Comfort & Convenience can be found at Orlando Metropolitan Resort

The Metropolitan Resort in Orlando Florida is a large property with over 500 rooms and plenty of amenities to satisfy the needs of Orlando travelers. Located on I-Drive, they provide easy access to Orlando attractions while also maintaining a peaceful and relaxing environment for guests. Upon arriving at the Orlando Metropolitan Resort, I was impressed by their large lobby which was inviting and was also home to Cargo Bar & Grill, a gift shop, business center, small game room and Hertz Rent-a-Car. A few of the other great amenities at this resort include an extra large pool area featuring Ripp’s Pool Bar and plenty of patio seating for relaxing and sunning by the pool. Plus, guests get full complimentary access to the adjacent YMCA, which has a large assortment of cardio machines, weights, and an enormous pool with lap lanes and diving boards. Tennis courts are also located on-site. Breakfast is served at Cargo Bay, and prices are as follows: for a continental breakfast it is $3.99; for a full American buffet breakfast it is $6.99.

The rooms at the Orlando Metropolitan Resort come in standard or deluxe varieties, with the difference between the two essentially being that the standard rooms are exterior corridor rooms and the deluxe rooms are interior corridor rooms. The spacious rooms come stocked with two queen sleep number beds and include a microwave, fridge, desk and comfortable chair, all decorated in light yellows, with browns and maroons interspersed throughout. All rooms have been recently renovated, and the new case goods, bedding and décor create an appealing atmosphere for guests. The bathrooms also provide extra space as they include a very nice granite vanity outside of the bath, with a sink and vanity inside the bathroom, and a curved shower rod has also been implemented.

Beginning early summer 2009, the interior corridor portion of the Metropolitan Resort will change to a Radisson hotel, while the exterior corridors will retain the name Metropolitan Resort. They will share all amenities and have one central lobby.

Orlando Blue Tree Resort an Oasis of Amenities for Guests

The Blue Tree Resort in Orlando Florida is an all-encompassing resort that is great for families. The lobby of the facility includes Kids Place, complete with games and toys, and flat screen television and business center for guest convenience. There are a lot of amenities at the Orlando Blue Tree Resort, including 4 outdoor pools ( and each has different features and different ambiance), a marketplace, guest laundry, 24 hour security, shuffle board, a huge game room with a variety of games including air hockey, sand volleyball court, mini-golf (free to guests,) BBQ grills and basketball and tennis courts. Plus, there is a large fitness center boasting plenty of equipment, a television and pool views for guest enjoyment. There are no resort fees at this property.

The accommodations at Blue Tree Resort come in one or two bedroom varieties. The one bedroom unit has a full kitchen, a living room with television and sofa sleeper as well as balcony or patio access. A tropical décor accents the unit throughout, including the bedroom which is equipped with a flat screen TV. The bath is somewhat small, but a curved shower rod has been implemented for added space. Cribs and high-chairs are available too, at no extra charge.

The two bedroom unit at the Orlando Blue Tree Resort has a larger kitchen, dining and living area and also has balcony/patio access. The master bedroom has a flat screen TV and master bath with the aforementioned curved shower rod. The vanity is located outside of the bath to make getting ready in the morning easier than ever. The other room housed two twin beds, which has access to a medium sized bathroom. The layout overall, of both units, is spacious and relaxing.

Rodeway Inn Maingate Orlando Offers Cozy Accommodations at Great Rates

The Rodeway Inn Maingate Orlando offers affordable yet cozy accommodations for guests who plan to save on lodging and spend on entertainment. The layout of the Rodeway Inn includes 4 buildings, with a courtyard and pool area located in the middle of the grounds. The courtyard area is nicely landscaped and very open, and the pool area is large and provides plenty of space in a secluded environment. The hotel does offer juice and donuts in the morning for guests, but there is no breakfast room. The lobby does have several couches, where wireless internet is available, and there is also a large gift shop, where guests get a 10% discount. A guest laundry, with 6 machines is also available for guest convenience, as well as a Disney Shuttle. Also, when staying at the Orlando Rodeway Inn Maingate kids under 12 eat free at IHOP & Shoney’s with a paying adult.

The standard double rooms offered at the Kissimmee Rodeway Inn Maingate include two double beds, standard case goods that have seen a little wear, with a floral/tropical décor. The unit has a small bath, with vanity on the outside, and the room also comes with a café style table & chairs. The rooms are all impeccably clean and at an average rate of just $30 a night, they can’t be beat. Other room types, including kitchenette rooms and rooms with microwaves & fridges are also available.

This property has no elevators, so keep that in mind when making reservations.

Days Inn Maingate Orlando Serves Up Deals to Guests

The Days Inn Maingate East Orlando offers great rates, a convenient location and a full hot breakfast (seasonal) for guests vacationing in Orlando Florida. This tourist class hotel has 400 rooms, shuttles for all the attractions like Disney & Universal, and a new gift shop coming soon offering souvenirs & sundry items. The Safari cafeteria, where the breakfast buffet is served, is very large. The breakfast buffet offers a full hot breakfast from 7am-11am, with a multitude of items, and is usually $3.99 for adults and kids eat free. Note: The Safari Cafeteria is currently closed, as of November 13, 2009.

