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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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Kissimmee South RV Resort concrete back-in pad with picnic table and lake views.

Kissimmee South RV Resort

Address: 3700 US Hwy 17-92 N.
Davenport, FL 33837

Phone: (863) 424-1286

Kissimmee South RV Resort is a deluxe RV and manufactured home gated community in Davenport.…

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Dining room and kitchen Bahama Bay Resort condo in Davenport, FL

Bahama Bay Resort & Spa

Address: 400 Gran Bahama Blvd.
Davenport, FL 33897

Phone: 863-547-1200

Condos at Bahama Bay Resort & Spa in Davenport offer all the comforts of home…

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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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Cypress Campground & RV Park

Cypress Campground & RV Park

Address: 7400 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: (863) 324-7400

Cypress Campground & RV Park in Winter Haven offers basic, premium and deluxe RV sites…

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Staybridge Suites Lakeland West

Address: 3855 Don Emerson Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33811

Phone: 863-225-2886

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland

Address: 3370 US Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33805

Phone: (863) 680-1115

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland is an all-suite hotel features full-size kitchens, pillow top mattresses…

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Arbuckle Tract at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest

Address: Lake Arbuckle Rd. & Rucks Dairy Rd.
Frostproof, FL 33843

Phone: (863) 589-0545

Arbuckle Tract at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest is a 13,530 acre property in Frostproof…

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LEGOLAND Hotel

Address: One LEGOLAND Way
Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: (888) 690-5346

The only thing cooler than visiting LEGOLAND Florida Resort during your Central Florida Vacation is…

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Camp Margaritaville Cabana Cabins

Location: Auburndale

Phone: 863-455-7335

Camp Margaritaville Cabana Cabins are family-friendly vacation rentals that sleep up to 6 people.

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