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As Florida holiday rentals open up, flights and borders will hopefully follow soon. We at White Rose Villas would like to inform both past and future guests of the measures we have implemented to enable you to book and stay with confidence.

Times may have changed, and we’ve all had to adjust to a new normal, but your health, safety and security remain our top priority. To aid this we have developed a new cleaning protocol, following the VRMA SafeHome Pledge guidelines.

Here’s how your home will be prepared: 

Recommended sanitizing products will be used in our enhanced cleaning techniques prior to each rental. We will particularly pay attention to guest touch points e.g. interior and exterior door furniture, cabinet handles, remote controls, stove and light switches and other hard surfaces.

Staff have received additional training and been instructed to be extremely vigilant about frequent, thorough handwashing, and the need to self-isolate if any symptoms present.

Handwash will be provided in your kitchen and all bathrooms, and re-usable bottles of cleaning and disinfectant spray available for your use.

You, our guests, are of paramount importance to us and we can assure you that we are doing all in our power to provide a safe, secure environment in your rental property.

Virtual Meet and Greet Welcome Program.

In order to enhance guest safety and prevent the possible spread of Covid-19, with social distancing being the key, we have introduced a new initiative; a Virtual Meet and Greet Welcome Program. This will enable you to learn all about the great features your rental home offers in a risk-free, virtual welcome call, which you can schedule to suit you.

One of our friendly staff members will happily guide you through all you need to know.

Virtual Maintenance Assistance

To further avoid possible exposure we will limit on-site visits, with guests in occupation, to essential cases/habitability issues only. For staff and guests’ safety we will firstly troubleshoot issues through Virtual Maintenance Assistance, providing guests the opportunity to resolve any issues via audio or video chat. If a socially distanced visit proves necessary we will schedule it, with prior notice, from one of our technicians or partners. To protect all concerned we will insist on a safe distance of at least 2 metres, just over 6 feet, between guests and staff at all times. Minor maintenance issues will be dealt with following guests’ departure.

Pool Safety – according to the Center for Disease Control there is no evidence that Covid-19 can be spread through the use of pools or hot tubs. However, for guests’ comfort, cleaners and technicians will wear protective gloves when undertaking any maintenance in these areas. Finally, we will require you to adhere strictly to the departure time of 10 a.m. This will allow our team sufficient time to carry out the necessary enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of the property, as outlined above.

We are constantly monitoring the ongoing situation, and will instantly respond to any and all measures stipulated by the authorities. With this in mind we’re sure that, when you stay in one of our vacation homes, you may rest assured that all possible has been done to ensure your comfort, safety and peace of mind. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at admin@whiterosevillas.com

Following the decision by Virgin Atlantic to delay the restart of its Orlando flights from July 20th to a provisional date of August 24th, and TUI’s cancellation of all Florida holidays until November 30th, we thought it a good time to give you a quick update on the latest from The Sunshine State.

Florida has seen a surge in coronavirus cases recently; more than 4,000 Saturday June 20th – its highest total of the pandemic so far. Case numbers now exceed 100,000 with, tragically, more than 3,100 deaths. Governor DeSantis, similar to President Trump, has linked increased testing to explain the numbers. Many of those tested show no symptoms and are increasingly young: the median age of those testing positive has decreased from 65 in April to under 30 in some counties!

Here at White Rose Villas we’ve experienced an increase in domestic bookings, but are still aware of the uncertainty which may cause bookings to slow due to the spike. Florida is seeing high cancellation rates from international travellers for July and August, due to the ongoing travel ban and general concern, as case numbers rise.

Disney’s complex new booking system is also causing large numbers to re-evaluate their plans, with many international travellers choosing to delay reservations from 2021 to 2022. The new systems in place are leading people to believe that the Disney magic just won’t be there, and, in particular, first timers are increasingly erring on the side of caution and delaying their trips.

White Rose Villas will continue to provide you with updates on the latest news and travel trends, as we look hopefully to a brighter future for our owners and their guests. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at admin@whiterosevillas.com

Looking to attract more bookings from the domestic market? Check out the following

How to Market Your Home during Coronavirus

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As we all take tentative steps toward the new normal, Governor DeSantis announced that phase two of his plan for the gradual reopening of businesses would commence on 8th June. All but 3 of Florida’s 67 counties, the exceptions being Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward counties, are moving into this next phase.

This phase allows bars, clubs, bowling alleys and cinemas to operate at 50% capacity. Similarly, concert halls, theaters and casinos may also operate at 50% capacity, with social-distancing measures in place. Restaurants can now allow bar-top seating, again with social-distancing restrictions in place.

Retail businesses and gyms can now operate at full capacity and personal service businesses e.g. tattoo parlors, massage and tanning establishments may also reopen.

An update on attractions:

Gatorland opened May 23rd; Gator Gully Splashpad opened June 3rd: https://www.gatorland.com/plan-your-visit/re-opening-safety/

Legoland opened June 1st: https://www.legoland.com/florida/ways-we-are-making-it-safe-to-visit/

Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay opened 4th June with limited and reduced daily attendance: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/safety-faqs

Walt Disney World parks will commence opening July 11th – Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, followed by EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15th. WDW requirements here: https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/experience-updates/

Busch Gardens opens June 11th: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/park-info/park-safety/

Discovery Cove opens June 11th: https://discoverycove.com/orlando/park-info/park-safety/

Disney Springs phased reopening: https://www.disneysprings.com/reopening/

Universal CityWalk: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/safety-faqs/citywalk-parking

With the announcement of Virgin Atlantic’s intention to re-commence flights to Orlando from Heathrow on July 20th, it signals the first glimmer of hope that we may be able to salvage something from this awful, global situation.

We at White Rose Villas will be ready, willing and able to welcome our valued international guests to the Orlando area as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime we’ll give you regular updates and information as soon as we have them. Keep safe!