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Plan your Spring Break or Spring Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and SAVE BIG!
Receive 4 Nights for the Price of 3 when you reserve Disney area vacation condos at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during March and April travel dates*.
That adds up to ONE FREE NIGHT with a total savings of up to $200 or More! With your reservation, you’ll also receive special Disney and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts!
Choose from 1 to 4 bedroom upscale Orlando vacation condos with private patios, fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, Plasma TVs and wireless Internet access.
Plus, take advantage of all the great resort vacation amenities available at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa, including:
- A Full Service Spa
- Two Heated Swimming Pools
- On-Site Food And Beverage
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Movie Theatre
- Free Shuttle Service to Disney, SeaWorld & Universal
…and More!
Enjoy BIG savings on your Spring Orlando vacation – reserve your stay at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa today!
*Excludes April holiday dates: April 3, 2010 through April 10, 2010. See website for more details.
February 24th, 2010
You’ve seen the big game ad about vacation home rentals.
Now learn how ALL STAR Vacation Homes can help you get the most out of your Orlando vacation:
LOCATION
ALL STAR features over 200 of the finest Orlando area vacation home rentals in 8 distinct communities. Most rentals are just four miles or less from Walt Disney World®.
AMENITIES & CHOICE
ALL STAR’s vacation rental selections include private pool vacation homes that sleep up to 16 guests, many that feature choice amenities such as spas, game rooms, home theatres, themed kids’ bedrooms, multiple master bedrooms and more.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes also offers a large selection of luxury condos with patios and town homes with private lounge pools that sleep 4 to 8 guests. All of ALL STAR’s Orlando vacation rentals feature fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas plus full size washers and dryers.
BIG SAVINGS
Staying at a vacation home rental with ALL STAR can save you a bundle on your Orlando vacation. You can save on dining out by making your own meals in your fully equipped kitchen.
You can also save on entertainment by enjoying outdoor fun with your private or community pool, watch movies at home with rentals that feature home theatres and entertainment centers, and spend hours of family fun in homes that include a game room. By renting a spacious vacation home, you’ll also save hundreds versus staying in multiple hotel rooms.
ALL STAR also offers special Orlando vacation deals that include a FREE Rental Car or $100 in gas or grocery gift cards with a 7 night stay at a private pool home. You’ll also receive special Disney World and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with the reservation of any vacation rental!
VACATION SERVICES
When you rent an ALL STAR vacation home, you’ll have access to many great vacation service options, including:
- Pre-packaged meal delivery, catering and in-home chef services.
- In-home massages
- Pre-arrival grocery delivery
- In-home childcare services
Twenty-four hour medical assistance is also available, including in-home physician visits that come complete with a mobile pharmacy.
Make your next Orlando vacation one that you will remember forever – reserve your vacation rental with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today.
February 8th, 2010
Congratulations to the Lucas Family from North Carolina, our 2009 ALL STAR Story winners!
“Our family trip consisted of 11 people, from 6 months old to 65 years old. The house was perfect for all of us. It had everything we could think of: crib, high chair, pool, spa, game room, movie theater room, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, every kitchen item imaginable,” said Mrs. Lucas, in her story.
Read about their Disney area vacation home experience and enter for your chance to win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
January 20th, 2010
by Rick E-Mouse
December 30, 2009 Edition
Plan Your 2010 Orlando Vacation
with ALL STAR Vacation Homes
Now is the time to plan your 2010 Orlando vacation celebration with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
For 2010, ALL STAR Vacation Homes give you more ways to relax, more homes to choose from and more things to do on your Orlando vacation!
Choose from over 200 Orlando vacation home rentals, including our two new Disney area resorts: Reunion and Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa. Both are great for family and group getaways, gatherings and get-togethers.
Plus, most of our homes are just four miles or less from Walt Disney World® and many feature choice vacation amenities like private pools and spas, themed kids’ bedrooms, home theatres, game rooms, multiple master bedrooms and more!
