Orlando Guide - Travelling - Page 1Florida Holiday May 2008
No matter how many times we visit Florida (as villa owners hopefully often) there is always something new to discover or try. Florida has so many layers I doubt we will uncover them all. We visited Florida in April/May of this year and the... Immigration Officers in Florida
There has been an awful lot of bad press concerning the Immigration Officials that ‘greet’ you when you land at Orlando International Airport. I just feel that a lot of this press is totally unwarranted and want to give a regular passengers report... Travel City Direct
One hears many rumours about Travel City Direct including delays, and supplying cheap villas. I am not concerned with the supply of cheap villas for the purpose of this write up as I don’t, and will never offer my villa by any other means than... Orlando Florida with an Infant & Toddler
On our 1st visit to Orlando since becoming parents we arranged a 3-week visit with our 12 week old baby Jessica. We flew with Virgin and were guaranteed a bulkhead seat with sky cot, as Jessica was less than 6 months old. She received lots of... Car Hire at Orlando Airport
Those of you who have travelled long haul know only too well that after several hours on an aircraft all you want to do is to retrieve the luggage and get to your final destination…..but first you need to pick up the car. How often, then,... Something new everytime you visit the Sunshine State
We have just returned from our holiday in Florida, it was wonderful to get back to our villa and relax around the pool in the hot sunshine. We took our daughters and their families with us this time, our two grandsons, who at one year and two years... Flying to Orlando via Atlanta
The benefit of flying into Orlando via Atlanta Airport is that you will have cleared customs and immigration in Atlanta, therefore getting through immigration at Orlando International is much quicker and simpler, as you are arriving on an internal... Before You Fly
Having travelled to Florida on many occasions, I would like to pass on a few tips that may help the un-initiated. Most flights to Florida are around midday so you need to check in around three hours before the flight, that’s around 9 in the... Why Florida?
Of course anyone who has been lucky enough to visit the beautiful state of Florida would now be answering ‘why not? ’However, if you think it’s going to be a destination that is similar to the United Kingdom, in a country that shares a... Arriving at Orlando International Airport
If arriving from the UK you will probably be travelling with either BA or Virgin into Orlando International. Charter flights from the UK arrive at Sandford just to the NW of Orlando. During the flight visa waiver and customs forms will have been... Leaving Florida via Orlando International Airport
Sadly your holiday is over and now you have to catch your flight. Most important is to leave yourself plenty of time, if you are in rush it is a recipe for disaster. The day you leave your accommodation late there is bound to be a road traffic... Upgrade to premium class? - YES!
Often when we fly to Florida we try and upgrade our seats to premium class. Lots of people ask us if it is really worth the extra cost. Firstly we flew out in May and our flight tickets (booked through Travel Republic) cost... Another good flight under my belt........
Well, after numerous flights with numerous airlines I think I have just had my best flight ever. I normally fly with whoever is the cheapest carrier on the dates that I need. To me the flight is not the most important part of my holiday,... New York to Orlando by Train
One of our guests recently booked two weeks with us but actually stayed in the US for three, flying from the UK to New York for a week, staying in the Big Apple, and taking time to visit all the sites, Green Park, the Dakota Buildings to pay homage... Flying into Sanford
Most people who travel to central Florida fly in to Orlando International Airport, which is a very busy facility. The airport has a central concourse and is connected to the airside facility by automatic train type vehicles, this has advantages and... Driving in Orlando
On previous trips when we have visited Orlando, my Husband has always been the driver. I have never felt confident enough to leave the comfort of my little clio and climb into a huge America car as a driver. The roads are much bigger, you need steps... Driving in the USA
Being a Brit and used to driving on the left, my imagination of my first experience of driving on the right was actually far worse than doing it, there are a few things that you have to carefully consider, even when you are quite experienced at... Travelling to Florida with a Disability - Key Facts!
We are lucky enough to travel to our home in Florida at least twice a year, accompanied by our 7year old son ‘Zak’ who has cerebral palsy. Zak’s cerebral palsy affects all 4 limbs and he has difficulty in both walking and holding anything in his... Flying Indirectly
We normally always fly directly to Orlando. On one trip we were quoted a really good price – so good that we could not say no. The only catch was that the flight was indirect. We would be flying into Atlanta, then catching a connecting... The Adventure Begins
The day has finally arrived, you have done all your packing and finally you arrive at the airport and check in, pass through security and there you are, airside, duty free shops, cafés, shoes, clothes, magazines and things to munch and drink on your... 20 articles found
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