I love October in Florida. The parks are quiet. The weather is pleasant – still warm, but less humid – and tropical storms become more unlikely than at their August peak. Plus, there are so many wonderful Fall and Halloween themed events to choose from. Here’s my pick of the month. October 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival: all month. Epcot is an amazing place; one of my favourite parks....
I am so pleased to be able to share the details of this beautiful home with you. And I’m just delighted to be able to exclusively market this stunning property for 2016. To celebrate, the owner has agreed to offer a fantastic 50% OFF for all bookings taken before 30th October 2015 for travel in 2016. It is a wonderful opportunity to stay at a luxurious home on an exclusive...
Have you visited Gatorland? It’s one of my family’s favourite places in Central Florida and here’s why I think you should consider adding it to your Orlando itinerary. Florida has some unique and amazing natural flora and fauna. Not least the American alligator. And it is to this beast that Gatorland (the clue is in the name!) is dedicated. It offers you a rare (and safe!) opportunity to get up...
Could there be a better way to celebrate its 50th anniversay than to build a fifth theme park in Disney World Orlando? As Disney nears completion of its rebranded Downtown Disney area, Disney Springs, we’re wondering what the future has in store at Disney World. The rebrand of Downtown Disney is already underway and Disney maps are featuring the Disney Springs logo underneath that of Downtown Disney. Announced in 2013,...
Should you go to Disney or Universal? Or is it possible to pack a trip to each into the one holiday? Each park offers different things, of course. And really what you can pack in is going to depend on the time you have available. But here’s my experience of the way to go… Disney Disney is magical. For little kids, nothing can beat the Magic Kingdom. Whether they fancy...
Every now and then, you need a chill-out day. These low-octane activities are perfect for keeping the kids amused without the adrenaline highs (or crashes!). We love Disney, Universal, Legoland – the parks are the main reason many visitors come to Central Florida. But a whole week of amusement parks? We’d be gibbering wrecks in the corner if we had to do 7 full days back to back! They’re fun…...
No one can match Michael Crichton in the abandoned amusement parks stakes, of course. When it comes to abandoned theme parks, that fictional island off the coast of Costa Rica – the one with the pterodactyls in the skies around it – has to win hands down. But, back in the real world, the Walt Disney Corporation has some of its own amazingly creepy abandoned sites right here in Florida....
1. GO NOW: Altamonte’s Red Hot and Boom Altamonte’s Red Hot & Boom event is promising sizzling musical performances and impressive fireworks tonight, Friday, July 3 from 4pm to 11pm. With the firework display beginning at 9.30pm. Red Hot & Boom is an annual, family-friendly event presented by the City of Altamonte Springs and XL 106.7 in honor of Independence Day. It has a reputation for having the best fireworks...
At the end of last week, the pound hit a seven-month high against the dollar, following the publication of a Federal report which kept interest rates on hold and lowered growth projections for the USA. Earlier in the week, the pound had been bolstered by positive news on wage growth in the UK. It all adds up to mean now is a great time for our British guests to start...
You may have seen in the news lately, that the UK Government has made changes to the UK driver’s licence and read reports that this is impacting car hire and rental agreements for travellers and holidaymakers, not least because of teething problems with the new system. We have asked one of our partners, Orlando car rental business ‘Car on the Drive’ to explain what the changes mean for UK drivers...
