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Dad and son take on Chewt during Star Wars Weekends — A dad and son try to meet eye to eye with Chewbacca from Star Wars; one of the many stars and characters you can meet on a Best Vacations Ever trip to Orlando during Star Wars Weekends.

If you’re thinking about the perfect, always hard-to-please man and father or grandfather in your family, or you’re a dad wanting to pick what you want to do for Father’s Day, especially if you’re a part of the huge Star Wars fan club, consider this galactic idea: An amazing, low-cost Star Wars™ Weekends vacation in Orlando, Florida, this May-June that includes complimentary accommodations typically at the spectacular Calypso Cay Resort, a Walt Disney Good Neighbor® Hotel. With a low-cost

Magical Orlando Vacations with Universal’s Harry Potter Daigon Alley Expansion in Summer 2014

The Wizarding World of Harry Pottter at Universal Studios in Orlando. — The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is just one of the many attractions and activities, including the upcoming, long-anticipated Daigon Alley Expansion slated for possibly June 2014 are reasons to book your Best Vacations Ever trip to Orlando NOW!

Muggles, mudbloods, magic and much more make up the magnificence behind the Harry Porter series. Many of us and the characters have spent the better part of 10 years growing up with author J.K. Rowling’s infectious book series and its 8 films over the last decade that has developed a huge population of die-hard fans of all ages. Rowling’s amazing storytelling and uniquely brilliant mind to create such a magical, creative and intriguing story created a huge following that still captures the hearts of new generations. With film set designers and her collaboration, Rowling’s visions were brought to life at Universal Studios Orlando© Resort, a huge draw still for travelers. Now, people of all ages are anxiously awaiting this summer’s 2014 for the massive Daigon Alley expansion that Universal Orlando Resort has already

Best Destinations for Water Lovers to Visit with Best Vacations Ever

familybeach_minivac — You can have the most amazing and most affordable vacation to H20-based destinations that are ideal for water lovers with Best Vacations Ever, and we’ve got a top list of best places to visit with BVE to get you ready to dive in.

Whether you’re lakefront or seaside, fresh or salt, the sheer bliss and near paralyzing tranquility of water cannot be matched to the vacations available through Best Vacations Ever. When planning spring or summer travel, water-based or beach destinations are a traveler’s favorite and a top vacation selection of many couples and families for the romanticism and the adrenaline pumping thrills. Just imagine the offshore or lakeside breezes blowing in your hair, soaking up the warm sun, simply sitting outside on a balcony or in lounge chairs on the shore while gazing into some of the most intoxicating water views, and especially GETTING WET! Exciting water-based activities include thrilling water sports of all varieties, inland and deep-sea fishing, crabbing, scuba diving, snorkeling, lounging on a raft in the soothing surf or on a placid lake, on-water dinner cruises, chartered boat cruises or sailing through exotic waterways, or just relaxing on a pristine beach

Give the Gift of Travel This Holiday Season and Save Hundreds of Dollars

GIFT beautifully-wrapped-christmas-gift-isolated-on-white — Give the gift of travel this year to your loved one or family — Best Vacations Ever trip to amazing destinations around the world that cost hundreds of dollars less than retail rates.

Just about all of us are rummaging through online store specials and shopping malls, readying for Black Friday and all the holiday gift specials that run through December. Looking for that perfect, most thoughtful gift for a loved one can be as tough as finding a needle in a haystack. How many times have you wanted to surprise your cohabitating partner or family on the holidays with an amazing vacation they would never have expected that you can get for up to 75% off – less than the cost of

Travel Planning Moves to Mobile Devices

Smartphone image — Studies show that mobile device travel planning has increased 450%.

Online travel reservation systems have been the primary force behind travel bookings for some 40 years. Now, more than 75% of travel planning and bookings are done online. What’s the new competition? Mobile devices. A 2012 comScore behavior study found that nearly 40 million U.S. consumers accessed travel sites or apps from their smartphone and tablets. Mobile devices are outpacing computers when it comes to travel planning because of “convenience”— the instant access to travel websites, airfares, contact information, flight schedules and mobile alerts, area restaurant apps and easy travel bookings. Meeting mobile device demands, our website, bestvacationsever.com, offers easy searches from your mobile-to-web friendly browser for promotional family vacation packages that blend online mobile convenience with the personal touch of professional Travel Concierge agents at 1-800-656-2780. Best Vacations Ever combines an integrated, simplistic system to customize travel itineraries with added incentives, like attraction tickets and free or discounted car rentals, to offer incredible family vacations at hundreds of dollars off retails prices—all from the convenience of your mobile devices.

