Established by the Florida Commission on Tourism to recognize outstanding tourism marketing in Florida, the Flagler Awards honor the individuals and organizations that help maintain and improve Florida’s position as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations.
Last year’s founding “Discover Vacation Homes” campaign was pioneered by eight of the most well-established vacation rental management companies in the Orlando area which, together with its Ypartnership PR team, elevated consumer awareness of the region’s vacation rentals as a viable lodging option and as one of the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing categories.
Additional support for the nonprofit organization’s award-winning PR campaign in 2008 came from leading theme park brand Worlds of Discovery Parks through a landmark program sponsorship. In-kind partnerships also resulted in the creation of www.DiscoverVacationHomes.com through the supportive donation of skills and services from Orlando’s Metropolis Advertising and Idaho’s LiveRez, Inc.
ALL STAR Vacation Homes welcomes Kyle Post and Stacey Doornbos, Orlando’s 67 Days of Smiles Ambassadors, who arrived in Orlando Tuesday, August 25th.
The pair were selected earlier this month by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau (OOCVB) to spend a 67-day Orlando vacation adventure where they’ll enjoy over 100 Orlando attractions.
Upon their arrival, Kyle and Stacey were introduced to their new home for the next 67 days: a two bedroom condo in downtown Orlando at The Paramount on Lake Eola.
They also received a rental car plus a variety of computer, video and other tech tools they’ll be using to document and share their 67-day Orlando vacation experience.
Don’t miss one of the most anticipated Orlando vacation attractions ever: Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM – now open at Universal Studios Florida®!
Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM will take you above, around and under the park while you rock to your own personal soundtrack!
Featured thrills include:
Your choice of a personalized song from a list that includes selections of pop/disco, classic rock/metal, rap/hip hop, country and club/electronica tunes
A suspenseful 16-second, completely vertical 17 story climb to the top that ends in a 65 mph drop
Three unique and hair-raising maneuvers: The Double Take, The Treble Clef and The Jump Cut – the first of which is a one-of-a-kind non-inverted loop!
And afterwards, you can purchase a customizable video of your experience to upload to the web and share with family and friends!
Get rocked on your Orlando vacation – experience Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM – now open at Universal Studios Florida®!
ALL STAR Vacation Homes attended the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association (FVRMA) Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Destin, FL August 17th – 19th.
The conference included professional development sessions focused on marketing, operations and new technologies.
The national Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) president, Alex Risser, also presented an update on the efforts of the vacation rental industry’s national association and its public awareness campaign, Discover Vacation Homes.
Additionally, ALL STAR’s CEO, Steve Trover, was recognized for his contributions as a FVRMA board member from 2007-2009.
Don’t miss Summer Nights at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay on your Central Florida vacation.
Celebrate Busch Gardens’ 50th birthday with extended hours of music, food and fun!
Enjoy jammin’ nightly party music plus ride your favorite roller coasters – in the dark!
And be sure not to miss Darren Romeo, the voice of magic presented by Siegfried and Roy, as he dazzles you at the park’s Moroccan Palace with his blend of musical and magical thrills.
The gathering, celebrated over the weekend in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was highlighted by a special announcement:
Next year, the fan gathering will head to sea on a special 4-night Western Caribbean cruise July 22nd – July 26th, 2010!
The MagicMeets at Sea cruise, on the Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas, will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and includes two ports of call plus exclusive breakouts and special events for MagicMeets guests!
For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Mouse Fan Travel today!
ALL STAR Vacation Homes congratulates Kyle Post and Stacey Doornbos, chosen to be Orlando’s 67 Days of Smiles Ambassadors!
The duo, along with 9 other pairs of finalists, recently took part in a whirlwind 67-hour Orlando vacation “boot camp” which included staying at a Disney area vacation home hosted by ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
Beginning August 27th, Kyle and Stacey will embark on a 67-day Orlando vacation adventure, visiting more than 100 Orlando area attractions and sharing their experiences with the world via their blog, Twitter and Facebook.
The finalists for 67 Days of Smiles in Orlando arrived Sunday, July 26th at ALL STAR Vacation Homes!
This summer, Orlando sought the world’s greatest smiles for a thrill-packed 67-day Orlando vacation adventure. Ten pairs of finalists were recently named and invited to Orlando for a preview.
Upon their arrival at ALL STAR, the finalists were treated to a cookout at one of the vacation homes. ALL STAR will serve as their Orlando vacation accommodation headquarters – hosting the finalists in three Disney area vacation homes located in the luxurious Windsor Hills Resort community.
During their stay, the finalists will embark on a 67-hour adventure, experiencing Orlando’s theme parks, the SkyVenture vertical wind tunnel, hang gliding, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure and more – plus sharing their experiences through their blogs and on Twitter.
One lucky pair will be chosen in early August to experience 67 days of action-packed fun, enjoying over 100 Orlando area experiences, beginning August 27th.
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!
Last Minute Summer Orlando Vacation Special
Takes You “Up” to New Heights!
Take your Orlando vacation “up” to new heights!
Receive 2 FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides from Orlando Balloon Rides when you reserve featured Disney area vacation homes for 7 nights for arrival before August 14, 2009!*That’s a $350 Value!
Plus, you’ll also receive FREE pool and spa heat AND special Disney World and Orlando attraction ticket discounts with your stay!
Choose from select Orlando vacation home rentals, including homes with private pools and spas, game rooms, home theatres, kids’ themed bedrooms and multiple master bedroom suites!
With Orlando Balloon Rides, you’ll embark on an unforgettable Orlando vacation adventure, where you’ll soar above the Kissimmee and Walt Disney World areas witnessing the spectacular and breathtaking natural beauty of Central Florida’s landscape and wildlife!
