Pool Heat Option for Orlando Vacation Homes – Florida Travel Advise

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Pool Heat Option for Orlando Vacation Homes – Florida Travel Advise

If you are looking for a great Orlando Florida pool home for your next vacation one of the key decisions you will make is whether or not to opt for the pool and/or spa heat for your vacation home/villa.  When you rent any Orlando Florida pool homes, as a standard the pool and/spa is not heated. This gives renters control of their options and thereby costs.

As a renter if you are undecided on whether or not the pool and/or spa heating options are to be taken, we hope this article gives you some direction.

Should I opt for pool heating at my Orlando Florida villa?

The decision on whether or not you should opt for the pool heat option is based on two factors. The first factor is the direction of the pool. Orlando Florida south-facing pools are generally warmer than pools that face any other direction and are preferred as explained at Orlando Florida South facing pool villas. The second factor that influences the pool heat option is the month you are traveling. As a rule of thumb, we strongly encourage our Orlando Florida guests to opt for the pool heat option for the first and last three months of the year (i.e. Oct-Mar). If you are traveling in the months of September or April, you may want to consider the pool heat option by reviewing the weather as it gets closer to your arrival date. If the temperatures are 70s or below, do take the pool heat option. Remember, the pool temperature is several degrees cooler than the air temperature. In addition, do consider the overnight low temperatures as that’s when the pool gets really cold and the day time temperatures may not be adequate to heat the water to keep it comfortable for you.

Should I opt for spa heating at my Orlando Florida villa?

When you rent a home that has spa, the decision on whether or not you want the spa to be heated is pretty easy to make. Guests take the spa heating option irrelevant of the month they are traveling if they want to soak in the spa. This is a great way to de-stress yourself a after a busy day at the Orlando area theme parks and water parks. The spa heats up to 102 F. Spa is generally a very significant upgrade for the owners and not all Florida villas may give you this option. We offer three luxury villas (Disney Magic, 7 bed villa , Emerald Magic, 6 bed villa and Tropical Magic, 6 bed villa) that have a spa in addition to the pool.

If you decide to opt for the pool and/or spa heat option….

If you decide to take the pool and/or spa heat option, one advise we have for you is to have the heat option for the entire stay though it may sound like a marketing ploy for you (*).  By opting for the pool heating for your entire stay, you can enjoy the pool as and when you desire.  Based on the external temperatures, Orlando area pools do take a while (1-2 days) to heat to desired temperatures.  And always remember to cover the pool blanket when the pool is not in use as this preserves the heat.

* Electricity costs are so high these days, owners barely break-even electricity and operating costs arising out of pool/spa heat option.

Here is what our past guest Renee from Waterford, WI had to say on May 04, 2011:

“We heated the pool and spa for the first 4 days. While the pool stayed warm (approx. 87 degrees) we did miss having the heat in the spa the last few days and would pay for the heat the whole week next time.”

Read her complete review along with many other reviews on our Emerald Island Resort Reviews page.

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Activities in Orlando Florida area in April

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Leading Ladies Broadway Show in Kissimmee Florida

Enjoy this hilarious comedy, two English Shakespearean actors find themselves so down on their luck until they devise a scheme to impersonate an old lady’s long lost English nephews.  This show runs from now to April 22, 2012, so take advantage of this limited showing that is fun for the entire family.

Tickets are as follows:

Adults $21; Seniors $18; Students $15

For additional details please visit: http://www.kenludwig.com/

 

Celebration Art Festial

See the work of more than 100 artists as they take over the streets of downtown Celebration. Bold and vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures, photography and jewelry are among the many works of art that will be featured along the quaint brick-lined streets of Celebration Town Center when the city’s annual art festival returns April 21 -22, 2012.  Market Street will be transformed into a gallery style outdoor art extravaganza complete with 100 of the finest artists from thirty different states.  Admission is free and open to the public.

The event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day from Saturday, April 21-22 at the Market Street in Downtown Celebration, Florida.

For further details, please call 561-746-6615

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Shingle Creek Adventure Challenge in Kissimmee Florida

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 Shingle Creek Adventure Challenge in Kissimmee Florida

Looking for some outdoor events in Kissimmee Florida?

Shingle Creek Adventure challenge in coming to Kissimmee Florida this month with fun activities and action for the entire family. This 3rd annual event is being held on April 22, 2012.

Registration deadline and further details can be obtained from the event website at Shingle Creek Adventure.

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Attractions in Miami, Florida

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Florida Vacation equals Miami! Yes, the region is the synonym for a vacation and this fact is endorsed by the ever-increasing number of vacationers at the magic city. About 20 beaches are inviting you for the best sunbath and nearly ten marinas offering recreational boating and activities like fishing, sailing, diving, parasailing and snorkeling, you need to make that excuse to your boss and head for Miami.

