Holiday homes & rentals in Kissimmee

Kissimmee holiday rentals are generally flats or villas. Staying in one of these allows you to make your own meals at home and to create snacks to take with you visit nearby attractions. Just outside Orlando and surrounding the beautiful Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimee offers you a base close to both nature, city life and theme parks.

Getting to Kissimmee

The easiest way to get to Kissimmee is by the Orlando International Airport (MCO) which is an arrival point for most domestic and international flights. The Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is the nearest aviation facility to Walt Disney World, Sea World and UNIVERSAL Orlando. The quickest way to get to your Kissimmee holiday letting would be by taxi or by letting car.

The cuisine of Kissimmee

The majority of visitors to Kissimmee are heading to the area's big theme parks. You can get some really good food in the parks if you know where to go. Some of the best food in Disney World can be found at Animal Kingdom. The ribs at Flame Tree Barbecue are excellent and the Yak and Yeti offers delicious Pan-Asian cuisine. Some of the best restaurants at the resorts include Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge and the famous Victoria and Albert's at the luxurious Grand Floridian.

At Universal Studio's, try the fun food at the Hard Rock Cafe or go for some unique Greek cuisine at Mythos. Harry Potter fans will love the highly-themed Three Broomsticks at Island's of Adventure.

Those wanting to eat outside the parks will find a wide range of restaurants from the Outback Steakhouse to the locally owned places such as Mi Casita BBQ and Nadia's Cafe.

Fun activities for children around Kissimmee

The most popular activity for families is to visit the theme parks and there are plenty of them in the area. Disney World is the most famous option and it is made up of four different lands. You can easily spend a week exploring the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT. Little children will have the most fun at the Magic Kingdom as a number of the rides and attractions are geared towards the under tens.

Older children may have more fun at Universal Studios which has plenty of big thrill rides and the very popular Harry Potter lands. Those that love water slides will have a great day at Volcano Bay riding some of the biggest water slides in the world.

Those wanting to avoid the main theme parks will still have plenty to do. Discovery Cove offers an exclusive experience that allows guests to swim with dolphins and rays. Seaworld has plenty of big rides, but small children can also have fun looking at the wide variety of marine animals in the park. Go for a ride on ICON Orlando to get a birds-eye view of the city and its theme parks. The wheel reaches 120 metres into the air and is a fun ride for the whole family.

The nightlife of Kissimmee

There are plenty of places to go clubbing or enjoy a quiet drink in Kissimmee. Parks enthusiasts will love how the theme parks light up at night and the incredible fireworks shows. It can be a good idea to visit the theme parks at night. During the fireworks, queues are often much shorter for the popular rides such as Space Mountain.

Dance the night away at one of the many salsa clubs, such as Salsa Latina Night Club and Feugo Night Club. If you prefer big dance clubs, head to Universal City Walk and check out the Red Coconut Club to hear the latest hits from big name DJ's.

If you prefer a quiet night, try one of the many excellent bars in the area including Finnegan's Bar and Grill or Ragland Road Irish Pub.

Escape the crowds on a day trip

The crowds in Kissimmee can become overwhelming, especially if you are spending a large amount of your time at the theme parks. Head out on one of these day trips and take a break from the crowds. The Kennedy Space Center is a popular day trip for families and those interested in the history and future of space travel.

Go to see the manatees of Crystal River about 90 minutes away from Kissimmee. This will be a holiday highlight for nature loves as you get to see the gentle creatures in their natural habitat. Tours with wildlife experts allow you to swim with the manatees. November through to March is the best time to view them as they are in the river escaping the colder sea temperatures.

Head to the beach at New Smyrna Beach just over an hour's drive from Orlando. Relax on soft, sandy beaches or go for a swim in the calm water. The nearby Marine Discovery Center offers guided kayak tours to spot dolphins around Indian River Lagoon.

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