http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/listings-and-news.rssNews Articles and Listings from ALL STAR Vacation HomesCopyright (C) All Star Vacation Home Management Inc.ALL STAR Vacation Homes RSS Generatorhttp://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/05/09/orlando-summer-movie-of-the-week-for-may-9th/Catch all the hot summer flicks on your Orlando vacation! This week, don?t miss Speed Racer ? opening today, May 9th at these top Orlando cinemas: 5/9/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/05/08/chill-out-to-the-hot-sounds-of-bob-marley-reggae-fest-at-universal-orlando-citywalk/Too hot out? Catch some cool tunes and chill out this weekend at Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk May 10-11th, 2-9pm.5/8/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/05/07/treat-mom-to-a-mothers-day-brunch-at-walt-disney-world-epcot/Say ?Happy Mother?s Day? the Disney way - take Mom to the Mother?s Day Brunch at EPCOT this Sunday, May 11th during the Walt Disney World park?s annual International Flower & Garden Festival5/7/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/05/05/catch-viva-la-musica-at-seaworld-orlando-this-weekend/Make this weekend a festive fiesta! Dance on over to Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa.5/5/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/05/02/orlando-summer-movie-of-the-week-for-may-2nd/Be sure to see the latest summer blockbusters on your Orlando vacation. This week, don?t miss Iron Man ? opening today, May 2nd at these top Orlando cinemas:5/2/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/05/01/may-orlando-vacation-event-calendar/Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more in May and enjoy these and other hot Orlando events5/1/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/30/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party-tickets-on-sale-may-1st/Think it?s too early to plan for Halloween in Orlando? Think again. Tickets for Mickey?s Not So Scary Halloween Party go on sale May 1st and go fast.4/30/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/29/give-your-little-princess-a-secret-star-makeover-at-bibbidi-bobbidi-boutique-in-downtown-disney/On your Orlando vacation, turn your little princess into a pop sensation at Disney?s Secret Star Makeover. This exclusive experience is available only at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney marketplace.4/29/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/25/all-star-vacation-homes-highlighted-in-usa-today-as-a-smart-way-to-vacation-in-orlando/ALL STAR Vacation Homes is featured in a USA TODAY article covering money-saving vacation tips for summer travelers. The article, in the travel section of today?s USA TODAY, includes a section on the value of booking vacation home rentals, highlighting ALL STAR Vacation Homes as a savvy way to save money on lodging during your Orlando theme park vacation. 4/25/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/24/april-attraction-of-the-month-journey-to-atlantis-at-seaworld-orlando/Journey to Atlantis, now in its tenth year of sea-splashing thrills, takes you on a thrilling adventure through a mythical ancient underwater city styled after ancient Greece.4/24/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/23/all-star-vacation-homes-attends-fvrma-vacation-rental-conference-in-orlando/Team members from ALL STAR Vacation Homes attended the annual conference for the FVRMA - the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association - at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando April 21st through April 23rd.4/23/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/18/animal-kingdom-at-walt-disney-world-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary/It?s hard to believe that it?s been ten years since Disney?s Animal Kingdom first opened its gates. This Tuesday, April 22nd, the Walt Disney World park celebrates its 10th anniversary.4/18/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/17/simpsons-ride-grand-opening-may-15th-at-universal-studios-orlando/Woo hoo! The Simpsons Ride grand opening at Universal Studios Orlando is less than a month away! The theme park-themed attraction, set to debut at Universal Studios Orlando on May 15th, puts you on a simulated roller coaster where you?ll swing, sail, bump and spin your way on both a harrowing and hilarious journey through Krusyland on a mission to save Bart Simpson from the evil Sideshow Bob. 4/17/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/16/all-star-vacation-homes-visits-atlanta-for-the-inaugural-vacation-home-expo/ALL STAR Vacation Homes traveled to Atlanta to exhibit at the inaugural Vacation Home Expo, held April 11th through April 13th at the Cobb Galleria Center in