Book Your Orlando Getaway Today!

May 9, 2011

• All-suite resort that features spacious suites with all the comforts of a fully furnished home
• Prime location near world-class theme parks
• Outdoor pool and sun deck
• Tennis court

For more information about Club Orlando, visit www.cluborlando.westgatedestinations.com.

Summer Vacation in Orlando!

July 14, 2010

Planning a trip to Orlando this summer? Club Orlando is an all-suite resort that lies just six miles from SeaWorld Orlando, eight miles from Universal Orlando Resort and 16 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. Each of the one-bedroom suites at Club Orlando features a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area, and balcony or patio. Onsite amenities at Club Orlando include an outdoor pool, hot tub, sun deck, game room and playground. For more information about Club Orlando, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.

Something for Everyone in Orlando!

June 3, 2010

Enjoy an unforgettable vacation with the entire family in beautiful Orlando – “The Vacation Capital of the World!” Orlando vacations boast beautiful weather year round, world-class theme parks, thrilling water parks, unique attractions, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, first-class hotels, fine dining, lively nightlife, excellent shopping opportunities, championship golf courses and much more! Experience the magic of Walt Disney World Resort with its four major theme parks: Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Disney World also boasts two state-of-the-art water parks: Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, as well as the 120-acre Downtown Disney entertainment complex. Visit the two amazing theme parks of Universal Orlando®: Universal Studios® Florida and Islands of Adventure®, as well as the spectacular Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex. Explore the fascinating diversity of aquatic life at SeaWorld® Orlando, the world’s most popular marine adventure park, which features unforgettable shows, up-close animal encounters and exhilarating rides.

In addition, the Central Florida area boasts a variety of other family-friendly attractions, including water parks, zoos, petting farms, museums, gardens and science centers. Some of the most popular area attractions outside the theme parks include Discovery Cove, Gatorland, Holy Land Experience, Old Town Entertainment Complex, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Science Center, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, Wet ‘n Wild® Water Park and Wonderworks, among many others. Kids of all ages will enjoy the multitude of Orlando area fun parks, amusement centers, miniature golf courses, family fun centers, video arcades, fun zones and amusement centers. Many Orlando fun parks such as Congo River Adventure Golf, Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf, Magical Midway, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and Tiki Island Adventure Golf lie along world-famous International Drive.

The abundance of championship golf courses throughout Central Florida make for the ideal golf getaway. With dozens of championship courses in and around the Orlando area, a round of golf is available for every skill level and budget. Orlando area golf courses include Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club (home of the prestigious Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, one of the premiere annual events in Orlando), Celebration Golf Club, ChampionsGate Golf Resort, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Eagle Pines Golf Course at Walt Disney World Resort, Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, Grand Cypress Golf Club, MetroWest Golf Club, North Shore Golf Club, Shingle Creek Golf Club and Windermere Country Club, among others.

The Orlando area also offers a diverse variety of nightlife opportunities, whether you are seeking to experience family-friendly dinner theaters such as Medieval Times, Arabian Nights, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure, Chamber of Magic Show & Dinner, Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, The Outta Control Magic Show, Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Theatre and Capone’s Dinner & Show. The Universal CityWalk entertainment complex within Universal Orlando boasts live music, eclectic dining, dancing, specialty shops and a movie theater.

A vacation getaway to Orlando is not complete without a visit to some of the area’s world-class specialty shops, regional shopping malls such as Florida Mall, The Mall at Millenia and Festival Bay Mall at International Drive; shopping districts like the 120-acre Downtown Disney and Universal CityWalk; antique shops; flea markets; and factory outlet malls such as Orlando Premium Outlets. In addition, world-famous International Drive in Orlando features dozens of specialty stores, factory outlets and entertainment complexes such as Pointe*Orlando.

Orlando is easily accessible via the Orlando International Airport, which provides bright, attractive and easy-to-navigate terminals that contain a variety of restaurants and specialty stores. Upon arrival at the airport, the trip from your gate to the main terminal aboard an enclosed shuttle with large windows is an experience that provides an incredible preview of Florida’s unique environment – the perfect way to start your Orlando adventure!