Following the Mobile Trends

Man with tablet — A Google report stated 74% of travelers start mobile device planning without having a destination in mind. Bestvacationsever.com provides a myriad of information to make choosing a promotional vacations destination and booking online even easier and more convenient.

Best Vacations Ever follows numerous studies and the continuous use of

mobile device for travel planning. The Google/Ipsos MediaCT “The 2012 Traveler study” reported that 83% of leisure travelers plan and book travel through mobile device browsers—a 450% increase since 2009—and that 70% of leisure and affluent travelers begin their travel planning on mobile devices without a destination even in mind. Meeting the convenience of mobile demands, you can access bestvacationsever.com and its simple system to book amazing family vacations at a fraction of the cost of retail vacations, along with our professional travel agents geared toward customer satisfaction and customization.

Bestvacationsever.com allows for easier, more convenient travel planning and offers a variety of destination packages.You can quickly and easily access extensive key write-ups on bestvacationsever.com with Fast Facts, Must Do activities and Resort features for each destination, making travel planning/booking easy and convenient. You can read about our amazing family vacation destinations and preferred-partner properties—including Walt Disney Good Neighbor® Hotels—with no carbon-copy-style information often found on antiquated search engines. With mobile ease and convenience, you can book a Best Vacations Ever promotional family vacation for up to four people with FREE accommodations, saving you hundreds of dollars off your travel budget.

Meeting Mobile Convenience With Online Videos

“Online videos have become another resource for planning travel, growing over time from 14% in 2009 to 26% in 2012,” states the 2012 Google traveler study. Travelers watch various online travel-planning videos, and according to the report, 74% of affluent travelers indicated that watching informative online videos on mobile devices prompted bookings. Our website’s extensive information and online videos are geared to make travel planning and and convenient through your online and mobile devices.

Learn all about the incentives, benefits, incredible destinations,savings of FREE accommodation,s and advantages and customization of promotional travel through Best Vacations Ever and bestvacationsever.com—right at the fingertips of your mobile devices. Use our mobile-to-web-friendly browser to watch some of Best Vacations Ever’s online video, and call your Best Vacations Ever travel representative at 1-800-656-2780 to customize your trip and travel itinerary.

So, grab your mobile device and turn the ordinary vacation into an extraordinary adventure! Some of the testimonials and online videos you can watch online to help you plan your family’s Best Vacations Ever include:

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Best Vacations Ever! Offers Affordable Family Vacations to Travel Lovers

Best Vacations Ever! by Preferred Guest Resorts, is connecting with travel lovers through social media to talk about options for affordable family vacations. Best Vacations Ever! offers promotional vacations to private-branded resorts all over the world. Through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and weekly blog posts, Best Vacations Ever! will share travel tips, packing how-tos, and feature stories about its many resorts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZbe5U0yDBY

The Best Times to Find Cheap Airfare

AIRPLANE FLYING — It’s never too soon to start looking for affordable airfare. In fact, it could save you hundreds of dollars. In addition to the slashed prices you can find during two slow periods of the year, major markdowns are expected from carriers this fall.

Budgeting was already a priority when you purchased your Preferred Guest Resorts’ promotional vacation package, which was designed to offer enhanced, high-quality vacations at budget-friendly prices, for families and adults. And when it comes to traveling, you want to spend as little money as possible on airfare, right? Regardless of when you plan to travel, it’s incredibly wise to start scoping flight prices months in advance to find the the most affordable travel options. The later you wait, the greater the risk you’ll end up forking out premium or peak prices when there are plenty of chances to grab lower rates for your upcoming vacation.

Economists say you can find some of the cheapest airfare bargains about eight weeks out—a basic rule of thumb to use when planning and booking a trip, especially affordable family-fun vacations to some of the best U.S vacation spots. But according to the New York Times, major markdowns could be coming this fall when the annual “fall-off” in fares is expected to be substantial, as airline carriers are expecting more trouble than usual this year selling post-summer travel. That essentially means even bigger savings for those booking their Preferred Guest Resorts’ vacations, even during the peak seasons.

