http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog Orlando Florida Travel Blog Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:55:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In yesterday’s Tourism and Travel section of The Orlando Sentinel it was reported that first quarter tourism numbers were down at Disney World and those on an Orlando Vacation. Even though the heavy Christmas week (December 25 through January 2nd were robust, the results were down 2% this year ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2010/02/16/orlando-vacation-numbers-just-in%e2%80%a6/ I went to my favorite airline vacation package site to check out how their prices stacked up to ours as it related to an Orlando vacation. I was shocked! The amount of money being charged was considerable and that was without their airfare included. No wonder so many people tell ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2010/02/02/orlando-vacationwow/ Want to save money on your Orlando vacation this year? Then look at Hotels near Disney rather than hotels inside Disney World. You will find that the cost of the same room inside the theme parks will cost as much as $50 to $75 per night due to location. The ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2010/02/01/hotels-near-disney-can-save-you-money/ I constantly answer a querry by guests as to what is the best of Orlando Florida Hotels. The answer varies…to one guest it is a low rate, to another it is a five star castle dripping in amenities. It is hard to put your thumb on what is best for ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2010/01/27/the-best-of-orlando-florida-hotels/ If for some reason you missed it, much of Universal Studios in 2010 will convert to the popular Harry Potter theme. At a cost of over $300 million this is no small undertaking. The scope of the project has been under construction for years. Now the unveiling is almost upon ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2010/01/12/harry-potter-to-help-his-new-friends-including-mickey/ I recently caught up with a GM of three hotels here in Orlando. I said Bill what is your prognostication for the lodging business for Orlando FL Hotels for 2010. His response was like most that I have queried. They all believe that 2010 will start off on a high note. ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2010/01/07/orlando-fl-hotels/ It is always good to look back at the things that worked so well the previous year. One of the best deals in SPACIOUS accommodations in the Orlando Disney World market was the Towns of Legacy Park. This new project of town homes is located in the stylish development called ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2010/01/05/the-towns-of-legacy-park/ Vacationer’s from afar always botch the name Kissimmee. They either try to pronounce it Kiss I Me or Kiss Me…but however you arrive at your pronunciation, you will readily come to the understanding that Disney World is not located in Orlando, but it is in Kissimmee, FL. Therefore, if we are ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2009/12/31/savings-on-hotels-in-kissimmee-fl/ As we start a new year, people are looking for ways to save money on Orlando hotels. One of the best ways to do that is go to the internet and perform a search under a term like Hotels Orlando. Here you will find numerous internet sites dealing with Orlando ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2009/12/28/savings-on-hotels-orlando/ I know you have heard of “bundling services”. It is quite prevalent in the home entertainment business. When I recently purchased my new home, I was surprised to find that I could get my phone, internet and cable television for a great low monthly rate. When I compared the prices ... http://orlandovacationhotels.com/travel-blog/2009/12/18/kissimmee-vacation-package-deals/