Beginning  Tuesday, September 1, 2009 tickets go on sale for the Southern Womens Show presented in Orlando Florida. Discounted tickets can be purchased at any of the 18 Centra Care locations (majority are open 7 days a week) or at the Florida Hospital Digital Mammography locations in Orlando. The Southern Womens Show Orlando will feature endless exhibitors to suit every woman’s individual personality and taste, while providing beneficial information for their unique lifestyles. From food, fashion, shopping, health, beauty, and more–the show offers fun and unique experiences for women of all ages planning to attend this event.

Come and see all that the city of Orlando has to offer! With celebrity food chefs, local personalities, cookbook authors, you can sample delicious gourmet ingredients, splendid appetizers, healthy snacks, award winning recipes and you can take note on the secrets of incredible meals made in just minutes. Saturday, October 10th will be the not-to-miss fashion show sponsored by the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores and you’ll need to arrive early to get a front row seat at the hottest event: The Firefighter Fashion Show.  Come watch Orlando’s bravest strut their stuff down the runway. The Orange County Fire and Rescue Department will melt the catwalk while they raise funds to benefit the Children’s Burn Foundation. Other exhibitors will bring you information on items of interest including tourism bureaus with travel ideas for every budget, local news and radio stations promoting fun contests to participate in and even pit stops for you to pamper yourself with tips on this season’s hottest makeup trends, skin care products, hair treatment lines and the newest skin treatments. FREE prizes will be awarded daily to attendees, while discount exhibitor coupons for the show can be printed prior to your arrival to help you save on your shopping spree.

The Southern Womens Show will be held October 8-11, 2009 at the Orange County Convention Center, located off of International Drive South, Orlando, Florida. The show will run from:

• Thursday from 10am-6pm,
• Friday & Saturday from 10am-7pm and
• Sunday from 10am-5pm.

Southern Womens Show Lodging

Pricing Availability

Discounts are offered for 2 or 3 day attendance to the show. For exhibitors and visitors coming to Orlando, the options on renting hotels are endless but not cheap. Not only the hotel room but the shuttle service to the Convention Center cuts in the budget. An alternative is offered through Discount Vacation Rentals Online, where renting a vacation home near the OCCC and the attraction parks starts at $69 per night for a 2 bedroom. A 2 bedroom private pool home starts at $84 per night in our Fall Special.

Use the Info-button for prices and availability or call DVRO for more information on what options are perfect for your lodging and stay in the Orlando area: (407) 492-0094.

Orange County Convention Center OCCC

Parking will be accessible to attendees in the NORTH parking lot at the convention center. Admission is only $10.00 if you decide to purchase your tickets at the door upon arrival. You may always pick up discounted tickets at the many Centra Care Florida Hospital Urgent Care location closest to you. Tickets are provided at all centers for $7.50.  Plan on coming for a anther round of fabulousness the following day? Your second ticket is only $5 (with proof of your first paid ticket stub. Second day admission must be paid during your initial visit). The Orange Country Convention Center charges a parking fee of $8 per car, so plan ahead and car pool with the ladies on down to the Southern Women’s Show of Orlando this October. Let’s just call it a short retreat, where the girls can get together for a great weekend and celebrate being a woman of today!

After the grand success of Surf Expo in Orlando of August this year,  January 14 -17, 2010 we are going all out on a wave to the Orlando Convention Center again to enjoy what is new for the upcoming year in the surfing world. More than 20,000 visitors are expected at this surf show in the OCCC and that means a lot of attention from the media and onlookers close to the surfing world. One of the memorable attractions on last years show was the Red Carpet photo booth from Cy Cyr. Memorable because it lays out the fun guests and exhibitors had in front of the camera. Watch the slide show (1400 pics in total) here and you can order some high resolution pictures for your personal surf expo album. Password is “surfexpo”.

At this moment of writing, there is not much announced yet on the edition of the upcoming Surf Expo Orlando 2010, so visit frequently to see what updates we have on the show. With the Orlando Surf Expo only just behind us, many locals took the surf board to the waters and had some incredible wave action going with hurricane Danny passing by the eastern coastal areas and throwing up some considerable waves to ride.

Surf Expo Lodging Accommodations

Availability & Prices

While the organization is offering hotel rooms for guests and exhibitors to the Surf Show at greatly reduced pricing, many will be seeking more luxurious accommodations in the area. Considering a motel room (Clarion?) starts at $65 for participants (more luxurious hotels run from $151-$229 for the ones closer to the convention center), your traveling party can have a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom vacation home with private pool for $89 per night during the Surf Expo Orlando 2010. If you prefer a condo or a town house, these are available still at $79 per night for a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit in resort style gated communities. For larger groups and companies a 4 bedroom private pool home for example will be $109 per night for the home (not per person).

