Make the most of renting a holiday/vacation villa in Orlando
Florida USA
Going to Florida can be, for most, a holiday of a lifetime quite
literally as families choose "The right time to take the Kids"
and will only ever go once.
Imagine if your holiday of a lifetime turned into a complete
disaster just because you didn't do some simple planning that
the 'Kids' could easily do for you?
You may choose to stay in a hotel for ease of planning although
the cost of a package deal can use up some of your spending
money. Planning your own trip is more fun for all the family and
staying in 'your own villa', in most cases, works out less
expensive and offers you more freedom and relaxation. And it
really isn't as daunting as it may first seem.
There are a number of 'Hints and Tips' that you can use to
ensure you get what you want when you go to Florida and stay in
a beautiful Floridian Home.
Follow these simple instructions and you will enjoy your well
earned break in the Sunshine State.
1. Rule number one, get all the family involved in the choice of
home you stay in. There are 1000's to choose from and if only
one or two of you make the choice, and it doesn't suit the rest
of your family on arrival, guess who gets the blame? You do! Let
the 'Kids' search on web sites and be specific with what you are
looking for, with all villas available for rent there are so
many variations of amenities. So start by making a list of what
you ALL want for example:- Private pool (not shared), near to a
food store (walking distance for all), more than one Television,
Free Internet access, Free telephone calls (local and
International), short drive from main attractions (so you can
pop back for a mid-day swim) and the list goes on.
Two important tips; Look for villas with a 'Virtual Tour' so you
can see what the villa is really like as photographs can
sometimes be deceiving. Also choose one with an on line guest
book so you can read what others have had to say about the home,
don't just take the owners word on how nice the home is.
2. OK, now you have found a place to stay check the
availability; most advertisers have an up-to-date calendar of
availability on their sites. DON'T BOOK IT YET, send a
provisional enquiry and ask that the owner holds on to your
booking until you get your flights confirmed. Most airlines
advertise prices around 11 months in advance so shop early and
don't think the longer you wait the cheaper it will become. In
most cases the first price offered is normally the best, unless
you are only one person traveling then you may get a last minute
deal. But do shop around.
3. Once you have booked your flights re-contact the villa owner
and 'use' them for advice. When all said and done if they want
your business they should help you all they can. So ensure they
work in your favor, ask about car hire, restaurants to visit
(although not everyone has the same taste), best place for theme
park tickets and any other burning questions you may have. A
good home owner will know the area and should be able to supply
you with a list of 'Do's and Don'ts' to ensure you make the most
of your stay and the villa you are renting. Also you should be
able to contact the villa owners Management Company in cases of
emergency 24 hours a day, ask before you book what the policy is
on this.
Finally, ask about cancellation there are many reasons for you
having to cancel make sure you are aware of them before you even
make a deposit or you could lose all your cash.
I trust this helps you plan, enjoy and re-visit the Sunshine
State of Florida, and that you have a holiday of a lifetime.