Seeking spacious and affordable accommodations during your next Orlando vacation getaway? Club Orlando is an all-suite resort that lies just six miles from SeaWorld Orlando, eight miles from Universal Orlando Resort and 16 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. Each of the one-bedroom suites at Club Orlando features a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area, and balcony or patio. Onsite amenities at Club Orlando include an outdoor pool, hot tub, sun deck, game room and playground. For more information about Club Orlando, visit www.cluborlando.westgatedestinations.com.

Westgate: Summer Getaways in the Southeast!

May 24, 2010

•Explore the world-class theme parks of Walt Disney World Resort,
•Hike along solitary trails through the spectacular Smoky Mountains,
•Stroll through the restored capital of colonial Virginia,
•Tee off at any of the more than 120 championship golf courses along the Grand Strand,
or •Relax on the white-sand beaches of Miami Beach!

Choose from one of these premier Westgate Resort destinations and experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for your whole family!

Orlando, Florida
Enjoy a magical vacation with the entire family in beautiful Orlando, which offers warm weather year round, world-class theme parks (Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando), water parks, unique attractions, outdoor recreation, first-class accommodations, fine dining, lively nightlife and championship golf courses.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee
A picturesque mountain town full of fun adventures, Gatlinburg serves as the principal gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the largest national park East of the Rocky Mountains and the most-visited national park in the country. Gatlinburg also boasts fine art and antiques, mountain crafts, family-friendly restaurants and live entertainment.

Williamsburg, Virginia
A multitude of attractions await the entire family in Williamsburg, which is home to Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th-century capital of colonial Virginia and the largest history museum in the United States. Williamsburg also offers popular theme parks such as Busch Gardens Williamsburg, championship golf courses and more than 150 factory outlet stores.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
A golfer’s paradise, the Myrtle Beach area features more than 120 championship golf courses, as well as miles of white-sand beaches and massive shopping, dining and entertainment complexes such as Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing.

Miami Beach, Florida
A world-class vacation destination, Miami Beach encompasses 12 miles of endless recreational and endless opportunities that include sunbathing, swimming, sightseeing, boating, fishing, golfing, tennis, fine dining, shopping and nonstop nightlife in South Beach.

Each of the popular destinations above makes for the perfect family vacation experience. And Westgate Resorts provides spacious suites and abundant onsite amenities that will provide a truly memorable vacation getaway. For more information about the latest deals at Westgate Resorts, www.westgatedestinations.com.

Top 10 Most Popular U.S Theme Parks for 2009

April 28, 2010

1. Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park – 17.2 million visitors

2. Disneyland – 15.9 million visitors

3. Epcot – 11 million visitors

4. Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 9.7 million visitors

5. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park - 9.6 million visitors

6. Disney’s California Adventure – 6.0 million visitors

7. SeaWorld Orlando – 5.8 million visitors

8. Universal Studios Florida – 5.4 million visitors

9. Universal’s Islands of Adventure – 4.5 million visitors

10. Universal Studios Hollywood – 4.3 million visitors

Sources: Themed Entertainment Association, AECOM

2010 Flower Power Concert Series at Epcot

March 18, 2010

Below are the remaining concerts in the 2010 Flower Power Concert Series at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Concerts take place at the America Gardens Theatre Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5:15 PM, 6:30 PM  and 7:45 PM.

David Cassidy - March 19-21, 2010
Starship Starring Mickey Thomas - March 26-28, 2010
Tony Orlando - April 2-4, 2010
Ricky Nelson Remembered Featuring The Nelsons - April 16-18, 2010
Atlanta Rhythm Section - April 23-25, 2010
Fran Cosmo (Former singer of Boston) - April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010
Davy Jones - May 7-9, 2010
Chubby Checker & The Wildcats - May 14-16, 2010

For more information about upcoming events at Walt Disney World Resort, visit www.orlando-florida.net.

Welcome to the Club Orlando Blog!

January 13, 2010

Club Orlando is an all-suite resort that lies just six miles from SeaWorld Orlando, eight miles from Universal Orlando Resort and 16 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. Each of the one-bedroom suites at Club Orlando features a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area, and balcony or patio. Onsite amenities at Club Orlando include an outdoor pool, hot tub, sun deck, game room and playground. For more information about Club Orlando, visit www.westgatedestinations.com.


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