Atlanta.4/16/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/11/rock-roll-and-relax-on-your-orlando-vacation-at-these-hot-may-concerts/Kick back and crank up the volume this Spring on your Orlando vacation with these rockin? groovin? and relaxin? May concerts4/11/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/09/take-your-orlando-vacation-to-new-heights-at-fantasy-of-flight/On your Orlando vacation, you?ll surely see many wonders. Theme parks. Dinner shows. Shopping, nightlife and all the other attractions that make Orlando the place to go on your vacation.4/9/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/08/make-your-orlando-vacation-prehistoric-with-these-exciting-dinosaur-attractions/The dinosaurs have come back?to Florida? Well, almost. First, there?s DINOSAUR at the Disney Animal Kingdom ? a fast, exciting and wild ride through the past to save a lost dinosaur from extinction. Next, journey to Jurassic Park at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure.4/8/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/04/catch-the-next-space-shuttle-launch-on-your-orlando-vacation/For a truly stellar Florida vacation, catch the next Space Shuttle Discovery launch scheduled for lift-off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Sunday, May 31st at 5:01pm. 4/4/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/03/become-a-rising-star-on-your-florida-vacation-at-universal-orlando-citywalk/You don?t need to sing for Simon to become a star. Simply head to CityWalk?s Rising Star at Universal Orlando and experience karaoke like never before!4/3/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/04/01/celebrate-25-years-of-unique-orlando-vacation-fun-at-medieval-times-kissimmee-castle/There?s another castle to visit during your Orlando vacation besides the one at Walt Disney World. Travel to Kissimmee Castle ? host to the Medieval Times dinner show since 1983 ? and join in the celebration of 25 years of jousting, jesting and general jubilation. 4/1/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/28/use-your-tax-refund-to-book-your-orlando-vacation-now-plus-save-big-on-select-vacation-homes/It?s tax refund time! And your 2008 tax rebates are just around the corner! Use the extra money now for an Orlando vacation of a lifetime at ALL STAR Vacation Homes.3/28/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/26/new-mickey-pirate-and-princess-party-dates-at-disney-magic-kingdom/The enchanting and swashbuckling adventure continues! Walt Disney World has extended its popular Pirate and Princess Party at the Magic Kingdom. Renamed Mickey?s Pirate and Princess Party, this extended celebration continues on select nights April 1st through June 4th from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. 3/26/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/24/enjoy-this-truly-unique-kid-friendly-orlando-vacation-resort/Fun, safe, convenient and luxurious, Windsor Hills Resort provides you with one of the most kid-friendly vacation home rental resorts in the Disney World vacation area. And it?s only 3 Miles from the Walt Disney World main gate! Windsor Hills has all the fun of kid-themed resort, plus the luxuries, privacy and convenience you?d expect from an upscale, gated community.3/24/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/21/make-your-orlando-vacation-egg-citing-with-easter-fun-at-walt-disney-world/During your Orlando vacation, celebrate Easter the Disney way. At the Magic Kingdom in Tour Guide Gardens there?s the Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Meet and Greet ? held daily 11:00am - 6:00pm through this Sunday, March 23rd.3/21/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/21/orlando-sentinel-features-article-about-vacation-home-rental-industry-impact-in-central-florida/The Orlando Sentinel featured an article today discussing the economic impact of the vacation home rental industry based on a report issued Thursday.3/21/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/19/march-madness-comes-to-florida-this-weekend/Catch ?March Madness? in Florida this weekend as opening rounds of the 2008 NCAA Division I men?s basketball tournament are hosted at the University of South Florida?s St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. The action starts with first round games on Friday, March 21st and second round games on Sunday March 23rd. For tickets or more information, click here.3/19/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/17/celebrate-st-patricks-day-on-your-orlando-vacation/Happy St. Patrick?s Day! Get your green on ? there?s still time to celebrate St. Patty?s Day at these popular Orlando vacation spots3/17/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/14/epcot-international-flower-garden-festival-starts-next-week/Flower Power is back?at Disney World EPCOT! Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year?s annual EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts next Wednesday, March 19th and runs through June 1st. Formerly a 60-day event, this year the festival has been expanded to 75 days, with its first March opening ever! 3/14/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/13/march-orlando-vacation-checklist/During your Orlando vacation, be sure not to miss these musts for March: Aquatica by SeaWorld ? Orlando?s newest water park featuring live dolphins and more as part of the rides.3/13/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/10/march-attraction-of-the-month/Formerly named ?Earthquake?, DISASTER! puts you in the middle of a thrilling disaster movie. The major elements of ?Earthquake? are still there: the flood, the fires and the collapsing city streets. What?s new is that you get to star in the action in a ?real? movie directed by Frank Kinkaid, a seat-of-his-pants director of B-grade disaster-themed schlock films. 3/10/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/07/shuttle-endeavour-set-to-blast-off-at-nasa-kennedy-space-center-tuesday/Need to fill some vacation ?space?? After the parks, head on over to the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral to catch the Shuttle Endeavour launch. Scheduled for this Tuesday, March 11th at 2:28 AM ET, the early morning lift-off is sure to provide a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime view. The 16-day mission for the crew of seven astronauts is to transport a robot and the first section of a Japanese research lab to the International Space Station. 3/7/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/05/disney-hosting-atlanta-braves-spring-training-at-wide-world-of-sports/Spring?training is still in the air! Don?t miss Major League Baseball?s Atlanta Braves in action at Disney?s Wide World of Sports. Can?t get enough baseball? Swing on over to see the Houston Astros at the Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee. The grand slam thrills continue for both teams through March 27th, with games scheduled daily. 3/5/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/03/03/undersea-adventure-awaits-at-seaworld-orlandos-discovery-cove/After exploring the wonders of SeaWorld and sliding through the seas of fun at Aquatica, unlock the secrets of Discovery Cove ? a private, almost hidden paradise where more adventure awaits! Experience sea life first hand as you swim with a school of manta rays, snorkel through a colorful undersea kingdom teeming with tropical fish and coral reefs ? and even ride on the back of a real, live dolphin! 3/3/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/29/seaworld-orlando-newest-park-aquatica-opens-tomorrow/Tomorrow, Saturday, March 1st, be among the first to experience Aquatica by SeaWorld ? the world?s first water park to feature actual sea life as part of the rides themselves! Who better than SeaWorld to create a park where you actually zoom through a living, breathing undersea ?ocean? featuring black-and-white Commerson?s dolphins on a water tube slide called the Dolphin Plunge? 2/29/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/28/%e2%80%98worlds-of-discovery%e2%80%99-parks-featuring-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-announced-for-dubai/Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC), parent company of SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove, announced this morning its plans to develop four Worlds of Discovery parks in Dubai. The development, in partnership with Dubai developer Nakheel PJSC, will feature all four parks at the tip of The Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai on a man-made Shamu-shaped island! 2/28/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/25/and-the-oscar-goes-toyou/Last night you watched Hollywood come alive with the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Now it?s your turn to be a star and experience the thrills of movie magic at Disney?s Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios)! 2/25/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/25/and-the-oscar-goes-toyou/Last night you watched Hollywood come alive with the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Now it?s your turn to be a star and experience the thrills of movie magic at Disney?s Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios)!2/25/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/22/see-and-do-it-all-at-universal-studios/Want to experience Universal?s top rides and attractions in one day? Or just your favorite one ? all day long? With Universal Express PLUS Passes, you get exclusive access to special ride and attraction lines with little or no waiting!2/22/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/19/ryan-newman-wins-the-nascar-daytona-500/In a thrilling ?battle on the beach?, Ryan Newman charged ahead of the pack to capture the trophy in the 50th annual running of the NASCAR Daytona 500 ? one of Florida?s top racing events. Congratulations, Ryan! 2/21/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/20/experience-a-racing-dream-of-a-lifetime-at-walt-disney-world-speedway/Just because another exciting Daytona 500 has come and gone, doesn?t mean that the thrills are over. Rev your engine, put the pedal to the metal and take the checkered flag at Walt Disney World Speedway, host to the Richard Petty Driving Experience. 