Call Discount Vacation Rentals Online at (407) 492-0094 and mention “SurfExpo”.

October 1-3 the Orange County Convention Center goes green with the FNGLA horticulture conference: The Orlando Landscape Show. The first in its kind, with +200,000 sq.ft. of trees, shrubs and in between over 500 exhibitors and their equipment. This is what more than 8,000 visitors are to expect from the Landscape Show 2009. The conference puts its focus on production and landscape management to design and retail. Daily, the guests can attend free demonstrations in any of those topics. Thursday October 1st doors will open at 10am through 5pm. Friday you can get in at 9am through 5pm and the final day Saturday October 3rd doors will open at 9am but close early at 2pm. Registration is required, so don’t miss a show that is recognized as one of the premier nursery and landscape trade shows in the country. For more information on the schedule of events go here.

The FNGLA -Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association- did a great job in filling the available time on the floor to a maximum with a multitude of different courses the attendees can follow, a lot of display features of plants, trees and shrubs like the vertical gardens or green walls and more. A few not-to-miss highlights are the session of Dr Henry Fishkind (Fishkind and Associates) who is scheduled to make his presentation before the fair opens so that everyone can attend. Dr Fishkind will announce economical insights resulting from a study over the past 6 months done in the landscape sector. The entertainment portion of the Landscape Show are the Golf Tournament held at the Cypress Gardens Golf Club and the Friday night awards gala with the announcement of the Roy Rood Award winner.

Landscape Show Lodging Accommodations

Hotels on International Drive are still available for the conference dates of the Landscape Show. For those who are interested in attending the show during these days and combine their presence here in Orlando with some fun, there is also the option of using much more spacious vacation rentals in the area. Vacation homes in Orlando are private pool homes and cover a living space of approx. 1500-1800 sq.ft. (compared to 300 sq.ft. for a hotel room) and these homes start at $84 per night (3 night minimum). A condo or town home for rent in Orlando runs from $69 per night for a 2 bedroom unit an are an approx. 1200 sq.ft. For more information on these vacation rentals during the FNGLA Landscape Show, contact:

Discount Vacation Rentals Online, 7862 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy Ste 127, Kissimmee Florida 34747, phone (407) 492-0094

The TICA 2009 Cat Show is held in the Orlando Convention Center on International Drive over the weekend of September 5 and 6, 2009 and doors are open from 9am to 4pm. This show is known for its variety of cat breeds such as Bengal, Savanah, Toyger, Munchkin and many more. On Sunday it is the “Best In Show” presentation and there is a possibility to meet and greet with the different breeders. They even have a cat adoption on-site from breeders as well as rescue shelters.

Various incentives are in place as well: for example when you bring a large can or bag of cat food with you to the show you get $1.00 off admission. TICA 2009 Annual show is still searching for volunteers and are seeking people who can help in areas such as: gate greeters for both days, people who can lend a hand for the set-up on Friday, people who are available to bring and take back the judges of the cat show at different times still to be determined and more. Contact Tica here for more information.

TICA 2009 Lodging Accommodations

The organization is suggesting the Wyndham Resort Hotel at the opposite end of International Drive. It is believed that shuttle service is available as it is a 10-15 minute trip over I-Drive to get to the Orange County Convention Center. Complimentary shuttle to Universal Studios and SeaWorld, Wet ‘n Wild are offered but transportation from the airport to the hotel is at your own expense. Here you can find some reviews on the Wyndham hotel. The room sizes offered are approx. 300 sq.ft. according to the Wyndham Orlando Resort web site.

Other lodging accommodations in Orlando for this show are offered through Discount Vacation Rentals Online for the long

Labor Day weekend. Options are town homes, condos or vacation homes, from 2 to 8 bedrooms large and starting at $69 per night for a 2 bedroom condo of approx. 1200 sq.ft. or $84 for a 2 bedroom private pool home with an average of 1500 sq.ft. under AC living space. For more information and availability, please visit the Orlando vacation rental homepage or contact:

Discount Vacation Rentals Online

7862 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy Ste 127

Kissimmee Florida 34747

(407) 492-0094

We are presenting you in the spirit of cats and shows, the SeaWorld Orlando cat and dog show called Pet’s Ahoy and a not-to-miss show if you happen to visit this park while over here in Florida. Enjoy the video where cats really steal the show!

