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Old Town

Only 15 minutes from our Villa on highway 192 Old Town is located. Old Town opened its doors in 1986 and has attracted a lot of visitors as well as local residents over the last 30 years. It does so because of the entertainment and famous car cruises but also because of the restaurants and shopping. Just take that walk through Old Time and have that 50s and 60s feel and wind yourself in another time and place. Old Town has some 70 stores so it should not be too difficult to find something of your liking. Get your Florida and Disney souvenirs here, all priced reasonably or have your back-in-time picture taken as a pirate or cowboy.

If cars make you smile you better show up on Friday and/or the weekend. Friday night has the all-American muscle cars to show for with makings only prior to 1988. Then on saturday night everybody can enjoy the classic beauties that go cruising on “Saturday Nite Cruise”.  And when all that is not enough we have sunday “Show N’Shine”, which features show-quality trucks, jeeps and SUV’s. Come join the show and enjoy the live music which is played.

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On wednesday nights, step back in time with Little Darlin’s Street Party and Cruise-In, where music from the 50s and 60s fills the air. Bring your doo-wop dancing shoes because this street party will get your motor running.

Besides the night filling programs there is enough to do for families as well, with all sorts of entertainment with the likes of: A Haunting (the haunted house), the Happy Days Family Fun Center (more than 50 arcade and skill games), go-kart track (single- and double-seat cars) or The Great Magic Hall (a magical experience).

And when it is time to dine… just walk in to one of the many restaurants you can find at Old Town. Bamboo Courts (Chinese), Blue Max Tavern, Jimmy Johns (sandwiches), Mr. Sushi or Southern Breeze just to name a few.

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Tips for you to buy the right case!

To travel in and out the country you mostly bring your suitcase with you, here we have some tips for you to buy the right case!

  1. A good brand suitcase will come with a guarantee for failure, think about parts such as zips, wheels and handles.

Good brands are:

    1. As with everything else, you get what you pay for. Expensive brands have better-quality components. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean they can not get lost in transit.
    2. This expensieve suitcase will also attract thieves, so be sure you don’t spend too much money on it.
    3. Think about the size you need, don’t buy one too big, or to small. The best one is an expandable 26inch/66cm this, in general, is ideal for two weeks.
    4. What about some wheels? Just two or four? Four wheels make it easier to manoeuvre around but also be aware that you always must be able to lift your stuffed case up at any moment. So don’t pack it to heavy!
    5. Samsonite’s Spinners take wheel technology a step further: not only do cases have double wheels at each corner, but, like an F1 car, the wheels at the back are larger than those at the front and there is a handbrake.


  1. Every traveling person is allowed to take a carry-on onto the plane. So your kids can take their own carry-on on board. Take a look a those cute suitcases for the little ones.


 

    1. Handles should be long enough to tow comfortably and preferably pop-up rather than pull-up.
    2. Hard- or soft-sided? A hard shell can add 10lb in dead weight but does offer contents more protection from damage, thieves and sudden downpours. But a soft-sided case will look smarter for longer and is less unwieldy when storage space is limited.
    3. A coloured luggage strap or a piece of fabric tied to the handle will make your suitcase easier to spot on the carousel, since most of the cases are black.


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It was voting time again!

It was voting time again and Orlando and three other cities in Florida have been named in the top-25, as best destinations to travel to within The USA. New York City was named as the #1 best city.

#3 Orlando

#11 Miami Beach

#23 Fort Lauderdale

#25 St. Augustine

#3 Orlando features 7 of the 10 most visited theme parks in North America (5 of the top 10 in the world), as well as the 4 most visited water parks in the U.S. The Walt Disney World is the area’s largest attraction with its many facets such as the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, and Downtown Disney.

SeaWorld Orlando is a large park that features numerous zoological displays and marine animals alongside an amusement park with roller coasters and water park. It also comprises more than one park, alongside Aquatica and Discovery Cove.

Universal Orlando, like Walt Disney World, comprises Universal Studios Florida, Universal CityWalk, and Islands of Adventure.

The Wet ‘n Wild water park is another famous attraction.

Find tickets to these parks right here!:

Orlando Theme Park Tickets – which ticket is right for me?

#11 Miami Beach is a beach destination that has it all and has evolved into an urban metropolis with all the amenities of a beach-town and a big city, a thriving arts scene and a busy business center.

The Art Deco District in South Beach, is reputed as one of the most glamorous in the world for its nightclubs, beaches, historical buildings, and shopping.

When you want to explore Miami:

Save $20 on a 5 Day Miami GoCard and visit over 30 attractions, including Jungle Island, Kennedy Space Center and Miami Seaquarium!

#23 Fort Lauderdale is a city on Florida’s southeastern coast, known for its beaches and miles of boating canals. The Strip is a popular promenade running along oceanside highway A1A.

When looking to spend a night in Fort Lauderdale:

Fort Lauderdale – Hotels from $56 a Night!

#25 St. Augustine is a popular travel destination for its Spanish colonial-era buildings as well as elite 19th-century architecture. The city’s historic center is anchored by St. George Street, which is lined with historic houses from various periods.

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Compare cheap flights

Compare cheap flights

When you want to visit our Villa most of you need air transportation. So we found a very useful site on the internet for cheap flights that might help you plan your next stay in Florida.

You can find the cheapest, quickest and best flights from thousands of airlines and travel sites.

With one click here: Compare cheap flights here! you can see which ticket is the cheapest, quickest or best deal.

Just type in Orlando or Miami and choose your dates and you are ready to travel.

So this site can save you a lot of time, just take a look and compare!

Click here to visit their website: Momondo

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Welcome to our new website and blog!

Welcome to our new website and blog!

After a couple of months of planning, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new website.
We wanted a new website to better inform you about our villa in Florida.
You will now be able to post comments and feedback on our site and also to our new blog posts.
We hope you like the look of the website and the navigation that will allow you to find the information you need when you’r planning your visit to Florida.
We will continue to update the website with useful information about our villa, and useful information about the things to do in the area of our villa, so please do check back with us for updates.
We value your opinion!
Please contact us to let us know what you think of our new website – all comments and feedback are welcome. Please also let us know if you cannot find something or would like to make any suggestions for new information or topics.

Thank you for visiting,

Bram and Sylvia van der Laan
Villa VANDERLAAN

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