2/21/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/14/st-patricks-day-party-at-pleasure-island-in-downtown-disney/If you are still making your plans for this St. Patrick?s Day celebration check out the Sham-Rock ?n? Roll street party at Pleasure Island! Starting March 15 - 17 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Pleasure Island ?turns green? with live music, leprechauns, stilte walkers and more! 2/14/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/14/helpful-tips-from-allearsnet-on-meet-greet-the-characters-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/This months Tip from Deb at All Ears Net includes helpful hits and tips on how to meet your favorite characters and Disney?s Hollywood Studios! Many characters can only be found at certain times and locations, so to help plan your day Deb has outlined some great ideas to make sure you meet characters like Buzz, Woody and Jessie from Toy Story!2/14/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/13/how-to-choose-typhoon-lagoon-or-blizzard-beach/If you?re a fan of the water parks and want to visit one at Walt Disney World, your choice is easy - Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach. But if you have limited time, how do you choose?2/13/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/08/spring-training-for-the-atlanta-braves-started-mid-february-at-disneys-wide-world-of-sports/Disney?s Wide World of Sports is home to the Atlanta Braves Spring Training! For 11 years now, the Atlanta Braves have been using this facility for the spring training and you can take part. You?ll have a chance to see 16 home games where the Braves play against the Cardinals, Tigers, Indians and Mets. Tickets are now on sale and you can learn more by visiting Disney?s Wide World of Sports. 2/8/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/08/space-shuttle-atlantis-launched-february-7th-from-the-kennedy-space-center/The Space Shuttle Atlantis is now in Orbit! Just yesterday at the Kennedy Space Center the Space Shuttle Atlantis blasted off on a mission to deliver the European Space Agency?s Columbus Laboratory. The next launch date is scheduled in 32 Days for March 11, 2008 for the mission STS-123 Endeavour from the Kennedy Space Center. Tickets for viewing this launch at the Armchair Astronaut Club go on sale February 11, 2008 2/8/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/04/disneys-wide-world-of-sports-hosts-disneys-kids-races-in-2008/If you are planning on vacationing in Orlando Florida in March 2008 why not make it an event! Disney?s Wide World of Sports hosts multiple race events through out the year and many are geared towards the kids! For the 2008 Disney?s Kids? Races Series the events will be sponsored by Heelys - the shoes that roll! 2/4/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/02/01/disneys-hollywood-studios-hosts-espn-the-weekend/See your favorite ESPN show personalities and stars at Disney?s Hollywood Studios from February 29 - March 2. This annual sports filled weekend includes sports stars and celebrities sharing their memorable moments with the ESPN audience. 2/1/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/28/experience-dueling-dragons-on-fire-and-ice-roller-coaster-at-islands-of-adventure-orlando/Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure is the world?s first inverted, dueling roller coaster that sets you on a high-speed adventure as Fire and Ice race through the twists and turns. Both Fire and Ice reach heights of 125 feet and reach speeds of 55 to 60 miles per hour. 1/28/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/22/taking-the-kids-scoring-a-winter-deal-by-eileen-ogintz/A home away from home: You not only will have more space ? and bathrooms ? if you opt for a condo or rental house, but you?ll save big on meals. Get a free digital camera if you book a ski country condo with ResortQuest (www.resortquest.com), which also has condos in sunny climes. Rent a house in Orlando with a private pool for less than many hotel rooms from All Star Vacation Rentals (www.allstarvacationhomes.com) and get free days at the theme parks, or villas in Costa Rica and condos in Palm Springs for under $150 a night through www.rentalo.com. 1/23/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/21/have-lunch-with-an-astronaut-at-the-kennedy-space-center-in-florida/It is truly a very special event?.and not just for the kids! At the Kennedy Space Center in Central Florida you can schedule an Astronaut Encounter that includes a 1/2 hour session of Q&A as well as schedule a lunch with a featured astronaut. 