Greg Norman Golf at ChampionsGate
November 1, 2011 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa
ChampionsGate Golf in Orlando, Florida
ChampionsGate Golf Club in Orlando, Florida features two premier 18-hole championship golf courses designed by accomplished architect and golfer, Greg Norman.
The International Course brings a unique “down under” style of coastal links from Norman’s homeland to Orlando golf. The links style course is designed around scenic natural wetlands, and features long carries, deep pot bunkers, tall grass-topped dunes, and large undulating greens. The International course has hosted many of the top players in golf, at the Father Son Challenge.
The National Course is a completely different experience, and is designed in the “Florida golf resort” style. The lush Orlando golf course is weaves its way through the naturally rolling central Florida plains, and features mature Pine, Oak, and Cypress groves, spring fed lakes, bunker protected fairways and greens, and small, challenging putting surfaces.
ChampionsGate Golf Resort is a Central Florida golf masterpiece – when on the golf course it seems that you are miles away from civilization, and yet the Orlando Golf Resort is less than 15 minutes from Walt Disney World.
Together, the National and International golf courses bring a unique combination to Orlando Golf. Two totally different Greg Norman signature designs married with Florida’s natural habitat, with every hole featuring beautiful natural vistas. With its 36 holes of championship golf, its Orlando’s best golf outing and tournament venue.
Book your Orlando tee times online, save time, and get the best selection of discounted rates on both of ChampionsGate’s golf courses. For the best deals on Golf in Orlando, make sure to check out our free e-club. Tee times can also be made by calling the golf shop at (407) 787-4653.
The Complete Orlando Golf Resort
A world class golf practice facility, as well as David Leadbetter’s Golf Academy pair perfectly with our two world renowned Orlando golf courses. Our private club style golf amenities and attentive service will ensure your day at ChampionsGate is a memorable one.
The Orlando Golf Resort’s clubhouse hosts a top 100 golf shop, and the Pipers Grill sports lounge. Come enjoy a libation on the verandah at sunset, listen to the famous piper, and enjoy the panoramic views of ChampionsGate’s golf courses.
The clubhouse also features elegant Orlando banquet facilities. Enjoy a beautiful view of our championship golf courses and experience uncompromised service from our banquet team. Our Orlando wedding venues can accommodate up to 250 guests, and can handle both daytime and evening receptions.
Finally, the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, offers our guests staying on property a 4 diamond luxury experience, and the convenience of walk out golf, that’s just minutes away from Walt Disney World for the ultimate Orlando Golf Vacation.
Come see for yourself why we were voted “Orlando’s Best Public Golf Club” by cityvoter.com
Disney Theme Park Tickets
October 14, 2011 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa
Looking for cheap tickets to Disney Theme Parks?
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but in my 18 years of travelling to Florida the only ‘cheap deals’ you will find have a catch to them. Either a time share day out or a bundle package which will include tickets to smaller theme parks that you would probably not want to visit or have the time to.
My simple advice is based on the fact that Disney, and other major theme parks, don’t need to discount as they are, when all said and done, the biggest attraction in the world. Some ‘packages you buy will offer a ‘buy back’ policy for tickets not used, but this is at a highly reduced rate.
So my best advice is to go direct to the theme park web sites and book your tickets to suit your trip. The theme parks to offer tickets at reduced rates for 2,3,4 and more days passes and family deals too. Here’s a link to Disney theme parks for you to have a browse and select the package that best suits your visit.
Have fun, and say hello to Mickey and Minnie for me.
LEGOLAND Florida
October 14, 2011 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa
Legoland Florida is 90 percent complete as October grand opening nears Winter Haven, Florida – With Legoland Florida’s grand opening fast approaching, as many as 500 workers a day are busy getting the park ready for visitors. Officials say the park is now 90 percent complete, with some rides like the Royal Joust and Island in the Sky already getting the all-clear from inspectors.
“We are definitely going to open on time. We’ve got some landscaping to finish up, we’ve got some interior design to finish up and then some cleaning, so yes, we are going to open on time,” said Kim Iseman, Legoland’s director of sales and marketing. On Tuesday, members of the media were given a two hour tour of the park as work continues toward an October 15 opening.