Whether it’s a family reunion, wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, getaway with friends or group event, ALL STAR Vacation Homes gives you more ways to celebrate in Orlando than ever before!
Get more out of your Orlando vacation – plan your 2010 celebration with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!
December 30th, 2009
“Our family thought that this was one of
the best Christmases that they ever had.”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for December is from the Stewart Family from Canada.
“Our family thought that this was one of the best Christmases that they ever had,” said Mr. Stewart.
“ALL STAR helped us arrange for the decorated Christmas tree to be set up when we arrived at the home. The kids thought this was really great that Santa knew that they were spending Christmas in Orlando.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
December 17th, 2009
Celebrate the holidays in style during your Christmas Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa with Christmas dinner delivery.
Enjoy a sumptuous feast plus a tray of Christmas cookies prepared and delivered to your Orlando vacation condo by the on-site Beacon Deli.
For Christmas menu details and pricing information, please visit the Beacon Deli at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa.
Hurry! Orders must be placed on or before December 18, 2009.
Add a little flavor to your Christmas Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key – order your Christmas dinner today!
November 27th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
November 20, 2009 Edition
Snow is Coming to Celebration in Central Florida
Enjoy the beauty of “snow” on your Orlando vacation at Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration.
This unique annual event features nightly ten-minute soap bubble “snowfalls” at 6, 7, 8 and 9PM.
You’ll also enjoy a winter wonderland of fun, including:
- Strolling Charles Dickens carolers
- Photos with Santa
- Celebration Express train rides
- Horse drawn carriage rides
- …and more!
Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration runs November 28th through December 31st, 2009.
Celebrate the season on your Orlando vacation at Now Snowing in Downtown Celebration!
November 20th, 2009
“It’s been almost a year since our visit and our kids are still asking us ‘when are we going back?’”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for November is from the Neal Family from Florida.
“Many of our most cherished family memories come from when our parents exposed us to different vacation destinations, especially during the holidays. Last Thanksgiving my siblings and I were able to do the same for our kids with our vacation in the Windsor Palms Resort,” said Mrs. Neal.
“Our kids took full advantage of all of the amenities that were offered especially the Wii game room and 60 seat movie theatre in the resort clubhouse. Its been almost a year since our visit and our kids are still asking us ‘when are we going back?’”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
November 16th, 2009
ALL STAR Vacation Homes, along with the vacation rental industry, is celebrating International Vacation Rental Awareness Month throughout the month of November.
International Vacation Rental Awareness Month was recently established at the 25th Annual Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) National Conference held in Washington D.C. last week.
The new initiative, part of the Discover Vacation Homes vacation rental awareness campaign, was launched to help travelers reconnect with family, friends, partners and spouses via convenient resources and tools that assist in showing how to stay together on their next trip for less, including:
- Vacation Rental Specials
- 10 Secrets to Saving on Travel with Vacation Rentals
- Top 8 Vacation Rental Myths, Debunked
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Vacation Rental Planning Tips
- Choosing the Right Vacation Rental
Join ALL STAR in the celebration by visiting our Orlando vacation rental specials page.
November 4th, 2009
ALL STAR Vacation Homes hosted 67 Days of Smiles in Orlando Ambassadors Kyle Post, Stacey Doornbos and family in a 5-Star Acadia Estates vacation home this past weekend.
Kyle and Stacey were selected by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau to spend a 67-day Orlando vacation adventure that began on August 27th and continues through this Sunday, November 1st.
“It really feels like a home away from home (maybe even nicer than the home you’re away from). The best part is that you’re only miles away from all of the parks,” they stated on the official 67 Days of Smiles in Orlando blog.
They even posted a video that gives a “guided tour” of their Orlando vacation home.
For more, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
October 29th, 2009
“This trip provided these cousins with memories and fun that they will always remember. This never would have been possible in a hotel.”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for October is from the The Silano Family from Pennsylvania.