1/23/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/22/dreaming-of-your-orlando-florida-golf-vacation/With sunshine all year round - any day is a good day for golfing. Orlando is home to over 60 different golf courses offering the finest course layouts and excellent fairways. With many of the golf courses you can book your tee-time online in advance or schedule private lessons. 1/23/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/23/be-a-part-of-history-at-the-kennedy-space-center-in-florida/The 24th Shuttle Flight to the International Space Station is scheduled to launch on February 7, 2008 at 2:45 p.m and you?re invited! Viewing tickets are available to become a part of the Armchair Astronaut Club to see the launch of Space Shuttle, STS-122 Atlantis. Visit the Kennedy Space Center website to get your tickets or schedule a tour to see NASA up close on your next visit to Orlando, Florida!1/23/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/14/if-you-enjoy-parades-beads-and-music-dont-miss-mardi-gras-at-universal-studios-orlando/If you can?t make it to New Orleans to experience the Mardi Gras festivities you can still take part at Universal Studios Orlando! Every Saturday night from February 2nd until April 19th Universal Studios hosts Mardi Gras in the streets with live music, a rock parade and lets not forget the beads! 1/14/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/08/dixie-stampede-is-officially-closed-in-orlando-florida/As of January 7th, 2008 the Dixie Stampede in Orlando, Florida has officially closed their doors. After 5 years, this dinner show featuring horses, pigs, ostriches and dozens of cast members will no longer be performing their fun-filled action packed dinner show. It is not disclosed what this 13-acre site just minutes to Disney World will feature, but we?ll keep you posted. If you plan to visit Orlando in the coming months you may consider the Arabian Nights Dinner Show. 1/10/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/09/all-star-vacation-homes-celebrates-its-10-year-anniversary/ALL STAR Vacation Homes is proud to celebrate its 10-Year Anniversary as one of Central Florida?s premiere vacation home rental companies! With more than 150 distinctive vacation rental homes to choose from, new vacation home communities, the launch of our new interactive website, new specials and a few surprises ?we plan on making 2008 the year you choose Orlando, and ALL STAR, for your ultimate vacation experience!1/10/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2008/01/07/maximize-your-orlando-vacation-dollars-at-seaworld/Many vacationers to Orlando do not know that when you purchase your SeaWorld admission ticket you can get an extra FREE day visit to the park again! 1/7/2008http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2007/12/31/ringling-brothers-and-barnum-bailey-circus-in-orlando-florida/This January for 4 days only the Amway Arena is featuring the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus! Discover why they call it ?The Greatest Show on Earth!? when you see their high wire and trapeze acts, animal shows and clowns perform their tricks for you!12/31/2007http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2007/12/17/disney-celebrates-the-new-year-with-a-pleasure-island-street-party-bash/Ring in the New Year with a bang at Walt Disney World?s Pleasure Island! This year it?s a street party like no other, with all 7 clubs offering special New Years Eve entertainment. And as you make your way down the festive walkways, you?ll find live bands, a variety of food and drink vendors, impromptu entertainment acts and more!Be a part of Disney?s own New Years Pirate Party, catch a comedy club act, or dance the night away anywhere you like! And stick around for the big event featuring champagne and incredible fireworks at the stroke of midnight! It?s an event that is unlike any other, but it?s strictly for those over 21 and requires an additional cost. Tickets include food and entertainment, but they sell out quickly so reserve your ultimate New Years Eve celebration now. 12/21/2007http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2007/12/10/light-up-your-orlando-florida-vacation-this-year-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/Make your Christmas vacation in Orlando, Florida one that you and your family will always remember when you experience The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney?s