Florida Trips Guide - Miscellaneous - Page 1Rent a Dodge Durango
We always find that the car that you rent whilst in Florida becomes a large part of your vacation experience. Most of us can almost certainly remember the differing types of vehicles that we have rented over the years whilst enjoying the sun and fun...
Viewed 15 times since 15 February 2010. Celebration Golf Club
The last time I played Celebration I shared the practice ground with ‘Grip it and Rip It’ big John Daly. He was practising in bare feet and was whacking it twice as far as me, and dead straight, while talking to me over his shoulder. Just shows that...
Viewed 400 times since 28 November 2008. Chevrolet Trailblazer
On my last trip to Florida I chose to use Budget to supply my rental car for our 2 week stay and was lucky enough to be upgraded to a Chevrolet Trailblazer, Budget’s standard sized SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle). With my wife and two teenage daughters...
Viewed 489 times since 1 September 2008. Where to see Manatees
Manatees are fascinating gentle mammals which inhabit the coastal waters around Florida. Sadly their numbers are declining due mainly to human activity, and they are now an endangered species. Many of them die from injuries received from boat...
Viewed 505 times since 1 September 2008. A Taste of Spanish Florida
If you take a ride on one of the trolley buses that travel around the narrow streets of St Augustine, you will see much evidence of Spanish influence. Don Pedro Menendes de Aviles, the founder of St Augustine, first laid claim to the area by...
Viewed 399 times since 1 September 2008. The Toyota Highlander by Alamo
When looking for a comfortable 4x4 to rent during the summer my usual procrastination was curtailed by price when I was distracted by an extremely good deal (at the time) being offered by Alamo via the car rental pages of this web site (http://www....
Viewed 726 times since 1 September 2008. Rent a Ford Mustang Convertible
Whenever we vacation in Florida we make a point of renting a convertible during one of the weeks of our visit. This time I wanted to find something that was just a little bit ‘cooler’ than the usual offerings of various modified saloons. Having...
Viewed 10481 times since 1 September 2008. The Dodge Nitro - A new addition to the Dollar car rental fleet
Having booked our SUV (4x4) car rental for our April ’07 visit, I was fully expecting to be handed over a Jeep Cherokee Laredo, a vehicle I have had the pleasure of renting on many visits. On this trip however we were given a brand new model in the...
Viewed 529 times since 1 September 2008. YBOR CITY MUSEUM AND STATE PARK
Ybor City was founded by Don Vincente Ybor in 1886,it was based on the cigar industry and had a largely Latin population though the city also opened its arms to Germans and Afro CubansThe first cigar factory was opened in 1886 and until the...
Viewed 413 times since 1 September 2008. Car Rental can be part of your holiday?
One of the joys of my trips to Florida is the ability to try out different vehicles and experience motoring that can be too expensive to enjoy in the UK. In the summer months, when I get to spend more time in Florida than during the rest of the...
Viewed 503 times since 1 September 2008. Short Cuts to Disney from US27
Whilst there are lots of places to stay around the Disney area, each development has it's own charm. It really doesn't make that much difference whether you stay west or east. All the areas are within easy driving distances from the main...
Viewed 655 times since 1 September 2008. Orlando International Airport - Art in a Garage? Whatever Next?
Who would have thought that an airport garage would actually be an art gallery? Well, the parking garage at Orlando international Airport is just that. If you don’t believe me then take a look next time you park your vehicle in one of the two large...
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