Miami Beach

Miami Beach

From your Miami vacation rentals, cross the MacArthur Causeway (Rt. 41) over Biscayne Bay and cruise into South Beach, and you have the best night clubs and restaurants you can ever imagine. The area of 6th to 23rd Streets was designated the Art Deco Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. South Beach has a sweet reputation as a hangout for celebrities, models, and all the “beautiful people”.

Visit the Miami Seaquarium for a day packed with fun and excitement for the whole family. Enjoy the great shows, exhibits, and demonstrations that are entertaining and educating offered by this wonderful theme park. The nature lover in you need not take a back seat at Miami as the Everglades National Park; the only subtropical preserve in North America is all set to receive you. The park is home to the extremely endangered Florida panther.

Florida is a wonderland that never ceases to excite and Miami is the ideal launch pad for other Florida destinations. Head south to the Florida Keys and visit Earnest Hemingway’s home in Key West, or dip yourself in a glorious sunset from Mallory Square. Or, journey northwest to Orlando and all the theme parks that have made Central Florida famous are for you to see.

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Florida

If you’re something a little more unique in you beach holiday in Miami then Bill Baggs State Park maybe just the ticket for you. Located on the south end of Key Biscayne, it offers visitors the opportunity to spend a day on the beach surrounded by nature and with the added attraction of the famous Cape Florida Lighthouse. Guided tours of the lighthouse which offers spectacular views over the surrounding area are available in good weather and the park also rents out bicycles, paddle boats, hydro bikes and kayaks for those looking for a little more action whilst on holiday. For fun of a slightly slower place the sea wall is a top spot for fishing making it the ideal spot for families looking for activities in addition to a beautiful beach. This park is open 365 days of the year from 08:00 am to sunset.

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Vacation Rentals in Orlando

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Vacation Rentals in Orlando

Orlando is one of the world’s premier travel destinations. The collection of theme parks including Cypress Gardens, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort is unrivaled. Try some indoor skydiving; the twisting and turning on a roller coaster; or even try soaring over Central Florida in a glider, WWII fighter plane, chopper or hot-air balloon! Cool off in one-of-a-kind water rides at Orlando’s water parks and water ski parks. Or, discover the many unique indoor attractions that Orlando offers to guests of Orlando Vacation Homes.

Guests at Orlando vacation rentals or Florida Vacation Homes can visit Disney World, Orlando and Kissimmee then take a thrilling sightseeing helicopter ride. Five different tours offered from a quick over-flight to an all inclusive options. Kayak tours are provided throughout Orlando and Central Florida area. Paddle with dolphins, manatees, otters, and alligators in their natural habitat with a certified guide along Central Florida’s rivers and waterways. Adjacent to Sea World, Discovery Cove, a water wildlife park, offers you the chance to swim with dolphins, relax on sandy beaches or view beautiful coral.

Universal Studios, Orlando is a vast complex that houses Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and a variety of hotels. You can buy passes for admission to the parks, or just visit the bars, restaurants and stores on the CityWalk. Orlando Museum Of Art has been recently renovated. A fine rotating collection of American, pre-Colombian and African art is displayed here. Orlando Science Center is 207,000 square-foot ‘hands-on’ learning center. Or watch the images surround you on the giant-screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome.

The City of Orlando Public Arts curates three galleries. The city of Cape Canaveral, home of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the John F. Kennedy Space Center, is located 50 miles east of Orlando. Once you’ve had your fill of the theme parks, adults will also be able to choose from several outstanding golf courses in Orlando. Golf lovers would love to visit Osprey Ridge Golf Course and Magnolia Golf Course in Orlando. Book your Orlando Vacation Rental now

Orlando is one of the world’s premier travel destinations. The collection of theme parks including Cypress Gardens, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort is unrivaled. Try some indoor skydiving; the twisting and turning on a roller coaster; or even try soaring over Central Florida in a glider, WWII fighter plane, chopper or hot-air balloon! Cool off in one-of-a-kind water rides at Orlando’s water parks and water ski parks. Or, discover the many unique indoor attractions that Orlando offers to guests of Orlando Vacation Homes.

Guests at Orlando vacation rentals or Florida Vacation Homes can visit Disney World, Orlando and Kissimmee then take a thrilling sightseeing helicopter ride. Five different tours offered from a quick over-flight to an all inclusive options. Kayak tours are provided throughout Orlando and Central Florida area. Paddle with dolphins, manatees, otters, and alligators in their natural habitat with a certified guide along Central Florida’s rivers and waterways. Adjacent to Sea World, Discovery Cove, a water wildlife park, offers you the chance to swim with dolphins, relax on sandy beaches or view beautiful coral.

