If you're close to Orlando and are looking for a fun, relaxing place to spend the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, consider our four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse in Regal Palms. The unit is still available for the full weekend!
Our unit has a brand-new ceramic tile floor, extra TVs and DVD/VHS players, and--yes, it's true--even a roasting pan for your bird.
Interested? Don't wait--give us a call today at 1-888-353-6600!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Davenport's Posner Park shopping complex
If you're heading to Regal Palms, you may want to make a stop at Posner Park--a giant "big box" shopping center located near the interchange of I-4 and Route 27. Constructed in the last couple of years, the sprawling center offers a number of options for shopping and eating. The roster of retailers is continually expanding, but during our recent visit, we noted the following:
Shopping Options at Posner Park
Shopping Options at Posner Park
- Belk (department store)
- Best Buy
- Books-a-Million
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- Dollar Tree
- Envy: Paul Mitchell Salon
- GNC
- JCPenney
- Michael's
- Payless Shoe Source
- PetSmart
- Ross Dress for Less
- Staples
- Target
Eateries at Posner Park
- Camille's Sidwalk Cafe
- Cici's Pizza (buffet with pizza, pasta, salad and dessert)
- Sake's steak and sushi
- Starbucks Coffee (inside the Target)
- Subway
- The Tacomaker (inexpensive Mexican)
- Zen Asian Garden (Chinese)
Posner Park is a quick drive from Regal Palms. From Sand Mine Road, simply turn right on Route 27. Once you've passed I-4, Posner Park will be on your left. You can't miss it!
Ready to book a stay?
If you're ready to book your stay at our four-bedroom townhouse in Regal Palms, please call Susan at 1-888-353-6600 or visit our website for more info.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
What a time to visit Regal Palms!
We've just returned from a long weekend at Regal Palms Resort. What a beautiful time to visit: warm temperatures, lots of sunshine, and virtually NO crowds! If you've been thinking about "getting away"--for a weekend or a weeklong stay--give us a call at 1-888-353-6600. You won't regret it!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Want to hit the beach?
One of the great things about Regal Palms is its location south and west of Orlando. The resort is off of Route 27 in Davenport, Florida -- just a few minutes from I-4, about 60 miles from Tampa and just 90 miles from beautiful Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg.
During our last trip to Regal Palms, we ventured to Clearwater Beach and loved it!
If you're itching to hear the soothing sound of the ocean and feel the sand between your toes, consider blocking a day or two for a beach trip. Clearwater Beach offers plenty of great restaurants and quaint shops... plus the fun-filled Sunset at Pier 60 nightly event.
While we opted to stay over one night in a hotel, you could easily make the trip from Regal Palms and back in a day.
Ready to book a stay?
If you're ready to book your stay at our four-bedroom townhouse in Regal Palms, please call Susan at 1-888-353-6600 or visit our website for more info.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Lots of fun, a lot less spending: Downtown Disney
It's no secret that Walt Disney World is THE major reason individuals and families vacation in Orlando. The four parks--Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Disney Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM Studios), and Animal Kingdom--have much to offer. But they can also be expensive. It starts with the steep admission prices and continues with every beverage, snack, and souvenir that you enjoy. Plus, if you're vacationing with little ones, too many days in the parks can be overstimulating, overwhelming, and downright exhausting for the whole family.
To be sure, we would never suggest that anyone who visits Orlando should skip the parks altogether. However, we would encourage you to consider another alternative: Downtown Disney.
Located near the main gates of the parks--and a quick 20-minute drive from our townhouse in Regal Palms--Downtown Disney is a large, vibrant outdoor compound featuring:
To be sure, we would never suggest that anyone who visits Orlando should skip the parks altogether. However, we would encourage you to consider another alternative: Downtown Disney.
Located near the main gates of the parks--and a quick 20-minute drive from our townhouse in Regal Palms--Downtown Disney is a large, vibrant outdoor compound featuring:
- A range of restaurants. Grab a quick bite at Earl of Sandwich or enjoy a dinner "experience" at Rainforest Cafe or the new T-Rex restaurant. After dinner, cool off with an ice-cream concoction from the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain or a gelato from the Italian ice stand.
- Lots of shops, large and small. One of our favorites is the gargantuan "World of Disney" store, where you can get darn near ANYTHING Disney. It's also home to the second Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique--where your little prince or princess can get a Disney makeover!
- Free entertainment. At the Downtown Disney Marketplace amphitheater, we've enjoyed a deejay-hosted "dance party," as well as a wonderful medley of Broadway show tunes performed by high-school students from Illinois. For the wee ones, there's also a great (free) play area at Lego Land.
