Orlando Guide - Travelling - Page 1New Visa Regulations for entering the USA
If you have travelled to the United States of America before, you will be familiar with the green cards that the aircrew used to hand out to you before landing in the United States and with which you were able to enter the country after passing...
Viewed 167 times since 22 April 2009. The laws for driving in Florida
The laws on the roads in America are sometimes different from the Uk and differ from state to state so it is as well to be warned about them. These are the rules for Florida and may not apply in other states. First the maximum limit is 60...
Viewed 160 times since 11 April 2009. Tips for driving in Florida
You have just arrived in Florida for your holiday and you are about to collect your rental car. Here are just a few tips to make sure everything goes smoothly. When you go to your allocated car, check for any damage and report it to the...
Viewed 182 times since 9 April 2009. Travelling with infants
We have travelled to Florida for many years and as a Health Visitor and mum of two girls I feel well qualified to offer advice to others contemplating a long haul flight with small children. On most flights to Florida you will find others with...
Viewed 214 times since 1 November 2008. Florida 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...
Viewed 336 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 276 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 303 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 293 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 289 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 249 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 244 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 315 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 277 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 292 times since 1 September 2008. Sanford Airport
Up until our last trip to Orlando, we have always flown on scheduled flights with either BA or Virgin into Orlando International, or Tampa. However, with three children still at school we are restricted to travelling in the school holidays, and the...
Viewed 293 times since 1 September 2008. Driving Hints & Rules
For those of you who have not driven in the USA before, you will be aware that there are some little differences to help you understand these below are some helpful hints and rules. For those of you who have already driven, read on you may...
Viewed 336 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 258 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 257 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
Viewed 387 times since 1 September 2008. 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...
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