Sure, blame the economy! You don’t need to be a politician it seems to highlight a positive factor when your company just lost 4% over the last quarter! Expedia reported earlier this month a decline of 4% profit margin, Hotels.com earlier reported a loss… who doesn’t? It’s the economy…

There are the exceptions: the people who display flexibility, who gear their efforts towards the market and the consumer positions. And the winner is… the one who is happy he found an ‘explanation’ for his bad numbers? The one who takes a chair and waits till it blows over? Or the one who says: here I am, I can help!

Discount Vacation Rentals Online will let you be the judge. Feel free to comment at the bottom, please do! We love your reaction, we love your ideas.

Orlando Human Search Engine

Here is one idea which makes us stand out to ANY one on our market: As much as we have owners and management companies that offer their inventory to us and the market, we gather that information and offer it to the market as well, at discounted rate because of the volume we turn. However, we could not possibly put all homes on our web site without becoming just another rental listing company. We now offer a service that we like to call: The Orlando Human Search Engine. We ask people blunt what they are looking for. That is vacation home, condo or town home, what price range or budget they are working with, how many bedrooms and which bedding is required, if they need internet or a games room, if a spa would be preferred, or if distance to the parks is a bonus etc. Discount Vacation Rentals Online then crawls their web site as well as other web sites totaling a few thousand vacation rental properties and match the requirements of the guest and offer these options to them.

And the cost to the guest is… gratis. If we don’t find anything that matches, we will offer options anyhow and the guest will decide. Don’t like what we found? Here is a few more options… There is no obligation, there is no down payments until we have found what you like. You do like one or more of the options, only then you will proceed and make the reservation. If not, best friends and hopefully we can help you next time you come to Orlando.

Give it a try? Shoot us an e-mail at reservations@discountvacationrentalsonline.com or give us a call at 407-492-0094. If all of us are busy, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as someone is available to assist you fully. Look forward to hear from you soon!

Beautiful Central Florida is the prime place to experience big bass fishing in Orlando.
At the Lakefront in Kissimmee Florida, you can certainly catch large amounts of award winning size bass. The Lakefront is located in historic Downtown Kissimmee off Monument Avenue and is apart of the Kissimmee chain of Lakes. At the Lakefront Kissimmee you may also catch bluegill and shellcracker. Most anglers targeting trophy bass live golden shiners during early spring. Shiners are fished inshore near native vegetation or topped-out hydrilla. Plastic baits (worms, crawfish and lizards) flipped along grass edges, hydrilla, and bulrush will also catch quality sized bass. Spinnerbaits, soft jerkbaits and chugging baits can also be very productive at times. Fly fishermen have good success wade fishing along the miles of the shoreline on Lake Kissimmee. Ask your tourguide which bait is preferred depending on what we will be fishing for. Lake Kissimmee is also rich in wildlife. You may find bald eagles, white tailed deer, bobcats and turkeys.

If you are interested in deep sea fishing, you may do so with a tour guide or you can simply charter your boat at Cape Canaveral, Daytona or New Smyrna Beach. There are several different deep sea fishing guides that offers ½ to full day fishing. (Look below for great contact) These charter boats come with everything you need, from fishing poles to bait, some even offer drinks and food on the boat, but most of them you are allowed to bring your own cooler. You can certainly charter your own boat if you wish. However, if you are on vacation in Orlando you can purchase these guides which provide the fishing poles, bait, cold beverages, fishing license and much more. All tour captains and charter boats offers this service to you at a fee.

Orlando Fishing Guides Contacts:

The Lagooner: A wonderful source of what coastal fishing is all about, here in Central Florida. Find tips, prices and a sea full of fish and information with Captain Gina and Captain Richard. They even organize on-shore fishing on the Indian River!

Orlando Outfitters: If you are searching for the best place to buy your fly fishing supplies, we can highly recommend our local Orlando Outfitters Shop. These people will assist you with any questions, any gear or supplies you may need on your trip. They even have a  link to an online  application for a fishing license if you need one.

Orlando Tom&Jerrys Bass Fishing Trips: if you are looking for fishing on monster bass on Lake Toho and the Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes. It is close by and these captains are award winning class.