- Photo ops. There's no question that meeting the real, live Disney characters is better. But most kids are still tickled pink to pose with the Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty statues or the Winnie the Pooh and Friends sculpture at Downtown Disney.
Besides all that, Downtown Disney is a simply a great venue for walking and people watching--and soaking in the gorgeous Florida weather. We've found this especially true when we've visited in, say, January or February! :-)
Ready to see for yourself?
When you're ready to book your trip to the Orlando area, please consider our four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse at Regal Palms Resort. Learn more at our website, or call Susan at 1-888-353-6600.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Make time for Manny's
If you're planning a trip to Regal Palms, consider dining at Manny's Chop House in Haines City, Florida.
We found out about Manny's from a server at Gator's Dockside in Cagan Crossings (another great spot, by the way). She told us it's a well-kept secret among the locals: fabulous food, generous portions, and friendly service--all at great prices. We've enjoyed three meals at Manny's, and each time we're pleasantly surprised when we receive our tab. (The prices are lower than we typically pay on the East Coast and WAY less than you'll pay at the tourist-trap places around Orlando.)
One of Manny's signature items is the bottomless salad bowl. Your server will toss the salad in Manny's homemade garlic ranch dressing right at your table. Everyone in our family loves the creamy salad, along with Manny's hot-and-delicious sourdough rolls. Steve has tried several steaks; I've enjoyed grilled salmon and fried fish. Everything is DELICIOUS.
Getting to Manny's
From Regal Palms, just make a right on Route 27 and travel for about 14 miles. It sounds like a lot, but Route 27 is a high-speed road...so you're at Manny's in no time!
Ready to book?
If you're ready to book a stay at Regal Palms, visit our website to check our availability, and then give us a call at 1-888-353-6660. We're also part of a group of private owners, so we can refer you to other conscientious owners if our unit is booked or if you need more than one townhouse.
We found out about Manny's from a server at Gator's Dockside in Cagan Crossings (another great spot, by the way). She told us it's a well-kept secret among the locals: fabulous food, generous portions, and friendly service--all at great prices. We've enjoyed three meals at Manny's, and each time we're pleasantly surprised when we receive our tab. (The prices are lower than we typically pay on the East Coast and WAY less than you'll pay at the tourist-trap places around Orlando.)
One of Manny's signature items is the bottomless salad bowl. Your server will toss the salad in Manny's homemade garlic ranch dressing right at your table. Everyone in our family loves the creamy salad, along with Manny's hot-and-delicious sourdough rolls. Steve has tried several steaks; I've enjoyed grilled salmon and fried fish. Everything is DELICIOUS.
Getting to Manny's
From Regal Palms, just make a right on Route 27 and travel for about 14 miles. It sounds like a lot, but Route 27 is a high-speed road...so you're at Manny's in no time!
Ready to book?
If you're ready to book a stay at Regal Palms, visit our website to check our availability, and then give us a call at 1-888-353-6660. We're also part of a group of private owners, so we can refer you to other conscientious owners if our unit is booked or if you need more than one townhouse.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
In the mood for ice cream?
If you get a hankering for ice cream--including sundaes, shakes, and other cold treats--head for Simka's Sweets! We make sure to visit Simka's once or twice (OK, sometimes THREE times!) whenever we're in the area.
This quaint ice-cream parlor with friendly service is located in Cagan Crossings--a downtown-like community of apartments and condomiums that also features great restaurants and shops. (Simka's--and Cagan Crossings--is right across Route 27 from Wal-Mart and Lowe's. From Regal Palms, just make a left on Route 27 and travel three or four miles. Cagan Crossings will be on your left.)
Ready to book?
If you're ready to book a stay at Regal Palms, visit our website to check our availability, and then give us a call at 1-888-353-6660. We're also part of a group of private owners, so we can refer you to other conscientious owners if our unit is booked or if you need more than one townhouse.
This quaint ice-cream parlor with friendly service is located in Cagan Crossings--a downtown-like community of apartments and condomiums that also features great restaurants and shops. (Simka's--and Cagan Crossings--is right across Route 27 from Wal-Mart and Lowe's. From Regal Palms, just make a left on Route 27 and travel three or four miles. Cagan Crossings will be on your left.)
Ready to book?
If you're ready to book a stay at Regal Palms, visit our website to check our availability, and then give us a call at 1-888-353-6660. We're also part of a group of private owners, so we can refer you to other conscientious owners if our unit is booked or if you need more than one townhouse.
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