The Wall Street Journal also discovered that you can find the best bargains on airfare during two windows: At the end of AUGUST through the BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER and the END OF DECEMBER through the BEGINNING OF JANUARY when consumers are burned out on travel and bookings come to a screeching halt. Savvy travelers know these slow time periods are the best times to grab serious money-saving opportunities on everything from airfare to theme-park tickets and car rentals so they have more fun money to spend on vacation, especially those with kids.

If you’re heading to a family-fun destination with major parks and attractions you plan on visiting, keep an eye on those vendor websites, as well. Even the big-name parks, like Walt Disney World® Resort and Universal Studios® Orlando, are known to push out advance-purchase ticket package specials to entice future travelers.

During the off seasons, you also have the opportunity to save money on a variety of attractions, rentals cars and other travel-related vendors, which also feel the sting of these slow periods and push out some their best advance-purchase specials for future travel during slow periods, as well. A family of four or more can save a lot of money on airfare, tickets, cars and much more that could otherwise be a barrier for traveling if they play their cards right – or in this case, their timing right.

Even if you just got back from a trip or you’re just procrastinating, it’s always best to start looking for airfares in advance, especially with fall just around the corner and prices expected to drop considerably. Start looking for airfares online right now, and make sure to set up alerts with your favorite carriers so you get instant emails and texts sent right to your mobile devices. Airlines and travel-related vendors are now using more mobile and web-based marketing tools and apps to reach consumers faster.

It’s true that the early bird gets the worm, so why procrastinate and agonize over airfares, when the result could be major markdowns this fall? You can maximize your time and budget more effectively for your Best and Most Affordable Vacation Ever through Preferred Guest Resorts, if you start doing your homework.

Trust us and your wallet will thank us later.

So nail down those travel dates and get ready to begin your journey to magnificent destinations through the enhanced travel experiences and premium partnerships provided by Preferred Guest Resorts. Call your Preferred Guest Resorts’ travel agent at 1-800-656-2780 with any questions or any assistance in booking your travel and have your Best Vacation Ever!

Create a Family Safety Plan for Every Vacation

checklist-300x300 — Have a Family Safety Plan when traveling with children of any age.

Travelling is always an exciting adventure, especially when children are part of the crew. It can be difficult to balance fun and safety, especially when you or your child may be in a place where you don’t the layout or the laws. Before your trip, create a family plan of action in case of emergencies. Every state presents its own set of unique challenges, but there are a few safety rules that apply wherever you plan to go for a fun and super safe family-friendly vacation:

PLAN THE VACATION TOGETHER. Be realistic when planning your family vacation. Use common sense, and include your family members in the decision. The vacation will be all that more enjoyable when everyone in the family is onboard from the beginning and feel like they are part of the process. Your trip will be much more fun and most memorable if you plan the family holiday together. Have each family member write down where they hope to go and what they want to do, then review them together and determine which destination meets everyone’s objectives. Preferred Guest Resorts has a slew of options for family-friendly destinations and cruises that offer adventures for everyone in the family, from the youngest baby and kid to adults and grandparents. Call your Preferred Guest Resorts reservation agent for help planning an itinerary that suits the needs of everybody in your group so that the whole group has their Best Vacation Ever at resorts, hotel and vacation time shares right in the heart of the action, no matter your itinerary.
SET GROUND RULES: Establish rules for family members before you even leave on your trip. Talk about the dangers and obstacles that may be faced in such a destination, and how you expect the family to act accordingly. This can be as simple as a young toddler being told never to let go of Mommy or Daddy’s hand, to teenagers that must travel in pairs and be home to the hotel by 11 pm.
CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION: Establish a family plan of action for the most common family travel troubles: a lost family member, getting separated or an injured child. Give each person a specific task – even toddlers can learn to grab onto Mom or Dad or look for somebody official like a police office or a retailer with a nametag when repeatedly taught. Practice each scenario at home until everybody knows what he or she needs to do in an emergency situation.
FAMILY CELL PHONES: Make sure each person in the family has a cell phone, even young children can have a prepaid phone with minutes for emergencies that is pre-set to dial Mom or Dad. Program each family member’s name and number, along with their identifying picture if capable, into each phone so everyone knows how to reach each other at all times. Establish a family code word that signals when someone is in trouble that only the family would know. Make sure to call you cell-phone provider as well to ensure you have international service at least the dates you are there. Many companies will pro-rate international calling plans, so you only pay for the percentage of the days you are there.
STASH EVERYONE WITH CASH: Pack each person’s pockets with enough cash in case of emergencies and separation. There’s nothing worse than feeling stranded without any money and not knowing what to do. Also be sure to call your bank and let them know the days you will be in what countries and when so they do not assume your card was stolen and cut if off.
FAMILY PHOTOS: A picture truly is worth 1,000 words. Collect and bring current family photos of each person in your party in case of an emergency. Better yet, before heading out to explore each day, snap a photo of family members on your cell phone. That way, if someone should get lost, you have a current photo of that person with the exact clothing and hairstyles they were wearing that day.
ASSIGN ROLES: Designate each person to have a role during the trip, which may include one person counting heads each day, another for buying the day’s tickets, or older teens being responsible for younger children while you attend to the baby or more emergent parental issues. Enforce responsibility and accountability for family when it comes to traveling to a different state.
DESIGNATE A SAFETY SPACE: Wherever you go on your family trip that day, find a “safety spot” that everyone knows to go to immediately of they should get separated or lost from the group. Pick a public, highly visible, easy-to-find central spot like a fountain in the square, a large statue, a lobby in a museum or a restaurant café, so that younger children kind easily find it and remain in a safe open space. Remind younger children to seek help only from a police officer or a retailer at a store wearing a nametag, and if they have their cell phone to call you immediately.
USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM: It works just as well for adults as it does for children. Require that young children hold the hand of either Mom or Dad or an assigned responsible teen at all times, especially in crowded areas or getting on certain transportation. Even have teens hold the back of a parent’s shirt. A hands-on approach ensures the family sticks together in the tightest of situations and no one strays from the pack or gets left behind.

