If I rent a vacation home in Orlando, what should I do if there is a medical emergency?

Renting a vacation home in Orlando Florida is a great idea to enjoy a family break in the sun. However, you should be aware that Florida has a sub-tropical temperature which brings some caution when considering sun burn and inspects/animals which may present considerations for medical care during your stay in the sun drenched vacation rental capital of the world.

The first to do is make yourself familiar with the dangers of your vacation rental home. Check the rental home owners hand book located in the villa and follow the advice given. Check the smoke alarms are working and the date that the fire extinguishers were last serviced. If there is a problem, call the vacation rental owner or local property manager.

Keep in mind safety around the pool area and outdoors in general. Stay away from any insects that look poisonous, including red back spiders.

If your renting a vacation home in Orlando and you are from the UK, then keep in mind that the emergency services number in the USA is 911, not 999. Centra Care (http://centracare.org/visitors/) offer out patience with medical assistance from many locations across Orlando.

And finally remember to make sure your medical insurance cover is in place before you travel. Medical care is very expensive in the USA, even a simple check up from a local medical center can cost hundreds of dollars.