At a recent Florida economic summit in Polk County and as reported by TheLedger.com, a top economist made some enlightening predictions for 2010.

Although much of the analysis centered on local conditions for Polk County, much of the presentation dealt with the Florida economy out to 2011. However, Polk County economic information is significant because many vacation homes are located in the county (Davenport).

Some of the Polk County information and Florida conclusions included:

• Florida’s economy will lag behind the national economy in terms of employment and strength of recovery
• Mortgage delinquency rates are still rising and more foreclosures are expected in 2010
• Area unemployment is expected to peak in the 12-13% range
• Although the rapid economic decline appears to be slowing, actual job growth will not take place until 2011.

Over a year ago we blogged about what we felt were opportunities for vacation rentals in the Orlando area. In light of these Florida economic conditions, vacation villa rentals now offer an even greater value over traditional accommodations such as hotels rooms.

Self-catering homes present a great opportunity to save big money on vacation as they can offer 3 to 7 bedrooms, multiple living spaces such as bathrooms and living rooms, your own private pool and garage as well as fully equipped kitchens all for the price of a decent hotel room.

If you are looking for value in a tough Florida economy, check-out vacation home rentals as a viable value-oriented option.

Vacation Homes in Polk County

One might ask, when is the best time to visit Orlando, Florida?

As the  best months go, the answer is generally September. There are several reasons for this:

1. School is back in session – the parks are relatively empty.
2. Weather – It will begin to cool down and be more comfortable, but sunny enough to get a tan.
3. Rental rates for vacation homes are low in September. These rates typically offer a lot more value than  hotels.
4. Heavy incentives – When business is as slow as it is in September, renters pull out all the incentive stops to attract tourist dollars (i.e. two for the price of one, kids eat free, early bird specials, etc…)

Therefore, the best time to visit Orlando is September for several reasons. It is the slowest month of the year for tourism, the weather is typically great, and you can save a bundle.

Best Time to Visit Orlando

Vacation homes and rental homes in Fl are an important part of travel to Florida.

In a landmark 2008  study commissioned by the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau, research indicates that vacation home owners and guests spend over $384 million in one county (Osceola) alone.

Vacation home rentals continue to be a more accepted means of accomodations and gain market share, but the industry has no formal organizational means of tracking economic impact statewide.

There are three major vacation homes markets in FL. These markets include Orlando, Miami and Destin/Panama City. There are also two secondary markets for rental homes in FL including Tampa/Clearwater and Jacksonville. It is difficult to extrapolate the total number of vacation home visitors statewide, but based on the report mentioned above, Osceola County drew 1.2 million visitors staying in vacation homes alone.

Although awareness of vacation homes for travel to Florida is on the rise, more consumer and economic data and information is needed. Holiday rentals in Orlando are a great way to enjoy the area.

Vacation Rentals in FL

This website focuses specifically on the Orlando vacation homes market to disseminate that needed consumer information. Over 80 resort communities have been independently rated and profiled which should give consumers a greater sense of trust for what they are booking. These vacation reviews are viewable on the main page of this website. The reviews section includes such premium resort communities as Emerald Island Resort and Windsor Hills Resort. Orlando FL is a great destination for theme parks, golf, restaurants and other attractions.

Rental Homes in FL

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By now you have probably logged on to numerous orlando vacation home websites and “for rent by owner” websites, and looked at hundreds or even thousands of photos.

To simplify the process is a great reason to work with a credible and professional vacation home management company.

When choosing a vacation home management company look for professional organization memberships and the company is in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. You can also review many such companies on travel sites such as Flipkey ® by Tripadvisor ®.

Before making a reservation for a particular home one should note:
1. Location
2. Type of Home
3. Type of Community

It can be difficult to know where to book a vacation rental if you don’t know the Orlando area and are booking via the internet.

It is nice to know the locational proximity of your vacation rental to selected attractions as well as the type of community and home.

Once again, we recommend you use only the most credible and professional vacation home management companies.

 

Disney area vacation villas are a tremendous lodging value for anyone considering visiting Florida.

- In addition to a wise Orlando vacation villa accomodations decision, here are some tips when visiting Orlando and the Disney parks:

• Always check to see if schools are out in a large part of the country. If that is the case, Walt Disney World will be packed. Remember, if you are visiting from the UK, American holiday dates are different, so do your homework. 

• Get the Fastpass system – it’s the greatest thing Disney has done in the parks since eliminating the E-ticket.  The Fastpass system gives you reservations on certain attractions and lets you avoid the lines. In each park, your first action upon entry is to find the most popular ride you really want to ride. Then go get a Fastpass for it, then go do something else until your reservation comes up. 

• Disney restaurants are always sold out so call the Disney restaurant reservation line and make dinner reservations several weeks in advanceespecially during busier weeks. 

• If you are coming during peak season, you have to be at the park the moment it opens or your life and vacation will be hell. 

• With the possible exception of the Rockin’ Roller Coaster, all Disney thrill rides are tamer than their equivalents at other parks (like Six Flags).  For hardcore rides, you may want to go to Sea World or Universal.

• Study Disney ticket pricing.  There are so many great deals with many variables. Do not buy a ticket from anyone but Disney. There are too many scam artists out there. Tickets can be bought direct from the Disney web site.

• Staying on site Disney at their All Star Resort can be as good a deal as staying in an off site hotel if you have a small family and want to stay in a hotel
• For larger families, renting a vacation villa home close to Disney is a better choice. You can cook all your own food, have more privacy, and relax in your own pool.