The 150-acre park will feature 50 different rides, shows and attractions with the target audience being kids aged 2 to 12. “Their eyes are going to get big. I think they are going to go absolutely bonkers in here when they see it, I think,” said Construction Supervisor Craig Reibel of the reaction he expects from kids after they enter Legoland for the first time. Among the main attractions will be four roller coasters and Island in the Sky, which will take guests up 150 feet for a 360-degree view of the park.
As part of the transformation from Cypress Gardens to Legoland, Reibel says they have moved 700 different plants and trees. He says that’s been no small task for a park originally designed around Mother Nature. “Some of the trees that we moved were a hundred years old and weighed about 75 tons. It cost pretty close to $12,000 (each) to relocate them.”
The transformation to Legoland has also meant replacing most of the park’s old electrical, sewer and lines. Once the park opens, general admission tickets will be $75 each for adults and $65 for kids aged 3-to-12. However, a $10 discount is being offered for all tickets purchased before the park opens in October. Parking at Legoland will be $12.
Sea World Orlando 3 New Attractions
October 14, 2011 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa
Seaworld Unveils 3 New Attractions
The “coldest theme park attraction in the world” and “the largest expansion in its resort history” is under construction at SeaWorld Orlando. But you don’t have to wait until 2013 to experience a new world. SeaWorld announced Tuesday that it’s opening two other attractions by next year.
One of those is TurtleTrek. It features a 3D/360-degree
dome SeaWorld claims is the first at any theme park in the world. Designers have married a state-of-the-art animated film and powerful projection system with a fully domed theatre. Guests are promised a seamless, 3D virtual environment all around them, even over their heads.
TurtleTrek showcases the vulnerable sea turtle and asks everyday heroes around the globe to help make a difference in saving animals in the wild. Also opening next year is Freshwater Oasis, which is going up on top of Discovery Cove’s old saltwater reef. Like TurtleTrek, it’s considered a remodeled attraction.
“You’re swimming up and the marmosets are going to be on the tree limbs, like, basically right in front of you,” said Julie Scardina, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Animal Ambassador.
It will also feature face-to-face encounters with Asian otters. The Freshwater Oasis is considered the ‘rainforest’ element and will be mostly shallow, so it’s a good area for kids.
Creative Director Brian Morrow says if you’re not “wading through trails flooded with water through a tropical jungle and finding animals,” go ahead and “chillax” in this themed section. He encourages you to grab a cold one and plop down on the brightly colored Adirondack chairs that are built into the area.
NEWS SOURCE : NEWS 13.
Special Offers
October 12, 2011 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa, Florida Villa
Are you looking for a great deal for 2012 to get away from the dull UK, USA or Canadian weather?
Well here you can choose from many great deals
Deal one – 16th March for 6 nights stay, worth £386/$600 for ONLY £270/$420
Deal two – Choose any 14 nights stay, that fits our booking calendar from only £450/$698 per week
Deals include FREE solar pool heating, all taxes and end of vacation cleaning
Prices quoted in $US are subject to currency exchange rates
GO YOU KNOW YOU DESERVE IT!!
First time in Florida or in a villa?
April 14, 2011 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa
Whether it’s your first time going to Disney or first time staying in a villa, there is one simple rule or two. Always choose a villa that has guests comments within the guest book offered on their availability calender, normally listed on http://www.homeawayconnect.com. Here you can see ‘real reviews’ from guests that have experienced the advertised villa for themselves. When enquiring, ask the villa owner for a link to this guest book, any genuine villa owner will ensure this is an up to date overview of guests experiences. Also ask all the questions you want answers to before you book a villa, how close to the gates of Disney? How close are the nearest shops/restaurants? Will we be close to a chemist/Doctor? Can we get a cab easy enough if we don’t want to drive? How accessible are your Management Company? Can I obtain cheap Disney tickets? What’s the best car hire company to use in Florida? And I am sure there are many more you could think of, the key is if the villa owner can’t answer your questions, or worse still won’t, then are they really bothered about your best interest whilst staying in their home? probably not! Do your homework and judge the villa owners response, we do all we can for our guests to ensure your visit to Florida is a memorable one, for the right reasons, see for yourself, copy and paste this link into your internet browser, and enjoy what you read about our home from others.
www.homeawayconnect.com/guestbook.cfm?pid=5498&culturename=en-US
Rent Luxury Florida Holiday Villa
May 27, 2009 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa
Our 3 Bedroom Florida Holiday Rental Villa is situated in Oak Point, Davenport (nr Kissimmee), Orlando, Florida. Close to Disney World, only 15 minutes drive from the gates.
