The Great Outdoors - Florida RV & Golf Resort

2012-05-02T12:38:00.002-04:00

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER SPECIAL RATES!

Effective May 1st, TGO offers special summer rates: Stay 2 nights, get the third night free! And if you are a first time visitor, we offer you an additional free night.

For more information about our summer rates, or to make reservations, give us a call at

1-800-621-2267.

BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTED WINTER RATES! IT'S NOT TOO EARLY TO MAKE YOUR 2012-2013 SEASON RESERVATIONS NOW!

TGO REALTY'S NEW CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY!

2012-03-30T11:54:00.000-04:00

If you had the chance to visit The Great Outdoors lately, you might have noticed all TGO Realty's For Sale signs now incorporate the QR code technology, making it easier for those with iPhones, iPads, SmartPhones, etc. to scan the code, and you will instantly see all pertinent information on this property. This code will take you directly to the sales website for that property. Our residents, visitors and clients are all buzzing about this great new addition to TGO Realty's marketing efforts. Here is a sample of our QR code, which will take you directly to our website!

WINNERS OF 2011 TAMPA RV SUPER SHOW "DREAM VACATION"!

2011-12-28T13:09:00.000-05:00

Judy Willeke, Director of Sales & Marketing, welcomes Kaye and Don Benner of Huntingdon, PA to The Great Outdoors. The Benners arrived December 27th to claim their "Dream Vacation", which consisted of a week's stay on a full hookup RV site, meal for two at our fine dining restaurant, The Plantation House Restaurant, use of a golf cart during their stay, a round of golf for two on our 18 hole championship course, and a Welcome Basket complete with champagne and fresh fruit! The Benner's entry was drawn from over 900 entries gathered from our booth at the 2011 Tampa RV Super Show. CONGRATULATIONS KAYE & DON!! We are pleased to have you here!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-12-28T10:13:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year from sunny (and warm!) Titusville, Florida! Just had our first cold snap, but it is warming off nicely. Still had our a/c on during Christmas festivities though! If you haven't made reservations yet to spend your winter on one of our beautiful RV sites, don't delay any further. Our front desk has told us they are almost at capacity already!

So be sure to make your plans now - there is much to do here inside the resort - you may not ever want to leave!

GET OUT OF THE RV & EXPERIENCE SPACE COAST NATURE ADVENTURES!

2011-10-18T10:24:00.000-04:00

If you are looking for nature adventures, from birding to wilderness hikes, check out this site!

http://www.spacecoastoutdoors.net/Hiking_Home.htm

Space Coast Outdoors' website has a complete list of things to do from fishing, hiking, surfing, paddling, snorkeling and so much more. Get off the beaten path and experience Florida in it's natural habitat.

Thanks to Space Coast Outdoors for sharing this valuable site with us - be sure to check out everything they have to offer, and don't forget to take advantage of their web site sponsors!

RV SITE RENTAL SPECIALS! SUPER SUMMER & WINTER SAVINGS!!!

2011-09-08T13:48:00.001-04:00

We have extended our Summer Special - "Pay for 2 nights, get 3rd night free!" for the month of November! That is a savings of $350.00!!!

Also, save up to $1,000 on our Winter Special!!

If you stay for 2 months, receive a $100 discount off your second month.

Stay for 3 months, and receive $200 off third month.

Stay for 4 months, and receive $300 off fourth month.

Stay 5 months, and receive $400 off fifth month.

Offer valid 12/1/11 through 5/1/12

Reservations required - Call now @ 1-800-621-2267 for more information.

ACT NOW - ON A FIRST COME - FIRST SERVED BASIS!!!

MET LIFE OFFERS FHA RESORT HOME FINANCING!

2011-08-03T15:36:00.000-04:00

Hot off the press - MetLife has just announced that they will do FHA financing on RV resort homes with just 3-1/2% down, primary residence, at 4.25% interest. This does not apply to construction perm loans, or RV sites, park homes or RV port properties. This is welcome news to us! Contact us at 1-800-621-2267 for more information!

