Holidays are about having a lie in but one of the mornings you should get up early to see the sun rise, especially from a hot air balloon. We took off at 6am to glide over the lakes district and see the real beauty of Central Florida. It is a great photo opportunity from up above to capture scenic shots of the landscape below. Be warned, it can be a bumpy landing. It is definitely one flight I won
Central Florida is a real hot spot for aviation enthusiasts and a thrill ride with a difference. Everything from air-shows, bi-plane rides and balloon flights are available all year round at the fascinating Fantasy of Flight, where youll get a unique taste of the sounds and sights of the trenches in World War One and incredible back lot tours that open up the world of aviation restoration. You can
Golf is an obvious attraction in Florida given the great weather and championship courses. But its not just for the serious golfer, beginners can also test out their skills on a course maybe even get a lesson.The Eaglebroke in Lakeland is dubbed a premier golf experience and boasts superb scenery and a stunningly designed 18 hole championship course with perfectly groomed greens and rolling hills.
The renowned Bok Tower Gardens is one of Floridas original tourism venues. Located on the one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula, Bok Tower Sanctuary is a national landmark. There are 128 acres of gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr. and a bell tower housing one of the worlds great carillons. Edward Bok never forgot the words of his grandmother Make the world a bit better or
Throughout my travels I love to come across places that are wonderful and different in an unforgettable way. Chalet Suzanne is just and it has attracted all sorts of celebrities from Robert Redford to Dolly Parton. This enchanting inn with 30 chalets is nestled on 70 acres. As you look around the sumptuous dining room, your eyes feast on a variety of artistic table settings created with treasures
Florida was one of the first states to introduce the phenomenon of drive in movies with the first opening in 1938. Since then its popularity has multiplied seven times over. Although many of these theaters have since closed ten of them are still open if Florida today and one of the most famous is the Silver Moon drive in theatre,The two screen theater is still an exciting Friday night outing for m
When the Terrace Hotel opened her doors in 1924, it was hailed as one of Floridas finest new inns. Located in the heart of the Lakeland downtown district, the hotel re-opened after a $13 million renovation in 1999 and has subsequently been granted historic status. When it comes to eating out the main thing you should consider is what food you are in the mood for, there is lots of dinners and stake
When you arrive at Holllis Garden you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of this place at the lake front but there is actually much more than meets the eye. When you take a tour you will see the butterfly garden, Elvis Presleys tree and lots of unusual fruit and veg Neoclassical in design and featuring more than 10000 flowers and shrubs, Hollis Garden chronicles a Florida history. A tour of this ga
Shopping Made Easy The first time TV Presenter, Karen Creed came to Florida she went on a crazy shopping spree in the outlets. Now she realise that you can get just as good value in many of the malls that are outside the tourist territory especially in sale season.Because of the large number of tourists who visit Central Florida every year, the area is home to not only numerous discount and factor
Frank Wright, Florida Southern College Its not just movies stars who have iconic status in the state of Florida. The legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed this great educational temple, otherwise known as Florida Southern College. Frank Lloyd Wright left an undeniable mark on Florida Southern College. As an architect Wright was virtually without parallel and his legacy to the College dis