We have now changed our 4 bedroom villa to an over spacious 3 bedroom villa by adding a fully fitted air conditioned games room. Also we added a separate pump to the spa section of the pool turning this into a jacuzzi for that extra luxury. We have installed a 52″ wide screen TV in the villa too for that perfect viewing.
We are always looking to improve our home year on year and we believe these changes will probably make it the most desirable 3 bed villa in the Disney area.
Set in the tranquil surroundings of a nature reserve, in a prestigious and quiet residential community, this former show home is one of the finest Florida villas available for your personal use. The perfect location for your Florida holiday of a lifetime.
Designed and constructed by developers specialising in creating $500,000+ homes to the very highest standard, no expense was spared when erecting this luxury villa. The furnishings are also of the very best design and quality to ensure you feel relaxed and comfortable during your stay.
In easy reach of all the major attractions you are presented with all that you require to relax and enjoy your Florida break!
And the rental cost for this beautiful home offers great value for you and your family.
- Highest Quality Florida Villa design.
- 3 bedrooms (Sleeps 6-8) 2 bathrooms.
- Master suite with Queen size bed, en-suite bathroom & walk-in closet.
- 30ft Private Pool and JACUZZI SPA BATH South Facing, Heated & flood-lit.
- All doors leading to the pool have child alarms for safety.
- Fully Air Conditioned and Central heated throughout.
- FREE Gas fired BBQ.
- FREE unlimited local and international phone calls.
- FREE unlimited broadband Internet and Wi Fi access 24 hours a day.
- TV & video in every bedroom.
- Games console.
- 15 minutes drive to the gates of Disney World. All other major attractions are within an easy ½ hour drive away. List here
- World class restaurants, shops and supermarkets are literally minutes away.
- Lakes (for fishing), Golf courses only 5 minutes drive away.
- Beautiful, tranquil, quiet woodland areas local, within walking distance.
Orlando Airport approx. 30 minutes drive.
Sanford Airport approx. 45 minutes drive.
Offering a beautiful, tranquil, quiet and relaxing environment away from the Theme Parks. Yet within walking distance you can pickup all the essentials from the local store.
World class restaurants, shops and supermarkets are literally minutes away, so you won’t have to travel miles for both shopping and dining out.
“Oak Point, the place to be situated for your perfect vacation”
“Please come in to our villa as a guest, and leave as a friend.”
“We have just returned from our villa and can ensure the high quality standard you would expect is maintained, IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL.”
email info@florida-holiday.info
Tel Phil or Debra Howard
+44 161-950-6673
Villa Rates
May 27, 2009 by philh
Filed under Florida Holiday Villa, Villa Rates
“Probably The Best Value For Money Home Available For Rent in Florida!”
BOOK NOW
Before you do anything please check availability here
Please print out and return our Booking Form
Once complete please return it to -
Mr & Mrs P Howard 13 Russell Road Salford M6 8WQ
Please Note:
A £100 per week deposit is required.
A £100 Security Fee is required.
| Low season | £450 |
| Mid season | £495 |
| High season | £545 |
| Xmas etc | £595 |
| Low Season | Jan, Feb Nov, Dec (Excluding Xmas) |
| Mid Season | March, April, Oct, Sept (Excluding Easter) |
| High Season | May, June, July, Aug |
BOOK NOW
Before you do anything please check availability here
If the dates you require are available, please email us to confirm before you complete and mail the booking form
Please print out and return our Booking Form
Once complete please return it to -
Mr & Mrs P Howard 13 Russell Road Salford M6 8WQ
Discounts available for booking of three weeks or more financial incentives given for recommendations free weeks given for recommendations. Massive discount forlate bookings.
The solar heated pool is included in the rental cost if you require the pool heater this is available at a cost of £84 per week. The pool heater can be selected on or before arrival.
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Florida Holiday Villa Interior
May 27, 2009 by philh
Filed under Florida Villa, Villa Interior
Our Florida Holiday Home has been completely upgraded in December 2007 to the highest standards and is fully air conditioned throughout. The villa has 2 Queen size beds, 1 twin bedroom and 2 bathrooms.