CASINO SHIP NOW SAILING OUT OF PORT CANAVERAL

2011-08-03T15:08:00.001-04:00

The Great Outdoors RV Resort is happy to announce that after months and months of anxious anticipation, Victory Casino Cruise Line set sail last week from Port Canaveral. Check them out on Facebook or at http://www.victorycasinocruises.com/. They offer over 30 tables games, including craps, roulette, blackjack, E-Z Bac, 3-card poker, Ultimate Texas Hold Em and over 600 slots. Also being offered are lunch and dinner buffets, night club with DJ on weekends, and entertainment. The ship cruises twice daily. Several of us had the opportunity to cruise with Victory and were quite impressed with the ship!

GOD SPEED ATLANTIS - A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH & END OF AN ERA!

2011-07-08T11:50:00.000-04:00

Lift off of Atlantis!

Every angle available was used for viewing the launch! This was taken in our rally lot!

Residents & guests viewing the launch from our golf range.

Seconds after lift off!

Thankfully the clouds parted for just a short period!

We are all elated and sad at the same time as the shuttle program comes to a close after 30 years. Kennedy Space Center will continue as a top-rated attraction so that you can view the history of the space program, both past and future! The Great Outdoors RV/Golf Resort continues to welcome RV'ers to the area, where we are just a short distance from all of central Florida's main attractions, and minutes away from the Space Center, Daytona Beach & the International Speedway, not to mention miles of natural beaches! Spend the summer with us - our summer rates continue with our special Stay 2 Nights, Get the 3rd Night Free! Call us a 800-621-2267 for more information on RV rental sites and rates!

Waiting For Launch!!!

2011-07-08T11:07:00.000-04:00

Cindy Taylor and Nancy Davis were kept busy over the past few days checking in our guests at The Welcome Center! We had a record number of first-time visitors visiting us for the final shuttle launch of Atlantis. Our wonderful staff were on hand to welcome everyone with everything from lemonade to wine, donuts to cheese platter! The party atmosphere was not dampened by the rain, and as I write this - the sun is shining and we are less than 30 minutes from launch. Keep your fingers crossed!

LAST FLIGHT OF ATLANTIS SHUTTLE FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

2011-06-10T14:54:00.001-04:00

RV SITES AVAILABLE FOR LAST SHUTTLE LAUNCH & WIN USE OF GOLF CART DURING YOUR STAY!

Space Shuttle Atlantis Scheduled to Launch July 8th, 2011

Make your reservations now and be eligible to win the use of a golf cart during your stay (up to 7 days) - a $150.00 value - At America's Top'Rated RV Resort!!

Call our toll-free number 800-621-2267 before July 4, 2011 to be eligible for the drawing. Existing reservations are automatically entered into this drawing.

LIMITED NUMBER OF SITES AVAILABLE - SO MAKE YOUR RV SITE RESERVATIONS NOW TO AVOID BEING PUT ON A WAITING LIST!

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF ENDEAVOR

2011-05-16T09:16:00.000-04:00

Space Shuttle Endeavor launched on time this morning at 8:56 a.m. We were able to view it for just a bit before it disappeared into the cloud cover. This view is from our golf course driving range, which always is a favorite spot for people to view the launches. NASA has not announced yet when the final launch of Atlantis, and the last shuttle launch ever, is scheduled. We believe it will be sometime in July, so stay tuned as we will post as soon as we know. Atlantis's launch will be the final chapter of the shuttle fleet before they are shipped off to various venues. Atlantis will stay at Kennedy Space Center, a fitting spot for the last shuttle and the last shuttle launch. Now is the time to make plans and bring the kids and grandkids to the Space Coast for this historical even.

ENDEAVOR TO LAUNCH MAY 16TH

2011-05-09T15:35:00.000-04:00

NASA announced just moments ago that Endeavor will attempt to launch Monday, May 16 at 8:56 a.m. Be sure to make your reservations now as large crowds are expected. God Speed Endeavor!

