City of Kissimmee

Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida. It is the county seat of Osceola County. The area was originally named Allendale, after Confederate Major J. H. Allen who operated the first cargo steamboat along the Kissimmee River - the Mary Belle. It was renamed Kissimmee when incorporated as a city in 1883. The name, Kissimmee, came from 'Cacema', a Native American name meaning 'long water'. It’s defined by its proximity to the region’s multitude of amusement parks, including the massive Walt Disney World Resort complex.

Grand Oasia Riviera

The Grand Oasis Riviera Jan 8-15 (6 adults, 2 kids)It took us 90 minutes to get to this resort from the airport. We had a group of 10, two of whom were children. The grounds are beautiful, as is the lobby, which looks right out onto the Caribbean Sea. Our check-in was quick and easy, and was taken to our room by one of the many polite staff. The rooms are spectacular big and spacious, king bed with a love seat and a...
By Sharon