Orlando – The perfect holiday in the sun

For many families the annual summer holiday is the perfect welcome break from working life and time away from school for the children to enjoy themselves. Thousands of families every year will take time off typically during July and August and jet off to somewhere warmer for a few weeks.

Top of the list for many UK holidaymakers is Orlando in Florida, with the theme parks as well as the weather being the main draw for tourists all over the world. Families with young children will obviously be going for the Disneyland theme park and MGM studios but there’s plenty more outside the magical kingdom.

There are plenty of other attractions such as the Kennedy Space Centre where you can see and learn about the American space shuttles and rockets. The space centre focuses a lot of their experience on what it is like to be an astronaut with plenty of videos and artefacts from previous space expeditions and a shuttle launch simulation.

For the petrol heads out there you can visit the famous Daytona racetrack to indulge the speed demon within. Interactive experiences are available such as an EA Sports simulation of driving in a stock car on the banked curves of the race track. Another feature is the IMAX 3D cinema where you’ll experience what it is like to be a part of the excitement.

Whilst flights to the USA are long many families opt to take slightly longer periods away such as 3 weeks or more. It’s not surprising considering the weather in Florida is typically ideal for the majority of the year with only a few really humid months during the summer. Many tour groups advise September or October as best times to visit as you’ll still be getting warm weather but will hopefully avoid larger crowds that flock to Orlando in peak summer months.

Spring is another time that many people may think would be a better choice than summer but with the spring break period making Orlando extremely popular with college students you would need to be sure about your timing to not get mobbed by the crowds. Florida winters are not nearly as bad as over here and whilst you won’t be able to walk around in your shorts all the time it is still milder than in the UK during the colder months.

One thing to remember though is that from June until October it is hurricane season and so there will be the occasional downpour and high levels of humidity that will certainly tire you out quickly. You may lose a day or miss a flight because of the weather, all the more reason to spend longer in Florida!

Secure a Lifetime of Orlando Vacations With a Timeshare

With it's family-friendly attractions, warm sunny climate and world-class golfing, it's easy to see why vacationers come from all over the globe to experience this beloved city in America's Sunshine State.

Orlando's attractions aren't just for kids, which is why many vacationers have decided to make vacations to this beloved city a regular part of their lifestyle. A timeshare can help you and your family secure a lifetime of vacations (perfect for any age) in beautiful Orlando.  In fact, Florida is one of the top ten timeshare destinations in the world, with Orlando attracting the largest percentage of its visitors.

Orlando timeshare come in all shapes and sizes. From the five-star rated Westgate Towers, which is ideally located just one mile from the gates of Walt Disney World; to the Star Island Resort and Club which specializes in celebrity-style treatment of every guest, there are hundreds of timeshares to choose from in Orlando.

This huge array of choices guarantees that there's a resort out there for you, but with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect one might seem like a daunting task. One way to make choosing the perfect vacation property fun is to rent timeshare at a few different resorts. As a renter you'll reap many of the benefits of ownership (like reduced rates and expanded units). When you rent you get to explore the timesharing lifestyle at dozens of resorts, with no long term commitment. You certainly won't complain, but you might be wondering: how are timeshare so cost-effective?

Timeshare's budget-friendliness comes from shared ownership.  Essentially, timeshares make it possible for individuals to own, and pay for only a portion of vacation property. Several owners (sometimes as many as 52, one for each week) will pitch in on the rights to one unit. You'll share the cost of ownership and usage.

If you're considering purchasing timeshare, but are working within a budget, consider buying timeshare resale. Rather than purchasing direct, where resorts sell timeshare at highly-inflated pricing, when you buy resale you can often save thousands.

Swim with the Dolphins at the Orlando World Center

(openPR) - [Orlando, Fl. – April, 2007] – Discover a once in a lifetime adventure with the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort’s “Swim with the Dolphins Experience,” an exhilarating Florida resort package.

This unforgettable package encompasses one-night deluxe accommodations at the Orlando resort complete with a complimentary upgrade to a pool-view room, buffet breakfast in Solaris Restaurant and one-day all-inclusive admission to Discovery Cove for two. Guests also receive a pass for seven consecutive days for unlimited admission to SeaWorld® Orlando or Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay.

Admission to Discovery Cove features a reserved dolphin swim experience (must be at least six years of age to swim with the dolphins), unlimited access to the Coral Reef, Ray Lagoon, Resort Pool, Tropical River and free-flight Aviary, complimentary parking and use of snorkel gear, wet suits, towels, lockers, lunch buffet, snacks and beverages.

The one-night package at this Orlando luxury resort starts at only $714 per room, for two and is valid now through December 31. Additional package prices are available for up to five people upon request.

Orlando Plans $68 million ad campaign to promote itself as ultimate famaily destination

ORLANDO, Fla. (December 15, 2006) – Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) executives today announced plans to launch a two-year, $68 million advertising campaign highlighting Orlando’s unique and powerful family vacation experiences over competing vacation options. Launching in first quarter 2007, the unprecedented Orlando destination advertising campaign appeals to the current mindset of moms who are looking for ways to use vacation time to reconnect family members and bring them closer together.

With the slogan, “Built for families. Made for memories.”, the new campaign is the most integrated and comprehensive undertaking in Orlando’s history and represents a 240% increase in advertising spending over 2005-2006 levels.

Low Disney Prices for January and February 2007

This is the Year of a Million Dreams at Disney World and hopefully there will be enough to go around for all the kids who have their hearts set on receiving a trip to Orlando as a holiday gift. Savvy parents will opt to sit out the holidays at home and instead take advantage of the value season, one of the best times to save a buck and headaches at Disney. The shortest lines come from now until December 19, in what is known as December dead weeks, and then again in the holiday hangover period, specifically from January 1 through early February.

The mouse is also offering a hangover helper with specially discounted packages that includes free ticket upgrades worth about $100 per person. The upgrades turn the Magic Your Way base ticket into a Park Hopper that allows visitors to come and go from one theme park to another each day. The Free Water Park Fun and More Upgrade permits a total of four visits per person to their choice of a Disney water park, DisneyQuest indoor interactive theme park, or the downtown Disney Pleasure Island nightclubs.

The four-night Magic Your Way package is available for travel most nights January 1- February 14, starting at $377 per adult, $221 per junior, and $182 per child based on double occupancy. This offer and includes a standard room at a Disney value resort, theme park tickets, and free ticket upgrades. Call Walt Disney Travel Company at 800-327-2996 and ask for package code zcm. The booking deadline is December 16.

Orlando

Orlando is best known for the many tourist attractions in the area, particularly the nearby Walt Disney World Resort. With other area attractions such as SeaWorld and Universal Orlando Resort, and downtown Orlando, in excess of 50 million tourists visit each year.