Travelling with children to fun family-friendly destinations can be one of your Best Vacations Ever, especially if you take a proactive, pre-planning approach that offers a strong peace of mind because of a family plan in action. Preferred Guest Resorts has done part of the legwork for you, offering a wide variety of family-friendly destinations and cruises that meet everyone’s hopes and dreams for a memorable family holiday with reliable, premium family-friendly vendors in everything from budget hotels, luxury resorts and vacation timeshare rentals. Call your Preferred Guest Resorts reservation agent at 1-800-656-2780 for any questions you may have and any help planning your itinerary for your Best Vacation Ever.

Best Rides for All Ages at Islands of Adventure While on Your Best Vacation Ever!

rollercoaster — The Incredible Hulk® Coaster may be the area’s most popular thrill ride! ©Universal Orlando

Get ready for your guest appearance at Universal Orlando® Resort’s thrill-packed theme park, Islands of Adventure, just a short walk away through the action-packed entertainment complex of CityWalk.

The best bet is to buy a Universal Studio’s ticket that allows you access to both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Orlando, so you can enjoy everything each park has to offer. If there is a No Expiration option available and you know you will be coming back to Orlando to justify the expense, it is worth the extra few dollars.

Here are a few of the can’t-miss rides and attractions at Islands of Adventure alone that your whole family can look forward to on your Best Vacation Ever to Orlando with Preferred Guest Resorts.

Let the thrills, chills and spills begin!

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BEST RIDES AT ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE

The Incredible Hulk Coaster®

Dragon Challenge™

Doctor Doom’s Fearfall®

The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man in 3-D

WATER RIDES

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls®

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges®

Jurassic Park River Adventure®

FUN FOR ALL AGES

The Cat In The Hat™

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™

NOTE: Consider the extra money for a VIP Express pass to avoid waiting in long lines and enjoying all the park has to offer!

Call 1-800-656-2780 to book your Preferred Guest Resorts promotional vacation to Orlando today, and get ready for one of your Best Vacations Ever!

Preferred Guest Resorts is not operated by, nor an affiliate of Universal Orlando Resort. Universal elements and all related indicia ™ and ©Universal Orlando.

Travel Tips for Visiting SeaWorld® Orlando for your Best Vacation Ever

Killer Whale_shutterstock_55768858 copy — Tip for Visiting SeaWorld Orlando while on your promotional vacation with Preferred Guest Resorts.

