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  • Florida Car Hire

    Posted on October 2nd, 2010 admin No comments

    Written by: Guy Gore
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    We reckon that car hire is pretty well essential for any Florida vacation – after all, with so many attractions, shopping malls, restaurants within such a short drive, why wouldn’t you want to ’spread your wings’.  And just a bit further afield, don’t forget the fabulous beaches on the Gulf Coast, or the Space Centre on the Atlantic Coast.

    Or the golf courses, or top level professional sport…..

    You will find a link for great value car hire at the home page of this site.  But what should you look for?

    What Size Car?

    Cars are available in many sizes – from small ‘compact’ cars (ideal for small families) right up to a 15 seat minibus.  But it’s not just the number of people a car will seat – it’s just as important to check that there is enough room for all the luggage you will take.  It helps that your villa will have washing and drying facilities, so there is no need to pack too many clothes.  Although bear in mind that there are some great shopping opportunities, and you may have more luggage to bring home with you.

    Where is the car hire depot?

    Whilst some visitors to Florida arrange a transfer to their villa, most pick their car up at the airport.  Some companies have their depot at the airport, whilst some are ‘off-airport’.  You may wish to check whether you have to catch a bus before you can collect your car.  Whilst the journey to the depot will not be long, many travellers prefer to collect their car at the earliest opportunity and ‘hit the road’

    What Package?

    Most car hire companies offer a choice of package – check what is offered, and compare the costs.  Extras included in packages may include extra drivers and a tank of fuel, although the most important is to check that insurance and all taxes are included (this will usually be the case)

    Fly-Drive

    Fly-drive packages can be convenient, and include car hire – but check whether you are required to pay extra for tax and insurance.  Where this is not included, the additional costs may be more than buying a separate car hire package.

    Whichever you decide, driving in Florida is a joy – enjoy your vacation!

  • Why Choose a Florida Vacation Rental Home & not a Disney area Hotel

    Posted on June 2nd, 2009 admin No comments

    Written by: Iain and Gillian Thompson
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    A Private vacation home rental booked direct with the owner via Silver Creek Villas costs less than using a travel agent because there is no middle man, just deal direct with the owners of the vacation rental villa in the Disney area of Orlando Florida. There are no hidden fees in your Orlando Florida villa holiday. Have you booked a vacation home for Easter, Christmas or New Year yet? Many of our private vacation rental villa owners book out Easter, Christmas and New Year at least 18 months in advance so if you want an Easter, Christmas or New Year vacation in a private rental holiday home you need to book early. Many owners also offer discounts for early bookings. Enjoy your own private and spacious Florida vacation villa complete with private swimming pool and at some rental homes a Jacuzzi or spa.

    Organize your own central Florida vacation in Orlando, here at Silver Creek Villas we can introduce you to the private owners of villas in Silver Creek near Orlando Florida and also many other communities of vacation rental homes in the Disney area of Orlando Florida & also on the Gulf Coast, Atlantic coast and at the Florida Keys. Our villa owners will be pleased to advise you on all aspects of a vacation in Orlando Florida.

    General availability enquiryWe can also help with flights, cheap and discounted Florida car rental, car hire, theme park tickets, (Walt Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World to name a few), and of course with your luxury Florida vacation rental home. How about two Florida vacation rentals? After the thrills of the Orlando theme parks, you can slow it down on Florida’s peaceful Gulf Coast. Just ask and we can put you in touch with Florida Gulf Coast Villa Rental home owners or vacation home owners of homes and villas on the Atlantic coast or villa rentals in the Florida Keys. Orlando villas and Gulf Coast villas. Our owners rent their homes via Silver Creek Villas - to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Seaworld visitors every day. They know about the attractions, local restaurants, flights to Florida, ticket discounts, and of course they know all about Walt Disney World and the other Orlando theme parks. Your Florida vacation villa rental direct with the owner via Silver Creek Villas - is a private home : comfortable, affordable, and easy to reserve. Private Florida villa rentals costs so much less than one booked with a tour operator and you get many more extra features. Book a Florida vacation home with comfort and privacy, spa and air conditioning. Some of our holiday homes come with pool and spa, table tennis and pool table, with toys for the children. Near Disney and Universal Studios, we can usually find you a last minute vacation rental home from one of our owners. We have owners with vacation homes in Kissimmee, near to Disney and also Universal Studios and Sea World. We also have contacts with some owners of fabulous dream vacation homes on Florida’s Gulf Coast - the Sunshine Coast, so maybe we can help you arrange a two centre holiday. Our Florida villa rental homes come with a unique feature - pride of ownership.

    Our Disney area Florida vacation rental villa homes are clean and well-maintained, just as you would expect from a private home owner who uses the villa for their own vacations. An Orlando Florida vacation home rental via Silver Creek Villas is the best way to please any family visiting Disney World or anywhere else in central Florida. Choose one of our central Orlando Florida Vacation Rental Villas. Walt Disney World villas, Orlando villas, Gulf Coast villas, Anywhere in central Florida is within easy reach of Silver Creek Villas, browse the website and learn all about Silver Creek Villas and the fantastic vacation rental homes we can put you in touch with the private owners. Silver Creek is located on the US27 just North of the 192 near Winn Dixie. We also have a brand new Walmart super store within a 2 minute drive. Kissimmee is just a short drive away, as well as Walt Disney World, Seaworld, Universal Studios, Islands of adventure and all the other Orlando attractions. Within an hour you can be at the Gulf coast, the Atlantic coast or Kennedy Space centre to watch the launch of the space shuttle.

    We may be able to accommodate Snowbirds from Canada and northern America at our Florida Vacation Sunset at Silver CreekRental homes, please ask well in advance though as our private vacation rental homes get booked up well in advance. We welcome families, newlyweds and retired couples, people with disabilities - some of our Florida villas are all on one level so great for wheelchair users - and anyone longing for the kind privacy and convenience that Florida vacation rentals offer. One more thing: All our owners quote a single, all-inclusive price for your vacation rental villa in Orlando Florida - NOT per person, the price they quote is for the villa, the pool, the spa (if the vacation rental home has one) and all the extra features that our owners have added to their vacation rental villa homes. Don’t forget to check for vacation rental special offers. Silver Creek is so close to Disney that you can see the fireworks from some of the rental villas. Your vacation begins on a secure and relaxed note by dealing direct with the Florida vacation rental home owners, they will do everything they can to make your Disney villa vacation rental one to remember in a private rental holiday home.

    Thank you for taking the time to visit Silver Creek Villas and browsing our fantastic collection of Disney area vacation holiday villas, we hope that you find the perfect home to make your Orlando vacation the best holiday that you have ever had. Don’t forget to check out our superb offers on FLIGHTS, CAR HIRE, TRAVEL INSURANCE and ATTRACTION TICKETS. We also have lots of useful articles about vacationing in the Disney area of Orlando Florida and all other Florida vacation areas.