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Our new luxury townhome with 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms (2x Masters with en-suites) will sleep 10 people in superb comfort. There is a well-equipped kitchen located adjacent to the dining area, with seating for 10. Flat screen TVs in every room, a multi-region DVD player and an Xbox are provided for your home entertainment. Free WiFi is also available. The property has its own private heated pool and patio area with a covered Lanai.

Located in one of Florida’s premier resorts, Paradise Palms is a gated community offering all the amenities you’d expect in a 5-star facility, including a pool, game room, fitness room and movie theatre. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and there is a poolside Tiki Bar and shop. The resort also offers a shuttle service to many of Orlando’s attractions at an additional fee.

Paradise Palms resort is just minutes away from Orlando’s main attractions. Walt Disney World is just a 10 minute drive and Universal Studios, Seaworld, Wet ‘n Wild, Legoland and other attractions are easily accessible. Highway 192 is just a couple of minutes away and here you will find an amazing range of grocery stores, other retailers, restaurants and bars.

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Florida Villas - Old Town

The second of a series of features looking at some of the less well known attractions in Central Florida, close to Kissimmee.

Old Town originally started out, when constructed in the 1980s, as a specialist shopping complex and later morphed into an all round entertainment complex with an amusement park featuring multiple rides, being added.

The shopping zone is made up of nearly a dozen dedicated shopping buildings each with a number of different types of shop sharing the space. The shops run across the full range from electronic goods such as cameras and Ipads to luxury goods such as designer handbags. Each of the shopping buildings also boast a number of restaurants, again representing all categories from formal restaurant to multiple fast food establishments.

The amusement park rides are spread over the site, although predominantly to be found at the front and back. For those wanting to take part there are a number of different rides some catering to the thrill-seeker, while some are aimed at younger children. Tea Cups, Merry-go-round, Super Shot, Happy Days Family Go-Kart Track and the Windstorm Roller Coaster are just a few of the rides on offer.

Old Town’s particular appeal is to car enthusiasts, especially those with a liking for classic cars. There is a Saturday Night cruise of classic pre-1975 cars, open to anyone with a car and a valid driving license. To get you in the mood there is also music of the classic Rock and Roll variety. Friday night features another cruise, this time focusing on American muscle cars from before 1988.

Driving in Florida

Unless you are actually staying at one of the in-house hotels at Walt Disney World, or at one of the hotels on International Drive, the likelihood is that you are going to need a car. European holiday destinations tend to be resort based where it is entirely possible to do all the things you want to do without ever jumping in a car. This is not the case in Florida, at least not for most people. The majority of visitors see their Florida holiday as being a mix of visiting theme parks, shopping and, at least occasionally dining out. While it is possible to do all of these things using taxis and courtesy buses, you are going against the grain of the way America in general and Florida in particular are set up. Florida is a very car-centric society, with much of its recent development being focused on tourism, and all of the tourist attractions are located off the motorway network. The following are a few tips about driving in Florida compared to the UK.

Hiring a Car

Although cars can be hired from a multitude of places in Florida, for those arriving from the UK, arranging for car hire from the airport makes sense. If you are doing so make sure that you do not consume alcohol excessively on the flight as Florida’s drink-driving rules are as tight as they are in the UK. Just about all cars are automatics and it is important to make sure that you hire one large enough for your needs. It is not much good hiring a vehicle with just enough room for everyone in your party, but not enough room for their luggage as well!

Rules of the Road

While most of the driving rules in Florida are common to those in the UK, there are some key differences, and the main ones are highlighted below;

Driving on the Right - As is common with many parts of the world, Americans drive on the right side of the road, and this is the most striking difference when driving in Florida. All cars are set up accordingly, with left-hand drive.
Turning Right on Red – Another noticeable difference from the UK is that you are allowed to turn right on a red light, providing it is safe to do so, and there is no specific indication that you are not allowed to. You must not just sail through the red light, you should come to a temporary halt first.
Lane Discipline – you should always indicate if you are changing lanes, but under-taking is permissible so be alert to the possibility that someone is under-taking you when changing lanes.
Speed Limits – these are clearly shown and should be followed. As mentioned above, drink-driving rules are strictly enforced and the limit is lower than in the UK. You are not allowed to have open containers of alcohol in the car at any time. If you get pulled over by the police, wait in your car until told to get out a police officer. Carry documentation with you at all times, including your driving licence and any rental agreement.
School Buses – If you encounter one that is stationary and its lights are flashing (they are hard to miss as they are bright yellow), do not overtake. This applies even if they are on the opposite carriageway.
Poor visibility – always have your headlights on during poor visibility, particularly if it is raining.
Wider Roads – lanes are wider than in the UK, which makes driving a little easier (unless you are passing between two large trucks, when they don’t seem very wide at all!). Similarly, parking spaces are bigger to accommodate the generally larger American car.

Orlando Golf - Daytona Beach

Anyone staying in Orlando, whether on business or much more likely, pleasure and who would like to take in a round or two of golf should consider heading over to the east coast around Daytona, also known as the Space Coast due to the famous Kennedy Space Center and nearby Cape Canaveral. Daytona is only just over one hours drive from the Orlando region and boasts a number of fantastic beaches, plenty of surfing and fishing opportunities, as well as a great range of golf courses. If you go at the right time of year, there is also the option of taking in a NASCAR race at the world famous Daytona International Speedway.

Focusing on the areas golf, there is plenty of variety and a choice of green fees to suit every budget.

Cocoa Beach Area

Famous for its beautiful beaches and fantastic surfing, Cocoa Beach also features some great golf courses starting with the Joe Lee designed Viera East Golf club. True to the Lee design approach, the course includes innovative bunkering and hazards with the aim of setting the golfer a challenge without taking the pleasure out of the game. Another option for the budget conscious is the Cocoa beach Country club, municipally owned and maintained and set in beautiful surroundings.

Daytona Beach Area

When you hear the name Daytona, the first thing people think of is car and motor cycle racing, held at Daytona International Speedway. There are also a number of good golf options in the area. Legends Course, part of LPGA International, designed by Arthur Hills, is very tough on the wayward golfer with narrow fairways lined with oak and pine trees. Definitely a course for the thinking golfer! Champions Course is a less compact course, more forgiving for the occasional stray drive and probably more suitable for anyone with a high handicap. If you like the way Jack Nicklaus sets up a course, head to Grand Haven Golf Club 30 miles north of Daytona.

Titusville Area

Close to the Kennedy Space Center, which is a must visit if you have time, take a look at the Walkabout Golf Club in Mims, which includes a bonus extra hole in the shape of Australia, the designers homeland. A budget alternative in the area is the Royal Oak Resort and Golf Club.

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