Universal Studios, Orlando is a vast complex that houses Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and a variety of hotels. You can buy passes for admission to the parks, or just visit the bars, restaurants and stores on the CityWalk. Orlando Museum Of Art has been recently renovated. A fine rotating collection of American, pre-Colombian and African art is displayed here. Orlando Science Center is 207,000 square-foot ‘hands-on’ learning center. Or watch the images surround you on the giant-screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome.

The City of Orlando Public Arts curates three galleries. The city of Cape Canaveral, home of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the John F. Kennedy Space Center, is located 50 miles east of Orlando. Once you’ve had your fill of the theme parks, adults will also be able to choose from several outstanding golf courses in Orlando. Golf lovers would love to visit Osprey Ridge Golf Course and Magnolia Golf Course in Orlando. Book your Orlando Vacation Rental now!

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Vacation Rentals in Florida

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Vacation Rentals in Florida

Florida family vacation can be most suited to you if you desire to relax on golden beaches and bask under the sun. There are numerous resorts on a Florida vacation trip, which offer a variety of packages for your family to enjoy. It offers lovely sight-seeing in Florida. A Florida vacation, whether it is to Miami or Florida Keys or Palm Beach, or to any other vacation destination caters to the needs of all your family members.

Kissimmee Vacation Rentals

Close to Disney World

Above all, the discount packages offered on Florida vacation rental homes are amazing especially, in terms of price. Florida vacation homes are simply great in providing you the desired comfort level. There are numerous vacation rental owners offering Florida homes for rent providing you the kind of Florida vacation villa you desire. The cool breeze blowing from the beach in the morning in your Destin Florida vacation rentals will ensure that you have all that you want.

Some people like vacationing in Orlando. Orlando Florida vacation rentals can also get you what you must have always dreamt of. Here, you would love rides, good restaurants, and number of recreational facilities to keep you running and swimming all day long. The Cocoa Beach is the most exotic beach that you will find here. So, for all vacationers, there is no dearth of places and one can go to number of places including Daytona area and Hutchinson Island if you desire to relax to your heart’s content. So head for Florida vacation and enjoy.

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Fall in love with Florida, with these Fall activities

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Fall in love with Florida, with these Fall activities

Most people think of Florida as a summer destination, but the fall season is also a wonderful time to visit. The weather is a bit cooler but still warm enough for a trip to the beach. Plus, fall is considered “off season,” so the costs of flights go way down.

Love the charm of small-town festivals? Art, food, music, and crafts – it’s an afternoon of laidback fun. Fall is festival time all over Florida. Here are some of the best:

Some of Florida’s top festivals are held in small towns, where hotels aren’t as plentiful as they are in big cities like Orlando. Vacation rentals are a delightful alternative. With a vacation rental, you won’t miss the fancy resorts for one second.

Fall is a great time to cuddle up in front of a fire or enjoy a soak in a hot tub. Lovely vacation homes, cottages, condos, and much more are available throughout Florida; you just have to know where to look. We at Emerald Island Resort Rentals offer top quality vacation rentals in the center of all attractions.

If it’s amusement parks your heart desires, fall is the perfect time to visit Disney, Universal, and Busch Gardens. You can review more about Orlando Florida theme parks. The weather is still warm, but the lines are much shorter. You can hop on Space Mountain two or three times if you like! Plus, Busch Gardens gets in the spooky spirit of October with “Howl-O-Scream.” You can even trick-or-treat with Shamu and friends at Sea World.

Also, should fall weather keep you away from the beaches, Florida has plenty of museums for indoor fun. There are science, art, aviation, and sports museums. For something out of the ordinary, visit one of Florida’s two “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” museums or the Potter’s Wax Museum.

There’s so much to do and see, and you’ll want to fit all of it into your vacation budget. Florida vacation rentals in the fall are one way to stretch your dollar. It’s off season for vacation rental owners who offer many discount villas in Orlando Florida and surrounding areas. At Emerald Island Resort, we provide detailed description of each of the villas we have with availability, rates, discounts and deals which can be reviewed and reserved online. For the best deals possible on luxury vacation villas you need not look further than Emerald Island Resort.

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Florida Beaches

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Florida Beaches

The sun kissed shores of southern Florida frequently rank amongst the best beaches in the USA and for a good reason. Conveniently located near all tourist attractions of Florida, Florida beaches are within an easy reach for anyone wishing to enjoy a beach holiday.  Many of the finest sands are found only a short distance from the major cities.

Daytona Beach

Florida Beaches

Florida Beaches

Daytona Beach, Florida is about 60 miles from Orlando and gives you a unique experience with rough surf and drive-on beach. Originally a spring break destination, this popular beach vacation now caters to one and all. Whether you are in mood to surf and soak or build some great sand castles or chill-out with a pop or ice cream, you can do it all. Best yet, you can rent beach chairs or purchase sunglasses and sunscreen right on the beach from the vendors. If you are into jet skiing, you can join the many jet skii’s that buzz around or test your surfing or kite flying skills.

