March 29, 2007

Orlando Vacation Homes: The Best Choice For Extended Disney Vacations

Planning an extended vacation to Disney World? Then you need to consider renting an Orlando vacation+home" rel="tag"target="_blank" class="external">Orlando vacation home near disney.  Here's why.

Title: Finding a House for your Disney Trip

Author: Jean Simmer

One of the most famous attractions in the state of Florida for any family vacation is undoubtedly Disneyland. Offering 4 theme  parks that operate from dawn past dusk, a visit to Disneyland  falls into the lists of most people for Places To Visit Before I  Die. With a land mass that rivals some small towns (and a few  larger ones too!), Disneyland isn't a place you can cover easily  in a day or even a week.

To that end, most vacation goers plan their Disney family trips
to last for weeks and even months at a time. Given this, it
becomes hell on the budget to stay at a hotel for that long a
period. For extended stays, it is both more economical and far
more comfortable to rent a summer home. Enterprising citizens
and tourism companies down in Florida offer thousands of
vacation homes for rent all year round, and you should take
advantage of these for your stay down in Disneyland. Here are a
few tips to take when looking for a good vacation rental home.

Where to Look? - checking the internet and classified ads is a
quick and easy way to at least canvas places which you can take
as options for your rental home. Travel booking agencies are
also a good way to look, albeit pricier since the agencies will
probably be getting their own percentage off the deal. Look for
ones located in Orlando, Florida, and keep in mind that the
closer it is to Disney land, the more expensive it usually gets.
Grab a map of Florida to look for places that will pass through
easy thoroughfares so in case you can't afford a place that's
within spitting distance of the park, you'll at least be able to
find a reasonable one that will allow you to get there with a
quick drive.

Price and Terms - look at the going rate for the places you'll
be canvassing, and know how long you'll be staying. More often
than not, rental homes charge less per day if you're staying a
longer duration overall. These added discounts can help a lot.
Plus, also check and see if you have to shoulder any additional
costs for the house like electricity and water, of if they are
included in the rental fee already. What might seem to be a
cheaper offer can actually rack up more expenses if you have to
cover your own day to day expenditures on the house.

Additional Features - the point of going on a vacation is to
relax and unwind. Disneyland itself night be a fun place to
visit, but admittedly tromping around all day can get tiring,
especially when you're steering your little herd of kids. So,
you might want to consider a rental house that's a bit pricier
but has added stuff like a jaccuzzi, pool, sauna, game room, and
A/V entertainment room. These little touches can help you unwind
after a long day of keeping your kids from kicking Donald Duck
in the butt.

Transportation - make sure that the place has got a garage.
Whether you're bringing your own car or renting one out when you
get there, keep in mind that your kids KNOW that the family's on
vacation, and may demand things like sudden trips to the pizza
parlor or a sudden run for ice cream. Having a car handy at all
times lessens the migraine.

Other Destinations - keep other destinations in mind. Florida is
a big place, and aside from Disneyland, there are beaches for
surfing, animal parks, coral reefs for scuba divers, and rivers
with manatees. You may want to check these other places out when
you're on vacation, so factor them in when planning the location
of the house that you'll be renting.

Security and Comfort - lastly but definitely not least, look at
the basic features of the house you'll be renting. Make sure
that it runs well with a fully furnished kitchen, bath, bed, and
dining rooms. Also look into the neighborhood that the house is
located in and make sure that it's got good security. Lastly,
call the local town management office in the area to check for
any funny ordinances that may trip you up, like prohibitions on
alcohol, loud music, etc.

About the author:
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http://www.thebestfloridaholidays.com/Rent-House-Near-Disneyworld
-Orlando.html http://www.myalpha-power.com/ or
http://www.aperfectharmony.com/

For the best 2-4 weeks of your life, be sure to rent a great near disney!  Remember to say hello to Mickey for us.

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May 10, 2007

Cymru Am Byth said:

Having been to the Canarie Islands and the Greek Islands several times I have always wanted to hire a vehicle to get around as everything is spread out just that to little bit to far to walk to. However I have never driven in a foreign land. I would if : 1. I could have 30 minute drive lesson before taking the car rental in that specific country. 2. I understood if my insurance was covered for everything in the incidence of an accident.? I am Miss accident pro-2007……

May 13, 2007

attagril said:

I would have to agree with this article. if you are planning to stay and really enjoy Disney World you need to make sure that you get enough time to visit all the parks on your itinerary. Also when booking you need to make sure you are getting the best deal you can find for your extended stay. Nothing like surprises, or not being able to stay at a hotel for extra time.   This is why extended stays should be in a rental unit. Many will have things for you to do to help unwind such as what the article mentioned. This helped our family have the vacation of our lives. 

May 18, 2007

sunshine said:

Staying in a vacation home is a great idea a few years ago I did just this, what it offered that was hard to beat was that at the end of the day when the days theme park trip was over  was the retreat to your own self contained fully equipped home and the magic part your own pool with a glass of wine, luxury beyond luxury – highly, highly recommended if your in the Orlando area for more than a week

May 21, 2007

tim said:

Vacation homes are a great idea. Another good idea for extended stay travelers is to book one of the affordable all-suite hotels. My family and I usually stay at Baymont Inn & Suites, located right on International Drive. The hotel offers eveything from full-kitchens to laundry service and also has shuttles to some of the parks. 

September 21, 2007

lalajean said:

Those are good choices for finding what you need when vacationing. Extended stay travelers should book when they find the right deal. Vacation rentals are very important to people and therefore finding the ones that you need to. I have stayed at many places designed for extended stays in one area and it is very good to know what kinds of discounts are available and where to find what you are looking for.

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