Villa Holidays To Florida
Villa Holidays To Florida In 2024/2025
It's no surprise that Villa Holidays to Florida are so popular for families, large groups and even couples. Head to Orlando and the abundance of theme parks that this part of Florida is known for is within easy reach. It's perfect for families looking for a magical experience to the likes of Disney World, Universal Resort and many others. Away from the parks, you can enjoy day trips to the coast, amazing shopping, or simply spending time in the sunshine by the pool.
Popular Villas In Florida
When To Go
The best time to enjoy a villa holiday in Florida is between February and May when temperatures are in the 20s (so being outside at the theme parks is much more enjoyable), the chance of rain is much less than other times of the year and the parks are quieter outside of school holidays. This can also be a much cheaper time to go when prices drop because it's quieter. The summer months between June and August/September, often considered the busiest because families escape the UK during the summer school holidays, can be much warmer, so be prepared for longer queues out in the hot sunshine. June to September can also be considered the rainy season.
If you're planning on heading to the Gulf Coast in Western Florida, March to May is also still a good time to go, but so are the autumn months of October and November. Places like Fort Myers, Clearwater, St Petersburg and Marco Island are wonderful areas to spend a relaxing break enjoying the warm waters and soft sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.
Villas Near Walt Disney World Resort
Most of the theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios Florida, are located in the south west of Orlando, so you'll find a lot of the holiday villa complexes are based around this area too. The Disney area villas can be found in towns like Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista and Williamsburg, offering a short drive to Disney, Epcot, Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Blizzard Beach and it's fun water slides.
If you don't need to be so close and are happy to drive a little further, other towns a bit further away include Davenport (30 minute drive to Disney), Clermont (30 minute drive to Disney) and Lakeland (45 minute drive to Disney).
Other Attractions
Other attractions in Central Florida include Busch Gardens on the west coast in Tampa, where you'll alos find plenty of accommodation options in the Tampa Bay area, and Kennedy Space Center on the east coast near Cape Canaveral. There are still plenty of options over this way but you find that Orlando villas are more convenient for exploring the whole of the area.
If it's shopping you love, The Florida Mall in South Orlando can certainly help scratch that itch with stores including Macy's, JCPenney, Sephora and Apple. There also a range of other attractions, easily accessible alongInternational Drive.
Holiday Types
Theme Parks & Attractions
Of course, if you've booked a holiday to Orlando, you'll no doubt have plenty of the theme parks on your to do list. When you book, you may find that you can book your park tickets at the same time, often saving you a fortune depending on the tour operator you book with and the offers available at the time. But it's not just the typical parks on offer. Here you've got the water slides of Blizzard Beach for cooling off in the sunshine state, or more educational parks like Animal Kingdom and the Kennedy Space Center.
Shopping
Another great reason to visit Orlando is for the shopping. There are lots of shopping centres and, better still, outlet malls, offering huge discounts off lots of your favourite brands, including premium brands and clothing stores only found in the US. Just keep an eye on your luggage allowance on the return flight home!
Villa Holiday Types
There are a bunch of types of villa holidays to Florida just waiting to be enjoyed, whether you're on a budget, celebrating a special occasion or something else.
Luxury Villas
While there are some incredibly affordable holiday homes for rent, there are also some luxurious villas to be enjoyed too. Offering gated complexes for more security, private pool, games room, club house, tennis courts and much more, these villas can provide high quality furnishings allowing you to enjoy a luxury villa holiday in Florida.
Honeymoons
If you're celebrating a honeymoon or even your wedding, the Sunshine State can be the ideal place to do so. Combining the perfect mix of fun activities and relaxation, hiring a villa can ensure you're starting off your new life together with some much needed and well deserved quality time together. Multi centre holidays and fly-drives can also be a good option too.
Fly Drives And Twin Centre
With over 360 miles of coast, a huge array of exciting activities and more incredible restaurants and bars than you can count, the best way to explore the state is hiring a car and visiting multiple locations, renting villas and apartments along the way. Why not start off in Orlando in Central Florida to enjoy the parks before heading down the east or west coast to explore the numerous beach towns, before hitting Miami for it's vibrant nightlife. Be sure to check out the Gulf Coast villas too.
For Large Families
For large family holidays, it's important to keep everyone entertained and accommodated, including the little ones. Being part of a villa community can be great for making friends, but a private screened pool can be an absolute saviour in the summer months. A club house with heated communal pool (particularly good in the winter months), children's play area, or fitness centre can also be really useful.
Golf Holidays
There are well over 1,100 golf courses in Florida, so if you're hoping to enjoy warmer weather and immaculate course conditions, a golf holiday here can be ideal. If you're travelling as a small group, a villa makes sense, offering you the freedom to enjoy home cooked meals in a fully equipped kitchen or, of course, a great American BBQ, or head out and dine in one of the many restaurants wherever you are staying.
Top Villa Destinations In Florida
Orlando
The natural destination for most Brits heading to Florida, Orlando is the gateway to the fantastic theme parks of the region. There is an abundance of villas in Orlando, many with pools, perfect for families.
Gulf Coast
Florida's Gulf Coast is underrated by UK holidaymakers, with destinations including Tampa, Naples and Clearwater. The West Coast offers stunning beaches, warm weather and a wealth of activities to enjoy while on holiday.
Florida Keys
For those looking to explore stunning islands, flying into Miami and heading down for a villa holiday in the Florida Keys is the perfect escape. You'll find plenty of villa and apartment accommodation in the Keys.
Kissimmee
Just south of Orlando, lies Kissimmee, a short drive from Disney World and the theme parks and full of gated communities with wonderful villas. It can be a great location to base yourself from if you're hiring a car.
Villa Holiday Brands
There are a great range of tour operators you can book through who offer flight inclusive holidays, however, we always recommend booking with a respected operator with ABTA or ATOL protection to ensure you are financially protected, especially in tough times like during Covid-19. You should always check the latest travel restrictions, up to date advice, passport and visa information and much more on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office wesbite, or with the National Travel Health Network (NaTHNaC).
TUI
As one of the world's leading travel companies, TUI Holidays provides ATOL protection to a wide range of destinations including the USA and, more specifically, Florida. Both hotel and holiday home accommodation can be booked along with flights, transfers, and theme park tickets, and regularly have discount codes and special offers to help keep the cost down. Free child places may also be available so be sure to add child ages to your search to get the best offers.
British Airways
British Airways Holidays is another favourite for British holidaymakers going longhaul, with loads of options and incorporating both BA and American Airlines flights. If you're a frequent flyer or Avios collector, you can also part pay with points too.
James Villas
James Villa Holidays are well known for their accommodation only options across Europe and around the world. If you're happy to book the individual elements of your next holiday, this can be a great option.
Virgin Holidays
Virgin can be another good choice, especially with their focus on the US. Twin centre holidays, combining Florida with another area like New York or Las Vegas can be an exciting adventure to explore.
Villa Cancellation Policies
Especially in light of Covid-19, it's important to check the cancellation policy before booking. Booking conditions can vary from company to company, particularly if you're booking package with flights. You may be able to book with a low deposit, allowing you to minimise the financial risk of booking, but you should always follow the FCDO advice before booking too.
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