With the recent economic downturn affecting everyone short of Warren Buffet and Donald Trump, it has become increasingly important and difficult to squeeze the savings out of a quality vacation. Right now might actually be one of the best times to travel due to the lack of demand and the industry’s thirst for customers. While planning your summer getaway, you may find that car rental companies, exciting attractions, and even dining establishments are offering unheard of deals, discounts and promotions in order to lure travelers and new customers in. As a budget-conscious traveler, there’s tons of ways to cut costs and maximize pleasure — and we’re here to help. Come back over the next few weeks and read more about how to vacation on a budget and make the most of your next getaway! This week we’re covering accommodations, next week we’ll give you some airline tips, and then we’ll cover activities and entertainment!

Accommodations:

Traveling as a family these days can be tough. Everything seems to be more expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Why waste $1350/week on leading deal-finder websites for a basic Orlando-Disney Area 4-star hotel room when you could experience the luxury of a Gold Crown two bedroom condo for 20%-95% less! Only 2 miles from Disney World, 10 miles from Universal and right where you want to be — for less than $1099! And for even more savings you can enjoy a Gold Crown one bedroom condo for less than $809!

For much less than a hotel you and your family can enjoy the comforts of home regardless of where you are! Spread out in separate bedrooms, come together in the large family room, wind down in your own personal jacuzzi, or simply relax on the screened-in patio! With a full kitchen at your fingertips you can save enormous amounts of money that would usually be spent eating out, not to mention the quality time together for dinner at the dinning room table. Add to your vacation multiple pools, gift shops, concierge service, fitness centers, jacuzzis and in-unit washer and dryer and you’ve gotten much more out of your hard earned dollar than ever before.

This is just one example of the incredible savings that you achieve simply by choosing our accommodations! Our broad offerings include luxurious resorts from Sedona to Williamsburg as well as all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico! Treat yourself and your family to a new experience: an incredible vacation for less than you’d ever imagined!

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As our Valentine’s day gift to you, our beloved customers, we are now offering cruises on three exciting cruise lines. We’ve partnered with Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity to offer you the absolute best of the best! The selection we provide not only allows you to choose the most appropriate for your budget, but also allows you to shop the best vacation experience as well as take advantage of current promotions! See Europe on Carnival, soak up the sun in the Caribbean with Celebrity or have a luau on the beautiful Hawaiian coast. (more…)

Florida natives call them Snowbirds…we call them smart: those who migrate south during the winter and early spring to get away from the wintry northern climates. The temperatures are relatively mild, crowds nearly non-existent, and vacation deals plentiful.

Florida weather is exceptional in late winter, providing a perfect escape from the frigid cold of the north. With a normal high of 84F, it’s warm enough to be comfortable but still shy of the tropical summer heat that many have come to expect. Not only is the weather great, the tourist season isn’t yet in full swing, meaning you wont have to face hordes of summer vacationers! To put the icing on the cake, we’re offering accommodations in sunny Orlando at only $149/night!

Unlike a lot of destinations, Orlando attractions are open year-round! You can spend your days (and nights) at one of the many amusement parks and attractions such as Disney World, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Tampa, and even the new sister park of SeaWorld: Discovery Cove. Orlando is home to the biggest and highest quality parks in the world and we highly suggest visiting all that you can! No trip to Orlando would be complete without a visit to the World-famous Gatorland! Here you’ll carouse the 70-acre park filled with alligators and all kinds of other reptiles and Florida wildlife. It’s quite an adventure that the whole family will never forget! (more…)