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Need something to do in Orlando This President’s Day? This year’s President’s’ Day holiday is happening over the weekend of February 13-15, and is a very popular time to visit the Orlando area. Here is a quick look at some of the great things you can do over the holiday. The Big Three Of course, you don’t want to miss the main Orlando area attractions — Walt Disney World, SeaWorld,...

Beautiful, Fun and Fascinating Orlando, Florida Welcome to Orlando, Florida…home to vineyards, water parks, the amazing Orlando Eye and so very much more!  If you’re looking for something to do on your Orlando vacation that DOESN’T include a large mouse, then you’re in the right place! After all, we think there is so much more to Orlando outside of Disney World, so read on for more information about the top...

Orlando Is A Popular Destination, But When Is The Best Time To Visit? Orlando, Florida is one of the kings of vacation hotspots, and this fact bears the resulting effect of people flocking to the esteemed destination. People want the best, but it’s an interesting paradox that the crowds can take away from an area’s prestige. Luckily, there’s a solution to throngs of people. Going in the off season to...

Winter Festivities Abound In Orlando This Holiday Season Although you won’t see any snow, the holiday season is filled with plenty of winter festivities in Orlando. Create holiday memories with spectacular festivities, celebrations, and events in a winter wonderland. The only thing that’s missing is snow. While you’re visiting Orlando, be sure to take part in the DreamWorks Shrek the Halls, along with approximately 4.5 acres of winter landscape carved from two...

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in style! Spend Labor Day Weekend at the Oasis Club in the Retreat at ChampionsGate. Family friendly activities for those of all ages! Hope to see you all there! Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

You and your family will be treated to extended park hours so you can enjoy all of SeaWorld’s rides, shows, attractions and special summer night events! Experience Seaworld summer nights in Orlando under the night sky starting June 20 – August 9, 2015! Sea Lions Tonight incorporates comedy starring a sea lion and otter, the famous Clyde and Seamore! This program is a laugh-out-loud, fall-down-funny variety show spoofs today’s popular television shows, and...

The excitement continues in anticipation for the new and improved Downtown Disney as it transforms into Orlando Disney Springs. Disney Springs will expand the Walt Disney Resort favorite with exclusive shopping, new and improved restaurants and entertainment. The revamp will include the new name Disney Springs with four districts, The Landing, The Marketplace, The West Side and Town Center. The Landing is the waterfront district which is the nearest to completion. This...

The summer months are the most popular travel times for visitors in Florida. With the warm temperatures, in addition to desired attractions and breathtaking beaches, Florida is the place to be with your family this summer. Here are a few important travel hacks for your family vacation in summer in Florida. Florida’s weather is unpredictably predictable. It sounds contradictory, but it’s true. During the summer months, you can expect scorching...

Booking your vacation accommodations does not have to be stressful! The biggest obstacle families run into is deciding whether to stay in a hotel or an Orlando luxury vacation home. It may be a difficult decision to choose a vacation rental over a hotel IF you’ve never stayed in one before, but here are a few major factors on why vacation homes are a better choice for your next summer vacation...

Embrace The Great Escape! Tropical Escape Vacation Homes is  excited to introduce our new travel blog, The Great Escape. Our team has put together Orlando’s best attraction information, travel hacks and tips, guest shares and more to help make your travels to the Sunshine State the most memorable. We invite you to join us as we share travel information each week;  bringing insider information from our team of Florida natives. Whether it is...