Of course. you can certainly choose from a small collection of fishing supplies at any Super Wal-Mart shopping center. You can also purchase your fishing license at the local Super WM as well. Warning to all the wives: if  your hubby is a fisherman, here is a great tip: lose your man for hours while you go shopping in the Prime Outlet Stores across the street! The famous Outdoor World is a great stroll for man (and family) if you are in the neighborhood.

When you purchase your fishing license, you’re helping to protect, preserve and enhance the sport of fishing for today and for generations to come. Resident anglers who fish for saltwater species from shore to shore or a structure affixed to shore must have a shoreline fishing license or a regular saltwater license. If you plan to fish on land to a lake, you may want to purchase such a license as well. If you go on a charter or tour, the guide and/or captain has a license and you are covered under his/her license while on the boat.

Just let us know when you are firing up the BBQ! Good luck on your Orlando fishing trip!

Everyone in the family will have a great time at Old Town. Open 365 days out the year, this theme park is known for the many attractions and rides they have to offer. Whether you want to ride the Roller Coaster, Ferris wheel or just take the little ones on the carousel, there is something for children of all ages to surely enjoy.

Old Town is conveniently located off of the Highway 192 within minutes away from the Disney attractions. The park offers free parking and admission to all guests.

Everyday of the week there is a different event that takes place at Old Town. If you plan on visiting on a Wednesday, you will be sure to enjoy live Elvis performance. Go back in time and hear all of your favorite Elvis songs and get all shook up! Concerts begin at 7:00 PM and attendance is absolutely free! On Thursdays, kick back and enjoy bike night. All foreign and domestic bikes will be presented down the streets of Old Town. On Fridays, enjoy the night cruisers car show for all antique cars from 1975-1987. On Saturday, you must see the classic hot rods from the 1950s to 1970s.

While you are going back down memory lane, you must visit the Blue Max Tavern for dinner and enjoy and evening of karaoke. You may also visit the classic AW and enjoy a root beer float in the classic 50’s style dine-in restaurant. There are many other places to visit such as Happy Day’s Arcade. Treat your children to a fun fulfill evening of arcade games. Children of all ages will earn tickets playing ski ball or video games. Turn in your tickets to win a special prize at Happy Days. There is so much to do and so much to see.

With a mixture of the natural beauty of Central Florida and a lot of sunshine, Orlando and the surrounding areas are great place to enjoy your favorite hobby, even while on vacation!  Biking is a sport loved by men and women of all ages and if you have children, you know that there’s nothing like getting your first bicycle and riding alongside Mom & Dad through the local park.  While you’re on vacation this year in Orlando, why not bring the family’s bikes along if you’re making the drive to Central Florida. Not driving? No worries.  Renting a bicycle is a simple process and inexpensive too.

With so many variations in landscape, Florida offers every level of cyclist a beautiful journey through our state.  Beaches, parks and preserves are a great places to bike for sport or recreational enjoyment. DVRO would like to provide you with some information on where you can find excellent bike trails in Florida, specifically in the Orlando area, and resources on where to rent or buy your bicycle. Orlando is home to several well-known and reviewed bike paths (paved), ranging from 2 miles in length to over 30 miles.  If you are a larger party of 10 or more participants, you can also organize a bike tour during your stay.  With tours from 2 hours to 3 days in length, bike tours in Orlando satisfy even the most competitive riders. Below is a quick-list of a few reviewed bike paths in the Orlando area:

West Orange Trail

Seminole-Wekiva Trail

Little Econ Trail

Cady Way Trail

Need to rent a bicycle?  Starting at only $6 an hour, renting a bicycle is fun and affordable! You can choose from Sports Comfort Bikes, to Burley Trailers, Adams Trail-a-Bikes, kid’s bikes, tandems, recumbent trikes, and road bikes.  You can even schedule your bike to be delivered and picked up for a nominal fee.  Have a wonderful time and enjoy the great outdoors and bike trails of Orlando!

A last tip before you start pedaling off: never leave the house without a sufficient water supply, especially during the summer months. And be sure you have your sunscreen generously applied to all exposed skin before you climb the saddle.

A great dinner show at a great price! Wonderworks of Orlando, located on International Drive presents a fabulous show known as The Outta Countrol Magic Comedy Dinner Show.  The show was recently added to the Best of A*List by our local Wesh 2 News station and the quality of fun you’ll experience can be verified through a number of rave reviews by visitors of the past.

