| My reservation was from Sunday to Sunday and | | | | Game Room with high tech video games and air |
| was booked online directly through the product | | | | hockey |
| vendor for Global Resorts Network. It took about | | | | 100 Seat Theater for movies at 3, 5 and 7 pm |
| 2 minutes to finish securing and paying for the | | | | (changing every day) |
| trip. Although a member can book a hot week | | | | Multiple: |
| often as far out as 45 days, this was a last | | | | Shuffleboard courts |
| minute vacation idea for my family. What a fun | | | | Sand Volleyball counts |
| way to finish up the summer before my daughter | | | | Tennis courts |
| started back to school. I discovered the availability | | | | Basketball courts |
| on a Tuesday afternoon for check in the following | | | | Horseshoe pits |
| Sunday. (I love being flexible so I can grab these | | | | Also available is an Activity Center |
| deals!) | | | | Kids Club |
| We arrived late Sunday afternoon. After clearing | | | | Bike rental |
| security at the front gate, we were pointed to | | | | Paddle Boating |
| the reservation and guest amenity center. We | | | | Miniature Golf Course |
| were greeted at the door by staff who showed | | | | Also on site: |
| us where to the check in. It took about 10 | | | | Joe's Marketplace and Deli located at the club |
| minutes to secure our room, get our keys and | | | | house and is open daily. Offers a wide variety of |
| get to our condo. I was stunned to see how large | | | | groceries, sandwiches, sundried and one of a kind |
| this vacation complex was. It's a small city! | | | | souvenirs. |
| Following check in, we headed to the local grocery | | | | Pizza Hut Express for delivery to your condo or |
| store to stock up for the week. | | | | poolside. |
| Our 2 bedroom/3 bath condo was bright and | | | | Joe's Pool Bar for a variety of specialty drinks for |
| clean with large white tile floors throughout | | | | enjoyment at the pool. |
| except for the bedrooms and a nice throw rug in | | | | Photo shop for 1 hour developing |
| the living room (makes good sense in light of the | | | | Resort Train to transport guests around the |
| rainy Florida weather and several pools on site). | | | | property |
| The condo featured a full kitchen and a breakfast | | | | The resort offers daily and weekly rates for |
| bar stocked with dishes, cookware, large and | | | | internet access. We did run into issues with being |
| small appliances, just everything you'd need to | | | | able to use the internet services. We had to run |
| prepare meals. We enjoyed a washer and dryer | | | | next door to the Ramada and use their lobby for |
| and lots of storage closets. | | | | checking emails as the internet service was not |
| The two bedrooms were separated from each | | | | operational during our stay. It was very annoying, |
| other for maximum privacy and each had their | | | | but overall, our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. |
| own full baths and double sinks. One room | | | | If having access to internet is important, double |
| featured two double beds and the other featured | | | | check with the staff at the resort before you |
| a queen with access to the patio. Both had plenty | | | | confirm your reservation. |
| of closet, cabinet and drawer space, night stands, | | | | On a final note, the Westgate Vacation Villas |
| plenty of lighting and TVs. A third guest bath was | | | | would not be a place you would come if you are |
| located off the main living area and featured a tile | | | | seeking a quiet romantic private get-away. You |
| shower. | | | | won't find that here. There's a lot of action and a |
| The living area was very nice and comfortable, | | | | lot of families enjoying the amenities and their |
| lacking nothing. A beautiful tan leather couch and | | | | vacation at Westgate. I loved the family |
| matching oversized chair were nice to relax on. | | | | atmosphere and seeing everyone have fun. We |
| Just like home, we had end tables, a matching | | | | were never bothered during our stay and the |
| coffee table, large entertainment center and sliding | | | | staff was always friendly and helpful. |
| doors to the back patio, beautifully tiled in a Florida | | | | The location of the Westgate Vacation Villas are |
| burnt orange color. A table and chairs as well as a | | | | perfect in relation to any of the Orlando/ |
| lounge chair called for outdoor living and being fully | | | | Kissimmee theme parks, including any Walt Disney |
| screened in overlooking the lake, it was hard to | | | | Park, SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and the list goes |
| resist. If the weather was too hot, inside we had | | | | on. The main gate to Disney World is just one |
| a beautiful dining area that seated 6 comfortably | | | | mile away. Also within a few minutes' drive are all |
| for meals. | | | | the conveniences of home such as major chain |
| The resort amenities include: | | | | grocery stores, the library, 3 Wal-Marts, places |
| 14 swimming pools, children's pools and Jacuzzis | | | | like that. |