[Mikeod]

Buy a map. TV is huge and it's easy to get lost when new. If you take the trolley tour, I think you can get a map there. $5.

Get a copy of the Daily Sun newspaper and look for the open houses listing. This will give you a chance to actually look at the homes available. You can see many different types of homes in TV. That will help you when you look for available rentals, so you will know what size dwelling you are considering.

You will be able to visit the restaurants, country clubs and rec centers without an ID. You will not be able to participate in any of the activities within, though. Stay long enough to enjoy the entertainment at the town squares, which is free.

As far as desirable villages, there are as many opinions as there are villages. Except for most of the Premier neighborhoods and the "historic" section, the each village is a collection of different home styles and prices. Within each village you will find villas, cottages/ranch homes, and designers. What mostly sets villages apart is their proximity to the golf courses, rec centers, town squares, or shopping. I find most people think the village they live in is the best. Some prefer to be near the squares, some prefer to be away from them. Unlike some other planned communities, there are not entire villages that are high end, while others are more modest. Mostly it's a mix. P

New construction is sold only through TV sales staff. Resales are done through TV sales staff as well as outside realtors. Having dealt with no outside realtors, I cannot give a recommendation on those. As far as the TV sales staff, I found absolutely no pressure when looking at homes.