04/27/2022
Turtle Nesting Season

Turtle Nesting Season in New Smyrna Beach and Ormond Beach

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Turtle Nesting Season is May through October in Volusia County. What is turtle nesting season? Female sea turtles will emerge from the water between May and October to lay their eggs on the beach. This year, there were already nest sightings in early April! Since sea turtles are a protected species in Volusia County, there are many resources and monitoring groups dedicated to conserving their habitat. Sea turtle rangers identify,...

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11/17/2021
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Recipes: Florida Vacay Favs

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Thanksgiving recipes needed as it is just around the corner! The Florida Vacay Rentals Team got together some of our favorite Thanksgiving sides recipes to help plan your holiday dinner. Creamy Corn Pudding Ingredients 1 stick of butter 8oz sour cream 1 can of creamed corn 1 can of kernel corn 1 package of corn muffin mix 1/2 cup of cream 1/2 cup of milk 2 eggs Instructions Preheat oven...

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09/20/2021
Vacation Rentals

Booking a Vacation Rental versus Hotel

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Booking a vacation rental is getting more out of your vacation than less. The benefits include more space, privacy, amenities, and overall savings. Private vacation homes are great for families with small children. Vacation rentals are perfect for larger groups that want to stay together in one location.   Vacation Rental Benefits: Fully stocked kitchen Money savings on meals Contactless check in More space Separate rooms Washer and dryer inside...

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10/22/2020
Winter Vacations

5 Tips for Planning Your Winter Vacay

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Planning your winter vacay rental? Whether you are a Snowbird trying to escape the cold or a family looking to work and school from the Beach, these tips will help guide you in the search for your perfect Winter rental. Tip #1: Start Planning Early Florida is a popular destination for Snowbirds and Winter monthly renters. Many of these long term renters choose to secure their condo a full year...

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12/5/2019
Beach Activities

Florida Vacay’s 9 Favorite Beach Exercises

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Beach exercises can be fun. Start your New Years resolution early! There are tons of ways to burn calories while on an East Coast Florida Beach. Eat that 350 calorie hamburger and don’t feel guilty sipping on a 245 calorie piña colada! You’ve earned it! Need suggestions on where to refuel after a workout on the beach? Check out our “Things to Do” tab for local New Smyrna, Ormond, and...

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10/22/2019
Winter Vacations

Top 3 Reasons to Spend Halloween in New Smyrna or Ormond Beach!

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Need a Halloween condo rental?     The rates go down and temperatures stay up! October is the “off season” meaning fewer crowds and lower rates. Take advantage of the sunny weather and visit the beach this October. (November is even better!!)     Create beachy Halloween crafts with the kids Halloween condo rental makes your trip family-friendly with fun Halloween arts and crafts ideas including pineapple jack-o-lanterns, painted sea...

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08/8/2019
Florida Vacay Rentals

Why Book Directly with Florida Vacay vs making your reservation on any other vacation rental website?

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Book directly with Florida Vacay Rentals. You will always pay less. Large companies like Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO, Booking.com, etc. charge Florida Vacay a fee to advertise on their websites and also charge you, the traveler, a fee for booking on their sites. In addition, they do NOT own or manage the vacation rental properties. They are transaction sites only; that’s why you will see our properties listed on multiple sites....

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