Orlando Guide - Other Florida - Page 1Floridas Gulf Coast
If you would like to try something different from theme parks while you are in Florida, why not try a day at the Gulf coast. There are many areas to choose from and all about one and a half hours drive from Orlando. As someone once said, “There is...
Viewed 106 times since 1 May 2010. Merritt Island
When you are all out of hustle and bustle of the theme parks, why not see a little of what the real Florida can offer there is so much more if you just look past the theme parks Just a one hour’s drive from Orlando along the Beeline (528) to...
Viewed 336 times since 13 October 2008. A trip to the Everglades
In March 2008 my wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Having had a pretty spectacular 25th anniversary with a 10 day tour of California taking in San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam and Death Valley, we knew we had a...
Viewed 388 times since 7 September 2008. MADEIRA BEACH & JOHNS PASS
We discovered Madeira Beach in 1988 on our first trip to Florida back in 1988.We stayed in a cheap motel right on the beach and it was lovely to walk out of our room, around the pool and straight onto the white sandy beach. Madeira Beach...
Viewed 487 times since 1 September 2008. Siesta Key
During our 3rd visit to Florida in May 2008 since having our daughter, we decided to spend some time at the beach. There are hundreds of beautiful beaches in Florida to choose from. Previously we have visited Blind Pass and Stump Pass near Rotonda,...
Viewed 446 times since 1 September 2008. GULF COAST DAY OUT
Many people who visit Orlando never see anything more than the parks. There is so much more to see and our personal favourite is the Gulf Coast. We start our day by driving to Clearwater and spend the morning on the beach and having a walk...
Viewed 431 times since 1 September 2008. A Walk On The Wild Side!
Any visitor to Central Florida cannot help noticing how much land remains undeveloped. For us thrills and excitement are not found at the theme parks but in this natural environment. Swimming with dolphins at Discovery Cove is amazing but nowhere...
Viewed 383 times since 1 September 2008. Pine Island Beach
We have visited many of Florida’s beaches both on the east and west coasts. No beach has been as good as Pine Island. It is only 90 minutes from highway 192 in Orlando. To get to this beautiful beach you need to head north on highway 27 to...
Viewed 472 times since 1 September 2008. Wildlife at Home
You don’t need to travel far to encounter wildlife in Florida. When we first looked at the plot for our villa, there were Sandhill Cranes around. Thankfully they stayed and I spent one of my most memorable times sitting quietly with them by the pond...
Viewed 355 times since 1 September 2008. There's more to Orlando than Disney/Universal
I know for the majority of visitors to Orlando each year the number one attractions are the theme parks. This could either be Disney or Universal that are the first point of call for children and adults alike. However there is more to this diverse...
Viewed 448 times since 1 September 2008. Kennedy Space Centre
On our last visit as we were going with friends we decided to take a look at Kennedy Space Centre. On previous vacations other members of our family had visited and all really enjoyed it but it was not something I was that keen to do it just did not...
Viewed 379 times since 1 September 2008. Historic Bok Sanctuary and Spook Hill - Lake Wales
This is Florida’s hidden gem. If you want a couple of hours relaxation in a perfectly tranquil and calm place this is it – only don’t tell the tourists! ! Just South of Haines City, you need to follow the signs for Lake Wales and the Bok...
Viewed 409 times since 1 September 2008. West Coast - Treasure Island & Johns Pass
If you fancy having time out from the theme parks or maybe you just fancy a couple of hours on the beach, why not take a trip to the west coast and enjoy the Gulf of Mexico. It only takes around 1 ½ hour drive from Orlando straight down the...
Viewed 388 times since 1 September 2008. Pine Island
Pine Island is deceptively named, it is not a true island but a peninsula which forms part of Ruck Island Bay. Pine Island is located on the West coast of Florida above Tampa. It is reached by an easy two hour drive from Kissimme, up the 27 North...
Viewed 384 times since 1 September 2008. De Leon Springs
In July 2006, we decided to visit some of the places that the locals visit for a day out in the Orlando area and first on the list was De Leon Springs, one of the State Parks north of Orlando. We had read that there was a swimming area and a picnic...
Viewed 402 times since 1 September 2008. Mardi Gras
This really is a superb time to visit Universal Studios; it’s fun, fun, fun all the way which it usually is anyway, one of mine and my families favourite parks and more so at this time of year, Easter. Apart from all of the fantastic daytime...
Viewed 389 times since 1 September 2008. Fishing on the Gulf Coast
Being a villa owner and having been to Florida a considerable number of times, we are always looking for different things to do. We would agree that its very exiting going to all the theme parks but as many regular Florida visitors will tell you,...
Viewed 368 times since 1 September 2008. Our trip to Boggy Creek
We have been to Boggy Creek a couple of times now as it is such a relaxing experience. We awoke early and had a swim followed by a lovely breakfast of pancakes and fruit to set us up for the day. Had our showers, packed up the car and headed...
Viewed 373 times since 1 September 2008. A different day out
On our last trip we decided that we would like to spend a day doing something other then the Theme Parks. Don't get me wrong, all the parks in Orlando are truly amazing, but on this particular day we fancied something different.So with...
Viewed 412 times since 1 September 2008. See wild manatees up close!
Manatees are fascinating creatures, like a gentle, warm water version of a walrus without the fierce tusks. Only about 3,000 West Indian manatees live in Florida, but unlike many rare animals, you have a good chance of seeing manatees in the wild if...
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