NEW & IMPROVED WEBSITE LAUNCHED!

2011-05-09T13:51:00.000-04:00

Our new and improved website has just been launched! Be sure to check it out and let us know what you think of it. Visit us at http://www.tgoresort.com/ to view our fresh new face!

PRE-LAUNCH PARTY!

2011-05-03T09:35:00.000-04:00

What a great way to welcome our guests by having refreshments from wine and cheese to punch and cookies at check in! As always, our staff rolls out the red carpet and loves to mingle! Unfortunately, the launch was scrubbed, but we are looking forward to NASA announcing the new launch date very soon!

THE GREAT OUTDOORS ONCE AGAIN RECEIVES PERFECT 10-10-10 RATING!

2011-04-18T15:32:00.000-04:00

                                Stan Grabiec, Trailer Life Rep, Cindy Taylor, TGO Office
                                 Manager, Judy Willeke, Director of Sales, & Julie Grabiec,
                                 Trailer Life Rep.

Once again, The Great Outdoors was honored to receive the prestigious 10-10-10 rating from Trailer Life Directory. Stan and Julie Grabiec, our Trailer Life representatives, presented the coveted award to our staff on April 15, 2011.

"Achievement of this honor is a significant accomplishment and deserves recognition. It takes a special commitment by the management of a park to consistently maintain high standards in all areas of their operation", said Cindy Halley, Vice President-Publisher of the Trailer Life Directory.

The Great Outdoors will continue with our commitment to excellence in this field. Our goal is to share this wonderful resort with the RV community......and if you haven't had the opportunity to visit us, come see what a 10-10-10 resort is all about. Remember, you can stay a night or a lifetime - it's up to you!

VISIT US AT THE 2011 TAMPA RV SUPER SHOW!

2011-01-15T10:03:00.000-05:00

If you are planning on visiting the 2011 Tampa RV Super Show, be sure to stop by our booth and visit! Sign up for a chance to win a dream vacation at The Great Outdoors! The show is held at the Tampa State Fairgrounds just off of I-4 and runs through Sunday, January 16th!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

2010-12-12T13:34:00.000-05:00

Seasons Greetings from the staff of TGO Realty! Clockwise from bottom: Judy Willeke, Tammy DeVries, Bobbie Weekley, Mark Herbers, Kim Hessler, Hal Hessler, Nancy Merchant and Ann Henn.

SHUTTLE LAUNCH DATE CHANGE

2010-10-29T10:11:00.003-04:00

UPDATE ON LAUNCH SCHEDULE

NASA HAS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE (as of 12/6/10)

SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY - Launch no earlier than February 3, 2011

SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOR - Launch no earlier than April 1, 2011

View Us On You Tube!

2010-08-26T14:32:00.003-04:00

If you would like to see a short video of our resort, just click on the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osmqid--znE

Titusville Is #3 Great Cities For Retirees

2010-08-25T14:22:00.002-04:00

Kiplinger has announced its "5 GREAT CITIES FOR RETIREES" - with Titusville ranked #3 in the "Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Fl" category. Kiplinger based their recommendation on the warm climate, proximity to international airport and major cruise port, great number of outdoor activities and lower taxes! The Great Outdoors RV/Golf Resort, Inc. is proud to say we have everything you are looking for as you search for your retirement haven. So if you are not an RV'er, come and check us out anyway. We have many properties for you to choose from, and you might just find out the RV lifestyle is something you would love!

Our 18-hole 71 par championship course beckons you - and our moderate winter temperatures will surely convince you that The Great Outdoors is perfect for your retirement plans! Leave your worries behind - our resort features 24-hour year round manned security and gated entry! For more information, give us a call at 800-621-2267! We look forward to hearing from you!

2010 Shuttle Schedule

2010-04-14T13:50:00.015-04:00

ONLY TWO SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCHES LEFT!!!