Everyone is invited on the Orlando Home Show Convention in the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. This is “THE” show you cannot miss when you are building a home, just bought a home or if redecorating is on your mind.   The Orlando Home Show event is taking place the 3rd weekend of September 18-19-20, 2009 and the doors open on Friday and Saturday at 10am through 9pm and Sunday from 10am through 6pm.

What To Expect On The Orlando Home Show?

This grand event and a large portion of the Orlando Convention Center is dedicated to a wealth of business that will present their products and lines in the home improvement sector. Other than the usual stroll you get at many trade shows, you will find a number of live presentations on the floor, such as:

• Ty Pennington: Ty is the official spokesperson for this show by the way and you can read more about his appearance on the show here under.
• ScottJosephsOrlando Cooking performances: a list of chefs will show inside tips on cooking and how to use kitchen appliances to achieve some of the best kept secrets of the Chef’s kitchens.
• VIP guest appearances: you may meet some Orlando Magic Stars who will be attending the VIP lounge; 4 of the Orlando Magic dancers will accompany the stars as well.
• Contest: submit to a number of contest with some neath prices to win. One price is a trip to Vancouver to meet up with Ty Pennington just to give you one example.

Ty Pennington Live At The Orlando Home Show

It is likely that when you are in a situation of remodeling or purchasing a home you may have tuned in to the Home Improvement Network recently? Ty Pennington (“Move That Bus“?) is the official Spokesperson for this show and he will be at the Orlando Home Show in person. During his presence Ty Pennington will give away 4 FREE tickets for front row seats for his show. Ty will make his appearance on the show on Saturday September 19th at 11am and 3pm. Be there early as you can not reserve seats for this free presentation and seats are given at a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in a FREE copy of -and signed by- Ty’s book “Good Design Can Change Your Life”.

Lodging Accommodations For The Orlando Home Show

If you are coming into Orlando for just a one day visit to the Home Show and you are all by yourself, your best bet is to stay in one of the hotels in the area. A number of people are coming for the 3 days of the Orlando Home Show and possibly extend by a day or 2, 3 for some extra fun in the Florida attraction parks with the family, or for traveling groups, your best option would be renting a vacation home in Orlando. Depending on what your family needs are, DVRO can offer you a large variety of lodging accommodation options that will be far cheaper than hotel rooms, for sure. Not to mention much more luxurious, the town homes, condos or private pool homes are fully furnished & fully equipped. Just step in and enjoy your stay in the sunshine state! You can find more information on vacation homes in Orlando here or contact:

Discount Vacation Rentals Online

7862 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy Ste 127

Kissimmee Florida 34747

(407) 492-0094

If you like to see a presentation from a local news channel introducing this event, you can watch the video of the Orlando Home Show, click the picture below to start the video and learn how this home improvement show may help you in building or rebuilding your property. The Home Show will be held September 18 through the 20th, 2009. Have fun watching the video presentation and look forward to see you here in the convention center soon.

Over Labor Day weekend, the Zumba Fitness Convention is held in Orlando OCCC (Orange County Convention Center). This event will host about 2000 trainers, instructors and associates in the fitness industry all promoting the Zumba fitness family. Dates for this event are September 3-4-5 & 6, 2009.

The schedule for these 4 days of fun are:

• Thursday September 3, 2009: 12pm – 8pm Zumba Workshops
• Friday September 4, 2009:          8am – 5pm Zumba Workshops and Zumba Party at night.
• Saturday September 5, 2009:     8.30am start with keynote speakers and 3 different sessions through 4.45pm. At night, we host the Zumbathon.
• Sunday September 6, 2009          8.30am start with keynote speakers and 3 different sessions

As much as we like to call it a convention, this is a real party, Zumba style!

The workshops entail the Basic 2: a great and fun class for everyone with accents on principles of 4 dances: Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango, and Samba. The Gold workshops focus on the anatomical, physiological, and physiological needs of beginners as well as the active adult population. Three more courses that will earn attention are the Aqua-Zumba (aqua aerobics), the ZumbaTonic (for the kids) and the Zumba-Toning (with rhythmic sticks). For those who are interested, this convention will offer specialty classes as well, including the African Workout, Hip-Hop-Remix and the Zumba Brazilian Carnival classes.