The show is a mix of magic and high-energy comedy where the audience has a ton of participation with the presenters as well.  Wonderworks website states that the crowds don’t just watch the show; they become part of the show”. Sounds like a whole-lotta fun for the family right? And it is! This is a dinner show appropriate for all ages and the shows are early enough to still put the kids to bed at a decent hour that evening.  Two shows run nightly at 6PM and the other at 8PM. You and your party can simply walk-in and purchase tickets for the show at the counter but reservations are suggested if you prefer a specific time slot.

Tony Brent, your host and entertainer of the evening has been working in the industry for more than 13 years while delivering fabulous impersonations and energetic comedy & magic too. The show not only offers entertainment but food to fill your tummy as well.  You have unlimited servings of Hand Tossed Pizza, salad, popcorn, beer, wine, soda and dessert. The food is not high-quality gourmet but satisfying for the price you’re paying to see the great show and all-you-can-eat dining with quality service. The show is only $24.95 per adult and $16.95 per child (Ages 4-12 years old and senior rate).  Looking for a bargain? Check the local pamphlets planted in diners and service stations throughout Orlando called the Entertainment Coupon Book or check out the Wonderworks‘ site. Tickets for Wonderworks can be found here and ask for an instant savings coupon. Now go have a laugh or two with the family on your night out in Orlando!

NEWS UPDATE: RIP RIDE ROCKIT ROLLER COASTER OPENED AUGUST 19, 2009!!!!!!

It will soon claim the title as the most technologically advanced roller coaster of our time. You are sure to feel the extreme adrenaline rush and experience an adventure like no other.  The newest roller coaster to climb the skies is the Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Orlando and it’s personalizing your journey like never before.  The new ride is located in a themed movie set area known as Production Central, within the entrance gate of Universal Studios Orlando.  The opening of this thrilling adventure is currently set for Summer of 2009, so you don’t have much longer to plan your vacation to Orlando in order to make the premier!  DVRO offers hundreds of rental homes in Orlando, so you can plan a trip with the entire family or your closest group of friends, for a wild time on the big screen.

On this joy ride you pick the music or as Universal likes to refer to it as the “soundtrack” of your experience.  Cameras are placed on the coaster to capture your every smile and scream on your journey above, around and through Universal Studios.  At the end of your ride you can purchase a music video assembled from images of your ride- a great keepsake for years to come.

Work on the roller coaster first began back in July of 2008 in Munich, Germany.  The giant beams and track were created and then packaged for shipping in 120 containers.  There were more than 60 sections of track and over 200 columns created for the Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster.   The theme parks states that this ride will include several “first time maneuvers” including a 103 foot diameter circle from which cars flip from the inside to the outside of the loop.

An intense, highly sophisticated adventure is surely on the way with the opening of the new Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster.  We’re just waiting for “and…ACTION!”

Visit Orlando For A Great Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868 in order for Americans nationwide to remember the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers.  This day was originally called Decoration Day, as the first participants of the holiday helped to decorate the graves of 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the Arlington National Cemetery.  Decades later Congress passed the National Holiday Act of 1971, declaring the last Monday in May as a federal holiday honoring those who gave their all for this country.

A tradition of the holiday in years past was to wear red poppies on Memorial Day and for the community to participate in the decorating of graves in the towns local cemeteries. An American flag was placed at each of the soldiers grave sites.

Today many Americans still practice tradition of the flag etiquette and many cities and small towns will hold Memorial Day parades in our soldiers’ honor.  At 3p.m. local time, Americans may observe a moment of remembrance and respect by taking a moment of silence. This day is a time for our country to unite once more and remember and reflect on those who have provided such a heroic deed to our country.

Families come together each year for the 3 day weekend hosting the Memorial Day holiday.  If you are looking for the perfect place to celebrate as a family and remember those who keep our country safe, come and visit Orlando where you’ll find tons of activities throughout the month of May.  You can attend the jammin’ Florida Music Festival, the Orlando International Fringe Festival or a unique festivity known as Star Wars Weekends at Disney (a celebration of the Star Wars film series).  Or is kickin’ back around the house more your style?  Then bring the family to Orlando and stay in your favorite vacation rental home, light up the BBQ grill and let the kids enjoy a sparkling private pool in the sunshine. DVRO will surely help you plan your Memorial Day weekend getaway.  Local events and festivals will be posted in the future.