That's right! Just two more chances to view a space shuttle launch before the program is history! Why not pack up the RV and plan a short vacation to Florida's Space Coast! We have extended our special off-season rate for just this occasion - Stay 2 nights at $40/night, get the third night free. The Great Outdoors is rated a perfect 10-10-10 by TrailerLife and MotorHome magazines as well as a perfect 5W by Woodalls, and features such amenities as 30/50 amp service with full hookups on level concrete pads, 18-hole championship golf course, free cable tv, 2 pools, on-site restaurants and much, much more!

So check out these dates and start planning this truly once-in-a-lifetime RV vacation - just remember to make your reservations now by calling 800-621-2267 in insure your RV site!

SHUTTLE LAUNCHES

November 2, 2010 Discovery 4:17 p.m.

February 27, 2011 Endeavor 3:35 p.m. (Winter Rates Apply)

Florida's Top Rated RV Resort

2009-08-17T14:47:00.003-04:00

Once again, Trailer Life has awarded Florida's Top Rated RV Resort, The Great Outdoors RV, Nature & Golf Resort, a perfect rating.

How to Read Trailer Life Directory Ratings (from the Trailer Life Directory website)

TL RATING 10/10 /10

All three ratings are on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. Less than 1 percent of parks or campgrounds receive a rating of 10. Campgrounds with a 10/10/10 rating have more facilities, are better maintained and are more visually appealing than 5/5/5 - rated campgrounds. Campgrounds are inspected annually by dedicated RVers like you. Unannounced, random Quality Checks are also made throughout the year.

Completeness of facilities

10 / 10 / 10

The first campground rating evaluates completeness and quality of facilities.

Cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms and showers

10 / 10 / 10

The second rating category concerns restrooms, which RVers are very particular about; therefore, we divide this rating category into two subcategories: cleanliness and physical characteristics. (Full points in each of the above earns a star rating)

Visual Appeal and Environmental Quality

10 / 10 / 10

According to our research, nature is the barometer by which most people judge a campground's visual appeal.

Find Your Place In The Sun On A Beautiful RV Site - Rental or Ownership Offered!

2008-12-29T16:00:00.005-05:00

YOUR WINTER RETREAT AWAITS YOU!

P.S. BRING YOUR SWIM SUIT!!

Trade in your snow suit for a swim suit and enjoy Florida's finest RV resort offering large level concrete sites with 30/50 amps and full hookups! Put down the snow shovel for a sand shovel and pail - and build a sandcastle instead of a snowman! Have we made our point? Why spend another winter with frozen pipes, cabin fever and treacherous driving. Florida's premier RV resort is conveniently located near Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, Universal Studios, Daytona Speedway and much more. Our gated resort offers 24 hour secured entry, not to mention an 18-hole championship golf course and 2 heated pools. The Great Outdoors offers rental rv sites for a night or a lifetime! Join the hundreds of happy owners and renters who call The Great Outdoors RV Resort their winter home! Call us today at 800-621-2267 for more information - we will be happy to send you our latest newsletter and DVD! Come and visit Florida's best kept RV destination! You may just decide you won't want to ever leave!

2008-11-19T12:28:00.004-05:00

With early snow falling across the U.S., are you really sure you want to spend another season of frozen pipes, shoveling snow and more importantly, sky-rocketing heating fuel charges? Now more than ever - the time is right for you to consider that Florida home with or without an RV. The Great Outdoors has the lifestyle for you! With housing prices now at an all time low, now is the time to take advantage of the real estate market's many deals in sunny Florida. For more information on some of the best deals in Florida real estate, contact us at 800-621-2267. We will be happy to send you information on our RV/Golf Resort as well as a DVD or CD tour. Enjoy your winter on our 18-hole championship golf course, playing tennis on one of our 4 tennis courts, or relaxing pool-side by one of our heated swimming pools. Put away those winter coats, snow shoes, and snow shovels and join us in Florida for a season of fun in the sun!