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October 16, 2018

What to pack for a trip to Florida

One of our most asked questions prior to Florida vacations is “What should I pack?”

The stress prior to boarding can be immense, especially if you’re traveling with kids, so here are our top tips on what to bring (over the obvious, so don’t forget the passports and travel insurance!

 

The Climate

 

Take into account the season and climate of your vacation. Also think about whether you’re planning on heading to the beach, the pool and theme parks, as you’ll need different outfits for all. Florida isn’t called ‘The Sunshine State’ for nothing! It has a favorable climate for most of the year.

 

In the winter, lows range around 39 °F to 65 °F and daytime highs between 65 °F to 77 °F. If you’re traveling in the cooler season, we’d suggest a pair of jeans / light jacket / sweatshirt / covered shoes, in addition to shorts, t-shirts and sunscreen.

 

In the summer, there are lows of around 70 °F or 80 °F and highs of 90 °F+. Bring plenty of sunscreen / a hat / flip-flops / tanks and t-shirts / shorts / an umbrella or poncho / sunglasses / comfortable walking shoes.

 

Bug Repellent

 

Don’t spoil your holiday by forgetting this or trying to trawl pharmacies once you’re in town. Grab a bottle of natural repellent before you leave town.

 

Theme Parks

 

You’ll need a small, lightweight bag for the theme parks. Just enough to carry essentials, such as your wallet, tissues, water bottle and emergency snacks (it’s a nightmare when children get hungry mid queue!) If you think you might suffer motion sickness from the many rollercoasters, why not grab a motion sickness wristband before you fly.

 

Beach

 

Our vacation rentals supply towels to use in bathrooms only, so it might be an idea to bring beach towels to relax in the sun. If your kids can’t swim, pack some inflatable armbands too. Oh, and did we mention sunscreen!

 

Ladies

Florida style is relaxed, so pack light with a maxi dress, a kaftan or two and multiple bikinis. A sun hat is a good idea, as is a beach bag and towel and don’t forget to bring a pair of comfortable sneakers, one pair of dress sandals and some flip flops. A slick of lip gloss and you’re ready!

 

Guys

 

Apart from the obvious t-shirts and shorts, bring a dress shirt (short sleeved is fine) and lightweight pants or a pair of jeans. A pair of sneakers, sunglasses and a UV rash vest for water parks makes for sound packing in our books!

 

Kids

 

The sun sure can get hot, so pack the kid’s sunscreen and hats. Good sandals or crocs for the theme parks are a must and rash vests and swimsuits for the water parks. Two each is fine. Evenings can cool down a little, so a lightweight cardigan or sweatshirt is a good plan. Bring refillable water bottles to save on plastic waste.

 

Our Vacation Rentals

 

It’s always good to check in with us prior to traveling if you have any questions on what your vacation rental does or doesn’t include. We try to make every guest as welcome as possible, so just drop us a line if you have a question.

 

Happy Packing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Amanda Jackman 11/06/23

Sweet Tea Cottage
Perfect For Our Family
Our family, including extended family and our 11m old and 4.5 yr old had a lovely stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the back yard and the location was great. The driveway fit our three larger rental vehicles and it was easy to find and check in. We absolutely loved how close of a walk it was to the included amenities of the waterpark and the food and drinks at the adjacent bar/restaurant were great! This was our first family vacay all together from Alaska and everyone can’t stop talking about how perfect the rental was for us! It was clean and spacious. We appreciated the pool alarm too since we had little kids with us. We did have to go and purchase toilet paper, paper towels, soap and garbage bags since we stayed 6 nights and not enough were provided but that was clearly stated in the rental agreement beforehand. We had zero complaints with our stay and are already trying to coordinate another vacay here next year! Thank you!

Andrea Charters 02/10/24

The Prima Donna
The most glorious time!
We had a fantastic time in this home. 8 adults 50-63 yrs of age. Plenty of room not to get in each other's space. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed for up to 12 people. The chairs have some peeling of fabric which they have covered with blankets. That is from previous guests sitting on them with wet bathing suits. Didn't bother us. They were super comfy chairs and the blankets worked perfectly. Pool was magnificent and large. A gathering place everyday for the group. Pool heat is a must in the winter as the water is mighty chilly without. It was not turned on when we arrived and we paid for it ahead of time, but a quick phone call had that fixed in a jiff and it took about 24 hrs to get to max heat but it was swimmable the next morning. The fire pit was a great addition. Nights are cooler in Feb so we Sat out there at night and talked around the fire. Seat cushions have black stain on them from being left out in the weather but we just placed a towel over them and problem solved. Comfortable chairs! The pool team and lawn care folks came on Wednesday and were polite and asked permission to do there work which we had no problem with. They have a job to do. They were in and out of the backyard quickly and did not inconvenience us at all. The bedrooms were well appointed. The colour scheme of the house interior was calming and relaxing. The pool table upstairs was used often as was the fun garage games. We loved our stay here! We will be back again!

Enid Gonzalez 03/10/24

Magical Escape
Amazing
The house was as advertised and more . Everyone had space and privacy. Easy access to the parks without having to deal with I4 traffic. Close to stores, supermarkets and places to eat. Rapid response with questions or concerns from management. We will definitely will satay here again.

Amanda Bird 01/31/24

Summer Nights
Fast, Packed Getaway
A group of 11 (6 adults, 2 under 10, 3 under 3) stayed for a 5 day weekend and the house was great. The proximity to Disney World and other parts of Orlando made it easy to get around and the heated pool and hot tub were one of the major highlights for everyone. Despite there being a million things to do and see, one of the best parts was hanging out by the pool and visiting. There was space for all of us, without us being on top of each other or even having to share bathrooms. It was a great trip and the house just made it easy.

Alicia Esposito 12/07/23

Summer Nights
A magical stay!
We did a pre-holiday trip to Disney - two families, two groups of three. There was ample space for us in this gorgeous home, and the kids loved the themed rooms, bunk beds and game room. The space was impeccable and had all of the features / benefits promoted in perfect working condition. It’s a truly beautiful house that gives you the best of home and vacation. Finally, the pre-visit communication was consistent and transparent - they were always available to answer questions. When the entry code for the house didn’t work at check-in, I called the provided number and they updated the code live and we were able to enter within a minute. We can’t wait for our next trip to Disney because we know we have a beautiful and reliable space down there! Thanks to the team for helping us have an unforgettable trip.

Jacob Leibel 12/24/23

Summer Nights
Great spot great house
Close to parks, great house and amenities

Jane Paterson 12/27/23

The Melody
Excellent house for a large family; water park was fabulous, highly recommend
Loved it; comfortable beds, well equipped, great location, pool was wonderful to have along with the use of the water park.

Cindy McClure 12/12/23

The Magical Escape
Amazing Stay!!!
We loved this place! Exceeded our expectations and made our trip. We took our adult children and their significant others to Disney for an early Christmas present. This home was perfect! Plenty of space for all of us, a few worked while here and could do so easily! A wonderful stay and have recommended it to my friends and family. Thank you!!

Billie Jeanne Stewart 12/08/23

The Melody
Perfect Disney Getaway
My family and I loved our stay. The house was super clean and spacious. The layout was great! Easy travel to Disney. One of my favorite VRBO rentals!!

Melanie Jarocki 02/20/24

Summer Nights
Wonderful home for family vacation
The home was clean and had plenty of space for 9 of us. We enjoyed the pool and neighborhood. The location is about a 15-20 minute drive to Disney parks, and about 10 minutes to shopping/restaurants.
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