No one knows water or marine life better than SeaWorld®, and it’s one of the best ways for hydrophiles and Florida vacationers to get their thrills and chills when visiting Orlando. When planning your Orlando family-vacation itinerary with Preferred Guest Resorts, be sure to add in a day or two for some of the most amazing, once-in-a-lifetime type of adventures at SeaWorld® Orlando, which also includes the main SeaWorld theme park; the Aquatica water park; and the interactive, all-inclusive dolphin swim experience at the Discovery Cove resort oasis. SeaWorld’s sister theme park, Busch Gardens, is also about an hour and a half west of Orlando in Tampa and worth the day trip.

SeaWorld is a huge hit with kids and adult animal lovers and jam packed with coasters, rides, attractions, spectacular shows, animal and conservation exhibits, behind-the-scenes tours, interactive and educational experiences, and much more. Many Orlando travelers have praised its entertainment value and gentler impact on budget-minded wallets. You’ll also be close to all the action. Rest assured when you book your trip to Orlando with Preferred Guest Resorts, your hotel, resort or timeshare vacation rental will be in close range to the park and numerous Orlando attractions. Also ask about booking accommodations that offer free breakfast, so you can quickly eat and get to the park early. Getting into the park shouldn’t be a hassle, so check online and ask your Preferred Guest Resorts representative about your most efficient, time and money-saving options through the front gates.Here are a few more insider traveler tips to help enhance your exciting family vacation day at SeaWorld Orlando.

BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE: If traving on a promotional vacation package with Preferred Guest Resorts, you may be eligible to receive two free admission tickts. (Ask any PGR represnetative for more details. ) If you are reciving different theme park tickets, a rental car, or other promotional perks, a great way to avoid long lines at the SeaWorld entry gate is to buy your tickets in advance. Check online for special rates, discounts and park packages available for Orlando family vacationers during your travel time. When you book your travel, be sure to ask your Preferred Guest Resorts representative about purchasing advance tickets, and check to see if your Preferred Guest Resorts hotel, resort or vacation timeshare rental has advance purchase ticket options available. Combination packages that include all SeaWorld Orlando parks and Bush Gardens in Tampa as well as unlimited return visits or “no expiration” options plus parking added to at least one pass could save you money during your trip and especially during future visits. An annual pass includes discounts on food, merchandise and parking and some can pay for themselves in as little as two visits. If you are a Florida resident, look for “Buy a Day, Come All Year for Free” type special that offers exponential savings. EXTRA INSIDER TIP: If you plan on visiting Discovery Cove, purchase your Dolphin Swim Day Resort Package first because it typically includes unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica during your vacation –a super money saver for budget travelers as it makes the heftier Discovery Cove price a lot easier to digest. You can even add unlimited Busch Gardens admission for a few extra bucks. Ask your Preferred Guest Resort representative for details when booking your Orlando trip and itinerary.

GET THERE EARLY T BEAT THE CROWDS: Go early to get a good parking spot. Snap a picture of your car parking spot to remind you where your vehicle is or write it down. You can also get a head start on your desired rides before the park gets too crowded. Check the SeaWorld website the day before your visit for next day’s show times so you can plan your day. EXTRA INSIDER TIP: Be sure to get to Shamu Stadium early, too, as the place and main draw tends to fill up in minutes.

CREATE A FAMILY PLAN: As soon as you arrive, find a public safety spot to go to if anyone gets lost from the group. Have your kids wear bright colors so they’ll stand out if they happen to get lost and you are looking for them. Snap pictures of them on your phone right before you leave so if they do get lost you have a recent picture and in the clothes they are wearing. Advise kids to go only to a security officer or a cast member with a name tag if they get lost. Consider prepaid cell phones for the kids that are set up to call you if they get lost, too. EXTRA INSIDER TIP: If your kids are too young for phones or tend to wander off, use a sharpie to write your name and phone number on the bottom inside of their shirt or on their wrist for a security guard or cast member to call.

MAKE DINING RESERVATIONS EARLY:Make sure to stop and book your dining at reservation-only restaurants you really want to experience. They start taking reservation at 10 am the day off, and some you can schedule prior to your arrival.

Ask your Preferred Guest Resorts representative about reservations for specialty restaurants when booking your itinerary.

GET YOUR RIDES IN FIRST: Locals and prior Orlando travelers recommend working the park backwards to beat out crowds, given a majority of people tend to stop at the first attraction they come upon. They also suggest riding all the rides you want to ride before hitting the shows, or during the last hour that the park is open, especially Kraken and Journey to Atlantis, when lines tend to be much shorter. Lines for those rides also tend to be longest right after the Blue Horizons show ends. EXTRA INSIDER TIP: Use the park’s free package check services to store items you buy in the park and keep your hands free while you ride.

