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Orlando Holiday staying in Lake Buena Vista

Meaning ‘good view’ Lake Buena Vista definitely offers that for anyone wanting to stay in the area (you can see Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror and Tree of Life from Walt Disney World). It is south-west Orlando and seconds from the Walt Disney World parks and resorts. Making it perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of the action and spend plenty of times in the parks.

Lake Buena Vista is the home to a range of hotels, most of which are slightly more high-end properties, including Embassy Suites and Hyatt Regency, all of which are great- don’t believe us? Take a look at Lake Buena Vista Palace and Spa:

Lake Buena Vista also has a number of great condo resorts, such as Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa, which are great for families or couples wanting a little more flexibility. It means that you needn’t eat out every night, as each condo has its own kitchen, and there is more space for a family travelling with kids.

One more very good aspect of Lake Buena Vista, is without doubt the ‘Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores’- ideal for those wanting to grab some bargains whilst in the States. There are loads of outlet stores, full of deals for those wanting to pick up some designer threads. On top of all this it is really easy to get there, with a free shuttle bus that runs to-and-from the shops to participating Orlando Hotels!

If hitting the shops doesn’t do it for you, there is always Walt Disney World’s Golf Course in Lake Buena Vista, where they can practice there swing. Check out the fly over map:

More often than not, a free game is included with your Disney Tickets, but more on that later…..

Orlando Holidays staying on International Drive

So once you have completed your ‘COOL’ form and you have figured out what you want from your Orlando Holiday, the best bet is start planning whereabouts you would like to stay in Orlando and which type of accommodation you want. Now this isn’t always an easy decision, Complete Orlando alone offers in excess of 100 properties, ranging from on resort hotels to villas, across all of Orlando.

For first-timer, theme-park fanatic, one of the best areas to stay in is definitely International Drive, see the map below to see where Complete Orlando offer hotels:

As the map shows, I-Drive (the red line) is perfectly located amongst the parks, with Walt Disney World, just a little way on from this. There are lots of hotels on I-Drive, catering for all budgets, ranging from the Orlando Metropolitan Resort to the 5* Peabody Resort. There are brilliant shops and restaurants along International Drive so there is plenty to do and see, including nightlife if you fancy painting I-Drive red!!

Psst…if you do decide to stay on International Drive, make sure you check out the ‘Hot Deals’ section of their website where you can get your hands on meal discounts and vouchers: HERE

There is also the I-ride trolley, making it perfect for those not hiring a car to get about or if you are planning on having a drink. The trolley runs from 08:30- 22.30 and a one day pass costs just $4.

This isn’t the area however, for those who are looking to stay in Villas or Condos…that’s in next week’s instalment!

Complete Orlando also offers further help with their quiz ‘Orlando Made Simple’ which will let you know the exact property best suited to your needs: Orlando Made Simple