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Gear up for the big game – plan a big getaway at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and “score” a great deal along the way!
Reserve your Disney area vacation condo rental at Lighthouse Key during February 2010 travel dates for four nights and only pay for three!
You get 4 nights for the price of 3 – a savings of up to $200 or More!
Enjoy all that Orlando has to offer and watch the big game in the comfort of your own 2, 3 or 4 bedroom Orlando vacation condo with great vacation amenities like: Plasma TVs, living & dining areas, fully equipped kitchens, private patios, complimentary wireless Internet access – and more!
Also, be sure to stock up on sandwiches, drinks and snacks on game day at the on-site Beacon Deli!
SAVE BIG – plan your Super Bowl Orlando vacation getaway today at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa!
January 29th, 2010
Experience free arts and cultural events on your Orlando vacation at the United Arts of Central Florida’s ArtsFest 2010.
Presented by Bank of America, ArtsFest features over 200 free events spanning 75 different venues across the Orlando area.
Enjoy dance, art, music and drama, including the Orlando Museum of Art, the Mad Cow Theatre, the Orlando Ballet and more.
ArtsFest runs Friday, February 5th through Sunday February 14th. While admission is free, reservations are required at select events.
Add a little culture to your Orlando vacation – don’t miss ArtsFest 2010.
January 21st, 2010
Save up to $200 or More on your Last Minute Winter Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa!
Reserve Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa vacation condo rentals near Disney for 4 nights during January and February 2010 travel dates and only pay for 3 nights! That’s a FREE NIGHT! It’s also a savings of up to $200 or More!
You’ll also get special Disney and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your reservation!
Choose from upscale 2 to 4 bedroom Disney area vacation condos with fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, private patios and wireless Internet access.
During your stay, experience a world of exciting resort amenities, including a full service spa, two heated swimming pools, on-site food and beverage, a fitness center, game room, movie theatre and more!
Take advantage of this tremendous Orlando vacation deal – plan your last minute stay at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa today!
January 5th, 2010

by Rick E-Mouse
December 18, 2009 Edition
Last Minute Orlando Vacation Savings
at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa

Plan your winter Orlando vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa and get a FREE NIGHT!
Reserve your Disney area vacation condo rentals at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa during January and February 2010 travel dates for four nights and only pay for three!
That’s 4 Nights for the Price of 3 – and a savings of up to $200 or MORE!
Plus, with your Lighthouse Key reservation, you’ll receive special Disney and Orlando attraction ticket discounts!
Choose from upscale 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Disney area Orlando vacation condo rentals that feature:
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Living and dining areas
- Private patios
- Plasma TVs
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
…and more!
Plus enjoy these relaxing vacation resort amenities and services:
- Full Service Spa
- Heated swimming pools
- Fitness center
- Game room, billiards and movie theatre
- On-site food and beverage
Set your course for Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa – the port of call for your Orlando vacation – and SAVE BIG on your winter Orlando vacation!
December 18th, 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
For free, family friendly Orlando vacation fun, visit the 34th annual Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World this weekend.
Presented by Sharpie, the Festival of the Masters features over 150 award-winning artists with their work on display – including paintings, sculptures, photography and more.
Other highlights include:
- 6,000 square feet of sidewalk chalk art on display – plus a special area for the kids to make their own!
- A meet and greet with Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™ performers – including face painting fun!
- Special kids’ activities – like Disney character drawing lessons, a DJ Dance Party and more!
Also, don’t miss the House of Blues Folk Art Festival celebrating the 11th annual “Where the Art Meets the Soul” festival with top folk artists, live music and more!
The festival, located at Downtown Disney West Side, runs this Friday, November 13th through Sunday, November 15th. Hours are 9:30pm – 5:30pm. Admission and parking are free!
Don’t miss this free and fun Downtown Disney event – check out the Festival of the Masters on your Fall Orlando vacation!
November 11th, 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

by Rick E-Mouse
October 29, 2009 Edition
Enjoy Free Halloween Fun at Downtown Disney

