Local Information

SHOPPING MALLS
The largest Mall in the Orlando area is called the Florida Mall and is situated on the corner of Sand Lake Road and Orange Blossom Trail. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive there via the I4 then east on to Sand Lake Road.
Other Malls in Orlando include the Millenia Mall which is north east on the I-4 then exit at Conroy Road (Exit 78). The Altamonte Mall at Altamonte Springs north of Orlando and the Belz Mall at at 5401 W. Oakridge Road which is just off exit 75 of the I4.

FOOD OUTLETS & RESTAURANTS
Locally there are lots of places to eat within a 6 minutes drive of the villa on the 192. This is accessed by a short dive 1.5 miles west to the lights and a right turn on to Old Lake Wilson Road, a 2.5 mile drive north brings you to the 192. Eateries include family restaurants such as Outback, Shonneys, IHOP, Denny's, Bob Evans and fast food outlets such as McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s and Pizza Hut to name but a few.
Nearby at Champions Gate are a good chinese restaurant, a Subway, a McDonalds and a Pepperoni pizza takeaway restaurant. Champions Gate is only 3 miles away.

PETROL
The nearest petrol station which is open 24 hours is just 2½ away at Champions Gate, it also sells a range of groceries, take away salads, coffee etc.

SUPERMARKETS
The nearest large supermarket is Publix which is also 2½ miles west of the villa at Champions Gate. Opposite the Publix is a large Walgreens Drug Store. We think the best quality food range is to be found at the Publix supermarkets.

OTHER AMENITIES
There are a number of other shops at Champions gate including a hairdresser/beauty parlour, dry cleaners, video/games rental and a liquor store.

TELEPHONE
There are two telephones in the villa, one by the breakfast bar and the other in the Master Bedroom. All local calls are free. You can obtain phone cards from the local supermarket or garage for all other calls. These cards is easy to use, just follow directions on the back. Please see the information folder in the villa for dialling tips.

PASSPORTS
Passports have to be valid for at least 6 months following the date of your return journey. You can now renew your passport up to 9 months before it expires, without losing validity on your current one in the meantime. You now need the Euro style Red passport. The old 'Hardback' style is not acceptable any more.
New biometric passports will not be introduced until 2006, any passports issued after 25th October 2005 and before the introduction of the Biometric passports will require special visas to be issued in the UK and cannot be used with the current visa waver programme.

For information you can call the Passport Advice Line on 0870 521 0410 or visit www.passport.gov.uk

		Ideal villa for Fun, Sun, Relaxation, Theme Parks, Golf, Fishing & Flying

This site is designed and developed by Ray Ledger		SHOPPING MALLS The largest Mall in the Orlando area is called the Florida Mall and is situated on the corner of Sand Lake Road and Orange Blossom Trail. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive there via the I4 then east on to Sand Lake Road. Other Malls in Orlando include the Millenia Mall which is north east on the I-4 then exit at Conroy Road (Exit 78). The Altamonte Mall at Altamonte Springs north of Orlando and the Belz Mall at at 5401 W. Oakridge Road which is just off exit 75 of the I4. FOOD OUTLETS & RESTAURANTS Locally there are lots of places to eat within a 6 minutes drive of the villa on the 192. This is accessed by a short dive 1.5 miles west to the lights and a right turn on to Old Lake Wilson Road, a 2.5 mile drive north brings you to the 192. Eateries include family restaurants such as Outback, Shonneys, IHOP, Denny's, Bob Evans and fast food outlets such as McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s and Pizza Hut to name but a few. Nearby at Champions Gate are a good chinese restaurant, a Subway, a McDonalds and a Pepperoni pizza takeaway restaurant. Champions Gate is only 3 miles away. PETROL The nearest petrol station which is open 24 hours is just 2½ away at Champions Gate, it also sells a range of groceries, take away salads, coffee etc. SUPERMARKETS The nearest large supermarket is Publix which is also 2½ miles west of the villa at Champions Gate. Opposite the Publix is a large Walgreens Drug Store. We think the best quality food range is to be found at the Publix supermarkets. OTHER AMENITIES There are a number of other shops at Champions gate including a hairdresser/beauty parlour, dry cleaners, video/games rental and a liquor store. TELEPHONE There are two telephones in the villa, one by the breakfast bar and the other in the Master Bedroom. All local calls are free. You can obtain phone cards from the local supermarket or garage for all other calls. These cards is easy to use, just follow directions on the back. Please see the information folder in the villa for dialling tips. PASSPORTS Passports have to be valid for at least 6 months following the date of your return journey. You can now renew your passport up to 9 months before it expires, without losing validity on your current one in the meantime. You now need the Euro style Red passport. The old 'Hardback' style is not acceptable any more. New biometric passports will not be introduced until 2006, any passports issued after 25th October 2005 and before the introduction of the Biometric passports will require special visas to be issued in the UK and cannot be used with the current visa waver programme. For information you can call the Passport Advice Line on 0870 521 0410 or visit www.passport.gov.uk