Florida Trips Guide - Other Florida - Page 5
Just north of Orlando at Orange City (Junction 114 on the I4) is a little piece of unspoiled Florida that delights under the name of Blue Springs. Here there is no huge entrance charge, (just $5 per car), no parades, no characters just peace, tranqui...
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During our last visit to Florida we decided to take a drive down to Key West, where we stayed for a couple of days. This was our first trip to the keys and we thoroughly enjoyed it. One of the most interesting things we visited was Hemingway’...
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Just a couple of hours drive from Orlando, West Palm Beach is a wonderful place to visit with many attractions including some wonderful beaches and only a couple of hours drive makes it an easily accessible place to visit. It was while we were...
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A beautiful beach and town to go and see from Kissimmee/Orlando is St Augustine, which is in Flagler County at a distance of approximately 125 miles from the Kissimmee area. The journey takes about two and a half hours, going along the I4 Eastbound a...
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Florida and its lively theme parks are amazing but sometimes its nice to do something a bit different, perhaps keep Dad or Grandad happy with a spot of fishing. Lake Louisa State park is the perfect way to completely unwind, and spend some time with ...
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What a fabulous place. On our last trip to Florida we spent a lovely day at Anna Maria Island, situated on the west coast of Florida near to Bradenton. The day was made really special by our lunch at the Sandbar, so I thought you might like an...
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If you would like a change from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks I would suggest a day trip to the coast. The closest coast to our villa at Orange Tree is the west coast, with its lovely white sands and tropical beaches. I have visited Clearw...
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During a visit to West Palm Beach and Jupiter island (a short two day break from the hustle and bustle of Disney) And while our husbands spent a morning golfing my friend and I decided to partake in some retail therapy, we were recommended ...
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For a relaxing day and a change from the theme parks why not visit Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, just north of Orlando. About a ninety minute drive away but a world apart, this picturesque spot is so much more than swimming and canoeing; it’...
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Most people who have traveled or traveling to Florida will have heard of The Everglades and the fantastic Airboat Rides on offer to go and see some of Florida’s best wildlife. Well if you can’t travel south to the Everglades don’t despair, as...
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On a recent visit to Orlando we thought we’d have a day away from the theme parks and go for a journey into the local ‘natural’ Floridian countryside. We headed out east (although it goes in a northerly direction) on the I4 which goes over dow...
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According to legend, ‘once Key West sand gets in your shoes, you’ll return again and again’ and that is certainly true of people like President Harry S Truman, and Ernest Hemmingway, who both lived here, and fell in love with its quaint charms and la...
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Ever been to paradise? Well we believe that we found it when we last visited the Gulf of Mexico. Longboat Key, Florida is a small stretch of island surrounded by the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Bay of Sarasota on the other. Viewed 6409 times.
Mount Dora is a quaint litle town which is less than one hour's drive from the Orlando/Kissimmee area, heading north. If you are looking for something 'different' to do and want a change from the theme parks and usual tourist attractio...
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After the hustle, bustle and excitement of Orlando, Mickey Mouse and a trip to Kennedy which I can assure even those of you which are not technically-minded is a very interesting trip, why not stay next time in the south-west of Florida? Engle...
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We have just discovered the Sunsplash Waterpark this year and were really pleased with this find! Is a great place to take the family for a day of fun and thrilling slides. Built on a 12 acre site it contains water slides, pools, relaxation ar...
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So you have done the theme parks and fancy a break, then why not give the Space coast a try. maybe you could just drive there for a long day trip or even stay overnight giving you that little bit longer to enjoy all that it has to offer…. Just...
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Florida is known for being the “ fun capital of the world “ and for having that very famous mouse ! But there is much more to it than that and if you have any spare time it is worth visiting some of the beaches. You can drive to the beaches on the At...
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If you want a day away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando head for Tarpon Springs which is located in west-central Florida just north of Clearwater on the Gulf Of Mexico. You can either go for a day or have a more leisurely trip with an overnight ...
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During your stay in Florida if you fancy a change from the main Attractions you may decide to visit the Gulf coast. Clearwater is easily accessible by the Interstate 4 from the Orlando area and here you will find one of the best beaches in Flo...
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