1st timer

[MsScarlett]

Good Afternoon!

I found my way here while searching thru the hundreds and hundreds of villa rentals[msntongue]
Great Site, contains a wealth of information that is of particular interest to me as I am planning my first trip to Florida for Christmas.
I have to say that it's all a little overwhelming right now....where to stay, how many bedrooms, how much, where to visit...disney, seaworld, how am I going to afford all this....[msnscared]
LOL
Anyway, great to know I can come in and post my questions to the pro's!

[Ray&Sarah]

Hi Karen and welcome to the forum. If you are planning your first trip to Florida you have certainly struck lucky and found the place to ask any questions you may have. Have fun planning the holiday, its all part of the fun.[msnsmile2]

[Lynne S]

Welcome Karen, ask away you'll pick up lots of information on everyhing to do with Florida on this great site.
Christmas is a wonderful time to visit[msnsmile2]

[LiesaAnna]

Hi Karen
just go slowly and one thing at a time!!! no one will rush you, everyone is always very helpful and very friendly so ask away
welcome!!!

[Florida3883]

Hi Karen and a big welcome to thee best forum on the web. Here you will find lots of advice and a wonderful villa to rent. Look forward to seeing some postings from you!

[Genie]

Welcome to the forum, there is always someone to help and give you any advice you need.[msnsmile2]

[shenon]

Hi Karen
Big welcome to the forum...just ask away if you have any questions and someone will have an answer for you
and happy holiday planning [8D]

[Lynnes]

Hi Karen and welcome to the forum. I bet you are getting excited about your trip. Ask away, someone here will be able to answer your questions of that I am sure.

[heathercobbett]

Get your family to write a wish list,then put in a request to the 3 sites. The villas will state how many they sleep,then you have to factor in how many people in your party will double up.Once you get the replies from owners it is surprisingly easy to draw up a short list.Then it is another family conference to pick out the favourite.Then get your deposit to the owner as fast as possible to secure your choice

There is a resident ticket guru on this site who can advise you on tickets for theme parks.I would advise you to stay as long as you can in order to space things out so you enjoy your villa and some shopping etc.

The must dos for most folks are the four Disney parks the 2 Universal parks and Sea World.Then if you have tome Busch,Discovery Cove,many National Parks,lots of water parks and many more things.It takes 40 days to do everything! (But save some things for another time!)

As far as cost goes,don't forget you save a load of money by choosing a villa over a hotel,so you are in pocket already.For us Brits,shopping is very cheap as well,I don't know if that applies to you guys as well?

One thing I would say is to get onto it this weekend.A lot of owners are close to,or are fully booked.Christmas is a magic time to go but also very popular so don't delay.

Finally,enjoy the planning and then the anticipation of the holiday of your life!

[kokomo]

Welcome to the forum Karen.[msnsmile2]