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Why You Should Buy a Vacation Home in ChampionsGate

When it comes to Orlando vacation homes, one Central Florida community stands out as the premiere tourist and commercial destination: ChampionsGate. Located just southwest of Walt Disney World in Osceola County, this 1,500 acre area is made up of residential, vacation home and resort communities.     

If you’re looking to invest in a second home or buy a primary home in Central Florida, ChampionsGate is an excellent choice. The community has a lot to offer home buyers, starting with two world-renowned golf courses, designed by champion golf pro Greg Norman. There are also plenty of resort-style amenities, including a clubhouse, aerobics studio, lazy river, tiki bar, splash park, pool, tennis courts and volleyball courts. 

Another reason why…

Love Disney World? Now You Can Really Live There

Ask a super Disney World fan if they would like to live there forever, and chances are the answer you’d get is a resounding, “Yes!”

If you have at least $2 million to spend on a new home, you can make your Disney dreams come true at Golden Oak. This luxurious resort community is the first to offer custom single-family homes for sale at the Walt Disney World® Resort.   

Golden Oak features four neighborhoods – Marceline, Carolwood, Silverbrook and Kimball Trace, as well as private residences at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Floor plans range from 3,000 to 12,000 square feet of living space on homesites ranging from one-quarter to three-quarters of an acre. The communities include parks, gardens, golf courses and sculptures of Disney characters.…

Where Can I Find Vacation Rental Properties to buy in Orlando?

Are you looking for a vacation property in Orlando to buy so you can generate rental income? If so, one of the best areas to consider is next to Walt Disney World.  Many of the communities located near Disney permit short-term rentals. And since most people who come to Orlando on vacation do so to visit the theme parks, you’ll likely have little trouble attracting holiday visitors to your property.

The city of Orlando has a variety of housing options available to home buyers, such as single-family homes, condos, townhomes and condo/hotels. But short-term rentals are only allowed in condos and townhomes. If you’re interested in a single-family home, you’d be better off looking for a property in the neighboring cities of Kissimmee, Haines City or…

Community Profile: Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club

Imagine waking up every morning to the view of magnificent greens, massive high lipped bunkers and sandy dunes covered with high grasses and ornamental plants. You don’t have to imagine it when you purchase one of the beautiful condos, townhomes or single family villas for sale at Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club.

This Orlando area community is perfect for golfers and vacationers seeking a second home that’s close to the area theme parks, with the added privacy that comes from living in a gated residential neighborhood that includes 24-hour security. 

Located between Hwy. 27 & 17 in Haines City, Southern Dunes is only 15 minutes from LEGOLand, 20 minutes from Walt Disney World and SeaWorld, and less than a half hour’s drive from Universal Orlando.…

Community Profile: Emerald Island Resort

Are you interested in buying a vacation home near Walt Disney World?  Purchasing a second home in a community like Emerald Island is ideal for people who take frequent Florida vacations, since you can enjoy all the comforts of home with the same type of amenities found in a 5-star resort.

Emerald Island Resort is conveniently located in Kissimmee, less than three miles from the Magic Kingdom and the other Disney parks. This prestigious, gated and guarded community is situated amidst 300 acres of lush landscaping, including a beautiful nature preserve that’s perfect for long walks, bird watching, and biking.   

Vacation home buyers and their guests enjoy a host of resort-style amenities including:

• Gated entryway with 24/7 security
• 2 Heated…

10 Best Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Orlando

The holidays are a magical time to spend your vacation in Orlando. There are a variety of special events that your whole family can enjoy. And the cooler weather makes it especially nice to spend time outdoors. Here are ten ways to celebrate the season during your holiday stay. 

Light Up UCF – The University of Central Florida hosts this annual holiday event outside the CFE Arena. Light Up UCF features an 8,000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink, rides, including a Ferris wheel and train, and special holiday attractions – such as the Arctic Glide Ice Slide, Santa’s Workshop, and holiday films shown on a giant two-story screen. Capping it all off is a holiday light show that features thousands of lights choreographed to seasonal musical sections and…

Best Theme Parks in Orlando - Part 2

People come from all over the world to Orlando to experience the thrills and excitement of the area theme parks. Just imagine if you owned a vacation home in Central Florida. You could go to Disney anytime you wanted! In a previous article, we shared five of the best theme parks in Orlando. Here are five more to check out when you and your family are on vacation.

Epcot – Walt Disney World’s second major theme park has fewer attractions than the original Magic Kingdom, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty for everyone to do. Popular attractions for older children and adults include Soarin’ and Test Track. Younger folks will get a kick out of collecting passport stamps from the different countries featured in the World Showcase. No visit to Epcot…

Best Theme Parks in Orlando

One reason people decide to buy a vacation home in Orlando is to be close to the world’s best theme parks. Whether you’re a thrill-seeking adrenaline junkie, animal lover, or a child at heart, there’s a park for everyone to enjoy – whether you’re 8 or 80! Here is a look at some of the best theme parks in Orlando: 

Magic Kingdom – No trip to Orlando is complete without a visit to the place that put the city on the map. The original Walt Disney World park is still the most popular - and for good reason.  Guests of all ages, including the toddler set, can enjoy a large number of rides. Visitors are still delighted by classic attractions like the Hall of Presidents, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. Children can meet their…

Air Travel to Orlando

Orlando, Florida continues to be the top U.S. tourist destination thanks to theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, as well as plenty of world-class shopping and dining. Many people travel to the area by car, but the vast majority arrive by plane. It’s no wonder that Orlando International Airport offers more flights to more places than any other airport in Florida. In fact, OIA provides non-stop service to more major U.S. destinations than most other cities in the U.S. 

Orlando International Airport offers scheduled non-stop service to 76 U.S. cities, 74 year-round and two seasonal routes. The airport also provides scheduled non-stop service to 49 international destinations, 30 year-round and 19 seasonal routes. 

This summer…