If you are fortunate enough to visit Seaworld Orlando during the summer of 2009, you will have a real treat in store when you visit Seaworld. Construction of their newest theme park attraction Manta is now well under way. But what can riders expect from Seaworlds newest roller coaster? Read More »

Olive Garden restaurants are plentiful both in and around Orlando, Florida. The Italian restaurant chain is fairly unique in that it is not a franchised chain of restaurants, and therefore patrons are likely to have a slightly different dining experience in any one of the many Olive Garden restaurants. With so many diverse dining opportunities around though why choose Olive Garden? Well having been to Orlando on numerous occasions, my family and I decided to find out just how good these popular Italian restaurants really are. Read More »

The Revenge Of The Mummy ride at Universal Studios, Orlando has quickly become one of the most popular rides at this fantastic Florida theme park, along with other rides, such as the likes of the new Simpson’s, Men In Black and of course the world famous Jaws attraction, are also still firm favourites in there own right. With this popularity however, come long queues and wait times. So how do you ride the Mummy without having to endure those long wait times? Read More »

Sheikra at Busch Gardens, Tampa is without doubt one of the best roller coasters in the many Florida theme parks. But what makes this ride so different? Read More »

As part of our annual Florida vacation, my family an I always make time to visit what is without doubt one of the best Florida theme parks, Busch Gardens in Tampa. So with our Orlando Flex Ticket plus passes in hand, we set out on the 1 hour road trip from Orlando to Busch Gardens. With children aged 11 and 14 one of the biggest attractions that this park offers over the many other Florida theme parks, is a ride called Sheikra. Quite simply this ride takes riders to a level of exhiliration that others fail to, but there is more to Busch Gardens than a single roller coaster Read More »

Although not necessarily tourist attractions, there are a number of incredibly fascinating views of Florida that won’t be noticed or really appreciated from ground level.

Seeing as it’s doubtful you’ll be able to spot them from the plane on the way in we thought we’d pick a selection of the most intriguing and use Google Maps to point them out for you. If you know of any others equally as fascinating, let us know in the comments. Read More »

Every consumer recognises and relates to brands and memorable packaging, no matter what the product is. Florida has some of the best branding around. Florida Villa owners, take note and get your investment on the Florida villas consumer map. Good branding and packaging, is remembered! take a look. Read More »

Over time there has been an abnormally high number of UFO sightings in Florida. The State is definitely a hotbed for UFO activity; this could be due to it being the home of NASA Space Shuttle launches at Cape Canaveral. Read More »

To visit Florida on holiday and come back having only experienced Disney World is both a travesty and an occurrence far too common amongst modern tourists. Florida is absolutely full of fascinating architecture, quirky sights and beautiful structures that are more than worth the trip on their own. Read More »

Since going live in September 2007, Direct Villas Florida has continued to provide a successful platform on which Florida villa owners can advertise their valued investment. In less than six months Direct Villas Florida now has a total of 1000 members, and has generated over 39,000 individual Florida villa rental enquiries, direct from the owner. Oh and by the way search for Florida Villas on Google and you will find us on Page 1. Read More »