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Florida Townhomes, A Great Alternative.

Sunday, September 21st, 2014

If this is your first trip to Florida, you might not be familiar with all of the options available to you for your holiday accommodation. If you’ve ruled out a cramped hotel room and are looking for self-catering facilities then your first thought might be for a private villa or pool home, but before you make your final decision, take a look at the Townhomes listed on Direct Villas Florida. (more…)

Florida Theme Park Tickets………Be Sensible & Save Money

Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

It is so easy to get carried away buying theme park tickets when you are planning your Florida holiday, but the danger is that you can buy so many without considering the length of your stay and your ability to get the very best value for your money. The aim of this article is to provide visitors with an insight as to what is  reasonable within a two or three week vacation, bearing in mind that theme parks are only one aspect your Florida holiday. (more…)

Driving in Florida.

Monday, August 4th, 2014

To some visitors driving in Florida after a long haul flight is a daunting prospect and understandably so.  The aim of this article is to provide valuable  information and tips to make that first journey as easy and as non eventful as possible. (more…)

Renting A Florida Villa, Do I need A Gated Community Or Not?

Sunday, July 27th, 2014

One of the most common questions I hear being asked by visitors to Orlando, who are looking to book their very first Florida villa is “do I need a villa in a gated community?” Of course this is an issue for the individual, but in my personal experience there is very little difference between gated and non gated communities and certainly not enough for it to influence my decision of where to stay. The following is an attempt to set out the benefits of both types of communities, with a view to perhaps answering at least some questions. (more…)

More Targeted Enquiries From Direct Villas Florida

Friday, July 11th, 2014

Have you checked your enquiries lately?

Here at Direct Villas UK we’ve been doing a little research and listening to our members. Your feedback is always important and helps us continue to improve the service we offer.  There’s still more on our ‘to do’ list but we’ve made one change to our enquiry system today that we hope will see your conversion rates soar. (more…)

Florida Here We Come . . .

Saturday, September 7th, 2013

You have found the flights and you have now booked your leave at work  . . . but getting the right holiday home, along with the right owner, can help make your vacation a magical one. Where do you start? (more…)

The New Direct Villas Florida Enquiry System.

Thursday, June 6th, 2013

We’ve listened to our customers feedback and have made some changes to the way you receive enquiries from us, the way the availability calendar is displayed and the property search – the result?  More targeted enquiries for you and better chances of generating bookings! (more…)

Florida Car Hire. New International Drivers Permit Requirement

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

From 1st January 2013, international visitors arriving at a car hire desk in Florida is now required by law to provide an International Drivers Permit (IDP). So where do you get yours and how much will it cost? (more…)

10 Money Saving Tips for Families Visiting Florida!

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

A trip of a lifetime can be made so much more enjoyable by remembering a few tips .

1. Dining Out

Having 3 meals a day inside the theme parks can get quite expensive.

Renting a villa can save tons of cash as you can enjoy a meal or two at home.

Many villa management companies can provide BBQ grills which makes for quick and easy dinner clean up.

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Disney Mini Golf.

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Located off Buena Vista Drive, and opposite Disney’s fabulous Dolphin Resort, Fantasia Mini Golf is nestled into a quiet corner of Disney World, Florida.
Whether you are a seasoned golfer with an appetite for competition or a family or group of friends looking some fun in the sun, Fantasia Golf with its two very distinct courses has something for every one. (more…)