So you decided on Orlando Florida for your family vacation this year.

Before you decide where to stay think about what it is like in Orlando. It is usually very warm, even in winter. Your kids are going to be exhausted from a long day of playing at theme parks. Before you start searching internet for a great deal think about what you really want for your family vacation.

Your typical hotel rooms has: ● Two beds side by side ● One very small bathroom ● A TV and possibly a chair or two ● Maybe a balcony

This may be fine for a business traveler or a single person. But do you really want to squeeze your family of four in to tiniest space even for a vacation.

Just imagine, waiting to use bathroom, crying and carrying on because they are thirsty or hungry, no where to site except your messed up bed. Here’s something even better, most parents don’t think about. Your bed is about 3 feet away from kid’s bed. Forget Mom and Dad having alone time.

You need a town house rental.

As day at Disney World comes to an end and you all make your way into hotel room, too small to really feel comfortable, you wish you had done a little more research.

Surly there has to be something out there that’s bigger for your family, but not out roof on prices. Surly there is somewhere out there that can make your vacation better rather than making it worse.

And there is. It’s a town house rental. Unlike your typical hotel that can only provide so much room for a family, town house rentals are large and like vacationing in a home away from home.

This is what you can expect in a town house

● A living room with enough space to sit with entire family. Sit on a comfortable piece of furniture and relax. ● A kitchen and dining room. You have a refrigerator when you can store drinks for kids and yourself. Snack, breakfast items and more so no more complaining and making Dad run out to get something out of a vending machine. ● Two or more bedrooms, depending on how much space you need, you can get a two bedroom two bath and up. This gives you privacy and ability to get ready to go for day at same time. ● Patio or back porch, sit and relax outside in beautiful Florida sunshine on your very own patio. You can even have breakfast out there.

Town house rentals are way to go when visiting sunshine state of Florida and Orlando boasts many town house rental companies right near Disney World, close to Kissimmee, in Davenport.

A close city, Davenport allows you as tourist to not fall into infamous tourist trap where tacky trinket shops are one after another and food prices are more expensive than anywhere else.

Not only will you be escaping small and cramped hotel room if you book a town house, you will escape fast-paced tourist mode and feel like you really are on vacation instead of simply seeing sights.

Of course even when booking a vacation town house, there are things to look for and be aware of, for example.

● Find a town house rental in a resort like setting. Don’t choose a town house rental in a neighborhood or community with residents and vacationers. These types of town house rentals do not have amenities you may look for, like a pool that is clean and maintained daily. ● Volleyball, basketball, tennis, game room, billiards and shopping are some thing you will find in a resort setting town house rental but not in a rental neighborhood. ● Choose a town house rental that has on site property management. Some of these places with out management make you check in across town and then when you get to your unit key may not work. You have to return to office to find someone to help. ● Choose a town house rental with on site housekeeping and maintenance. What if you need more towels or your have a maintenance issue; big or small you will want someone to help you.

Booking a town house is easy and reservations are guaranteed.

The area of town houses will allow you to become a Floridian while you are visiting Orlando, Florida.

AARP: AARP is a membership organization dedicated to enhancing experience of aging through advocacy, information, and services. This service geared towards senior citizens has many benefits which include travel.

AAA: This automotive assistance website can help you while on trips with any accidents and breakdowns that occur with rentals or your own vehicle. They also offer free and accurate travel maps and discounts towards discount lodging and rentals.

Employee Discounts – Many companies make discounts for travel and discount lodging available to its employees, check with your workplace to find out if this is available to you.

BJ’s Wholesale club – This discount retailer makes discount, coupons, and specials available to its members and employees.

Credit Unions – Many credit unions and banks offer discount lodging to their members and at times have specials for travel and booking reservations as well.

As with all discounts check your local areas near you to see what is available that you may already be eligible for or enrolled in.

Discount Lodging Memberships If you are like many others out there you may travel often. Perhaps work keeps you on airplanes and in hotels on a regular basis. If this is case you may have a great way to go on your next trip for free or very cheaply. Call airlines you use regularly or all of ones you use and register as a frequent flyer. You will earn miles as you fly which you can redeem for reduced low cost fares or free flights after accruing a certain number of miles. This can help offset many travel and vacation related costs. Next you will want to call hotel chains you regularly use and register with them as an often returning guest. This membership or club will earn you reward points which are redeemable in same was as frequent flyer miles for discount and free lodging for a certain period of time. This can qualify you for free or reduced cost discount lodging.

Hotel chains which regularly offer discount lodging: Econo Lodges – 800-424-6423 www.hotelchoice.com Hilton Hotels – 800-445-8667 www.hilton.com Holiday Inn – 800-462-4329 www.holiday-inn.com Howard Johnson's – 800-446-4656 www.hojo.com Hyatt Hotels – 800-233-1234 www.hyatt.com La Quinta Motor Inns – 800-257-5473 Marriott Hotels – 800-228-9290 www.marriott.com Quality Inns – 800-424-6423 www.hotelchoice.com Radisson Hotels – 800-333-3333 www.radisson.com Ramada Inns – 800-228-2828 www.ramada.com Sheraton Hotels – 800-325-3535 www.sheraton.com Westin Hotels – 800-228-3000 www.westin.com Hilton Honors- www.hilton.co.uk Island Hideaway-877-257-2582 www.islandhideaway.net

Discount Lodging Online Lodging discounts can be found online through a number of very good reliable sites that offer printable coupons and can even redeem reward points earned with different hotels and other memberships. Several sites that offer discount lodging and information on low cost rates include:

Travel.org – This site contains a wealth of information related to travel and costs. It includes a worldwide listing of hotels and discount lodging including their websites and contact information.

Travel.com – Another excellent site that also includes ability to book reservations with villas, resorts, and attractions. You may also find special rates and discounts using this site.