Your sunrise balloon ride will last approximately one hour and includes a complimentary breakfast, traditional champagne toast and a commemorative “Flight of Ascension” certificate!
Take advantage of this truly “uplifting” last minute Summer Orlando vacation special – reserve your Disney area vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes today!
Hurry! Supplies are limited! *See website for details.
Orlando Seeks Greatest Smiles in the World
for 67-Day Orlando Vacation Adventure
Orlando is calling for the world’s greatest smiles in its 67 Days of Smiles in Orlando search.
The chosen pair will embark on a 67-day Orlando vacation adventure, enjoying more than 100 Orlando area experiences, including: swimming with dolphins, gator wrestling, roller coaster riding, hang gliding and race car driving – plus shopping, golfing and more!
The selected duo will also share photos and videos of their “67 Days of Smiles” in Orlando with the world via blogs and popular social media sites like Twitter and Facebook using a variety of cameras supplied by the Orlando Orange County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Don’t delay – apply today. The deadline is Tuesday, June 30th! For more details, visit 67 Days of Smiles in Orlando.
Mega-Thrill Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Coaster
Coming Soon to Universal Studios Orlando
Get ready for the thrill ride of a lifetime on your Orlando vacation – Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – coming soon to Universal Studios Orlando.
The new coaster, a turbo-charged, eardrum-thumping, high-speed Hollywood action experience, takes you on a nearly 3/4 mile journey above, around, through and even under the park – complete with your own personalized soundtrack!
Once inside the coaster car, you’ll select your own personalized song from lists divided into five music categories: pop/disco, classic rock/metal, rap/hip hop, country and club/electronica.
Next, strap in for the ride of your life as you slowly climb – straight up – 167 feet above the park. As you reach the peak, you’re staring 17 stories down and then suddenly plunge 65 mph into the first of three one-of-a-kind, breathtaking maneuvers: The Double Take – where you twist from the inside to the outside of a non-inverted loop!
Then, you’ll race into the next hair-raising move: The Treble Clef – which spins and winds you around in the shape of the musical symbol!
Third, comes The Jump Cut – a spiraling, negative-G corkscrew where you’re never upside down!
And finally, you’ll dive underground and swirl into a 360-degree turn as you return to the station.
Afterwards, you can customize and purchase a music video of your ride – your own quick, jamming action flick you can upload to the web and share with friends and family!
Rock ‘n ride on your Orlando vacation with Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit – coming soon to Universal Studios Orlando!
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!
Turn up the volume this summer with these groovin’ Orlando vacation music events:
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Epcot
Enjoy tribute bands to the Eagles, Bon Jovi, U2 and more!
June 15th – August 9th
Summer Concert Series at Universal Studios Orlando – NEW!
Rock along at the all new Music Plaza with hot acts like Jordin Sparks, LL Cool J and more!
Saturday Nights
June 13th – July 4th
SeaWorld AfterDark
Crank it up with the rock-fueled night show Shamu Rocks, dazzling fireworks and more!
Now through September 7th
Amplify your Orlando vacation at SeaWorld AfterDark!
SeaWorld AfterDark, running now through September 7th, brings cool, one-of-a-kind entertainment for those hot summer nights.
Enjoy exclusive entertainment like:
Shamu Rocks – dance along with Shamu and friends to the beat of top rockin’ tunes and an electrifying light show in this high-energy killer whale extravaganza!
Sea Lions Tonight – enjoy parodies of your favorite SeaWorld shows, featuring the hilarious hijinx of sea lion duo “Clyde and Seamore” joined by a supporting a cast of otters and walrus!
Reflections – thrill to the dazzling all new fireworks display with dancing fountains, music and more! Now with seating at Bayside Stadium.
Crank up the volume on your Orlando vacation – don’t miss SeaWorld AfterDark!
Summer is the perfect time to share in the shining magic of Orlando’s one-of-a-kind family attractions and ALL STAR Vacation Homes is the perfect place to share it with your family.
ALL STAR’s Orlando vacation homes feature great family vacation amenities, like private pools and spas, game rooms and home theatres – perfect for stretching out, having fun, vacationing together and sharing in memories that last a lifetime.
Make a Splash and Save Cash with a
Private Pool Orlando Vacation Home
This summer, make a splash and save a bundle on your Orlando vacation by staying at a private pool vacation home with ALL STAR Vacation Homes.
ALL STAR’s private pool Orlando vacation homes are the perfect way for you to literally “dive in” and fully immerse yourself in a fun-filled and truly relaxing Orlando vacation experience.
Besides cooling off and soaking up the Florida sun in your own private pool, you and your family will also enjoy the many amenities and comforts vacation homes provide, like spacious floor plans, multiple bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens – plus deluxe amenities like outdoor spillover spas, game rooms, home theatres and more. All of this adds up to more vacation and less expense!
ALL STAR Vacation Homes also makes planning, budgeting and reserving an Orlando vacation home easier with ALL STAR FLEX PAY. ALL STAR FLEX PAY is a convenient payment option with no fees or interest that gives you the flexibility to pay along the way after securing your reservation with a one night deposit.
In addition to the great vacation value and planning flexibility ALL STAR Vacation Homes provides, you can also save hundreds on your vacation accommodations plus receive special Disney World and Orlando attraction ticket discounts when you stay with ALL STAR.
Simply reserve featured Disney area vacation home rentals for 7 nights during select travel dates and only pay for 5 – that’s 2 FREE NIGHTS with a savings of up to $900 or MORE!
Make a splash on your summer vacation with ALL STAR Vacation Homes – reserve your private pool vacation home today!
Equipped with a passionate team, a dedicated investment and a strong call to action, the “Discover Vacation Homes” and Ypartnership Public Relations teams were recognized Monday evening with a “Best of Show” Flagler Award for marketing budgets of less than $100,000 last year.
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