Military Discount On Villa Fantasia Kissimmee Vacation Accommodations

August 24, 2007

Kissimmee, FL — Villa Fantasia Kissimmee, a vacation home rental company in the Orlando, Kissimmee Florida area, is offering a discount to U.S. military personnel and their families on accommodation rates.

In appreciation of the U.S. military and to thank them and their families, a 15% discount off nightly rates is being offered. The offer is extended to support families of overseas military and provide for discounted family reunions. Military personnel and their families must provide proof of military service.

The villa vacation homes can accommodate couples, small families or multi family reunions. The villas provide affordable vacationing with lots of amenities for rest and relaxation.

The website provides a virtual tour, pictures and descriptions of each property. Rates and availability calendars are posted for each vacation home. To take advantage of this discount search the website VillaFantasiaKissimmee.com, http://www.VillaFantasiaKissimmee.com to find a property that is available for vacation travel dates. Contact on of the owners, Joe Marelli, and mention the Military Discount and where it was found. Joe will confirm the dates and process your reservation.

Free Creative Commons Licensed Images Available From Florida Photo Blog

August 21, 2007

The Florida PhotoBlog has free Creative Commons Licensed Photos of Florida you can use on your website. The photos range from beach scenes to wildlife and are high resolution with sizes up to 1000 X 750. For more view the Licensing Guidelines.

The Ultimate “Foodies” Travel Guide To Florida

August 18, 2007

Tampa, FL – More and more people are planning their travels around food-related events, and Florida boasts many delicious destinations for celebrating its regional specialties. To help you create your own culinary tour of Florida, "Food Fest! Your Complete Guide to Florida’s Food Festivals" serves up all the information you need in one handy, easy-to-use book. Now at your fingertips is the key to tantalizing food festivals, cook-offs, and "Taste Of" events. "Food Fest!" is the first and only resource listing over 200 annual Florida food celebrations — a scrumptious, year-round cornucopia.

So gather your family and friends and savor the fresh taste of local fare while enjoying the Florida sunshine. From mullet to crawfish, frog legs to sausage, mangos to kumquats, garlic to swamp cabbage, flap jacks to chocolate, and anything and everything in between, there’s a festival for every taste.

Food festivals are ideal entertainment for the whole family. Besides the main attraction — delicious food — these festivals feature a variety of amusements (musical entertainment, off-beat competitions, arts and crafts, car shows, children’s activities, and much more).

 

  • Are you a food-lover who enjoys sampling new and different foods and beverages?
  • Would you like to find affordable ways to entertain the kids or out-of-town guests?
  • Do you enjoy planning day trips or weekend getaways?
  • Are you a vendor looking for events where you can sell your products?

Florida’s food festivals can meet your every need. So whether you’re a longtime Florida resident or a visitor to the state, if you enjoy travel, outdoor activities, or good food — don’t miss out on another fun Florida food event. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming to Florida.

 

August:

  • Fort Lauderdale - Taste of Weston
  • Key West - Lobsterfest
  • Kissimmee - Old Town Chili Cookoff
  • Port St. Joe - Gulf County Scallop Festival
  • Tampa - WaZoo

September:
  • Clearwater - Taste of Clearwater
  • Crystal River - Florida Barbecue Association Funcook
  • Green Cove Springs - First Coast Ham Jam
  • Hollywood - Hollywood Beach Clambake
  • Pensacola - Emerald Coast Brew Fest & Beach Party
  • Pensacola - Seafood Festiva
  • Sandestin - Seafood & Mini Wine Fest

October:
  • Bradenton - Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
  • Brooksville - Hernando County BBQ & Rodeo Festival
  • Cedar Key - Seafood Festival
  • De Land - Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff
  • Destin - Seafood Festival
  • Jay - Gabbert Farm Peanut Festival
  • Niceville - Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival

November:
  • Apalachicola - Florida Seafood Festival
  • Fort Myers - Taste of the Town
  • Jensen Beach - Pineapple Festival
  • Land O’ Lakes - Flapjack Festival
  • Safety Harbor - Wine Festival
  • St. Petersburg - Ribfest
  • Sebastian - Clambake Lagoon Festival

Visit the "Food Fest!" companion website, www.FoodFestGuide.com, for exciting details and free festival information. The website offers many interesting features that complement the hardcopy book, such as upcoming food festivals and a list of the Florida Chambers of Commerce. If you register on the website, additional bonus features are available including a yearly calendar of events. Registration is free.