Hollywood Studios this year! Now through January 6th, you?ll be amazed by the incredible array of millions of twinkling, brilliant holiday lights and decorations?done the Disney way! It?s an amazing wonderland of holiday cheer that?s sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. And the best news is, Disney?s Hollywood Studios is just a short drive from your ALL STAR vacation home! Every ALL STAR home is 5 miles or less from Disney?s front gate, so after hours of fun at the parks you?ll be back in your own vacation home in no time. It?s a once in a lifetime experience, and extremely popular ? so check park hours before you go! 12/21/2007http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/images/homes/Vacation-Homes-for-Holiday-Travel-12-10-2007.pdfVacation home rentals allow Central Florida visitors to enjoy luxury, service and comfort that can't be found in a traditional hotel room this holiday season.12/21/2007http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/images/homes/Frommers-October-2-2007.pdfSeven House Rental Agencies That Make Disney Feel Like Home12/21/2007http://blog.orlandovacationnews.com/index.php/2007/11/29/shop-till-you-drop-at-downtown-disney-in-orlando-florida-this-christmas/Get into the spirit of the holidays while you shop at Downtown Disney?s marketplace this Christmas season. It?s a shopping experience like no other?because it?s right in the middle of all the Disney magic! Every avenue is dressed up for the holidays and you?ll find fantastic dining, entertainment, shopping and more as you stroll the decorated storefronts and eating establishments.12/7/2007http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/about_us.aspHome Away from Home You may not realize it, but families make lots of sacrifices when traveling together, whether it?s time, space, comfort, or even privacy. For those heading to sunny Orlando this summer, don?t sweat it! Here?s an affordable and family-friendly alternative that?s guaranteed to bring everyone together, sacrifice-free, under one spacious roof: ALL STAR Vacation Homes. The deal: rather than booking multiple hotel rooms, Orlando visitors can bond in a fully furnished vacation home that?s located less than four miles from Walt Disney World. Multiple bedrooms mean privacy and preference when it comes to bedtime for all ages, and a fully equipped kitchen saves on the time and costs associated with dining out. Imagine coming home after a long, magical day at the Orlando theme parks and kicking back together in a private pool? Or crawling into your pajamas and gathering to watch a DVD in a cinema-style home theater room? Whether your family is large or small, ALL STAR offers 150 homes in every size and price range. Starting at $119 a night, guests can choose from two- and three-bedroom condos and town homes to seven-bedroom Estate homes. Additionally, both kids and parents can enjoy the vacation planning process itself by working together to choose their favorite home online. 6/19/2007http://blog.allstarvacationhomes.com/index.php/archives/97ORLANDO, FLORIDA (May 22, 2007)--Looking for some fun for the whole family this summer? Whether looking to hit the beach, head to the world?s most magical destination or enjoy some wholesome family fun on one of the greatest lakes, there are three great options for families looking to plan the ultimate vacation with children of all ages and interests!5/22/2007http://blog.allstarvacationhomes.com/index.php/archives/81This spring break is perfect timing to plan your family vacation to Orlando! You can combine baseball spring training games with Orlando theme parks, while enjoying fun in the sun! 2/26/2007http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/orlando_attractions.aspDon?t miss this years Mardi Gras at Universal Studios celebration from February 3rd to April 14. You?ll hear the sounds of The Big Easy with live music in the streets and concerts such as Donna Summer, Taylor Hicks and The Doobie Brothers and other great bands from New Orleans. As an added bonus you?ll also get to taste authentic Cajun cuisine and a watch a spectacular parade! 