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Providing your own personal haven away from the thronging crowds of the theme parks and their popular resorts, staying in your own private home is a great way to experience Orlando. Perfect for larger groups and families, these offer more living space than conventional resorts and hotels, meaning that you can enjoy more time together. Facilities From a fully-equipped kitchen, to a refreshing swimming pool and convenient laundry facilities, every aspect of each Orlando Home has been carefully considered to offer you the easiest holiday possible. Your choice of rooms Homes range in size, from 3 bedrooms to 6, and with many also featuring a sofa bed, whether you’re travelling with a small family or a large group, there is an option for everyone. Kitchen Each home features a fully-equipped kitchen, offering you the freedom to prepare you own meals. If you plan to spend a few weeks in Orlando, this is a great option for those not wanting to splurge on takeaways or restaurants at every mealtime. Swimming pool With temperatures soaring in the summer months, the additional luxury of a swimming pool is a fantastic bonus. Each Orlando Home comes with a pool, and there is also the option to upgrade to a home with a heated pool (unavailable in July and August). Laundry When travelling with kids, the luxury of your own personal laundry facilities is a fantastic benefit, especially if travelling for a prolonged period of time. The inclusion of these in every Orlando Home means that you don’t have to worry about packing ten extra pairs of everything. Location Each home is within a 45 minute drive of the airport and 10-35 minutes of the major theme parks and Orlando’s finest restaurants and bars.
You’ll have barely stepped through the door before the children have their swimming costumes on and are racing down to the large pool area. Featuring waterfalls, zero-entry pools and plenty of on-site activities, it will be hard to tear yourselves away from this action-filled resort to head to the nearby theme parks. From the vast Super Pool wrapped by palm trees, to the Falls Pool with its exciting water slide, and Cascades Pool with its oversized fountain, fun water jets and child-friendly flooring, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained. As they splash through the water, you can kick back poolside with a refreshing cocktail from one of the bars, lounge in one of the complimentary cabanas, or relax in one of the 8 over-16s whirlpools. You can even learn to scuba dive with Scuba Steve at the resort. If you’re keen to keep your feet on dry land, head to the Kids’ Kiosk where you can get creative with temporary airbrush tattoos and hair braids, or hire a Surrey Bike and make your way around the extensive grounds. With a choice of One-Bedroom or Two-bedroom apartments, each with its own kitchen or kitchenette, washer/dryer and living/dining areas, you’ll have enough space to fit the family and the option to self-cater. As well as the Market Place where you can pick up the ingredients to make your own meals in your apartment’s kitchen, the resort also has an on-site restaurant, food court and bar & grills, where you can enjoy casual yet delicious American cuisine, music and events with al fresco seating
Presenting comfortable self-contained apartments in a resort setting, the obvious lure of the Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas is that it offers the best of both worlds. Private and tranquil, this is a great choice for families who want to be close to the exciting attractions of Orlando with the freedom to come and go as they please. Each apartment features a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette, meaning that you don’t have to rely on restaurants and takeaways to feed the family for the duration of your trip. You’ll also find a handy washer/dryer, making long-term stays a worry-free possibility. One Bedroom Villas sleep up to four adults, with a King bed in the bedroom and a comfortable sofa bed in the living area. Two Bedroom Villas sleep up to eight adults, with each bedroom featuring an en suite and the second bedroom two double beds. These also offer a balcony or patio with views out across the tropical gardens or one of the resort’s pools. If the theme parks have zapped all your energy, a day relaxing at the resort offers plenty to entertain. Complimentary cabanas line each of the pool complexes which have fun features from an interactive pirate ship to whirlpools and cascading waterfalls. There also a whole host of other activities on offer, including games rooms, fitness centres, basketball courts and much more. The on-site Villages Marketplace is the place to pick up some groceries, while if you don’t feel like cooking, head to Flager Station Bar and Grill for classic American favourites, or Pirate’s Cove Pool Bar for snacks for the kids and a refreshing cocktail for you.
The Grove Resort Orlando is in a great location, nestled among swathes of palm trees and a quick drive from Walt Disney World. When you’re not visiting the world-famous theme park, the resort has plenty of its own activities to keep you entertained on site. Spend time by the large outdoor pool (kids also have their own pool) and float down the meandering lazy river; hit the surf simulator and water slides at Surfari Water Park; and head to Flip Flop’s Family Fun Center to enjoy a range of arcade games and glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Grab your morning coffee at Alfresco Market, the hotel’s go-to spot for stocking up on snacks and groceries and buying souvenirs. You can enjoy salads and sandwiches to go, or eat al fresco on the outdoor patio. Valencia Restaurant offers daily à la carte breakfast and a buffet on weekends, with a great range of dishes and kids’ menus for lunch and dinner. Enjoy a snack, cocktail or cool beer poolside at The Springs Bar & Grill; and tuck into burgers and BBQ food in the open-air seating area at Longboard Bar & Grill, overlooking Surfari Water Park. If you fancy a quiet night in, you can also have pizza and groceries delivered to your suite. The suites here are modern and spacious; whether you opt for one, two or three bedrooms, each has a fully equipped kitchen and separate living and dining areas.
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Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista
Sheraton Vistana Villages
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