| The economy is in a down turn, retirement funds are | | | | - Many homes are furnished with a game room |
| shrinking and the future of employment is unknown. | | | | including pool table. There is no need to spend time in |
| Our natural instinct is to cut back spending and watch | | | | a closet sized room playing Pacman and Space |
| the bottom line more closely. People worldwide will | | | | Invaders. |
| decide to give up on the one thing we know will take | | | | - DVD libraries, big screen TV's and xBox360. Don't |
| away the stress and give some much needed down | | | | pay for in room movies and games when you can |
| time especially in times of uncertainty. This is the | | | | watch and play for free. |
| family vacation. | | | | - Free Wi-Fi. Don't pay to have your laptop connect |
| However, many people are unaware that vacations | | | | to the hotel internet. |
| do not need to be expensive to have a good time. | | | | - Clubhouse resort activities. Check your email for |
| The average family empowered with the proper | | | | free, work out in a fitness room or play group sports |
| knowledge will enjoy a luxury vacation at a very | | | | outside. |
| affordable price. As an Orlando vacation home owner, | | | | - Kitchen facilities. With all dishes and utensils at |
| I routinely see resort specials and so called "once in a | | | | home, buy food at the grocery store instead of |
| lifetime" deals which in reality are not so great. It is | | | | eating at restaurants and save hundreds of dollars. |
| important to arm yourself with the necessary | | | | - Choosing a home with many amenities may cost a |
| knowledge before making a decision of whether or | | | | bit more but will end up saving with less trips to |
| not a vacation can be affordable and in line with your | | | | Disney World and the other benefits listed. |
| budget. Listed below is information to be considered | | | | 4. Understand your car insurance at home |
| that will show you how to have a luxury vacation | | | | Many visitors have rental car coverage under their |
| that you may have otherwise thought was financially | | | | own policy and can deny the insurance offered by |
| out of reach. | | | | car rental agencies. |
| 1. Choose a popular destination for tourists | | | | 5. Do your homework for car rentals |
| One of the most popular destination vacations is | | | | - Go online to one of the many travel portals |
| Orlando, Florida which sees more then 52 million | | | | available to help find the cheapest rental. |
| visitors each year and is on top for theme parks. | | | | - Make sure you consider location as some agencies |
| 2. Know the dates of the low, medium and high | | | | are not located at the airport. This is an |
| seasons for the tourist industry | | | | inconvenience that may or may not be worth the |
| Orlando in January is "low season". Hotel room rates | | | | extra discount and only costs a bit of time. |
| drop, vacation home prices are lowered, rental cars | | | | - Fuel service is commonly offered in which the price |
| prices feel like they are free and theme parks often | | | | per gallon is very competitive but you should know |
| have a special incentives. March break or summer | | | | that a service fee routinely charged on top so it |
| vacation is on the opposite end of the spectrum | | | | should always be cheaper to deny the service and |
| when these same vices may be booked or | | | | return it on a full tank. |
| forecasted at capacity at which time prices are | | | | 6. Arrange theme park tickets in advance |
| increased. | | | | There are many locations that will sell your park |
| 3. Look into renting an all inclusive vacation home | | | | tickets in advance at a discounted price. Be aware |
| when available | | | | though, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably |
| The Orlando area has thousands of vacation homes | | | | is. Some vendors will sell you park tickets at |
| and gated resort communities with features and | | | | extremely low prices but you are obligated to spend |
| amenities for every budget. The many benefits | | | | a few hours looking at a time share opportunity that |
| include the following: | | | | they want you to buy. |
| - 5 Bedroom homes and larger make it possible for | | | | 7. Save money with coupons |
| families to vacation together and split the cost | | | | You can save money by going online to local tourist |
| making it much more affordable then hotel rooms. | | | | information sites or picking up brochures in |
| - Most homes have their own private heated pool | | | | restaurants, gas bars and shops that will allow money |
| and spa. Hours for swimming are always open. | | | | off merchandise, meals and attractions. |