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Disney World Vacation And Savings Travel Guide

“See How Easily You Can Have A Disney World Vacation For AFraction Of What Others Pay”

You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Have An Extravagant Disney World Vacation

You can have a Disney World vacation every bit as enjoyable and rewarding as the family who spends 2, 3, or even 4 times as much money!

Let me give you an example:

Disney 5-Star Resort: Retail cost $3,110 for 10 days
My cost: $1,130

That’s a savings of $1,980 – for less than one hour of my time! And that’s not an off-season deal either! I’m talking right in the middle of peak Disney travel times in 2007! Follow the 9 easy steps in my Disney Savings Guide, and you can do it too.

Why not pay for your trip in advance, rather than making credit card payments for months afterwards?

Every tip, every suggestion, every strategy you’ll find in my book is for real. I’ve done it all first hand. Both as an actual Disney Cast Member – and now as a Mom with three kids going on Disney vacations.

Let me tell you exactly how “The Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide” is going to save you a bundle of cash.

Or – as Mickey might say: “On With The Show!”

Hoop-Dee-Doo Dinner Show
Be sure not to miss this one. I’ll give you the low down on the Hoop-Dee-Doo dinner show at Pioneer Hall, including how to score the best seats in the house!

This eBook Guide Has everything You need. It is for everybody, first timer, experts.

“Your Book Is Chock Full Of Real Savings And Even More Important, Right Up To Date Including Current Discounts And Codes On Disney Room Offerings. So Impressed Am I!”

—Dan, Tennessee

So, I’m over on the community forums and someone creates a post asking if anyone has heard of the book “The Ultimate Disney World Savings Guide.” Of course, there are so many savings books and things on the Internet that we are skeptical. But we are also curious. After many posts from many people back and forth, I take the plunge and buy the book with a digital download.

I am totally surprised. Your book is chock full of real savings and even more important, right up to date including current discounts and codes on Disney room offerings. So impressed am I!

Get Your Disney World Vacation And Savings Travel Guide. Ex-Disney Employee Reveals Insider Secrets.

Golf can be a relaxing pastime and a great way to stay fit. Men, women and kids of all ages and abilities can pick up a club, give the ball a whack and chase it across the course.

But when you put in the time and effort to become your best, the only way to know you’re really good is to enter a competition and see your name at the top of the leader board.

It might seem scary to some, but competing in an amateur tournament can be a lot of fun. The warm weather and abundant sunshine in Florida make golfing a year-round activity, so it’s not hard to find a tournament that would fit your vacation plans. And since just about all amateur tournaments are charity events, your play in one will benefit a worthwhile cause.

Competitions can be open to anyone, but some are organized by gender and age. So, if you are a senior, you don’t have to worry about being stranded in a sand trap while the remaining members of your foursome, three incredible college kids, breeze on by. Since Florida attracts lots of retirees, it’s not surprising that numerous senior tournaments are held there each year.

One big bonus about entering a tournament is the chance to play on a great golf course. Florida vacationers, unless they’re staying at a resort that has its own course or one that has an agreement with a nearby private course that extends privileges to guests, are usually limited to play on public courses, which can be very crowded and have ridiculously long waits before tee time. Entering a tournament can give the golfer an opportunity to compete on some of the most beautiful fairways and meticulously manicured greens in the state.

If you’re a serious golfer who thrives on competition, check out the amateur tournaments, including some celebrity classics, scheduled for the area you’ll be visiting on your next Florida vacation. Here are links to some upcoming events that might bring out the Tiger Woods in you:
Daytona Beach - April 15, 2007
http://activerain.com/blogsview/55026/2-7-Mickey-Jones

Miami Lakes (South Florida) - May 3, 2007 http://www.spca-sofla.org/golf2005/default.htm

Orlando area - May 5, 2007 http://www.mustardseedfla.org/MSGolf2007.pdf

Bradenton/Sarasota - June 9, 2007 http://eteamz.active.com/sarasotaheatcummins/index.cfm?

Tampa - July 14, 2007 - http://www.tampabayclubsport.com/Events-typical.htm

Some people’s idea of fishing is to sit back in a rowboat on a still lake, drop a light line into the water, and wile away a lazy day. Others see fishing as a contact sport, man versus underwater beast, as they battle for hours with the big one, one that they hope will not turn into a story of the one that got away. For those extreme fishermen, a day of deep sea fishing on a charter boat off the Florida Keys is a dream come true.

Florida is home to over 250 different species of freshwater fish and more than 100 saltwater species. While catching a fish is always an accomplishment for the angler, there’s something so special, challenging and exciting about going out into the sea and landing a monster.

If you are fortunate to own a huge yacht, you can assemble your crew, gather all of your gear, check the local fishing reports and the tide charts, and set sail for your private fisherman’s paradise. Of course, if you’re not an expert in this special field, you might not have much luck.

For the fishing adventure of a lifetime, it might be best to seek professional help and sail out into the sea aboard a charter boat. Bait and tackle are supplied, and so is the proper fishing license. With an experienced captain and crew, seasoned seafarers who know the reefs and wrecks, you will be taken to the sweetest fishing spots in the area, and your half-day or full-day quest is sure to be a success.

