Theme Parks:
All the Disney Parks are within a 20 minute drive from Southern Dunes. Downtown Disney is a picturesque shoppings area with a Boating Lake, a Multi Screen Cinema, Bars & Restaurants including Disney's Rainforest Cafe and so much more. For night time entertainment there is Disneys Pleasure Island, an entrance fee is required for access into an array of clubs and bars. The Universal Studios theme Parks are a further 5-10 minutes away. City walk also has everything for your night-time entertainment. Tampa’s Busch Gardens is about an hour’s drive, but if you are looking for a quieter park, Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven has great rides for children, about 15 minutes from Haines City.
Shopping/Restaurants:
Wal-Mart, Publix and Winn Dixie are within a 2 minutes drive for all your grocery needs. Eagle Ridge Mall on US 27 is 10 minutes away - here you will find Sears, Dillard’s, Toys 'r' Us etc. The Orlando Premium Outlets are situated just off I4, and you will find all the big names like Levi’s, Reebok and Adidas, at outlet prices. Others such as Florida Mall and Lake Buena Vista outlets are also worth a visit.
There are good family places to eat right throughout the area - a very popular local spot is Manny's Chophouse which is just down the road from Southern Dunes (booking strongly recommended). The Olive Garden is a popular pasta house and Sony BBQ pit has some very tasty dishes. There are a variety of restaurants to meet everybody's taste, so you won't need to self-cater if you don't want to!
Guest Information:
We have placed a guest book in our villa - please feel free to read it and make your own comments. You may find some helpful tips to help you enjoy your holiday.
Our management company offer a great service and have added there own information and will assist you with any questions or requirements you may have.