Try a Train Trip This Summer

An option that road trip planners might consider this summer is creating their road trip with train routes in mind. This allows them to utilize the train system for the long stretches of highway between destination cities and then rent a car to explore the area more fully. A major benefit to this mode of travel is that getting there becomes its own adventure, especially if your trip includes an overnight stay aboard the train! Plus you get the added bonus of leaving the bulk of the driving to someone else. Read more »

Orlando Vacation Rentals: A Great Way to Stretch Your Vacation Budget

When economic conditions get tight, it makes a lot of sense to see how you can “do more with less.” When it comes to vacationing in Orlando the biggest secret to stretching your travel budget is simply to opt for a vacation rental home or apartment rather than trying to find hotel rooms for you and your family.

In case you are thinking that this is some recent development, you are wrong. For the past ten years and more, smart visitors to Orlando have been flocking to vacation homes which they rent on a daily or weekly basis, and vacation home rentals have become a big part of the accommodations in Orlando. The reason for the boom in vacation rentals can be attributed to two factors: economy and convenience. Read more »