After a busy day in the water and on the beach, you can enjoy some local flavors at one of the many restaurants. Local eateries and restaurants serve fried fish sandwiches, spiced peel and eat shrimp, clams, oysters, crab legs and homemade seafood gumbo. If seafood isn’t your favorite you can also get chicken, hamburgers and an array of specialty salads.

Cocoa Beach

If you are looking for an affordable beach vacation, Cocoa Beach, Florida is your destination. Located on Florida’s Space Coast, (named after the Kennedy Space Center), this popular vacation destination is about an hour drive from Orlando, Florida. Known for best of ‘Sun and Fun’, this town offer seemingly endless stretch of sand and unlimited fun. Some of the popular activities you can engage in this beach town include deep sea fishing, parasailing, casinos aboard cruise ship, and eco-tours that get you up close and personal with Florida’s awesome wildlife.

Whether you are planning a family beach vacation, leisure travel, a business trip, a weekend getaway, or just a day at the beach, you’ll find everything you need in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast area to make your stay one to remember.

New Smyrna

One of Orlando’s closet beaches, New Smyrna features a historic district, plus shops, marinas and restaurant. New Smyrna Beach is about one hour from Orlando and you can soak-up some sun on the beach, go on bird watching, surfing, and fishing or enjoy a round of golf.

St Petersburg and Clear Water

Florida’s west coast beaches are where you want to be! Close to everything, yet miles away. A beautiful peninsula located on Florida’s West coast, the area is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and by Tampa Bay to the east. There is 35 miles of white-sand beaches on some 20 barrier islands. Located just 30 minutes to Busch Gardens in Tampa and 90 minutes to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.

Miami

Miami’s South Beach

Miami Beach

Miami Beach

For most visitors to the Miami area South Beach springs to mind as the classic image of long hot Floridian summers and toned tanned physiques playing volleyball or jogging on the boardwalk. Despite the reputation, it has to be said that South beach thoroughly lives up to the hype forming as it does the central point of a lively scene, just a stone’s throw away from some of Miami’s swankiest hotels and hippest nightclubs it remains a hub of activity by day and night.

Miami’s North Beach

North Beach is the largest singles stretch that together with the several others make up the more than seven miles of beach that can be found around Miami. It has a pleasant boardwalk offering easy access to all parts of the beach and is ideal for families as it has safe shallow waters and is protected by lifeguards – it is also a popular spot to rent jet skis.

Miami’s Crandon Park Beach

Another favorite for those sharing their holidays with small children is Crandon Park Beach. Also in Key Biscayne it offers more than three miles of gentle sheltered beaches protected by 13 lifeguard towers and facilities that included children’s playgrounds and picnic areas to help make sure that every member of the family can relax and enjoy.

Miami’s Haulover beach

At the other end of the scale is Haulover beach, the only public beach in Miami with a ‘clothing optional’ policy. Located on Miami Beach between the Sunny Isles Beach and Bal Harbor this is the perfect place to wave goodbye to those strap marks and go au natural – perhaps not the best option for kids though.

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Vacation Rentals in Disney World, Orlando Florida Area

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Vacation Rentals in Disney World, Orlando Florida Area

Where else should you celebrate your vacations than at the ‘happiest place on earth’? Disney World, Florida, is the ideal vacation destination, designed for wholesome family fun. Also called Walt Disney World, it retains its excitement and entertainment quotient till this date! It is located in Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake, Florida. The park includes four distinct lands: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In addition, Disney World Orlando contains two water parks, six golf courses, a sports complex, an auto race track, 20 resort hotels and shopping, dining, and entertainment offerings. Disney Vacation Rentals offer accommodation that suits your style and budget.

Visitors to Disney World theme parks can enjoy classy accommodation in Disney vacation rentals. Disney Vacation Rentals are available in different configurations that suit the requirements of the visitor. You can select Disney Vacation Rentals in apartment, villa, house, and town home styles. Non-smokers will be delighted to stay at Disney vacation rentals without worrying about passive smoking. The amenities at Disney vacation rentals range from air-conditioning, internet access, dishwashers, and washing machine and they vary from one Disney vacation rental to another.

The area around Disneyland is equally exciting for the vacationer and you can take a short drive and enjoy the Florida Coastline that has miles of beaches and fun. There is always the question about who is enjoying Disneyworld the most and there is only one answer – everyone! You can also enjoy the fun at Kissimmee Vacation Rentals or Orlando Florida Vacation Homes. No matter what attractions bring you to Florida, you can stay in one of our Vacation Rentals in Disney Orlando for your next vacation.

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