The master suite comprises of a Queen size bed, T.V. and video, complete with a very spacious en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower, toilet and walk in wardrobe housing a private safe. The master suite leads out to the magnificent fully screened heated swimming pool for that early morning dip.
The second and third bedrooms also contain a T.V and video in each, (1 Queen size and 1 Twin) are separated by the second bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, both bathrooms provide a double sink unit and vanity lighting.
The fourth room is our NEWLY FITTED AIR CONDITIONED GAMES ROOM. Which contains a pool table, air hockey, electronic darts, T.V, video and a PC with FREE 24/7 access to broadband internet with Wi Fi and ALL THIS IS AT NO EXTRA COST.
We also provide 2 full size cribs/cots as well as high chairs if required at no extra cost.
Our Florida Holiday Home has been completely upgraded in December 2007 to the highest standards and is fully air conditioned throughout. The villa has 2 Queen size beds, 1 twin bedroom and 2 bathrooms.
The master suite comprises of a Queen size bed, T.V. and video, complete with a very spacious en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower, toilet and walk in wardrobe housing a private safe. The master suite leads out to the magnificent fully screened heated swimming pool for that early morning dip.
The second and third bedrooms also contain a T.V and video in each, (1 Queen size and 1 Twin) are separated by the second bathroom with bath, shower and toilet, both bathrooms provide a double sink unit and vanity lighting.
We also provide 2 full size cribs/cots as well as high chairs if required at no extra cost.
Utilities
The breakfast kitchen is fully fitted and has every appliance that anyone could need including full size electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee station, blender and enormous fridge freezer with automatic icemaker for those chilled beers and soft drinks. There’s a separate laundry room which houses a large capacity automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.
Everything You Need To Relax
There are two dining areas one in the kitchen and the other in the entrance room for those special dinners. There is a 99 channel cable television situated in both the living room and master bedroom. There is also a video recorder and DVD player in the living room where you can relax on the luxuriously comfortable corner suite settee and unwind after a day of fun packed action. There are a range of videos supplied and others can be bought or hired locally.
A telephone is installed and available to guests to use FREE OF CHARGE for all calls anywhere in the world with no limits. Mobile/cell phones excluded.
“We have just returned from our villa and can ensure the high quality standard you would expect is maintained, IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL.”
email info@florida-holiday.info
Tel Phil or Debra Howard
+44 161-950-6673
Florida Holiday Villa Exterior
May 27, 2009 by philh
Filed under Florida Villa, Villa Exterior
We have now changed our 4 bedroom villa to a 3 bedroom villa by adding a fully fitted air conditioned games room. Also we added a separate pump to the spa section of the pool turning this into a jacuzzi for that extra luxury.
We have installed a 52″ wide screen TV in the villa too, which will soon be featuring ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL, RUGBY AND MANY MORE SPORTS.
We are always looking to improve our home year on year and we believe these changes will probably make it the most desirable 3 bed villa in the Disney area.
The villa is set in a quarter of acre of land and was originally used as a Show/Model Home. Its situated in the most perfect location within the Oak Point residential community, the corner plot, close to the community entrance giving the villa the most sort after position for access and with the rear of the villa overlooked by nothing other than a conservation area privacy is also a main feature.
The 30 foot private pool and jacuzzi spa bath are heated by two means, solar which keeps the temperature perfect for those summer months and electric for days when it requires assistance to maintain a constant enjoyable temperature for that early morning dip or to help you relax with a late evening soak, and its accessible from three different locations in the villa.
The pool area has also been perfectly angled south facing to allow maximum sunshine whilst maintaining enough shaded areas for those who prefer to escape the direct sunlight. Its perfect for those days when you just want to relax and chill out with an ice cold beer, read a book, listen to music or even enjoy an evening meal outdoors and let the world go by without you.
There is enough furniture for all occupants and the flood-lit pool offers a lovely view both day and night. Government standard security alarms are fitted to all three access points and as this a Florida State Law all efforts have been made to ensure the safety of younger visitors who may want to sneak in the pool when Mum or Dad aren’t looking.
email info@florida-holiday.info
Tel Phil or Debra Howard
+44 161-950-6673
