Florida Holiday Villas - a cheaper alternative to hotels

With the wide range of villas and apartments on offer within Florida, choosing the right holiday let for you and your family can be a pleasure in itself. The type of accommodation you book will of course depend on what you want to get out of your holiday. If you`re a group of friends interested in staying close to the beach and within walking distance of the local nightlife, you will probably decide to opt for a basic functional beachfront apartment central to the resort. If on the other hand you`re the independent type with plans to explore, you may prefer to hire a car and choose a base some distance from the tourist hotspots, perhaps a vacation villa in the mountains or an apartment within a remote village. If you have children, this may not be the best choice, and it pays to research the area in advance to make sure there are plenty of things to do nearby – to keep them occupied on those long summer days.

Of course, if you`re renting a privately owned Florida property, you`ll need to be mindful of the responsibilities you`re taking on, in terms of keeping the property clean and repairing any damage or breakages that might happen during your stay. Follow the landlord`s advice in keeping doors and grilles locked for your own safety. If you`re renting a villa with a private pool, safety is paramount and you will take on the responsibility of safe usage at all times, which means supervising young children and refraining from diving or running. You will usually be asked to sign a document which confirms that you have understood your responsibilities and taken out the appropriate personal accident insurance, should the worst happen whilst occupying the property.

If you are looking for late availability in Florida, and are prepared to go last minute, then try searching for last minute late deals. This can be a great way to find an even cheaper vacation rental property at a destination that you may have not considered before.

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Article source: http://www.greatlakesforall.com/holiday-lets-cheap-florida/

3 Parks for the price of 2 at Universal

3 Parks for the price of 2 at Universal Orlando® Resort!

Get the Universal Orlando® 3-Park Bonus ticket for the price of a 2-Park Bonus ticket

- giving you FREE entrance to Wet 'n Wild® Orlando for 14 days

£95 per adult 

£85 per child

14 night packages available from just £539pp

Visit Cosmos.co.uk for more details

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Save on Windstar 2012 Caribbean Cruises

Windstar Cruises operates luxury yachts that allow passengers to explore, hidden harbours, romantic beaches and secluded coves throughout some of the world’s most treasured destinations. Guests can enjoy island-hopping in style, sailing to some of the world’s greatest islands, blending the luxury of cruising with the adventure of a sailing yacht.

They have also just announced their top island voyages for 2012, including the fantastic Yachtsman Caribbean cruise: Discover exclusive islands and live the glitter and glam of the Caribbean’s yachting scene.  Enjoy a seven-day voyage and visit:

• Soper’s Hole, Tortola
• Jost van Dyke, B.V.I.
• Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.
• Basseterre, St. Kitts
• Les Saintes, Guadeloupe, and
• Gustavia, St. Barthelemy.

Even better the lovely people at Windstar are currently offering exceptional savings of up to $1,500 per person with a bonus $200 shipboard credit, when you book before by 31st December 2011.

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Virgin Holidays 40% Off 5 Day Sale on Holidays to Florida

Virgin Holidays have two great sales running for the next 5 days, starting Thursday 3^rd Nov from 2pm (GMT) and ending Monday 7^thNov at 11:59pm (GMT): one for last minute Winter Warmers and the other for Summer Sizzlers in 2012.

 Winter Warmer Sale:

• 46% off Orlando Flydrive PLUS 7 days car hire- ONLY £389 Departing Manchester / London Gatwick between 18/11/11 and 05/12/11

• New York Jan. ’12 break from £449 (44% off) including flights & 3 nights’ accommodation Departing Heathrow between 09/01/12 and 23/01/12

• Week in Vermont from £555 includes flights and accommodation Departing Heathrow between 30/11/11 -16/12/11

• Dubai break from £569 includes flights, accommodation and breakfast Departing Heathrow between 01/12/11 – 04/12/11

Summer Sizzler Sale:

• Miami Flydrive £435 includes Virgin Atlantic flights Heathrow to Miami, and 7 days car hire.
• Orlando Villa from £725 includes Virgin Atlantic 7 nights in June 2012 (departing from Gatwick or Manchester)
• Las Vegas from £749, 3 nights at Circus Circus, and Virgin Atlantic flights from Gatwick
• Mexico 7 nights all inclusive, includes flights & all inclusive accommodation from £949

These deals represent savings of around 40% off the regular price with all the luxuries of Virgin Holidays’ Rockstar Service.

For more details, click the following link: Holidays to Florida

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Forty Years of Fireworks at Walt Disney World Resort

DisneyWorld Florida marks the 40th anniversary of its first firework display - the "Fantasy in the Sky Spectacular" took place on 24th October 24 1971.

