February 7 is Book Direct Day! Today, we celebrate and encourage the savvy vacationer’s practice of booking direct. In a world of big booking platforms, dominated by the likes of Vrbo, AirBnB and Booking.com, its easy to think that these technology giants offer the best way to book a vacation. However, that’s simply not the case! There are many powerful reasons why you should book a vacation direct with...
Ellis Exclusive Villas has always worked hard to ensure our homes are pristine, well maintained and spotlessly clean. It’s a vital part of our commitment to ensure guest comfort. With the travel industry still reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, we know that restoring people’s faith in travel is going to take careful and sustained effort. We believe that rebuilding this trust must be based on safeguarding our...
10 Disney Easter Eggs – Hidden Disney Character Cameos you never knew were in Disney Movies With Easter approaching what a great way to spend some time in doing an Easter Egg Hunt – the Disney way. How many Disney movies have you watched and thought “hey that’s Scar from Lion King, what’s he doing in Hercules?” Over many years the Disney animators have made it their mission to insert hidden characters...
Last Minute Deals for Stays in October and November 2019 are sure to excite you! Book your Florida Vacation Home and SAVE 20%!! Use Promo Code: LastMinute20off With Ellis Exclusive Villas, you can find the perfect home for your last minute vacation. View our homes below and book now to take advantage of this great 20% off promotion using Promo Code: LastMinute20off 3 Bedroom Home: WINDSOR STAR –...
Orlando really is one of the best places to travel this season. The theme parks are frightfully full of thrilling fun for all ages! Here’s what we’re looking forward to in Orlando for Halloween 2019. A Halloween Party for Your Littlies Disney has got the tricks and treats for your little ones all wrapped up. At Magic Kingdom the annual fun of Mickey’s not-so-scary Halloween can be enjoyed by kids...
I’m so excited today. It may be Friday 13, but I have just had some great news! Ellis Exclusive Villas has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB is a non-profit organization with the purpose of preventing fraud and unethical business practices while promoting trust in the marketplace. This is great news for Ellis Exclusive Villas because the BBB brand has stood...
4 parks, 3 restaurants and the Bibbity-Bobbity Boutique: One Guest’s Florida Selection I always love to hear from guests when you return from your vacation – whether it is an opportunity to improve or, especially, when you’ve had a great time. Julie and her family from Michigan stayed in one of our homes on the Lake Berkley resort in Kissimmee this January and she has kindly agreed to share here...
I like to work with people who share my ideas about delivering excellent customer service in order to ensure long-term success. One business that certainly operates with this ethos is Kissimmee Guest Services, a local events business. I partner with KSG so I can offer guests discounted rates on theme park tickets. But what makes KSG’s service so special? “Park tickets are expensive and it can quickly get confusing,” explains...
Did you know we partner with local car businesses so that you can get your vacation rental car through us? Peter and Wendy run an amazing car hire service in Orlando called Car on the Drive. In the customer service industry, we talk a lot about “going the extra mile” but Peter and Wendy really do – literally. But what makes their service so special? Like me, Peter and Wendy...
I’m so excited to be able to tell you about two new homes for which we’ll be taking bookings later this year. These stunning properties are located on the exclusive Bella Vida resort in Kissimmee. Both homes have 6 bedrooms (all en-suite) and 6.5 bathrooms. Excitingly, they will also be the first homes on our books with their own movie rooms… which is a wonderful addition to our list of...