As you have noticed, there are two new (and long awaited) classes in the list above. The Aqua-Zumba and the Zumba Kids. This fest really is about the Zumba family reunite and the launch of these two new programs with some Zumba flavors joining the party. Z goes all out this year. Don’t miss it!

Zumba Convention Lodging

As of the posting, the Peabody hotel was already sold out. For those who are still searching lodging accommodations, the suggested remaining hotel(s) start at $109 per night plus fees plus shuttle. Do you know you have a 4 bedroom pool home with private pool and spa for less ($99 per night) for the Zumba convention attendees? Lodging accommodations in Orlando aplenty and everyone can choose their sleeping options as deemed perfect for their stay.

Below you can experience the last convention all over again with some video and it is apparent that not many like to see their party night out end in a lonesome hotel room. Some rooms next door may want to continue the party in their one bedroom suite but that is not contributing to your idea of fun in Orlando. You can find more about renting vacation homes in Orlando here for the Zumba Fitness Convention in Orlando. Or contact Discount Vacation Rentals Online for lodging options.

Discount Vacation Rentals Online, 7862 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy Ste 127, Kissimmee FL 34747, (407) 492-0094.

Video of the Zumba family and convention from last year. Experience the fun of the Zumba Fitness programs and attend the Orlando Convention September 3-6, 2009 in Florida. Lodging accommodations for the Zumba Fitness Convention are provided by Discount Vacation Rentals Online. Private pool homes, condos and town houses available. Check availability for your dates here.

Gentlemen this is a show you don’t want to miss! In the upcoming week, Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center will host the Orlando Truck & Jeep Fest 2009.  The annual event is included in a run of 8 shows that take place across cities within the U.S. and we say what better place than Orlando! The Orlando Truck Fest will be open to the public August 22-23 from 10am-3pm and located within the West Building, Hall WC of the Orange County Convention Center. Need directions from your starting point or how about a map of the Orange County Convention Center location? It’s an off-roader’s dream with so many parts, accessories and demonstrations to view, so gather up you buddies and head on over to Orlando this weekend.

If you’re wondering what to expect at this year’s Orlando Truck & Jeep Fest 2009? Here’s a quick list for you:

• First and foremost it is FREE admission. Economically Friendly we agree.
• There will be booths with over $100,000 in on-site inventory straight from the manufacturer.
• Product demonstrations will take place throughout Saturday and Sunday, displaying the newest off-road gear.
• Looking for an opportunity to win free prizes? Hourly giveaways will take place over the course of the show.
• Promotional pricing will take place hourly.
• Specials of up to 50% off installations.
• The items you’re looking for will be available at the lowest prices–receive factory direct pricing!

Can’t make it to Orlando this weekend since the  kids’ school starts this Monday, which means Mom & daughter will be out stimulating the economy? Here’s the website where you can find the Truck & Jeep Fest nearest you, along with great deals on all gear, parts and accessories.

Truck Fest Lodging

Discount Vacation Rentals Online has special deal for this event this weekend. Contact DVRO for more information (ask for Heather) or you can take a look at our Orlando Specials and even book online. Condos and town homes start at $69 per night this week and $84 for a private pool home for rent. DVRO will work together with visitors to the Convention Center to provide lodging accommodations as close as possible to the OCCC.

Central Florida welcomes the Surf Expo to the West Hall of the Orlando Convention Center on August 20th to 22nd. This event is expected to have over 12,000 attendees within the surfing industry.

The Orlando Surf Expo features more than 2,000 booths of apparel and hard goods and a full line-up of special events, including fashion shows, annual award ceremonies, and skate and other board sport demos. Manufacturers and sellers in the surf, skate, water sports, swim and resort industries will come together in a business first-buying and selling environment. The Surf Expo draws buyers from specialty stores across the U.S., Caribbean, Central and South America and around the world. Whether it’s the opportunity to look at new lines from your favorite vendors, source new product, and network with your peers, learn tips and gain insights to improve your bottom line, the Surf Expo will help you cover all areas.

This expo will host several different events such as the Beach Lounge; where you will unwind to the sounds of the ocean in this white and blue oasis at the top of the hall. You can also enjoy The Chill Lounge where you will relax and enjoy the funky, mod space between appointments. You can also by to watch Drew Brophy perform his famous art, and hear how his career got kick-started at Surf Expo. There will also be 3 daily runaway fashion shows showcasing the Board Beach and Fashion manufacturers. Enjoy the 3-D Swim Art Exhibit. Slip on a pair of 3-D glasses to view the gallery of swimwear model shots up close and personal -featuring swim fashion through the ages. Don’t forget the most important hour – Happy Hour of course! Have a beer on Surf Expo after you finish the day daily in the lobby as you leave the show. This event is not open to the public as it is exclusively for surf expo exhibitors and manufacturers.