Deep sea fishing is a highly specialized sport. Before you book a charter, you must be clear about where you want to fish and what you want to catch. With dozens of charter boats departing from Marathon, Islamorada and Key West, you shouldn’t have much trouble selecting one to suit your interests. And with warm waters teaming with sailfish, tuna, tarpon and other trophy fish, chances are great that you’ll go home with wonderful memories of the catch of the day.

I can’t even count the number of times my family and I have spent wonderful vacations at Walt Disney World. From the first visit to the Magic Kingdom 30 years ago until today, I have always been amazed by the latest attractions, magnificent seasonal and perennial landscape displays and the total entertainment package that Disney imagineers present to park patrons.

While any day at Walt Disney World is full of fun, my favorite times of year there are during the special festivals every spring and fall. This spring, Pirates and Princesses will be headliners at Epcot, with costumed characters like Captain Hook and a resplendent assembly of fairytale royalty posing for pictures with guests at the International Flower & Garden Festival.

The festival, which is scheduled to run April 5- June 3, 2007, not only has themed topiaries and acres of lush, colorful, fragrant gardens, it gives guests a blast from the past at the nightly Flower Power Concert Series. Recording stars of the ’60s and ’70s, like Tony Orlando and Dawn, The Tokens and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, who was a celebrity coach on American Idol this year, strut their retro stuff on the outdoor stage and take you back through time. Once the music begins, it’s hard not to clap and sing along in a sweet trip down memory lane.

The second sensational event of the year is Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival, set for Sept. 28 - Nov. 11, 2007. The food is always fabulous, with taste treats representative of diverse cuisine from around the world. So, one minute you’re savoring some shrimp that was cooked on the barbie, the next you’re sinking your teeth into mouthwatering schnitzel.

After a stroll through the international marketplaces and a few sips of chardonnay, it‘s time to enjoy the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, which showcases some legendary talent. I have had the pleasure of attending performances by Three Dog Night (Joy to the World) and Gloria Gaynor (I will Survive), and had a great time dancing in the aisle.

Whether it’s your first Disney festival experience or the latest in a series that goes back a decade or longer, Disney magic always hits a new peak for everyone who attends.

I meet so many people every day who have made Florida their home, at least for part of the year. They originally came for a short vacation to get away from nasty winter weather, engage in their favorite outdoor activity or just enjoy the rides and attractions at Walt Disney World and other theme parks. They came back because they got a lot of bang for the buck and found that the laid-back Florida lifestyle was a welcome retreat from the pressure and chaos they experienced the rest of the year.

A vacation home in Florida can be a real haven for anyone, and a great long-term investment for most. With home values down and still declining in some overvalued areas, at this time, I would not even consider a second home in markets like Miami, Bradenton/Sarasota, Boca Raton or Fort Myers, where the lure of steeply escalating property values a few years ago attracted too many speculators and non-resident investors, flippers who slapped on some paint, installed a few new appliances and quickly made a huge profit by reselling the property in a month or two. Developers, assuming that the bubble would never burst, built far more houses and condo complexes than the demand could satisfy.

If you really love to vacation in Florida, the reality check in realty prices has made your second-home dream more affordable than it has been in the last few years in many areas like Daytona Beach, Panama City, Vero Beach and Lakeland. Unless you have a lot of money to spare, single family homes are not a part-time resident’s first choice because they are usually quite expensive to buy and maintain. Property taxes and insurance costs for a home that you’ll use just a few weeks or a few months each year can cost a small fortune. But a time share at the beach or near your favorite recreation area, or a condo that you can rent out when you’re not using it might be a sensible choice for anyone who wants to make Florida their second home.

My first visit to Daytona Beach was a family mission. While vacationing at the theme parks in Orlando, my husband and I set aside one day to visit his aunt in Daytona Beach. The drive took only about an hour, but the change in scenery and ambience made it seem like we were in another world.

Feeling the sea breeze on my face was so refreshing. Watching the flocks of pelicans glide gracefully over the shoreline was so relaxing. Just sitting in Aunt Gussie’s garden, sipping some iced tea, surrounded by beautiful and fragrant tropical plants, swaying palm trees and colorful oleanders, was so rejuvenating.

Although that first visit was a short one, we were hooked. We came back, again and again. With over 23 miles of gorgeous beaches, claiming our space on the sand has never been a problem.

Since there are so many fine hotels and motels along Atlantic Avenue, adjacent to the beach, we never had any trouble finding reasonably priced accommodations that met our growing family’s needs. And being able to drive and park on many areas of the beach, for just a few dollars, is lots of fun and very convenient, especially when you’re traveling with kids.

Besides the beach, where you can rent and ride a bicycle or dune buggy, parasail, do some surf fishing or just kick back and fly a kite, there is so much to see and do in Daytona. The area has lots of golf courses, inland waterways that are a fisherman’s paradise, and a genuine gem, the nearby Tomoka State Park, where there is more great fishing, and canoeing, kayaking and some of the best opportunities to spot your favorite winged creatures in the wild.

With so many restaurants to choose from, it’s hard to pick one favorite. But most visitors and locals agree that Aunt Catfish’s on the River is a best bet when it comes to seafood. The prices are moderate, the service is excellent, and the menu features a variety of tasty lobster, succulent shrimp, mouthwatering salmon and other interesting surf - and turf - specialties.

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