Accommodation

There are many lovely locations to stay while visiting Florida. Orlando has enough accommodation options that suits all in terms of size, budget and location. Depending on whether you are going in a large crowd, a villa works out the cheapest. We have stayed in various different villas through out the years, but our favourite villa resort is Highland Reserve. The location isn't situated the best as it is further out than others, but the 20 minute drive is worth it for the quality of the villas and the surrounding golf course. The bigger villas can sleep up to 14 people. It is a gated complex with communal tennis and swimming pools as well as each villa having its own private pool. You might get lucky like we did and rent the house next door to a famous footballer!


If you are looking to stay in a Disney resort, the highest rated is Grand Floridian. I haven't quite got there yet - maybe one day!! Although I'm told that spec on the bedrooms is a bit of a let down, I would love to go simply for the fairy tale experience.

I have stayed in the Disney Caribbean Beach Resort. I LOVED IT! Every morning we would get up early, go to the breakfast bar for my favourite large cookie and glass of Coca Cola (healthy I know!). We would then get on the Disney bus that was right outside the resort, which would take us to whatever Disney park we wanted. Disney residents are allowed entry to the park before the crowds, this allows you to avoid the queues before the park opens. There is also plenty to do within the grounds of the resort, there are several large communal pools, you can sunbathe on the hammocks on the beach while watching the snapping turtles, can hire bikes, speedboats and jet skis. Over all I would highly recommend a stay at the Disney Caribbean Beach Resort.

There are also various apartments to choose from, one that I have heard a lot of reviews on is Lake Buena Vista Resort. There a different sizes of rooms that range between 2 and 4 bedrooms.  Within the resort there are various facilities to keep you entertained if your having a 'pool day' there is a pool on site, a bar, kids club and nightly entertainment. The only disadvantage of staying in an apartment is that you don't have your own freedom and private pool.

My next blog will be about a complete day spent at Discovery Cove.