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Discover a New Kind of Orlando

Orlando, Florida is not just Disney Mickey Mouse ears, exhilarating rides and six foot animated creatures, there is so much more to this stunning state, especially for the more affluent traveller looking for that something extra.

Situated over 500 acres of lush, tropical landscape, the quietly secluded Grande Lakes Resort Orlando is home to two world-class hotels. Stylish, elegant and sophisticated both the JW Marriot hotel and The Ritz Carlton set a new standard of luxury Orlando accommodation with state of the art amenities, 11 dining options including a Four-Diamond award winning restaurant, a Greg Norman designed, 18-hole championship golf course and exquisite spa.

The award winning Walt Disney Swan & Dolphin Resorts are perfect for those looking to be in the heart of the action but still indulge in first-class facilities and opulent service.  Surrounded by tranquil waterways and a tropical landscape, the two imaginative and distinctive resorts have everything for a luxury holiday, from tennis and volleyball to the relaxing Mandara Spa and sandy beach.

Orlando, Florida is a shopper’s paradise. With the Mall at Millenia offering high-end fashion retailing and streets laden with luxurious boutiques and intimate shops around, Orlando challenges some of the top fashion capitals.

Complete Orlando are currently offering return non-stop flights from London Gatwick to Orlando on the 31^st January 2012 and a 7-night stay in the JW Marriott Grande Lakes Orlando for only £1009 per person based on two adults sharing. Book by 05 Dec  2011.

For more information or to book contact Complete Orlando on 0800 294 8844 or visit www.CompleteOrlando.com

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Orlando; Not Just For The Kids!

Whilst children enjoy the extensive entertainment and attractions featured at Orlando’s favourite theme parks, adults can treat themselves to a trip to the Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Hotel, located within Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

This exotic retreat offers the perfect chance to unwind from the bubbling and energetic atmosphere of Orlando’s magical theme parks, indulging in an extensive range of relaxing spa treatments. Soak tired feet in a private hydrotherapy Jacuzzi tub or ease sore muscles with warm river stones being gently rolled across your skin before treating yourself to a luxury manicure.

Mandara Spa also features a range of treatments specially created for ‘Generation Y’ – the active and adventurous teenager. Families can choose to experience this haven together, indulging in a ‘Mother and Daughter Paradise’ massage or ‘Father and Son Chill Out’- a perfect end to an action packed family day out.

Those staying at Walt Disney’s Saratoga Spring Resort & Spa can also enjoy the full range of facilities at the state-of-the-art health club set in a vintage upstate New York atmosphere, before pampering themselves with the wide range of luxurious beauty products and professional spa treatments. Currently, the resort is also offering the chance to save $50 on selected combi treatments.

Orlando offers an array of world class accommodation many of which include the delights and escapism of some of the finest spas in the world. From the Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Resort to the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, why not undulge yourself whilst on your Orlando & Disney holiday!

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An UNBEATABLE deal to Walt Disney World saving up to £3204* per family…

Complete Orlando are continually adding to their fantastic deals and right now if guests book by the 30 November 2011, families can dine for free AND receive Disney’s 14-day Ultimate ticket for the price of 7 days!

Not only that, however if you stay Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort or Disney’s Old Key West Resort on your Walt Disney holiday you can enjoy massive savings if up to 48% and the whole family still receive the FREE Disney Dining Plan for the entire stay. At over 100 locations guests will receive 1 Quick Service meal, 1 waiter Service meal and 1 Selected Snack per night, also new for 2012 each person will receive 1 refillable resort mug on their stay!

Disney’s Old Key’s West Resort is located in the heart of Disney and is bursting with colour in the laid-back ambience. Families and large groups can enjoy the perfect balance of home comforts and space with the excellent facilities of a deluxe resort with a range of accommodation and perfect for a water launch trip to Downtown Disney or a short motorcoach ride to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, the resort will guarantee a great stay!

The charming haven of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa lies just across the lake from the magical metropolis of Downtown Disney. Fascinating Victorian architecture, refreshing springs and an equestrian heritage, the resort features home-from-home comforts and an impressive range of facilities. A stone’s throw away from all of the parks, Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is perfect for families and friends to enjoy their Disney holiday.