Surf Expo Lodging Accommodations

Hotels around the Orlando Convention Center normally will require you to purchase a shuttle service to the show. Discount Vacation Rentals Online offers lodging accommodations around the Orlando Convention Center and the Disney World area. Condos and Town Houses are available from 2 – 4 bedrooms, starting at $79 per night. The vacation homes with private pool are for rent from $99 per night for the house and can be up to 8 bedrooms large. For more information about lodging options you can check availability and pricing here for all these Orlando vacation rental homes close to the OCCC (Orange County Convention Center).
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The Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition will be held at the Orlando Convention Center at the West Chapin Theater near Hall WC on August 11th to August 15. There will be 2,600 attendees expected.

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition has been developed to encourage a positive development and academic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement of the nation’s youth. The competition is intended to encourage and reward the talent, communication skills, community service and academic achievement of girls between 13 and 17 years of age.

The Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition will also establish community-based initiatives and mentoring programs to help the nation’s youth build character and gain the skills necessary for success in the real world. The mentoring and community based initiatives will be available for all young people (male and female) between the ages of 13 and 17. This competition anticipates awarding scholarships to individuals on the basis of academic merit, civic and social achievement. Miss America’s Outstanding Teen is a scholarship based program. The organization offers teens the opportunity to win college scholarship funds.

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition Lodging

Orlando Vacation Rental

Accommodations are available for this competition event in hotels around the Orange County Convention Center. Almost all hotels will require purchase of a shuttle service to the OCCC. For families traveling to Orlando and combining a visit to the local attractions and Disney World, Discount Vacation Rentals offers housing accommodations for families, fans and friends of the pageants. Your vacation stay can either be a condo or town home (2-4 bedrooms, starting at $79 per night for the home) or a private pool vacation home (2-8 bedrooms, starting at $99 per night). You can find all information on vacation rentals in Orlando here.

The Enterteenment Networks will be presenting the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition. Enterteenment entered into a two year partnership with Miss America’s Outstanding Teen to broadcast the national teen pageant on the Enterteenment Network, which will serve as the pageant’s exclusive broadcast partner. Enterteenment is a media and lifestyle brand, dedicated to engaging, empowering and entertaining teens everywhere. The network is also designed to provide teen relevant video programming that is empowering, engaging and entertaining and every program must meet all three objectives. The partnership will assist the organization in providing scholarships, opportunities and memories to last a lifetime to the promising and talented teens enrolled in the programs.

The 2009 TruckFest will be held at the Orlando Convention Center‘s West Building, Hall WC on August 22-23rd. The West Building is located at 9800 International Drive in Orlando, FL. The Truck Fest is expected to bring in over 8,000 attendees.

TruckFest Convention In Orlando

At the TruckFest 2009, you will find over 100,000 square feet of custom trucks and Jeep on display. If you are looking for accessories or parts, you can certainly find anything that you will need at this convention. You will find lots of Customized trucks, Jeeps and SUV’s on display as well as more aftermarket manufacturer vendors displaying their latest products. As with all Truck Fests, there is also special pricing promotions announced every hour as well as hourly free giveaways, 50% off installation promotions with products purchased at the show. The great news is that the admission is absolutely free! That’s right, no cover costs other than to pay for your parking at the Orlando Convention Center.

You will also have the opportunity to check out product demonstrations of all the latest off road gear. Under one roof, you will be able to find accessories and parts from consoles racks and storage, hitches, vehicle protectants, wheels, winches, floor mats & carpets and much more. If you own a monster truck, this is an event you would not want to miss.

TruckFest Lodging Accommodations

Pricing and Availability

Where for some a hotel room is the preferred place to stay, many prefer a more luxurious accommodation nearby the convention center. Discount Vacation Rentals Online offers condos and town homes from 2 to 4 bedrooms large, starting at $79 per night. Compare that to a single hotel room! Vacation homes with a private pool can be from 2 to 8 bedrooms large, with a minimum of 2 bathrooms, they come fully equipped and furnished and you are only a few miles away from the convention center AND the attraction parks.
For more information on our vacation rentals in Orlando, click the info button to the right to see what is available and what the total pricing would be for your party to stay in one of those homes. Happy truckin’!