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DA Florida Weekly News Buzz 

LogoWelcome to this week's newsletter!

St PeteOur feature this week is on Florida's Gulf Coast and some really good properties that offer great value and excellent accommodation, ideal for a week or so as part of a two centre stay. These resorts are within a easy drive of Orlando and we feature accommodation at St. Pete (Isla Del Sol), Sarasota (Shorewalk Vacation Villas at Bradenton), Anna Maria Island (Island Walk and Runaway Bay), Fort Myers (Palm Manor Resort in Engelwood) and Naples (Coral Falls at lely Resort with a mention of Greenlinks Golf Resort) with the Paradise Island of Marco Island just an easy going drive. All of these properties get excellent reviews from our customers and can be highly recommended.  

 

A reminder that Car and Van Rental can now be booked online at our new website for Affordable Worldwide Car Hire at some 6,500 locations, click here for rates, etc 

 

Next newsletter features:

We will take a look at Flights to Florida for 2012 and see the best ways to get the lowest fares that you can.     

LazyRiver
Florida's Glorious West Coast - we give you 'Six of the Best' Gulf Coast Gems!
Here we go then and in no particular order!
Island WalkOur first choice is Island Walk on Anna Maria Island which features 3 Bed Townhouses with private pool.  This is a really quite superb small conclave of properties ideally located near the beach on Anna Maria Island offering the ultimate in a laid back holiday in Florida!

These unique raised homes are spread over two levels with balconies at both the front and rear of the living and dining open plan area. The rear balcony overlooks the private swimming pool situated in an enclosed area with plenty of sundecking for lazing around the pool. There is a covered patio area for open air dining. �826 per week inclusive for a week in summer 2012 - you can book online if dates are available.

Runaway Bay
Our next choice is Runaway Bay on Anna Maria Island - this terrific complex has 1 and 2 Bed Condos starting from �475 per week inclusive for summer 2012,
Runaway Bay is nestled between the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intra-coastal water, situated just across the street from the sandy beach, offering a perfect place to tan, swim, or watch the nightly sunset. 

 

Anna Maria Island is an ideal destination for beach lovers, shell collectors, bird watchers, water-sports enthusiasts, boating, fishing, families and friends, and anyone else seeking a laid-back beach vacation in lush tropical surroundings.

  

In the St. Pete area the Island development of  Isla Del Sol is a great place to stay, just a short drive from St. Pete Beach with Clearwater Beach only a 30 minute or so drive. Unbeatable Gulf Coast base! 

Isla Del Sol 

These 1 and 2 Bed Condos offer fantastic rates and when staying for 3 or 4 weeks you get the benefit of fantastic discounts. There are a few 3 Bed 2 storey Detached Townhouses only a few steps from the community pool. 1 week in a 2 Bed Condo starts from �504 and the Townhouse from �555 inclusive, with big savings for longer durations.

  

Shorewalk BradentonOur next choice is Shorewalk Vacation Villas in Bradenton which is an ideal base for visiting the fantastic resorts of Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Beach, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island.

 

The 2 Bed Villa style apartments are very well equipped, clients return to this family friendly resort again and again and the rates are very affordable at �50 per night inclusive for a 14 night stay in Summer 2012 (�55 per night for 7 nights +). Shorewalk features two swimming pools, two jacuzzis, health spa, tennis courts, basketball, Bocce Ball, fishing, shuffleboard and a play area for children.  The Clubhouse features a large sundeck, games room, coffee and snacks. In addition there are walking and jogging paths, a health spa, BBQ facilities and picnic areas.

 

Palm Manor

Palm Manor Resort in Englewood offers 2 Bed Apartments for only �309 per week in Summer 2012. Located on the Gulf of Mexico nestled between Sarasota and Fort Myers, this condominium resort is less than 5 minutes from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico where you can enjoy fishing, boating or just relaxing in the sun on one of three public beaches located on Manasota key, a barrier island just off the mainland. There is a fishing pier near the beach, public boat ramps and many shops and restaurants nearby.  The 2 Bed 2 Bath condos offer 1,280 sq. ft. of living space, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and can accomodate up to six persons.

For the golfer, Englewood has many golf courses to choose from in all price ranges.Enjoy the day swimming, collecting sea shells, golfing, boating or fishing and the night relaxing at one of Englewood's many restaurants or just watching the sun set over the beautiful Gulf of Mexico at Englewood Beach.

 

Our final choice is Coral Falls which is part of the Lely Resort complex just south of Naples. Lely Resort has sidewalks and bike paths that wind through the nearly 3,000-acre community, including 450 acres of nature preserves, three magnificent 18-hole championship golf courses, 15 miles of walking and biking trails, and an abundance of lakes for fishing. Photo of one of the resort pools below, showing the fantastic tropical ambience!  

Coral Falls

The 2 Bed 2 Bath spacious condos offer excellent value in a simply tremendous location and are �495 per week inclusive for summer 2012.   

 

NB: We also have a limited number of 2 and 3 Bed condos available at Greenlinks Golf Resort from: 2 Bed �560 per week inclusive and 3 Bed �588 per week inclusive, absolutely amazing value!  

IdriveOrlando International Drive Update

Embassy Suites OrlandoRates are available now through 2012 for most of our International Drive Area properties including:-

Floridays Resort which have increased quite a bit.

Point Orlando Resort (Please note that the 2 Bed unit prices are still not yet available).

Homewood Suites who have an early booking 7th NIGHT FREE OFFER which is well worth taking advantage of. NB: Includes breakfast and free buses to the parks! 

Embassy Suites (pictured to the right) who also have a FREE NIGHT OFFER for some dates.