Book these deluxe resorts and other Walt Disney World Resort Hotels today with Complete Orlando to secure this unbeatable offer.

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Festive Cheer this winter with Complete Orlando

Celebrate the magic this Christmas with a glittering holiday to Orlando. Be part of the magic and join the holiday celebrations at Orlando’s theme parks this Christmas. Complete Orlando are offering some fantastic deals for holidaymakers to swap frosty and bitter days for sun, rides and Disney’s best loved characters.

‘Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party’ returns to the Magic Kingdom this year, turning the park into a Winter Wonderland. Guests can stroll through the enchanting ‘Dream Lights’ in Cinderella’s Castle, meet Santa Claus himself at Mickey’s ‘Once Upon A Christmastime Parade’ and feast on festive cookies and hot cocoa before finishing the day with the dazzling firework extravaganza.

Add to the holiday magic with a trip to Disney Hollywood Studios which will be showcasing the breathtaking ‘Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights’  featuring millions of glittering lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music.

Visit Downtown Disney for the Festival of the Season, joining the carolers and Toy Soldier Stilt walkers as they perform to favourite holiday beats before having a family photo around the holiday tree and indulging in the irresistible treats and one-of-a-kind novelty shops.

Universals Studio’s will be festively-trimming it’s streets this holiday season for the 10th Anniversary Macy’s Holiday Parade featuring a festive display of floats,  marching bands, clowns – and Santa! Afterwards, guests can slow things down with the merry activities at Holiday Village and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

The celebration continues at Orlando’s festively decorated resorts and hotels, featuring bespoke creations such as the 16 foot gingerbread house in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian and life-size carousel made from Chocolate at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Guests can also enjoy tree-lightening ceremonies, musical performance and Christmas dining events at Universal Orlando’s on-site Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific resort.

All the festivities can be enjoyed complimentary with regular theme park admission tickets bought from Complete Orlando. Don’t miss out on the seasonal holiday activities and start planning your Christmas getaway this winter.

Complete Orlando are currently offering a great package and for only £1,780 a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) with flights departing from London Gatwick on the 1^st December with Virgin Atlantic for a 14 night stay at the Econolodge Inn International Drive in Orlando Area if booked before October 27^th 2011.

For more information or to book contact Complete Orlando Holidays on 0800 294 8844 or visit www.CompleteOrlando.co.uk

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Complete Orlando:Enter if you dare this Halloween!

Magic Kingdom Park: Guests of all ages will enjoy ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’ this year with its fantastic range of Halloween entertainment, including a ‘Happy HalloWishes’ firework display and Mickey’s ‘Boo-to-you’ Halloween Parade. Visitors can don their favourite Halloween costume and join the Disney characters and Villains trick-or-treating around the magical theme park at Walt Disney World Resort, picking up scrumptious candy on their way.

Universal Orlando Resort: With eight terrifying haunted houses, six electrifying scare zones, two outrageous live shows and much more – Universal Orlando Resort have put together a ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ frightening enough to scare even the bravest. A game of wills, this nightmare of a maze bombards its guests with a horde of mutants, monsters and maniacs as they test their luck with the lady of the house! For adults only!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Experience the scare side of the exhilarating gardens with this years ‘Howl-O-Scream’ fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Guest will face their darkest phobias in the park’s dark tower; discover the horrifying collection of freaks and psychotic clowns living in the garden’s dark carnival and attempt to survive the realm of the living dead. A terrifying assortment of Haunted houses, startling shows and spooky scare zones, ‘Howl-O-Scream’ is guaranteed to be a enticing night.

SeaWorld Orlando: An event for all the family, SeaWorld Orlando is hosting its ultimate ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ again this year featuring a range of special Halloween events. Dress up in the most adventurous Halloween outfit and spend the day trick-or treating for ghoulish goodies, dancing with fanciful sea creatures and watching the silly, ‘spooktacular’ shows. SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular is the ultimate family day out.

Book your Disney, Universal, Busch Gardens & SeaWorld Orlando theme park tickets today with Complete Orlando, click here for more.

