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Central Florida

Escape The Cold! 

Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Campgrounds

Central Florida’s Polk County is conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and the Gulf and Atlantic beaches. Polk County offers something for everyone, including Florida’s newest attractions, LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Safari Wilderness; and some of Florida’s most historic; including Bok Tower Gardens, Westgate River Ranch Resort (the Southeast’s largest dude ranch), and Frank Lloyd Wright’s 13 structures at Florida Southern College. With 554 fresh water lakes, the area offers great fishing, adventurous airboat eco tours and exciting water sports. Wonderful parks, preserves and trails captivate visitors with Polk County’s natural beauty.
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Tired of freezing temperatures and icy roads? Take flight and escape to sunny Florida for your winter vacation! Book your Central Florida getaway and explore our iconic parks and attractions like LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and Bok Tower Gardens. Spend time on the water fishing, skiing, or wakeboarding on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. No matter what you love to do outdoors, your adventure awaits in the Sunshine State.

Places to Stay in Central Florida

Hotels & Resorts

The new LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel is one of 3 hotels where families are invited to build their dream destination one colorful brick at a time.

If you have dreamed of the Wild West, Westgate River Ranch Resort has just the teepee for you. Luxe teepees and Glamping tents pack all the amenities of a 5-star resort into their canvas topped expanses.

The 16,000-acre Streamsong® Resort might be known for its 3 award-winning golf courses, but that’s not the whole story. With a world-class spa, top-notch dining and onsite activities, there is plenty to do besides golf.

Vacation Rental Homes

Looking for more space and maybe even a private pool? Options for vacation rental homes or Airbnbs in Davenport and Haines City include 2-bedroom villas, 8-bedroom homes, and everything in between. In addition to private pools, Balmoral Resort Florida has an onsite water park, restaurant and bar, while Orlando Attraction Homes offers themed homes with up to 20-bedrooms.

RV Parks and Campgrounds

If you’re a snowbird looking for places to stay in a RV for a few months, or a couple who likes to travel in a luxury Airstream Touring Coach or Travel Trailer, we’ve got vacation resorts and campgrounds for you. Our 2 newest resorts are Resort at Canopy Oaks and Camp Margaritaville, and our newest campground Safari Wilderness Camping, provides a truly unique experience. Orlando SW/Fort Summit KOA is close to all of Central Florida’s major theme parks, and Camp Mack, a Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina and RV Resort is the perfect location for people who enjoy fishing and nature.

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Staybridge Suites Lakeland West

Address: 3855 Don Emerson Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33811

Phone: 863-225-2886

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SunKiss Villas

Location: Davenport / Disney

Phone: 407-479-8580

SunKiss Villas offers townhome and single family vacation rental homes in the Davenport and Walt…

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Holiday Inn Winter Haven

Address: 200 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: (863) 292-2100

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Oak Harbor Lodging & RV Park

Oak Harbor Lodging & RV Park

Address: 100 Oak Harbor CP
Haines City, FL 33844

Phone: (863) 956-1341

Oak Harbor Lodging & RV Park offers seasonal and annual RV plans. Oak Harbor's seasonal…

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Florida Villas Direct

Location: Davenport / Disney

Phone: +34 63 446 3636

Property management company offering townhomes and single family vacation rental homes in Davenport.

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Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven

Address: 2953 Ridge Way
Lake Wales, FL 33859

Phone: (863) 949-4800

Convenient, modern hotel, located on Highway 27 just minutes from LEGOLAND Florida and Bok Tower…

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Paradise Properties

Location: Davenport / Disney

Phone: 407-808-5780

Property management company offering vacation rental homes in the Davenport and Walt Disney World area…

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Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven

Address: 6225 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SE
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: (863) 292-3000

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Safari Wilderness Camping

Address: 10850 Moore Road
Lakeland, FL 33809

Phone: 8133822120

Safari Wilderness provides a wonderous unique seasonal camping experience

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