Florida is a great place to visit for many reasons, the climate, friendly people, the shopping - and the attractions. There’s so much to do here you will struggle to fit everything in.
See the TIPS page for our recommendations and where to get money saving coupon books!
See the TIPS page for our recommendations and where to get money saving coupon books!
Water parks
Theme parks
Everybody visits Disney. 40 plus rides, daily parades, Cinderella’s castle, plenty for everybody.
Disney’s World Of Tomorrow. TestTrack and Soarin’ rides are recommended.
Superb movie based park with good mix of family rides. Includes Jaws and Men In Black.
World class marine theme park. Good roller coaster and excellent family experiences. Oh and Shamu!
African themed park an easy 45 minute drive away. Well, well worth a visit, something for everybody.
Amazing, you won’t believe how BIG things are for space until you see them!
Safari themed park. Good for the family and younger ones especially. Superb water rapids ride.
Movie theme park with the best vertical ride - Hollywood Tower Of Terror - recommended.
Huge park. Many thrill rides and family experiences. Strongly recommended!
Swim with dolphins in a safe, secure environment. You’ll need to pre-book as it’s popular.
Botanical gardens, water ski show and great water park.
Over 100 acre park with alligators and crocs. Good for a more relaxing park experience.
This Disney water park has some of the longest, fastest water rides in the world. Excellent wave pool too.
New in 2008 Aquatica is part of the SeaWorld park. One of the rides goes through the dolphin enclosure!
Something for the whole family here with relaxing and thrill water rides.
Disney water park with excellent lazy river, family and fast slides and a HUGE wave machine.
Adjacent to Bush Gardens this is Tampa’s main water park.
Attractions
Downtown Disney offers over 70 shops, restaurants, entertainment and Cirque du Soleil.
Shopping, dining, rides, great go-karts, laser tag, plenty for the family.
Petrolheads will love the Daytona Experience.
Well worth a visit, Ripley’s Odditorium is packed with amazing, outrageous and interactive exhibits.
An inspiring day of discovery takes you 2000 years back in time to the world of the Bible.
View the native wildlife from up close on an airboat.
Located in Downtown Disney you’ll love the Hollywood memorabilia crammed into the restaurant.
Cruise in a glass bottom boat in this family friendly park.
Multi-level go kart track, arcades, rides and attractions. Great for a family.
Orlando’s hottest entertainment spot. Family fun, night out or romance all catered for.
Over 100 interactive attractions inside. Great fun for everybody - recommended!
Several Congo “crazy golf” courses in the area. All great fun and all open until very late.
For something different try a balloon ride over Orlando.
Largest HRC in the world and jam packed with memorabilia. The food’s good too!
Dinner and evening shows
Pirate themed dinner show set aboard a galleon.
Medieval dinner show. Features a jousting tournament.
World famous Cirque Du Soleil. This is well, well worth experiencing.
Arabian themed dinner show. Over 60 horses, stunts and an evening of entertainment.
Polynesian themed dinner and dance show at SeaWorld.
Live music, humour, astounding percussion instruments. A very unique show.
Golf
Southern Dunes has been voted one of the top ten courses in Florida.
Twin courses designed by Greg Norman.
One of the largest par 4’s in Florida.
9 hole family course, 4 championship courses and the best facilities.
Near to Tower Lake, one of Florida’s top 30 courses.
Voted four stars by Golf Digest “Places to Play”.
Nationally recognised course just 10 minutes drive from the villa.
Shopping
Orlando’s newest and smartest - Mall at Millenia. More than 120 stores.
The Florida Mall. More than 180 stores.
Formerly Belz, this designer outlet type mall is popular. Over 170 stores.
Trendy outlet centre, very smart, over 110 stores offering the top brands.
Lake Buena Vista factory outlet. Visit the site - plenty of coupons to print!
Only 5 minutes from the Villa is a huge Wal-Mart. You name it they sell it!
Famous 400 booth market. Great place to browse and pick up bargains.
Try a Segway tour of Disney’s Celebration Community. Explore the nature trails and villages using a unique eco friendly way to travel!