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LEGOLAND comes to Orlando, Florida

LEGOLAND Florida is set to open it’s doors on October 15^th 2011 and promises to be one of their biggest parks in the world. Located on the old Cypress Garden’s site, approximately 30 minutes drive from Disney World, there are loads for visitors to see and do.

The interactive theme park is ideal for families with children aged 2 – 12 years and will feature more than 50 rides, attractions and shows and will be split into different zones. At the front of the park you will find Island in the Sky which is rotating platform ride giving a 360 degree view of the park.

Fun Town – gives a first hand look at how LEGO bricks are made, plus a two-storey carousel with LEGO-themed horses and 4D movie theatre.

LEGO Kingdoms – a medieval area taking kids back to a time of knights, princesses and dragons – includes The Dragon steel rollercoaster and The Royal Joust where children can storm the castle riding LEGO-themed horses.

Miniland USA – an American version of the ever popular Minilands in Windsor. It’s home to famous landmarks from cities including Las Vegas, Washington DC., New York City and San Francisco.

Land of Adventure – a fun-filled zone to explore, with Coastersaurus, a wooden coaster running in and around a giant LEGO dinosaur, Lost Kingdom Adventure, an Egyptian-themed dark ride and Safari Trek with amazingly life-like LEGO animals.

LEGO Technic – the most ‘intense’ zone in the park, where courageous youngsters can brave the LEGO TECHNIC Test Track Coaster and zip in and out of waves on LEGO jet skis.

LEGO City – is a scaled down town complete with Driving School, Boating School, Flight School and the LEGO City Rescue Academy.

Imagination Zone – the most hands-on section of the park emphasising the product’s roots of exploration and play.

Pirates’ Cove rests on the picturesque shores of a lake, and stars swashbuckling LEGO ‘mini-fig’ pirates in a live-action stunt show.

For the younger generation a DUPLO Village has been created and toddlers can fly a plane, drive a car or even explore a whole village, all of which has been created with the height and age in mind.

LEGOLAND Florida is located in Winter Haven, just a 30 minutes drive Southwest of Walt Disney World Resort of Orlando or a 45 minute drive from Tampa.

If you’re planning to visit check out one of our latest deals we have on our website under the Magical Offers tab.

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Complete Orlando: E-newsletter

For those of you not on the Complete Orlando e-newsletter list; please click below to read more on our last email blast and current special offers. Book your Orlando holiday or hotel today!

** Complete Orlando E-newsletter September issue **

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Orlando Water parks

Discovery Cove’s New Sea Venture

Discovery Cove’s New Sea Venture

Nestled in the heart of Orlando is the oasis that is Discovery Cove, with white sandy beaches and more marine life than you could imagine, it really is like stepping onto a paradise island, yet you’re still in the heart of the theme park capital of the world.

The new Grand Reef at Discovery Cove opened this year with a new an exciting underwater experience – Sea Venture. You wear a helmet which allows you to breathe freely underwater without the need for diving equipment. With the helmets on you can walk along the reef floor amongst the 10,000 animals which make their home there. You can even touch star fish and sea urchins along the way. The Sea Venture comes to a close with schools of fish feeding around you.

The Grand Reef  at Discovery Cove has over 125 different species of fish, rays and sharks. You can see everything including angelfish, lionfish, schooling sardines, spotted eagle rays, bluntnose rays as well as exotic eels which swim among the canyons safely behind glass!

The Grand Reef also has eight new cabanas which are completely private and can be rented for the day for an extra charge. These come complete with table, chairs, loungers and towels providing a perfect place to relax when you’re not swimming in the reef or floating around the Lazy River.

For more information or to book contact Complete Orlando Holidays on 0800 294 8844 or visit www.CompleteOrlando.co.uk

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Complete Orlando Nominated for a 2011 British Travel Award!

We have been shortlisted for a 2011 British Travel Award in the category of ‘Best Tour Operator to the USA’.

You can also put us forward for chance to win the “Small Tour Operator of the Year” Award by inputting Complete Orlando as an alternative answer within this particular category.

If you think Complete Orlando should win and would like to vote for us please visit http://www.britishtravelawards.com. By voting you also register to win a number of different prizes including holidays and theme park tickets. The voting closes on September 30^th 2011 and the winners are all announced on the 2^nd of November.

Thank you!