Daytona Beach in Florida is getting ready for Biketoberfest this October

August 7, 2007

Daytona Beach in Florida is getting ready for Biketoberfest this October. Biketoberfest is the event when thousands of Harley Davidson motorcycle riders, or bikers, gather to celebrate life. There are plenty of activities like cole slaw wrestling, motorcycle related contest and of course Wet T-Shirt Contest at Biketoberfest. Daytona Beach is a biker town year round and during Biketoberfest the local bars on main street turn it up.

Renaissance Orlando Resort Offers Array of Summer Vacation Packages at Great Rates

August 2, 2007
 

Savor the summer with an escape to sunny Florida and experience the newly renovated Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, in the heart of Orlando and right across the street from the famous namesake amusement park.

Orlando, FL — Savor the summer with an escape to sunny Florida and experience the newly renovated Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, in the heart of Orlando and right across the street from the famous namesake amusement park.

The hotel’s Orlando, Florida vacation packages are the perfect way to save and play at the same time. Enjoy deals for golf, family, romance and more with rate specials now through the end of the year.

Get away for a three-night mini-vacation in sunny Florida and enjoy newly renovated rooms during your retreat. Revitalize with luxurious accommodations, exquisite amenities, delectable cuisine, and exceptional service. Swim, shop, golf, dine and play in Orlando’s famous offerings. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll have a lot to talk about after your three night stay.

The Escape! Your Way Package, with rates from $169-$329* per night, includes:

 

  • Three-night stay
  • Deluxe accommodations in one of our Orlando hotel rooms with one king or two queen beds
  • $100 resort credit that can be applied to restaurant, room service, and parking)

Guests can also choose to play a challenging Orlando, Florida golf course at the Grande Pines Golf Club while visiting. Considered the "thinking person’s" course, Steve Smyers and Nick Faldo created Grande Pines as one of the most dynamic golf courses in Central Florida. From its lakes and tall pines, through its oaks and palms, this innovative course makes shot selection as important a consideration as any other aspect of your game. The innovative course accommodates any level of play. The package, with rates from $302-$542 per night*, includes:

 

 

  • Deluxe room accommodations
  • Two rounds of golf at Grande Pines Golf Club (tee time must be booked in advance)
  • Transportation to Grande Pines Golf Club

Don’t feel like golfing? Spend a weekend unwinding and creating special memories with the sibs: vacationers can also choose a "suite" deal for the family. After a thrilling day at Orlando’s famous theme parks, stretch out in two connecting rooms. The Family Escape Package, with rates from $287-$525* per night, includes two deluxe connecting rooms, plus breakfast for two adults and two children!
Experience the extraordinary $31 million transformation taking place at the stunning Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld®, and take advantage of great summer holiday rates while enjoying the convenience and luxury of an Orlando SeaWorld® hotel.

 

Enjoy luxurious guest rooms, scrumptious cuisine and beverages in the hotel’s new restaurants and lounges, and a resort pool second to none, all with a brand new contemporary design. If a fun-filled retreat is what you seek, you’ll find plenty of activities including volleyball, basketball, tennis, and an arcade, with world class golf and spas nearby.

The Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld is also near Orlando’s landmarks, SeaWorld and Discovery Cove, Walt Disney World, Pirate’s Cove Miniature Golf Course, and an abundance of other family-friendly activities. The Orlando family hotel offers packages (starting at $350 for two adults and two complimentary children, and based on two-night stay), for vacationers destined for SeaWorld or Discovery Cove, and also a variety of romance and golf packages.

An abundance of value awaits every guest of this luxury Orlando hotel, located across from SeaWorld® and minutes from Discovery Cove. The Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld® offers spacious accommodations, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an 18-hole championship golf course and superb amenities. The Orlando, Florida hotel also boasts distinctive meeting facilities and a variety of restaurants, all marked by the Renaissance’s signature service. For more information, call (800) 327-6677, or visit www.renaissanceseaworld.com.