“This was my family’s second stay in an ALL STAR vacation home and it was just as great as the first time!! Not only was it our family of 5 this time, but my parents and my brother’s family of 6 visiting Disney for the very first time. The kids, ranging in ages from 4 – 12, had a ball at the house swimming in the pool, sharing the Mickey themed bedrooms, playing pool and using the computers,” said Mrs. Silano about their 4-Star Disney area vacation home in Emerald Island Resort.
“My son even celebrated his 8th birthday during this trip and couldn’t have been happier celebrating in Disney with his cousins. This trip provided these cousins with memories and fun that they will always remember. This never would have been possible in a hotel.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
October 21st, 2009
Stay close to Disney and Save BIG on your Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa – the newest Disney area condo rental resort presented by ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Simply reserve Disney area vacation condo rentals at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa during select travel dates for 7 nights and you’ll only pay for 5. That’s 2 FREE NIGHTS with a savings of up to $400 or MORE!
You’ll also receive special Disney World and Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your Lighthouse Key reservation!
Choose from two to four bedroom upscale Orlando vacation condo rentals with great vacation amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, Plasma TVs, private patios, complimentary high speed and Wi-Fi Internet access – and more!
At Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa – the port of call for your Orlando vacation – you’ll enjoy top resort vacation amenities including a full service European style spa, two heated resort swimming pools, game and billiard rooms – plus an on-site deli and gift shop, a 52-seat movie theatre, a business center with Internet cafe, meeting space – and more! All just four miles from Disney!
Save a bundle on your Fall Disney vacation – reserve your Orlando vacation condo at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa today!
October 13th, 2009
“Thank you for making our family vacation everything
(and more) than we had hoped for.”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for September is from the Sullivan, Miele, Sullivan and Chamberlain Families From New York.
“We absolutely loved our Orlando vacation. We traveled with 6 adults and 3 children (4 years and younger). The house we stayed in was perfect – 5 bedroom/5 bath, which worked wonderful for 11 people!” said Mrs. Sullivan about their 4-Star Disney area vacation home in Windsor Hills.
“The service ALL STAR provided equally matched. When I first reached out for information, I knew we’d stay with this company. The service representative was so informative and suggested this home because of our family arrangement – additional safety fence around the pool and close proximity to the playground.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
September 22nd, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
August 28, 2009 Edition
Orlando Magical Dining Month Starts Next Week
Get ready for 30 days of mouthwatering savings! Celebrate the 4th Annual Orlando Magical Dining Month, starting next Tuesday and running the entire month of September.
Enjoy three-course prixe fixe dinners, including traditional and specialty cuisine at over 60 Orlando area restaurants. Meals are just $20 at casual eateries and $30 at upscale restaurants, and all include an appetizer, main entree and dessert.
These special prices are available nightly during normal restaurant dinner hours. Plus, one dollar from each meal will be donated to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Participating Orlando dining destinations include:
- Portobello Trattoria in Downtown Disney
- Los Generales Mexican Grill in the Hunter’s Creek Area
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room at Pointe Orlando
- Vines Grille & Wine Bar in the Sand Lake Road Area
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant at Universal CityWalk®
…plus many more!
Get a taste of Orlando and save – celebrate Orlando Magical Dining Month this September!
And for more information on Orlando vacation dining, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes Orlando Restaurant Guide.
August 28th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
August 21, 2009 Edition
Fun Things to Do at the Kennedy Space Center
At the Kennedy Space Center, it’s 3-2-1…FUN! Check out these out of this world attractions and events at the Center on your Orlando vacation:
- See Shuttle Discovery lift off – scheduled for launch August 25th at 1:36AM EST
- Catch Star Trek at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex IMAX Theater – daily through September 7th
- Meet the men and women who’ve flown in space at the Astronaut Encounter
- Don’t miss special exhibits celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing mission
- “Ride” the Space Shuttle at the Shuttle Launch Experience
Have a “blast-off” – visit the Kennedy Space Center on your Orlando vacation!
