns...
Viewed 329 times since 6 October 2008. Visit a “real” Flea Market for a great day out
Regular visitors to the Orlando/Disney may well have stopped off at the Flea Markets on the 192. The two main locations on the 192 are a popular stop for bargain shoppers with each having around 2-300 booths selling all kinds of goods, from...
Viewed 510 times since 1 September 2008. Mum, I want to be an astronaut when I grow up....
SUMMER ‘07Last summer we went to Kennedy space centre for kid’s space camp. We were put into groups depending on our age there was; Gemini Apollo discovery and robotics. My sister and I were put into the discovery team. The discovery...
Viewed 390 times since 1 September 2008. Orlando to get its own version of the London Eye in 2010
It looks like Orlando is to get its own version of the iconic London Eye in 2010. The Great Wheel Corporation announced on the 25th June that is is to start work on constructing a giant 400ft high Big Wheel on a piece of land near to the...
Viewed 415 times since 1 September 2008. A Day at Leu Gardens
We discovered the Harry P. Leu Gardens in a guidebook. No one we know had ever visited this Orlando attraction but it sounded like something we might both enjoy on a quiet day so we decided to visit and we were certainly glad we did. We were very...
Viewed 407 times since 1 September 2008. A Hot Air Balloon Adventure
Often the best way to see an area is from the air, a hot air balloon provides the ideal way to do this. Unlike a light aircraft or helicopter a balloon flies relatively slowly and not far above the ground. This provides an ideal viewing platform...
Viewed 346 times since 1 September 2008. Swimming with Manatees
Moving away from Orlando and the Theme parks one of the most fulfilling things you can do is to swim with the Manatees, that’s assuming of course that you are confident in the water. You don’t actually have to swim with them, you can just observe...
Viewed 390 times since 1 September 2008. Gaylord Palms – Don’t be afraid to go!
One of the most imposing buildings viewed from Interstate 4, situated near Junction 65, must be Gaylord Palms. This magnificent hotel and conference centre was a huge success from the very start. We drove past this building many times, not...
Viewed 397 times since 1 September 2008. Water Skiing at Sammy Duvall's
There is new water ski park at WDW Contemporary Resort, I have had friends who have just done a water ski experience, they had a professional ski boat and driver, (tuition is available for the ‘never ever’ skier) and thoroughly enjoyed it....
Viewed 651 times since 1 September 2008. Swimming with Dolphins at Marineland Conservation, Florida
Marineland is situated on Oceanshore Blvd, St Augustine, Florida and promises to be an exciting adventure well worth a trip for all the family. We were a Family of six, but only four wanted to swim with the Dolphins, next it was the big...
Viewed 381 times since 1 September 2008. Lakeridge Winery
On our last trip we fancied doing something different one afternoon so had a drive to the Lakeridge Winery near Clermont. It is about a 25 minute drive up H27 from its junction with the 192 and although you are still on a main highway you go through...
Viewed 391 times since 1 September 2008. Orlando Magic v Philadelphia 76ers
During our annual family holiday to Florida last year we decided to go to a basket ball game. Our son Daniel chose the game and on Saturday 15th April we went to the TD Waterhouse Centre to see Orlando Magic v Philadelphia 76ers. In previous years...
Viewed 357 times since 1 September 2008. Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Although a little out from the central area where most people stay about a 30-minute drive and not far from Orlando International Airport, Boggy Creek Airboat Rides are well worth a visit. You would probably be better phoning to make an appointment...
Viewed 123 times since 1 September 2008. Orange Blossom Balloons
On our first visit to Orlando, we decided to combine a long held dream to fly in hot air balloon with the opportunity to get off the normal tourist beat and see some of the areas more natural assets from a different perspective. Our children who...
Viewed 400 times since 1 September 2008. Not your typical adrenalin junkie
I’m not your typical adrenalin junkie. When I visit the fantastic theme parks in central Florida, I don’t rush to the thrill rides and buzz with anticipation as I wait my turn. I’m more likely to hover around, checking out whichever roller coaster...
Viewed 360 times since 1 September 2008. Hot Air Ballooning
The idea of floating over the Florida countryside was not one that appealed to us, but having two sons who enjoy anything exhilarating, and not taking no for an answer, they booked and paid for a flight in a hot air balloon. Not one to waste money...
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