So, you have your big Walt Disney World vacation planned, your Disney resort chosen, and your trip is approaching so rapidly that it is time to pack your bags. One very important thing to consider is what the weather is like in Orlando, Florida, home of the Walt Disney World Resort. I am going to [...]
Florida is known as the “Sun Shine” state, and the reason is clear. People move to Florida for many reasons, but most that move there stay there. Florida is known for the warm weather year around and beautiful landscaping that surrounds its cities. Florida weather and lifestyles vary significantly depending on which side of the [...]
Florida is usually associated with sun and fun. Beaches, theme parks, beautiful weather. You know – Paradise.What many people don’t realize is that Florida, or at least parts of it, have a reputation for being a little on the ghostly side. Where are these spirited (so to speak) places? Let’s take a look at where [...]
The world-famous city of Orlando is located in the central area of the state of Florida, in the USA. Home to the world’s number-one tourist attraction, Walt Disney World, Orlando also offers a range of must-see sights, which are popular with both children and adults. Ranging from historical museums to vast water parks, landscaped gardens [...]
Palmetto Offers A Fabulous Home Environment And A Pleasant Lifestyle!Palmetto, FL is a beautiful city located in Manatee County, which is found on the west coast of the Florida panhandle. Palmetto offers a small-town feel coupled with friendly and welcoming residents, which makes it no surprise that more and more people are interested in townhomes [...]
Hurricanes, snowfall, and tornadoes: what do they all have in common?Amazingly, they’ve all occurred here in Florida. Let’s take a look at the wild side of the Sunshine State’s weather.HurricanesThese monstrous storms have been very much in the news the last few years. The 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons were very active, with several major [...]
Not only does Florida have ideal weather the majority of the time, but it also has many areas that are high tourist attraction hot spots. Orlando, Key West, Tampa and Miami are just some of the most visited areas in this sunny state. Each of these places offers a whirlwind of activities, shopping ventures, entertainment, [...]
Have you ever heard of “Snowbirds?” Snowbirds are people who leave cold, northern winters by escaping to Florida. Why do snowbirds migrate to Florida? Florida is a great place to spend the winter–there are fewer tourists, there is plenty of sun for everyone, and there are plenty of things to see and do.Below is a [...]
The Orlando Climate is sub tropical. The weather tends to be warm and humid. The climate is influenced by several factors. The Gulf Stream and the city’s proximity to the Tropic of Cancer affect the climate. The low elevation of the city adds to the humidity level. There are two basic seasons in Florida: a [...]
Hurricanes and Florida. For the past two years, they seem to go together.The year 2004 saw four hurricanes land here (Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne). And 2005 didn’t seem to be much better, with Florida being effected by another four hurricanes (Dennis, Katrina, Rita and Wilma). Granted,n Katrina and Rita were only category one storms [...]