Watch the video below to see the history of Disney fireworks and get an idea what goes on backstage.

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Holiday cruises: 'Seasons Greetings' always starts with 'Seas'

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Cruise lines like to remind us that "Seasons greetings" is a phrase that always begins with "seas." And the lines do go overboard with festivities to celebrate the holidays --from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year's -- serving up traditional feasts with all the trimmings, boasting festive holiday decorations, and featuring entertainment themed to the season.

Here are some holiday sailings on tap for the season that either begin or end in Florida ports. Arranged by cruise line category, the fares listed are the ones we found on the lines' websites at the time of writing. Fares are always subject to availability and subject to change without notice. Ask if there are specials and/or offers such as onboard credits when you are ready to book.

Luxury 

Silversea Cruises' yacht-like, all-suite vessels feature a variety of holiday voyages that begin or end in Fort Lauderdale. Among them is a 17-day Santiago, Chile to Fort Lauderdale sailing on the Silver Whisper from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6. The trans-Panama Canal cruise calls in Coquimbo, Arica, Matarani, Callao (Lima), Salaverry, Manta, Puerto Limon and Key West. Silver Savings fares start at $8,398. Another option is a roundtrip Fort Lauderdale 14-day voyage on the Silver Spirit Dec. 20-Jan. 3, with calls in Grand Turk, Antigua, Bequia, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Bart's, Virgin Gorda and Key West. Silver Savings fares start at $7,423. Other holiday sailings include San Diego to Fort Lauderdale on Silver Cloud, 16-days, Dec. 22-Jan. 7, from $6,438; and a Thanksgiving voyages, from Fort Lauderdale to Rio on the Silver Whisper, 18 days Nov. 8-26, from $7,038; and Barbados to Fort Lauderdale on Silver Spirit, nine days, Nov. 23 -- Dec. 2 from $3,638.

Upper-premium

Oceania Cruises' Marina features a 12-day Tropical Holiday cruise from Miami to such idylls as Grand Turk, St. Croix, Martinique, Antigua, Barbados. St. Barts and Tortola. The ship sets sail on Dec. 22 and spends Christmas Day at sea and departs Tortola in the late afternoon on Dec. 31 to ring in 2012 at sea and spend New Year's Day sailing as well. Visit www.oceaniacruises.com.

Premium

If the idea of spending Thanksgiving or Christmas with Mickey Mouse and his gang in the Caribbean or the Bahamas appeals to you, Disney Cruise Line may be your ticket. Among the holiday sailings offered by this line is a seven-day Eastern Caribbean voyage setting sail on the Disney Magic on Nov. 19 fromPort Canaveral to St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay (Disney private island in the Bahamas). Fares start at $2,817 for two adults in an inside stateroom. Those who want to get away over the Christmas holiday can choose a four-day Bahamas sailing on the Disney Dream from Port Canaveral to Nassau and Castaway Cay departing on Dec. 22. Fares start at $3,018 for two adults in an ocean view stateroom. Visit www.disneycruise.com.

Or how about ringing in 2012 on another premium line's ship,Princess Cruises' Grand Princess. Among this line's and this ship holiday sailings is one that sets sail from Fort Lauderdale on a seven-day voyage to San Juan, St. Maarten, and Princess Cays (private beach in the Bahamas) on Dec. 31. Fares begin at $799 per person, double. Visit www.princess.com.

Moderately priced

If you'd like to do something really big for Hanukah or Christmas this year, how about sailing on the biggest ship in the world, Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas? The ship sails on a seven-night Western Caribbeanitinerary from Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 18. Ports of call include Labadee (private beach in Haiti), Falmouth and Cozumel. This sailing, among the line's holiday cruises is priced from $1,419 per person, double. Visit www.royalcaribbean.com.

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Florida revealed as one of British Airways' top October half-term holiday destinations

British Airways has revealed its top holiday destinations for travellers still wanting to get away this October half-term for a late autumn getaway.

Favourite locations for travellers include hotspots in destinations such as North America

, Caribbean holidays and the Middle East. With increased frequencies of flights to Barbados and St Lucia, this summer, customers now have increased choices when it comes to leisure destinations.

The Caribbean is proving a hit with families and increasing the number of flights to a variety of destinations is providing customers with more choice for their holidays in Barbados and St Lucia. British Airways offers a wide range of three to five-star hotels in Barbados, including the all-inclusive 3.5* Island Inn for the budget-conscious family. This quaint, newly renovated property is situated in the Garrison area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is less than a mile from the centre of historicBridgetown. Florida holidays are still a top choice for families looking for family entertainment and the 3* Ramada Hotel Gateway Hotel is perfectly located to reach the theme parks.

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