Finding the perfect vacation home for an Orlando holiday depends on a multitude of factors. The first factor to consider is what type of family vacation you wish to embark on. The Greater Orlando Area has many different kinds of vacations to offer the family. First, of course, there is Disney World in Kissimmee. You may also wish to experience the heart of Orlando by renting a house downtown. Mt. Dora is another popular destination, known for its lake views and art culture. For the purpose of narrowing down the wide array of possibilities, this article will focus on these three vacation options.
When renting a home for a theme park vacation, the time of year will matter significantly. The parks are full during the summer, as everyone is on holiday from school and work. Also, for the Floridian, the summer represents hurricane season and daily 5:00pm thunderstorms. It is also good to note that the winter months bring flocks of snow birds. Thus, if you have the option, spring and fall should be the cheapest (and least crowded) time of year for travel in Florida.
Orlando Theme Park Vacation Homes
The price of a vacation home near Disney World, Universal Studios, or Sea World will vary depending on the kind of home you want. The website http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/ breaks it down into these categories: Signature Series, 5 Star Homes, 4 Star Homes, 3 Star Homes, Condos, and Town Homes. The website http://www.vacationrentals.com allows you to choose a price range and number of desired rooms before calculating options. Some vacation home rental groups like All Star Vacation Homes allow you to buy theme park tickets through them, saving you a step in the planning process. When planning your theme park vacation, you may want to look into events the theme parks put on that you may want to attend. For instance, Epcot offers the legendary Food and Wine Festival and Universal offers a series of Mardi Gras which include parades and concerts.
Vacation Homes in Downtown Orlando
A Downtown Orlando vacation will take you in an entirely different direction. This is the kind of vacation you might take if you wish to really experience the Orlando culture. Lake Eola, at the center of town, offers Sunday farmers markets and festivals galore. Festivals include everything from Veg Fest to Fall Fiesta. You can find a list of other downtown events (which sometimes include free concerts) at http://www.downtownorlando.com/events, http://www.cityoforlando.net/thecitybeautiful/email/events.html, or http://www.orlandovenues.net/. Other attractions include the Orlando Museum of Art, the Enzian Theater (technically located in Maitland, but very close), and the wide variety of more than 25 bars and nightclubs. The website http://www.visitorlando.com/ allows you to find a vacation home (along with flights and car rentals if you so wish) according to how many adults and children in your party. It also allows you to sort your results by relevance to downtown.
Mt. Dora Vacation Homes
The last kind of vacation we will examine is the Mt. Dora vacation. Mt. Dora is truly a family vacation spot, for the whole family, even your pet! The website http://www.whattodoinmtdora.com/PAWS/index.html details the different attractions, shops, and restaurants that allow your furry friends to enter and join in the fun. Mt. Dora is famous for its festivals like the First Friday Wine Tasting each month, their Open Air Market, and their Annual Craft Fair which attracts 300,000 visitors and more than 350 craft vendors. Mt. Dora is a historic Florida town situated on a lake where multiple activities such as kayaking, fishing, and scenic boat tours are enjoyed. As Mt. Dora prides itself on being pet-friendly, you may want to find a home that allows you to bring your dog or cat along with you. The website http://www.petvacationhomes.com/search/Florida/Mount+Dora/vacation-rentals/index_863.html offers a wide variety of pet-friendly homes in Mt. Dora including houses, cottages, and cabins. When renting a home in Mt. Dora it is imperative, if you are to receive the full Mt. Dora experience, to get a place on the lakeside. The sparkling lake, with hanging moss, and fluttering dragonflies is much too pretty a sight to miss.