New to villa holidays…………what should I pack?
If you are new to villa holidays and moreover new to Florida villa holidays you may be wondering what you need to pack! The golden rule is to travel light on the outward journey! The main reason for this is to be able to take advantag...
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Dine out at Disney's Polynesian Resort
Looking for a change from the everyday eateries in the Orlando area? Need somewhere to eat where the children will be entertained? Why not try Ohana at the Disney Polynesian Resort? Parking is free - the driver will just need to show pi...
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Dining at Disney's Animal Kingdom
If you are looking for a different dining experience, something to make a change from the normal diners .... why not try Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge. If you are holidaying with young children this may be of particular interest to you because ...
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Dine out at Carrabbas
One of the most popular restaurants in the Orlando area is Carrabbas. We stumbled on it by chance a few years ago. We had driven past the Carrabbas at Formosa Gardens on the Highway 192 many times and noted that the car park was always full –...
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Champagne Brunch at the Peabody Hotel
The Peabody Hotel is situated on International Drive – and is probably best known for the ducks………. ! ! ! If you think that sounds bizarre – it is absolutely true! There are ducks that ‘live’ in the hotel and wander through the foyer ...
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Champagne Sunday Brunch at Legends
If you are staying in a villa on the Highway 27, who not try a champagne Sunday brunch at Legends Golf Club. Legends is a very well known golf club in the Orlando area and is situated on the Highway 27 just south of Clermont. When we ...
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Airboats at Boggy Creek
Florida is well known for the Everglades, an area which fascinates a lot of visitors. However, if you are staying in the Disney area, a trip to the Everglades will eat a chunk of your holiday. The next best thing is to sample an air boat ride at Bogg...
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Hot Air Balloon Ride (2)
We booked a balloon ride through the Orlando Villas site (Park Tickets) – and what a fabulous time we had! We decided to do it on our first day in Florida, partly because it was our friend’s birthday, but also because on the first morning we ...
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Saturday Night Cruise at Old Town
The Saturday Night Cruise at Old Town is the largest weekly car cruise in the whole of the United States of America! A visit to Old Town is a ‘must do’ during your visit to Florida and if you combine it with the Saturday Night Cruise, you are...
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Fit in a visit to Celebration
Celebration is a small town situated just off the Highway 192, very close to the junction with the 417 and is well worth a visit. It may be an area that you will pass almost daily as you travel between your holiday villa and the parks. It is ...
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Key West - The Trolley Tour
Whenever we visit a town or city for the first time as tourist we usually take the bus tour to get to know the local area. Our visit to Key West was no exception - we took the Key West Hop on Hop off Trolley Tour. This tour is as its name suggests, a...
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Brits - a spending money guide!
So, you have booked your holiday to Florida, paid for the flights, chosen your villa and planned what attractions you are going to visit during your stay. As the date of travel draws near you will suddenly start to think about your ‘spending ...
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What if I’m taken ill in Florida?
Having looked forward to your trip to Florida for so long, planned exactly what you are going to do – which Parks to visit, how many shopping trips etc, we none of us want our holiday spoilt by an accident or sickness. Thankfully the chance f...
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Shopping at Winter Park
Being the shopaholic that I am, I’m always looking for somewhere new to shop! Always good to explore and find somewhere new but also find some good buys! We chanced on Winter Park a couple of years ago. The shopping area has an upmark...
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Shopping at the Florida Mall
Hands up - who loves shopping? Well – if you like shopping at home – you’ll just love it in Florida! One of the best shopping areas is the Florida Mall which is a particular favourite for the Brits on holiday! Located centrall...
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A shopping treat at Mall at Millenia
If you are looking for a shopping experience you will never forget, fit in a visit the Mall at Millenia during your stay in Orlando. The Mall is located at junction 78 of the interstate 4 (I 4) so is easy to find. The first time we vi...
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Which Airport?
Having decided on your holiday in Florida, browsed the villas and picked your dates, before you settle down to dream of your 2 weeks in the sun you need to book your flights. Flights can get booked up very early, particularly for peak times s...
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Do I need a car?
First time to Florida – do I need to hire a car? My resolute answer would be ‘yes! ’ However I have known several guests who have chosen not to do so – and I will try here to put the fors and againsts! If you have never visited...
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First trip to Florida?
Here are some tips which will help you to enjoy your stay and make the most of the time you have! 1. There is so much to see and do in the Orlando area – you may well be over optimistic! Many people try to fit in too much and find that they ...
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It's snowing at Celebration!
If you are staying in the Orlando area between Thanksgiving (end of November) and Christmas why not get into the spirit of Christmas with a visit to Celebration. Celebration is a small village like community just off the Highway 192, quite clo...
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Disney Boardwalk and Downtown Disney
The Disney Boardwalk is a little known and little publicised place to visit and is an ideal way to while away a few hours in the evening. You can park free of charge in the car park adjacent to the Boardwalk - but do ensure that the driver has...
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