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Initially when I started looking at the site i preferred teh Ask the Experts area as I was able to learn a lot of new things.
However now that I think most of my questions have been answered my favourite section is the Trip Reports.
What do you like best?
Elaine
I don't have a favourite bit but always like to see peoples pictures!
Same here CDV no favourite just love it all.[msnsmile2]
I love the fact that not only have I got loads of great info from the site, I have made some wonderful new friends both online and now getting to meet them in person too [msnsmile2]
With so many different areas covering so many topics its easy to find virtually anything you wish to know about Orlando,and indeed all of Florida.
Its hard to have a favorite,because all are usefull at one time or another,but i think like most of you its fun to re-live our time in Orlando through other peoples trip reports and photos,as its the next best thing to actually being there.
John.
I must admit I like the trip reports a lot, and I also like the 'search' facility, as I can nearly always find an answer to my query by using it.
who can say? i love all of it! its such a friendly place to be!!! i want to say, chat room, then i want to say trip reports, then, photo gallery, ask the experts, then oh i cant think, all of them!!!!!!!!!!!![clap][clap][clap] for OV FORUM!!!!!!![grouphug]
I like every aspect of it. But especially the information that it provides. No matter what the problem might be, sometimes something worrying, or maybe something you may just need other peoples opinions about, like decor issues, or where to purchase a particular item, there is always a wealth of experience to hand. Also, because there are so many members, you always get lots of different points of view. Chloe
It isn't so much the information but the community of fello owners and guests. When we bought our villa I never realised just how many new friends I was going to meet because of it and I would not have found them if it had not been for the forum
The feeling of being part of something big - maybe a "virtual family" like my wife teases me.
I think it provides a comfort zone also. It does for me anyway. There have been times when I have felt the responsibility of villa ownership a bit scary.I would not feel that way if the villa was for our own personal use, but having to make it acceptable at all times for numbers of people can be daunting, if there are issues you are unsure of. But you can always fine someone who empathizes and helps on here. Chloe
I love introducing new people. Its great when they come back so delighted with all they learn. People can begin to feel part of the action before even going to Florida. When they find the excellent car hire value and disney tickets they have told me that they really feel they are being looked after by www.orlandovillas.com
I love it all, each part being as addictive as the rest, especially the chatroom!! so a big shout out to my regular chat buddies, Liesa, Maggie and Tricia, and anyone else I have chatted to, my husband thinks its wonderful, stops me nagging at him!!
I know our holiday this year will be so much better than the others, for the reason of getting myself excited every day by coming on here!!! and all the information, its never ending.
Thanks everyone[clap][clap][clap]
I think its great knowing that there are so many Florida addicts out there. The site is informative and most of all very friendly.
The best thing about it has to be the fact that it is so well run.
Hats off to the people who are involved in the admin.[clap]You are the best thing about the site in my opinion.
Thanks [msnsmile2]
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I think its great knowing that there are so many Florida addicts out there. The site is informative and most of all very friendly.
The best thing about it has to be the fact that it is so well run.
Hats off to the people who are involved in the admin.[clap]You are the best thing about the site in my opinion.
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I think it's great to be able to talk 'Florida' non stop without anybody thinking you're nuts:D
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I think it's great to be able to talk 'Florida' non stop without anybody thinking you're nuts:D
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Exactly...how can anyone think your nuts when everyone in here are nuts
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I love the fact that it's ended up serving many purposes. Start off with villa searching like everyone else, go onto Fla info, then other info like cameras etc. Then the best bit you make friends, have someone to chat to anytime, and with a bit of luck i might get a job through my contacts after my interview next week.
what a site!!
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by MaggieAllan
I love the fact that it's ended up serving many purposes. Start off with villa searching like everyone else, go onto Fla info, then other info like cameras etc. Then the best bit you make friends, have someone to chat to anytime, and with a bit of luck i might get a job through my contacts after my interview next week.
what a site!!
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Ooh Maggie, that sounds interesting, what job might you have got?
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by MaggieAllan
I love the fact that it's ended up serving many purposes. Start off with villa searching like everyone else, go onto Fla info, then other info like cameras etc. Then the best bit you make friends, have someone to chat to anytime, and with a bit of luck i might get a job through my contacts after my interview next week.
what a site!!
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Thats great news Maggie.[msnsmile2]
It great to know any help you need is only a Blott call away[msnwink]
I think the entire forum is great and I love it.
Can't say & prob' get banned! [msntongue] !Ha!Ha!(only kidding) [msncry]No Honestly This site rock's plus has great link to the best car hire for Orlando ie: USCARHIRE.co.uk plus I book with them every year + last year we got a bonus by getting the Pacifica instead of Jeep - which we think is the best. [msnsmile2][clap][clap][angel][grouphug]
Its great to have a forum so full of valuable information, and I love the fact that there are so many families out there who really love Florida as much as we do .we have receiived so much valuable information , My son and myself check in every day much to the amazement of my poor husband ,he really cannot understand how addictive this forum can be . I for one cannot possibly go without my daily fix.