The Orlando Days Inn Maingate buildings are organized around a large, landscaped courtyard boasting a large playground with sand, BBQ area, extra large pool, which is heated in the winter, and also has plenty of patio seating for guests.

The accommodations at the property are standard double rooms, which comes with two double beds equipped with beauty rest mattresses. The floral décor is accented by moderately used case goods, and the room includes a standard size TV with a Nintendo gaming system. The rooms are very clean and although the bathrooms were small, they have implemented a curved shower rod to add extra space. New renovations are coming soon, with plans to install new carpet, bedding, and drapes in the works. The outside of the buildings are all getting touched up too, with a Terra Cotta style design. Microwaves & fridge’s can be rented, for $10 a day.

Orlando Days Inn Convention Center Budget Friendly Option for Travelers

The Days Inn Convention Center Hotel in Orlando is located on International Drive, right next to the Orange County Convention Center. Their location is great for both attraction seekers and business travelers. Their lobby has a cozy sitting area with large flat screen TV and computer and printer/fax available to guests. An IHOP is located on property and kids 12 and under eat FREE with a paying adult. There is a medium sized pool area located on property as well, with a new kids play area coming soon. A small fitness center with three items is also available to guests.

The standard rooms at the Days Inn Convention Center Orlando feature two double beds and standard amenities such as coffee maker, hair dryer and alarm. A lot of changes are coming to the Days Inn, including new bedding, new carpet, new granite countertops for the vanities (all being completed within months) and new case goods will be coming next year. New beds have already been installed, and in 1/6 of the rooms flat screen televisions and microwaves and fridges are currently available. The bathrooms were all done last year and feature new tile and curved shower rods.

The Orlando Days Inn Convention Center Orlando is a budget-friendly property that strives to accommodate families and travelers as well as create memorable experience for all.

Excel Management Offers Excellent Orlando Vacation Homes

Excel Management & Rentals in Orlando is an exceptional vacation home company offering the very best for their guests in Orlando vacation homes. While I stayed in Orlando, I lodged in a 4 bedroom vacation home in the gated community of Glen Eagles at Remington. The house was tastefully decorated in earthy tones like brown, green, gold and deep red. The layout was very spacious and offered a very large kitchen and living room area, which had comfortable couches and chairs, as well as a flat screen television. Just off the living area, two French doors led to a nice sized pool, which was screened in, with patio seating. The master bedroom, located on the ground floor, is large, and comes with a comfortable bed, flat screen TV, and an extra spacious master bath with dual sinks, whirlpool tub and walk-in shower.

The other three bedrooms were located upstairs and the superior quality of Orlando Excel Management properties is reflected here, just as well as it was downstairs. Very nice case goods complimented the layout of the rooms, of which two bedrooms housed a queen bed and the fourth had two twin beds. Two bathrooms were located upstairs as well, so no one has to worry about sharing one bathroom with a large family.

All vacation homes rented by Excel Management have different décor and layouts, but the consistency of their quality does not change. Another plus is their check-in procedure – you do not have to go to their office, you simply receive you key code and drive directly to your vacation home which is a great convenience.

Bill Haley's Original Comets Show in Branson Rockets to Success

One of the newest shows in town, Bill Haley’s Original Comets, has a new home this year at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater. Previously, they were located at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater and performed in a very entertaining afternoon production known as 2 O’Clock Rocks, which featured “Diamond” Dave Somerville, original lead for “The Diamonds” & McKenna Medley (Bill Medley’s Daughter), as well as Bill Haley’s Original Comets. This year, The Comets star in their own show, celebrating not only the beloved music of the 50s & 60s, but also the innocence of the days when poodle skirts and saddle shoes were all the rage.

Bill Haley’s Original Comets in Branson treats guests to their fantastic hits, and of course, a bit of comedy to spice things up! They begin their set with “Shake, Rattle & Roll” and dive right into other hits like “House is Rockin,” which is a great live performance, and “See You Later, Alligator,” as well as a medley of lesser known hits like “Crazy Man Crazy,” “Dim, Dim the Lights,” “Mambo Rock” & “Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie.” “Rock the Joint” and a Louis Armstrong infused “What a Wonderful World” were also standouts. My favorite, though, would have to be their performances of “Rockin Robin” & “Rock Around the Clock.” They were spot on during these segments, and really brought the house down.

The gentlemen who perform in this show are really amazing, and their showmanship and talent really shines on the stage. Marshall Lytle and Joey d'Ambrosio, both 75, play their instruments with the energy and enthusiasm of teenagers, all the while performing tricks and showboating with the best of them. However, I have to pay special tribute to their drummer, Dick Richards, who at the young age of 85 did a great job of banging those drums. His drum solo totally blew me away!