New Member (NON DRIVING)

[DISNEYDIVA]

I am new to Forums, i have spent 2 days reading your posts and still have a lot more to read.
We have been to Florida four times now and have booked to go again in October 2004.
We will be staying at the Fantasy World Club Villas on the 192 (stayed there last year)
I would have loved to book a private villa again (stayed in Chatham Park in 1997) but the DRIVING scared me to death.
I think Indian Wells may be the nearest to the 192 for non drivers or the estates behind the Walmart/Bass lakes.
If i can find a solution to the NON DRIVING issues for villa renters i will book one next time.
I would welcome any advice from forum members.
Lesley

[huckleberry house]

Hi Lesley
Welcome to the forums.Have a look here for a solution for non-drivers. http://www.floridavillaoptions.com/chauffeurs.htm scroll down to option c for a total service for the duration of your stay.

Cheers,Lesley

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Lesley

Any idea of the actual company behind this as it would be a useful service for Orlando Villas to offer our owners guests directly?

[DISNEYDIVA]

Holiday was booked through VIRGIN together with free return airport transfers, the villas provide free transport to all Disney and Universal parks. Ive just looked through last years details and found the shuttle schedule, it was provided by "Bethany Transportation" call 407-467-1132. Thanks Lesley.

[DISNEYDIVA]

Thanks for the link to the CHAUFFEURS i have saved it in my favourites and will take it with me next year. I will need transport to CELEBRATION for a visit, and hopefully FLORIDA MALL.

[Guesty]

John & Sarah
Found this company when I was looking for a meet & greet service for one of my guests, don't know if that is what you are looking for?

" Rent-A-Guide can meet all your travel needs. We do
> airport Meet-n-Greet/pick-ups and drop-offs, guided
> tours of Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
> Beaches, Pick-up and drop-off to and from the
> attractions, and any other travel needs that you may
> have.
>
>
> For Non-drivers, we offer two plans. Following are
> the details and cost of the two plans.
>
> Pay-as-you-go Plan:- Under this plan, you can pay at
> the end of each trip. You will be supplied with a
> insured car, petrol and a knowledgeable Guide who
> knows all the famous Orlando shopping and dining
> places. Following is a sample of costs under this
> plan.
>
> Airport Meet-n-Greet/Pickup: $80
> Airport Drop off: $70
> Trip to Disney/Universal/Sea world Parks: $70
> (includes pick up and drop off)
> Trip to Shopping Centers/Restaurants: $50-$100
> (depending on the distance/time)
> Hourly Rate: $15/hour (minimum charge $30 per trip)
>
> Weekly Plan: This is our most popular plan. Under
> this plan you will receive insured car and a Guide
> that you can use all week long. The guide will take
> you to anywhere you want to go whenever you want to
> go
> (including out of Orlando trips). First full tank of
> Petrol is included. Airport pickup and drop off
> is also included. The cost of this plan is $600
> payable on the First day you arrive at your villa.
>
> The above plans exclude Gratuity, parking fees and
> toll charges. All of these expenses can be paid at
> the time of the trip."

Rent-a Guide: Contact name:Ron Bowen E Mail: javed_j@yahoo.com

[DISNEYDIVA]

Thankyou GUESTY, i will take as many contacts as i can, i worry that the villas may stop the free shuttles between now and next October.
There would be a great financial difference if we have to provide our own transport. We know we can use the Lynx buses up/down the 192 to get to the Old Town and down to Walmart etc. I believe a bus also goes to Magic Kingdom. We have seen in the past these free hotel shuttles leave guests at the parks when full for coming back, even with small children. again Thanks, Lesley

[skippy]

Hi
We are villa owners and new to the forum, does anyone know of any limo services available.
sue

[phaedra]

There's a link in Huckelberry House's post further up :)

Had a quick look at their villas, very cheap but £150 a week for pool heating!.