Enclave Suites who have an EARLY BOOKING OFFER of 20% OFF

Lake Eve Resort  which has also increased prices.

Vista Cay Resort rates for 2012 are available. 

Bookings for any of these popular properties should always be made at the earliest opportunity but especially so over the peak holiday dates of Xmas, Easter and late June through July to avoid disappointment.

NB: We hope to have The Fountains Resort rates for Summer 2012 available shortly. 

LBVUpdateOrlando Lake Buena Vista Update

Rates are available now through 2012 for all our Lake Buena Vista area properties including:-

Blue Heron Beach Resort

Blue Tree Resort

Caribe Royale Resort

Cypress Pointe Resort

Cypress Pointe Resort Grand Villas

Lake Buena Vista Village Resort & Spa 

NB: Cypress Pointe Resort and Grand Villas require early booking for all dates, particularly for the 2 and 3 Bed units - there is simply more demand than availability due to the resorts popularity! Photo is the resort swimming pool at Cypress Pointe Resort. 

KissimmeeUpdateOrlando Kissimmee Area Update

Prices are available now through 2012 for the following properties:-

Barefoot n' Resort - This is a newish resort located at the rear of Old Town Kissimmee offering 1 and 2 Bed Apartments - early feedback is very good and anyone who likes entertainment (especially for kids), eateries and shops on their doorstep should take a look. Free Nights Offer. Here is a link for you to see what Old Town Kissimmee offers.  Also here is Celebration Suites, Seralago Suites (offering 2 Beds for 2012), Star Island and Tropical Palms Fun Resort  - there are links on the Old Town website to view these resorts all of which will be featured on our new online booking website.

Bella Piazza - This is a really family friendly location with excellent spacious and well equipped condos, very attractive on-site leisure facilities in a nice tropical setting and some shops, restaurants, etc within walking distance. Highly recommended and the rental rates really do offer exceptional value!  NB: A unit overlooking the resort facilities can be booked for just �5 a night supplement.

Emerald Island - 3 & 4 Bed Resort Townhouses. An established resort in West Kissimmee. 

Lake Berkley - 2 & 3 Bed Resort Townhouses and from 1 May 2012 also 1 Bed Townhouses. Established favourite. Free Nights Offer

Liki Tiki Village Resort - 1 & 2 Bed Resort Apartments. Liki Tiki is in the favoured West Kissimmee area and is a tropical themed resort featuring a Lagoon Adventure Water Park (pictured below) with swimming pools, water slides, a wave pool, waterfalls, fountains and an area for smaller children. Highly recommended. Free Nights Offer. Mystic Dunes Resort - 1, 2 & 3 Bed Resort Condos with up to 3 Free Nights, depending on length of stay, during much of 2012. Many clients keep rebooking this very popular resort, speaks for itself! 

Orange Lake Resort - 2 & 3 Bed Resort Apartments & Villas. Orange Lake is one of our favourite resorts with its quality accommodation and superb on-site leisure amenities including the River Island swimming complex featuring beach style pools and river style lazy river.

Regal Palms Resort - 3 & 4 Resort Townhouses. This is a keen favourite with many clients featuring a swimming pool complex complete with lazy river.

Tuscana World Resort - 2 & 3 Bed Resort Condos. Tuscana really is a very nice and compact development in the Championsgate Area only a short distance south of Kissimmee with very attractive leisure amenities. Highly recommended and easily overlooked as a good choice!

Windsor Hills - 2 & 3 Bed Resort Condos. Probably the No. 1 favourite location for families in Kissimmee, ideally located in the Western area, great holiday atmosphere, tropical surrounding and extensive on-site leisure facilities. Very popular with many repeat customers.

Windsor Palms - 2 & 3 Bed Resort Condos. Sister property to Windsor Hills with similar on-site resort style leisure amenities. Established and popular resort.

VistaCayOur most popular Vista Cay units

Review of our most popular units, new properties coming soon for 2012:-

Property 423 : 3 Bed 2 Bath Monterey unit on the 2nd Floor in Vista Cay overlooking the Lake - one of our most popular favourites with many repeat visitors - top unit.

Property 417 : Wonderfully furnished 2 Bed 2 Bath in The Isles of Cay Commons - another very popular unit with great reviews and repeat visitors. 

Property 277 : 3 Bed 2 Bath in The Isles of Cay Commons on the top floor and with lakeview. 

Property 313 : 3 Bed 2 Bath top floor condo in Building 2 in The Isles of Cay Commons, adjacent resort pool, with lakeview.

Property 429 : 3 Bed 2 Bath Monterey unit in Vista Cay overlooking the lake, fully loaded  and on the top floor. 

Property 225 : 2 Bed 2 Bath right next to the Vista Cay Clubhouse.

Property 418 : Beautifully furnished 3 Bed 2 Bath with lakeview in The Isles of Cay.

Property 280 : 3 Bed 3.5 Bath 2 storey Townhouse in Vista Cay. 

Property 309 : 3 Bed 2 Bath Top Floor Penthouse Monterey unit in Vista Cay overlooking the Lake.

Property 405 : 3 Bed 2 Bath Top Floor Penthouse Monterey unit in Vista Cay overlooking the Lake, with corner Balcony.

Book Online at www.destinationamerica.com. There is a full description of all properties and an availability calendar for each unit, and rates for 2012 are published.  Early reservations for these Vista Cay units is recommended.  

Please contact us with any questions regarding the contents of this email - including any suggestions - we welcome your feedback. You can email us at destinationamerica@lineone.net or call us on 0845 121 0164 or 0845 121 0160.

 

Sincerely

Destination America

DA  Florida Weekly News Buzz

13th October 2011  

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