2/8/2007http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/orlando_attractions.aspDisco H2O is the newest retro raft water adventure at Orlando?s Wet ?n Wild waterpark. Set as a water disco nightclub, complete with lasers, lights, disco balls and the wonderful hits from the 70?s, you?ll enjoy every minute of this brand new attraction. Single Day admissions for Adults: $36.95 and for Children: $30.95 2/8/2007http://blog.allstarvacationhomes.com/index.php/archives/category/travel-tips/If you are visiting the Orlando, Florida area for your Spring Break vacation don?t miss this years? Florida Strawberry Festival! Located in Plant City, just east of Tampa and about 1 hour from Orlando, you?ll find more than 5,000 acres of strawberry fields! You?ll sample strawberry shortcake, milk shakes, sundaes and ice cream and enjoy concerts including Randy Travis, Click Black, LeAnn Rimes, the Oak Ridge Boys and Hootie and the Blowfish!! The Florida Strawberry Festival is scheduled from March 1 - 11. For more information on activities and concert schedules please visit: http://www.flstrawberryfestival.com/ 2/8/2007http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/images/homes/YPBRspringbreak.pdfThis spring, parents, grandparents and children can reconnect in Orlando, Florida, in a spacious, luxurious and comfortably affordable ALL STAR vacation home. With the rising cost of airfare, attraction tickets and gas prices on the minds of many spring travelers, luxurious accommodations while traveling to popular Central Florida can seem out of reach, but families can expand their options without stretching their budget when they consider a vacation home rental. With a vacation home, families can gather under one roof, saving the cost associated with renting multiple hotel rooms. Form two- and three-bedroom condos and town homes to private, seven-bedroom pool homes starting at just $119 per night, ALL STAR Vacation Homes features a wide variety of affordable vacation home rentals. Homes include luxury amenities like computers with unlimited Internet access, DVD players or VCRs in every bedroom, plasma TVs, private swimming pools with spas, game rooms with billiard tables and arcade games, cinema-seating home theatres and fully-equipped kitchens. This spring, staying with ALL STAR Vacation homes becomes an even greater value with the ALL STAR Spring Travel Package, featuring free Disney Ticket upgrades; a complimentary heated pool and spa, a $300 value. With a seven night or greater reservation, families can enjoy a free midsize rental car, further easing the hassle of trekking kids back and forth from park to park. If a car is not needed, guests are eligible for a $100 gas or grocery gift card that can be substituted the rental vehicle. 12/18/2006http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/images/homes/ypbraboutasvh103.pdfWith rising airline ticket prices and high gas prices, luxurious accommodations while traveling can seem out of reach. Visitors to Central Florida can expand their options without stretching their budget when they consider a vacation home rental. At ALL STAR Vacation Homes, travelers can enjoy their vacation in an elegant pool home at an affordable price. Vacation homes are a unique option for travelers. With a vacation home, you can have a weekly rental and a larger space for extended family, friends, groups, teams, reunions and more to gather under one roof, saving the costs associated with renting multiple hotel rooms. ALL STAR?s homes offer a wide variety of options from two- and three-bedroom condos to seven-bedroom pool homes starting at just $119 a n ight for condos and $199 per night for homes. With average rates for a single hotel room near the Orange County Convention Center at approximiately $143 per night, groups can save hundreds of dollars during their visit by staying in one of ALL STAR?s homes. As ALL STAR?s homes and condos have fully equipped kitchens, visitors can make their own snakes and meals, making a vacation home even more cost effective and providing a healthier alternative to eating out. 12/18/2006www.vistacayresort.comALL STAR Vacation Homes today launched its Web site for Vista Cay at Harbor Square, Orlando's newest luxury vacation rental community. The new Web site, www.vistacayresort.com, provides comprehensive information on the town homes and condominiums available in this prime location, directly adjacent to the Orlange County Convention Center.11/8/2006http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/tips_from_all_ears.asp Learm tips from Disney World Expert Deb Wills on how to make the most of your Orlando, Florida vacation10/20/2006http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/orlando_vacation_specials.asp Take advantage of our Orlando Vacation specials and Disney World discount tickets for your next Orlando, Florida vacation10/20/2006http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/properties_of_the_week.aspReceive 10% off your 7 Night stay when you stay in one of our featured vacation homes10/20/2006http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/new_properties.aspReceive 10% off your 7 Night stay when you reserve your vacation home in Acadia Estates, Windsor Hills or Emerald Island Resort10/20/2006http://www.allstarvacationhomes.com/res/vista-cay-resort-vacation-rentals.asp Vista Cay Resort is in the heart of all that is Orlando, just minutes from Orlando Orange County Convention Center, Universal Studios and Sea World.10/20/2006