TTG Features Florida
This villa on Anna Maria Island is away from it all
drive south of Tampa, the island is far enough from the city to be uncrowded yet close enough to take in attractions such as major league sports matches. The villa is new and has a private heated pool and spa overlooking the channel between the island and the mainland. The living room opens on to a large wrap-around balcony. The seven-mile long island offers sandy beaches, golf, cycling and a range of watersports including parasailing, jet skiing and kayaking. Book it: The villa sleeps seven people, with one week’s rental in July or August from £2,650 excluding flights.
Wedding parties
2705 Formosa Boulevard, Kissimmee 60
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Purely America offers this villa in Formosa Boulevard, Kissemmee which sleeps 15 and is close to Walt Disney World
This large villa in the prestigious gated community of Formosa Garden Estates is well-equipped for groups of up to 15 people. It has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a private pool area with a covered veranda, spa, gas grill and views of a lake.
Other facilities include a wood- burning fireplace, flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, games room and an Xbox 360 games console. The villa is just a few minutes from major theme parks, golf courses, shops and restaurants. The couple could have their wedding ceremony in Walt Disney World then have an intimate wedding
HOW IS FLORIDA SELLING THIS YEAR? It’s absolutely storming. Sales in January were up 34% year-on-year. There’s always something new in Orlando, and it’s a great value holiday. Families love the destination too.
CASEY HURFORD product manager – US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean & Ski, Funway Holidays International
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WHICH PRODUCT SELLS BEST? Private homes, which we sell through North America Vacation Homes, followed by three-star hotels and villas. Villas offer as much space as private homes, but they are usually in gated communities so the downside can be a shared pool. Private homes give a big family group more freedom.
reception back at the villa. Book it: One week’s villa rental in July or August starts from £2,500 with Purely America. Flights are extra. ■
purelyamerica.co.uk
City living The Penthouse, Brickell Avenue, Miami This bi-level penthouse on the 42nd floor of a luxury apartment block offers a taste of the Miami high life in more ways than one. It has 25-feet high ceilings and features three bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, two balconies and fabulous bay views.
AND WHICH AREAS? Orlando is the bulk of our business, but we’ve noticed significant growth in Fort Lauderdale and also Miami, where we have added apartments. Miami’s dowtown area is really up-and-coming
BOOKING TRENDS? From one extreme to the other! Some customers are enquiring about summer 2013 to take advantage of early booking deals, and some are leaving it very late to book. Our 16-page Florida preview brochure, out in mid-March, will promote early booking opportunities for key properties.
Guest have access to the building’s swimming pool, spa, gym, beauty salon, wine bar and concierge services. Another pool is for the exclusive use of the four penthouses on the 42nd floor. There is also secure parking on site, as well as valet parking for $15 a day. The Penthouse is 20 minutes from Miami airport and a similar distance from trendy South Beach. Restaurants and bars on Brickell Key are close. Book it: North America Travel Service offers the Penthouse from £5,595 per week for up to six people. Flights and car hire are extra. ■
northamericatravelservice.co.uk
ARE THERE ANY FAM TRIPS ON THE HORIZON? We’re planning our first ever trade fam to Orlando in June. We’ll partner with British Airways and places will be allocated through a booking incentive. We’ll take 20 agents and cover Disney, SeaWorld and Universal parks. We’re also planning a Las Vegas fam.
WHAT BOOKING INCENTIVES DO YOU OFFER? We provide free lounge passes for all Orlando customers at the Number 1 Traveller Lounge in Gatwick, and our £75pp deposit will continue for the duration of February.
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