Sunday, April 12, 2009

How To Decide On Orlando Holiday Villas Or Hotels

By Sue Stafford

If you're putting together an Orlando vacation package, you should consider that in addition to the hundreds of hotels in the area, there are literally thousands of Orlando holiday villas that may be a better fit for your family or group. Let's take a look at the choice between hotels and villas so you can make an informed decision.

Staying in one of the many Disney World resort hotels may be the option to choose especially if you plan to spend every day of your Orlando vacation at one or other of the Disney theme parks. Usually you can get a vacation package at a Disney hotel which includes passes to the parks for the length of your stay. This works out as real value for money as there is free transportation to all the Disney attractions and gives guests extended park hours. Other hotels near to Disney World may not offer park tickets in their package but often have free shuttle transport to the theme parks.

Staying in a hotel with free theme park transportation can reduce the cost of your vacation as there is no need to hire a car if you have flown into Orlando. Even for those visitors who drive down, once here they can leave their car in the parking lot and not have to pay money for parking and gas.

Another benefit that some families value in a hotel is the ability to meet friends for their children in the pool or the exercise room. Many families find that their children need some additional distraction when they're thrown together for an extended period and the hotel diversions such as a video games room or a pool table may help to diffuse family tensions and arguments - essential if the vacation is to provide the required relaxation and benefit.

If you choose a well known chain of hotels for your Orlando vacation - Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton or similar - you can generally count on the fact that the quality is going to be reliable. The ability to pay for your hotel accommodation by credit card gives you some security in case things are not as promised when you made the reservation and you need to charge the cost back.

How does this compare with an Orlando holiday villa?

For many families booking an Orlando rental home can be more cost effective especially if they are a large family or perhaps two families traveling together. The price you pay is for the home not per person so for instance if your party needs a home that will sleep twelve people it could be less expensive than booking a number of hotel rooms. It also means that kids can have their own room instead of sharing with their parents, a big plus for many moms and dads as they don't have to go to bed when the kids do!

The flexibility a vacation home offers, especially not having to eat all your meals in a restaurant, is something many people find appealing. All vacation homes in Orlando have a fully equipped kitchen so you can have a snack or a drink any time you want without getting ready and going to the nearest restaurant or fast food place.

Orlando holiday villas also offer more in the way of laid-back relaxation. When you want a little time away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, your own private screened pool is a great way to chill out, complete with towels and pool toys on hand when required. Tire the family out by encouraging them to use the games room that enthusiastic vacation rental home owners have built - pool and foosball tables, ping pong and darts are just some of what's available. And keep them entertained when they're ready to watch the multiple TVs and DVD players many homes now include.

So make your own choice - what's most attractive to you, hotel rooms or Orlando holiday villas? - 22783

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