God knows how we managed on holiday in florida last December away from here! and no PC acess!!, but then our holiday there was so much better cos of all the information we gained from here!!![msnwink]
I too think that the whole of the forum is excellent. There is so much information on this site and it's so easy to access. It is also comforting to know that there are so many knowledgable people who are always very willing to offer advice. Owning a villa so many miles away can be daunting and scary in the first few years and I have to admit when I first joined this site I was not active on the forum. I realise now that this was a mistake as I would have found out things alot more quickly through other people's postings. I would like to say a big thank you to all those people who have helped me over the last year.
Love it all!! The info, guidance, new friends, tips, and like CDV I love the pics!!
I think the aspect of OV Forums that I like most of all is that a first-time visitor can get first-hand personal impressions of the various attractions from others who have "been there, done that and got the T-shirt". This makes a big difference from the glossed over review of a Travel Guide, even a good one like 'Brit's....'. It also helps one to plan an itinerary much better.
The best thing about this forum is that whatever question is asked there is always someone who has an answer however obscure that question is.
Ask a question about a particular restaurant,hotel,villa,theme park etc,and you can be sure someone in here has an answer for you.
Also unlike a lot of travel books/guides you can get answers to questions such as taking photo's,where to buy certain foods/goods,directions and much much more not to mention reading trip reports and seeing other folks photograph's.
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John.
For me the forum ,in the beginning was my lifeline,
Without this forum I would have struggled
The help,advice, encouragement,friendship I have received on this forum
I wouldn't be doing what I am today
I love it!!!!!
Barbara
Where do I start?? It is such an informative site and apart from that, I have spoken with and hope to meet people from this site. Keep up the great work John, Roger & familes[msnwink]
I like it all to be honest. Obviously I have a biased to the Sandy Ridge Thread as we bought there.
I love the trip reports and Photos, I save any useful ideas I read, and drag them out just before my Florida Holiday so I can recap. You guys have given me so many helpful hints and tips that I think its time we put them all in a book!
I also appreciate the help and support I got when I was diagnosed with Mumps just before my last holiday. You all could understand how desperate I felt at the thought of having to cancell my trip. Its wonderful to be able to get in touch with so many like minded people and feel I am not alone with my love of all things to do with Florida.
Big big thank you to you all for caring and sharing so much with me, I just hope I can give something back to you all.
Diane.
Ps On our last trip Mr Tigger was constantly amazed at the amount of knowledge I had gathered from this site - best restaurents, best days to visit parks, on line check in, down town disney check in etc etc........
I just love everything about the forum,eveyonr is so friendly and lots of good advice given especially from Blott keep up the good work [clap][clap]:D:D
I was actually in Florida when this thread started so have only just seen it.
I think so many forums have unnecessary rudeness towards people, whereas here it is possible to have an opinion without feeling you may be insulted if you express it. This is why it is the only forum I have been brave enough to actually post on.
Also, it is so full of great stuff to read.....I must admit to getting particularly excited when I see a new trip report though!
Keep up the good work everybody....you really are all the best [grouphug]
i hadnt found this site until we came back from florida last year,i think last years holiday would have been much different,there seems much more to florida than we thought and this forum has helped us find out what.We booked a villa last year after looking through the lovely villas for 2006 so as the next year goes by i have plenty of questions about our forthcoming holiday,so keep up the good work to you all[clap][clap][clap]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Elaine62
Initially when I started looking at the site i preferred teh Ask the Experts area as I was able to learn a lot of new things.
However now that I think most of my questions have been answered my favourite section is the Trip Reports.
What do you like best?
Elaine
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Trip Reports are really good.
Some have me ROFL!
I like the Photo Gallery part of the guest area best.
Love looking at Holiday snaps.
Especially when you see something that you enjoyed when you were there yourself
I can only echo all the comments made previosuly. As a newcomer to the site the hints, tips and general information have been invaluable and made a big contribution towards our recent holiday being so fantastic.
I also have to say a big [clap] to everyones unfailing cheeriness and willingness to help on this site. You are all absolute stars. [grouphug]
It's nice to hear from people who seem to share the same outlook as me. Outside of my immediate family, none of my friends/acquaintances/work colleagues appreciate Florida at all. They're all much too cynical to simply relax and enjoy it.
Also, having been going there since the mid 70's, I'd figured I knew just about all there was to know. Boy was I wrong! The breadth of knowledge on this site is really impressive and I've found it invaluable in planning our latest trip.
It's also family orientated, with no loudmouths!
Tonish
The reason(s) I like ALL of this forum can be expressed in words taken from the above replies - words such as:
Informative
Friendly
Experience
Community
Help
Best
Valuable
Honest
and of course,
Love
Regards, Paul
PS There is one thing I find irritating, but we can save that for later...:)