Orlando Guide - Planning your Trip - Page 1How to get the best out of your Orlando holiday. There is so much to do in the Orlando area that you will need to do a bit of planning to make sure you see all the best bits and what all the various members of your family want to do. If you just arrive and think “Now what”? you may be a bit... Viewed 24 times since 28 July 2009. Best Time to visit Florida When to visit Florida is very often determined by your childrens school holidays, however if that is not an issue then these tips should help you pick the best time to visit. To avoid the crowds on your Florida holiday, beware of peak... Viewed 123 times since 17 June 2009. Safety in the Florida Sunshine If you have never been anywhere other than Europe for your holiday you will need to treat the Florida sunshine very differently. It is exactly like the tropics and sunburn can be very dangerous not just painful. Too often, a day in the... Viewed 124 times since 17 June 2009. Travelling to Florida with a wheelchair Do you want to go to Florida for your dream holiday but have a family member like us who is unable to walk any distance who needs a wheelchair to get around, that may stop you going? Even worse, would be that person staying at home so you can have... Viewed 104 times since 8 June 2009. Christmas in Orlando? Why you should book now You may think this is a funny subject to address now, just when the summer is about to start, but if you are thinking of going to Orlando for Christmas, now is the time to book. Havn’t decided yet? Here are just a few of the reasons why you... Viewed 119 times since 24 April 2009. Do’s and don’t’s when selecting what to do in Orlando With a limited time and so much to do in Orlando it would be helpful to have some idea what each attraction is all about. Different age groups will want different things to do. For example if all you want to do is lie on a beach and relax for 2... Viewed 122 times since 23 April 2009. How to get the best out of your holiday in Florida Just knowing a few little tricks will help you get the best you can out of your holiday in Florida. Here are my top ten tips. If you are under 25 or indeed if you just look under 30, always carry photo ID on you. This applies especially... Viewed 159 times since 17 April 2009. Getting the best out of the theme parks There is an art to doing the theme parks and getting the most enjoyment out of them. First, shoes! It is essential you wear the most comfortable shoes you possess as you will be on your feet for most of the day. High heels are a complete no,... Viewed 165 times since 17 April 2009. What to pack for your villa holiday A holiday in a villa is slightly different to one in a hotel. When you have a holiday in a self catering villa as opposed to a hotel, you will need to think differently. Your first stop will be to the supermarket to stock up on staples at... Viewed 157 times since 17 April 2009. First time driving in Florida If you are apprehensive about driving in Florida for the first time, here are a few pieces of information that I think may help. Always carry your drivers licence in the car with you as this is the law in Florida and keep your rental papers... Viewed 160 times since 15 April 2009. 'Must See'in the Theme Parks Things not to be missed at the theme parksThe fireworks at Epcot. Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is a fireworks and laser light show at Epcot and can be seen from all around the lagoon in the World Showcase but canny... Viewed 160 times since 14 April 2009. Shows not to be missed at the Theme Parks You may think fireworks are just for children and when you have seen one display you have seen them all. Trust me – this does not apply to the fireworks at Epcot. I hear so many returning visitors saying “Oh we didn’t bother to stay for the... Viewed 162 times since 8 April 2009. The Best (and worst) Rides in the Theme Parks Of course I can only comment on the rides I have done myself, but after 30 years of visiting Disney parks, I have done most. However I have never done the thrill seeker rides that turn you inside out and upside down. Having said that,... Viewed 166 times since 3 April 2009. Planning your trip to Orlando We all like to plan for our holidays, but planning a trip to Disneyworld is slightly more involved. If this is your first trip to Disney you will need to plan your days out whilst in Florida and not just for the journey. Unlike your normal... Viewed 159 times since 27 March 2009. Advice on Theme Parks Advice from an expert (me!) on theme parks I have been going to Orlando for 30 years now, have owned a villa for 10 years and still have not grown tired of theme parks. I love ‘em! Therefore I feel very qualified to advise you on how to... Viewed 148 times since 20 March 2009. Cruise and stay What could be better than two weeks at Disney World Florida . . . ? Two weeks at Disney followed by a luxurious Caribbean cruise. These are our two favourites types of holiday and we are lucky enough to be able to combine both. We spend the... Viewed 257 times since 9 November 2008. Toddling around Orlando Many families avoid Orlando as a holiday destination when they have small children. After all what can a toddler do in Orlando – can’t go on a rollercoaster and how much will they appreciate the Theme Parks. Well the answer is there’s lots to do and... Viewed 353 times since 1 September 2008. Cruising One of the most relaxing holidays you can have is cruising; cruising on a ship that is. On the other hand it can be one of the busiest and most hectic. Either way it will be what you want it to be. There are an abundance of cruises from Florida... Viewed 349 times since 1 September 2008. Planning for your holiday or vacation (Part 1 of 3) Planning and going on holiday is one of the most popular and exciting in the UK. It is often argued that most people get through the year better if they have already booked holiday to look forward to. If we spend most of our time planning... Viewed 292 times since 1 September 2008. Fun in the Sun What do you want from a holiday, sun, yes, entertainment, yes, relaxation, yes, good food, yes, so where can you find all of these in abundance. Well let me see now, there’s Spain, France, Portugal and probably a good deal many more, but,... Viewed 300 times since 1 September 2008. 20 articles found
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