It's Not Just About Theme Parks!

On those days when you simply want to do something different there are many things to enjoy, including Golf, Beaches, Shopping and sightseeing.

Shopping

Orlando boasts world class shopping with plenty of bargains to be had. Here is just a small selection of our favourites.

Formosa Gardens & Walmart

5-10 minutes drive

Just a mile from Villa Santa Cruz, Formosa offers our 'local' shops, with a Winn Dixie Supermarket, Internet Cafe and a variety of restaurants including TGI Fridays, Red Lobster and Outback Steakhouse.
A little further away is the new Super Target and our local Walmart, open 24 hours a day to service your needs for just about everything!
Orlando Premium Outlets

20 Minutes Drive

Featuring 110 designer outlet stores offering some great bargains on designer clothing - including Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfiger. Plus Childrenswear, shoes, gifts and home furnishings. Also has a great food court.
Florida Mall, Orlando

35 Minutes Drive

A huge Mall located on Sand Lake Road, close to the Airport. This is where the locals do their shopping. With a vast range of stores, including department stores JC Penney, Sears and Maceys. The mall also has the worlds largest M&M store and offers a Cinema Complex and a great food court and restaurants.
Mall at Millenia, Orlando

30 Minutes Drive

Just north of Universal, conveniently located just off the I4, the Mall at Millenia offer luxury brand Shopping at it's best. For serious window shopping you will find stores direct from Manhattan, including Tiffanys, Cartier, and Bloomingdales. This isn't just shopping - it's an experience. Also located here is our favourite restaurant, the Cheesecake Factory.
Belz Festival Bay, International Drive

25 Minutes Drive

Festival Bay is one of Orlando's newest shopping centres and is located at the north end of International Drive. With a bright, tropical theme the mall is home to Orlando's Ron Jons Surf shop and the Bass Pro Shop for anything to do with the outdoors, including a great display for boating enthusiasts.
Flea Markets, 192 Kissimmee

10-20 Minutes Drive

The flea markets are a great fun way to shop for souvenirs. The 192 is home to two markets, both with hundreds of undercover booths featuring Disney merchandise, jewellery, gifts luggage and toys, plus the obligatory Souvenir Tshirts.
Disney Golf Courses

10-20 minutes drive

The Walt Disney World offers a choice of 5 championship golf courses - 3 of which are on the PGA Tour
Orange Lake Country Club, Kissimmee

5 Minutes Drive

With four stunning golf courses Orange Lake offers something for everyone, and is only 1 mile from Sunset Lakes
Legends, Reserve, Cranes Bend & Legends Walk
Something for every ability
Celebration Golf Club, Celebration

15 Minutes Drive

An upscale course set in tranquil surroundings, this championship calibre course features strategic hazards and challenging greens
Falcon's Fire Golf Club, Kissimmee

15 Minutes Drive

Designed by Rees Jones this course often plays host to the Senior PGA Tour Qualifying School and the Oldsmobile Scramble National Finals, a beautiful and challenging course.
Daytona Beach, Atlantic Coast

70 miles / 1.5 hours drive

Daytona has over 20 miles of stunning wide sandy beach, much of which you can cruise along in your car
For NASCAR fans Daytona is the home of the Daytona Speedway and the annual Daytona 500, held in February
Cocoa Beach, Space Coast

50 Miles / 75 minutes drive

The closest beach to Orlando. Cocoa beach is located on the Atlantic coast, south of Kennedy Space Center. A great viewing spot to watch the launch of the Space Shuttle - if your'e lucky enough to time it right! Cocoa is also the home of the original famous 'Ron Jons Surf Shop.
Clearwater Beach, Gulf coast

70 miles / 1.5 hour drive

Located just East of Tampa, Clearwater Beach has a beautiful white 'talcum powder' sand beach and superb sunset views every night.
The marina offers exciting Dolphin spotting tours out into the Gulf of Mexico - highly recommended!