Enjoy free Halloween fun on your Orlando vacation at Downtown Disney’s Happy Haunting in Walt Disney World this Friday and Saturday – October 30th and 31st, from 5pm to 9pm.
This free, family-friendly Halloween event includes trick-or-treating at various shops in Downtown Disney West Side and Downtown Disney Marketplace, live music, magic shows, comedy entertainment – and more!
While you’re there, be sure to enjoy all of the shopping, dining and entertainment Downtown Disney has to offer.
Celebrate Halloween on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss Happy Haunting at Downtown Disney!
October 29th, 2009
Enjoy free Halloween fun on your Fall Orlando vacation – visit Old Town’s trick-or-treat event this weekend.
Take the kids – with or without costumes – to
Old Town in Kissimmee, where they’ll enjoy trick-or-treating at the many specialty shops. It’s like getting a whole town’s worth of treats!
Don’t miss out on this free Halloween event – visit Old Town in Kissimmee this Sunday, October 25th from 2 to 6 PM!
October 22nd, 2009
ALL STAR has been featured on the October edition of Travel + Leisure magazine’s website as a “Best Disney World Money-Saving Tip”.
The tip showcases how travelers can save on their Orlando vacation to Disney by staying in a vacation home with ALL STAR as well as some of the featured vacation rental amenities, including private pools and big screen TVs.
For more, visit the ALL STAR Vacation Homes News and Events page.
October 19th, 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
Head for the skies on your Fall Disney vacation with these two great ways to see the Orlando area from above.
First, reserve your 5 Night stay at select Disney area vacation homes from ALL STAR Vacation Homes for arrival by October 31, 2009 and receive 2 FREE hot air balloon rides from Orlando Balloon Rides*!
A $350 value, this Orlando vacation adventure special includes a one hour sunrise flight over the Walt Disney World and Kissimmee areas – plus a traditional champagne toast, complimentary breakfast and commemorative flight certificate.
In addition to this great Disney vacation deal, you’ll also receive special Disney World and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts PLUS FREE pool and spa heat with your stay!
While you’re enjoying your Orlando vacation home stay, check out Characters in Flight operated by Aerophile at Downtown Disney.
New for this year and located at the waterfront on the West Side near Planet Hollywood, Characters in Flight features a tethered balloon, 72 feet in diameter, that’s decorated with popular flying Disney characters – including Peter Pan, Dumbo, Mary Poppins and more!
Enjoy the ride as you ascend up to 400 feet above Downtown Disney and witness a spectacular 360-degree aerial view of the Walt Disney World area.
Flights run Sundays through Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:00pm and Fridays, 10:30am to 12:00 midnight.
Reach for the skies on your Fall Disney vacation – reserve your Orlando vacation home from ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!
*Supplies are limited. See website for details.
September 10th, 2009
Planning on attending a fall convention or exhibition in Orlando? Stay with ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Vista Cay Resort.
Vista Cay Resort, located directly across from the Orange County Convention Center, features upscale vacation condo rentals with spacious, beautifully decorated and furnished floor plans and vacation rental amenities such as computers with complimentary high speed and Wi-Fi Internet access, fully equipped kitchens, Plasma TVs and more!
Fall 2009 Orange County Convention Center events include:
- The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show 9/11/09 – 9/13/09
- Orlando Home Show 9/18/09 – 9/20/09
- FNATS/The Landscape Show 10/1/09 – 10/3/09
- National Business Aviation Association 10/20/09 – 10/22/09
- Diving Equipment & Marketing Association 11/4/09 – 11/7/09
- National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds 11/11/09 – 11/12/09
- Performance Racing Industry Convention 12/10/09 – 12/12/09
…plus many more!
Extend your business trip into an Orlando vacation and SAVE. Receive 10% off your 5 night stay when you reserve a luxury vacation condo at Vista Cay for arrival in the next 90 days!
September 7th, 2009
Turn your fall Orlando vacation into an adventure you’ll remember forever.
Reserve select Orlando vacation homes for 5 Nights for arrival by October 31, 2009 and you’ll receive 2 FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides from Orlando Balloon Rides* – a $350 value!
Choose from a selection of featured Disney area vacation home rentals, with amenities such as private pools and spas, themed kids’ bedrooms, home theatres, game rooms and multiple master bedrooms suites!
Hot air balloon ride adventures begin at sunrise with a flight that lasts approximately one hour, featuring spectacular views of Central Florida including the Kissimmee and Walt Disney World areas. A complimentary breakfast, traditional champagne toast and commemorative flight certificate are also included.
You’ll also receive FREE pool and spa heat PLUS special Disney World and other Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your stay!
Reserve your Fall Orlando vacation adventure today. Hurry, supplies are limited!
*See website for details.
September 3rd, 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
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
Located just down the road from your Disney area vacation home in Kissimmee near Celebration, Old Town is an affordable way to relax and have fun on your Orlando vacation.
Browse over 30 specialty clothing jewelry and gift stores. Grab a bite to eat at over a dozen restaurants and snack shops. Test your skill for a chance to win prizes at the arcade and carnival style games. Enjoy exciting attractions, including thrill rides, a haunted house, laser tag, old time photos – plus even rides just for the little ones! And be sure to catch the “King of Rock & Roll” as he takes the stage every Wednesday at 7pm!
Plus, every Friday and Saturday night, don’t miss Old Town’s famous car cruises – with over 300 exotic, classic and custom vehicles!
For affordable family Orlando vacation fun, check out Old Town in Kissimmee today!
August 5th, 2009
Located right in front of ALL STAR Vacation Homes, Jungle Golf is the perfect way to enjoy affordable family fun close to your Disney area vacation home.
Embark on a mini golf expedition through Africa as you follow in the footsteps of Stanley, Livingstone and Lewis, navigating a literal “jungle” of obstacles along the way.
Choose from two challenging, 18-hole courses: the Plains of Serengeti or the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Explore the jungle on your Orlando vacation, journey to Jungle Golf mini golf today!
July 30th, 2009
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