Which location?

[dibberly]

After narrowing down the 100's of emails i got, i have come to the last 2 villas - just cant decide which one as there both lovely

Only difference is:

One is at Calabay Parc at Tower Lakes and the other is on the executive area of Hampton Lakes

They are both the same price and are in my eyes superb, i know that tower lakes is lower than the hampton lakes by about 10 miles but i am at a loss at which one

Anyone want to give any advice?

Thanks

[caroline]

They are both lovely communities, why not let all the members of your party look at the details and then have a vote, failing that flip a coin[msnwink]

[dibberly]

thanks caroline, theres only 2 of us and my girlfriend cant decide either - hence the question

i think it will be decided on the coin...best of 3!!

Just wondered if anyone had any other thoughts about either communities that had not come to mind

[caroline]

All the communities are great it's much more important to choose the right villa - IMHO[msnsmile2]

Maybe write a list of all the things that each villa has that are important to you, even if it gets down to minor things like decor and see which list is the longest - failing that it's back to the coin[msnwink]

[steph_goodrum]

I agree with Caroline, choose which villa and community suits you best. She can probably advise best on facilities at Calabay, as I'm not familiar with it (we're on Hampton so am a bit biased but there are tennis courts, basketball and sand volleyball courts on our development, if you have any energy left after the parks.

Unfortunately holidays in Florida always involve lots of decisions, which accommodation, which parks, restaurants etc, its impossible to do them all so at least if you find a way to settle your choices then you've got a head start.
Im sure whichever you choose youll have a great trip.

[chrizzy100]

I like Calabay Parc ...but not been to the one at tower lakes...
A lot of my American friends love Calabay Parc...

[caroline]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by steph_goodrum
I agree with Caroline, choose which villa and community suits you best. She can probably advise best on facilities at Calabay, as I'm not familiar with it (we're on Hampton so am a bit biased but there are tennis courts, basketball and sand volleyball courts on our development, if you have any energy left after the parks.

Unfortunately holidays in Florida always involve lots of decisions, which accommodation, which parks, restaurants etc, its impossible to do them all so at least if you find a way to settle your choices then you've got a head start.
Im sure whichever you choose youll have a great trip.
[/quote]

Steph I'm on Calabay Parc not Tower Lakes so I have as much knowledge about it as you[msnwink]

[steph_goodrum]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by caroline
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by steph_goodrum
I agree with Caroline, choose which villa and community suits you best. She can probably advise best on facilities at Calabay, as I'm not familiar with it (we're on Hampton so am a bit biased but there are tennis courts, basketball and sand volleyball courts on our development, if you have any energy left after the parks.

Unfortunately holidays in Florida always involve lots of decisions, which accommodation, which parks, restaurants etc, its impossible to do them all so at least if you find a way to settle your choices then you've got a head start.
Im sure whichever you choose youll have a great trip.
[/quote]
Sorry Caroline thought they were near each other so you would have called in there.

The community profiles should tell you what is there dibberly.

Steph I'm on Calabay Parc not Tower Lakes so I have as much knowledge about it as you[msnwink]
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[ncmurray]

Well, I'm on Tower Lake, and I know that it is at least as nice as Calabay Parc, but perhaps I am biased[msnembarrased]

As already said, you need to decide which community and villa best suits your needs, and start from there.

Have a wonderful holiday, wherever you choose[msnsmile]

Nuala

[Maverick]

I like Calabay Parc too

[Jill]

Do not know Hampton Lakes but we are just past Tower Lakes at Southern Dunes so not biased and have had a look round the community. It is very nice and the villas look lovely. It has easy access to all the attractions. You also have a variety of shops very close and are only a few miles from the new shops opening at Posner Park. If you like eating out you are very close to the very popular Manny's and if you like a good Sunday brunch then the clubhouse at Southern Dunes does an excellent spread (very popular).

[dibberly]

Just to let you all know that at a flip of a coin (the best of 3) it come up as.............Hampton lakes!

Its all booked, flights, insurance and car

All i need to do is the US online visa bit and buy the park tickets.....

Tickets will be nearer dec (hoping for better xmas deals and the visa i cant do till 2 months prior to leaving as i cant get the address of the place until the balance is paid in full

Oh...and the 6 month wait!

Thanks all

[steph_goodrum]

I'm sure you'll have a great time, we're over Christmas so wont be able to offer a cup of coffee or something stronger but never mind.

You can fill in your ESTA onlinenow, if you don't have firm plans then you can fill in what you know. The APIS info you will need to fill in for the airline will give them the address you are staying, but not sure if need to add it as well. They recommend you apply for your ESTA number as soon as you are making plans to allow for any delay. As you're going after 12th Jan from all the info it appears you wont have to fill in the green form on the plane so thats one less hassle.

[carolmc]

I'm sure you will have a great time.

[Jill]

Glad to hear we are not the only people who use the very scientific method of coin toss for some decisions.

Have a great holiday.

[steph_goodrum]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Jill
Glad to hear we are not the only people who use the very scientific method of coin toss for some decisions.

Have a great holiday.
[/quote]

Sometimes its the only democratic way to do it. Especially with a split vote.