August 21st, 2009
“What we enjoyed the most was spending our days and nights
together as a family that would not have been possible
had we stayed in a hotel or other type of lodging.”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for August is from the Hummel, Aranda and Cruz Families From Texas.
The group of 16, including some who had never visited Orlando or Walt Disney World, stayed at a 5-Star vacation home in Acadia Estates.
“Although most of us were looking forward to visiting Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the characters at the theme parks, we were extremely impressed and excited with the luxury accommodations that were offered by ALL STAR Vacation Homes,” said Mrs. Hummel.
“Our Five Star house in Acadia Estates offered plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and all the amenities to keep a large extended family happy. We LOVED the pool, the game room, the wireless internet, and more.”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
August 19th, 2009
Get sky high value on your Orlando vacation!
Receive 2 FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides from Orlando Balloon Rides when you reserve featured Disney area vacation homes for 5 Nights for arrival by October 31, 2009!* A $350 Value!
Choose from select private pool Orlando vacation homes, including homes with spas, game rooms, home theatres, kids’ themed bedrooms and multiple master bedroom suites!
Balloon rides start at sunrise, last approximately one hour and feature breathtaking aerial views of the Kissimmee and Walt Disney World areas, a complimentary breakfast and more!
In addition, you’ll also receive FREE pool and spa heat PLUS special Disney World and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your stay!
Reserve today, supplies are limited!
*See website for details.
August 13th, 2009
by Rick E-Mouse
July 2, 2009 Edition
Where to Find Valuable Disney Vacation Planning Tips
Save time – and money – on your Disney World vacation, with hot tips from TouringPlans.com, the website of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
TouringPlans.com features great tips from Unofficial Guide authors and contributors like:
- Best days to visit your favorite Disney parks
- Ways to save a bundle on dining
- How to avoid long lines for top attractions and rides
- When to book reservations at your favorite Disney restaurants
…and so much more valuable Disney vacation planning information!
The site also features Blogs with advice for families traveling with little ones and teenagers, tips on finding the best places at the water parks to “set up camp” and more! You’ll even find great Disney vacation advice from other families who’ve been to the parks.
TouringPlans.com also includes detailed, custom-tailored touring plans for your visit to the parks – with information like the best time to arrive, the first attractions to visit, when and where to eat and even the weather forecast for the day! And their handy online Disney vacation trip planner is the perfect way to organize your Disney visit!
Get the most out of your Disney World vacation – visit TouringPlans.com today!
July 2nd, 2009
“The kids loved the house, the parents loved the house
and we will not get a hotel on any future vacations!!!”
The ALL STAR Story of the Month for June is from the Asch Family of New York.
The Asch family, joined by a friend’s family, stayed in a 4-Star Windsor Hills Resort vacation home for their Disney vacation.
“The house was immaculate and fully furnished (pack n’ play, high chair, blender, bowls, silverware etc.) The pool was awesome!!!” said Mr. Asch.
Mr. Asch also loved how the vacation home accommodated the group of 9 (including 5 kids under 5 years old) with its five bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
“I will recommend ALL STAR Homes to anyone and everyone who asks!!!!!”
Read their story and enter for your chance to Win a 7-night stay with ALL STAR!
June 17th, 2009
Now is the time to plan your last minute summer Orlando vacation! Instead of a hotel, reserve a Disney area vacation home and save BIG.
Choose from 3 bedroom town home rentals with private lounge pools all the way up to 7 bedroom vacation homes with great amenities like private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres and more!
Simply reserve featured Disney area vacation homes during select travel dates for 7 nights and you’ll only pay for 5. You get 2 FREE NIGHTS with a savings on your vacation accommodations of up to $900 or MORE! Plus, you’ll also receive special Disney World and Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your reservation!
Plan now and SAVE HUNDREDS – stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes on your last minute summer Orlando vacation!
May 29th, 2009
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