MAKE TIME FOR FEEDING: Animal lovers will enjoy the designated feeding times throughout the day to hand feed and possibly touch Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins , stingrays and sea lions. Get the day’s feeding schedule upon arrival, and make sure to get there early for a good spot up front, especially at the dolphin feeding pool. You’ll be fighting crowds of people just as interested in and excited about the activity, and a little courtesy goes a long way. Have one adult and child designated to go buy the fish, while the others save the space. Since the amount of fish is controlled per feeding time, get in line early to ensure you get some fish before they run out and your whole family gets to experience the thrill of a lifetime. The sheer thrill of quickly touching a dolphin for the first time is an unforgettable experience, so imagine swimming with one. Ask your Preferred Guest Representative about the dolphin swim and trainer-for-a-day programs at its limited-entry, tropical-resort-style oasis , Discovery Cove, where you can also snorkel lagoons teeming with colorful fish, giant stingray and shipwreck to explore.

CHOOSE YOUR SEATS CAREFULLY: There’s wet, and then there’s Shamu wet. Soak Zones are clearly marked at the Shamu One Ocean show and they’re typically favored by the kids who love to get splashed. Consider wearing swim trunks or bathing suits under your clothes and bringing an extra set of clothing. Some of the water rides can cause quite a soaking; you will literally get drenched in the front seat of Journey to Atlantis. Part of the fun at SeaWorld Orlando is getting wet, but buying cheap ponchos at a drugstore can help protect your clothing, electronics and valuables in those wetter than wet circumstances.

GO BEHIND THE SCENES: SeaWorld’s behind-the-scenes experience connects you to the world we share like never before.The tours are not listed on the park map, so they’re easy to miss out on. Ask your Preferred Guest Resorts representative about booking the Behind-the-Scenes experiences before your trip to Orlando. EXTRA INSIDER TIP: You can also book reservations online, or stop by the tour desk just inside the SeaWorld front gate as soon as you arrive to reserve a tour time.

CHECK FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICIES: There are numerous restaurants and concession stands located conveniently throughout the park. But according to the SeaWorld website, large hard or soft coolers, glass containers, food, drinks and picnic lunches may not be taken into the park. Guests with special diets, baby formula or baby food may bring their items into the park. EXTRA INSIDER TIP: Ask your Preferred Guest Resort’s representative about any updates to policies and possible exceptions for water bottles, which can save you a lot of money if you bring your own and refill them at water fountains. Freeze them the night before, and you’ll have ice-cold water for a while as it melts. Bring individual packets of juice or tea-mixers like Crystal Light that you can mix with a glass of ice water many restaurants will give you free of charge.

RESERVE SPECIAL DINING EXPERIENCES: SeaWorld offers park visitors several dining options from casual and castaway fare to gourmet, upscale dining. When approaching concession-style eateries, review the menu and have your selections in mind before you get to the counter, which helps keep lines moving more quickly and cast members grateful. At Sharks Underwater Grill, you can nosh on world-class cuisine sitting next to a window of mesmerizing sharks. The popular restaurant starts taking reservations at 10:00 am that day. Dining with Shamu is a behind-the-scenes experience available only at SeaWorld Orlando. Sit poolside. Watch majestic whales interact and learn about the little things we can all do to help save valuable ocean resources and habitats, while you all enjoy a scrumptious menu of seasonal and sustainable items. EXTRA INSIDER TIP: Ask your Preferred Guest Resorts representative about required reservations. You can make them after 10 am the day of your visit, but you have a better chance of ensuring the special encounters if you reserve them beforehand. If dining at some of the standard eateries, plan on having lunch during the popular show times, and you’ll beat the heavier crowds.

ESCAPE THE HEAT: Florida is well-known for its year-round sunshine—sunny days that can bring some brutally hot and humid temperatures in the summer. Be sure to lather up with sunscreen so as not to burn, and wear comfortable clothes that dry easily, whether seat or the occasional drenching by Shamu or water rides. You can get an old-fashioned cool-down with a good soaking from a Shamu splash or a H2O-based ride. But SeaWorld also has many “cool places” to simmer down and reduce those increased body temperatures on hot summer days. EXTRA INSDIER TIP: There are many ways and places to escape the summer heat, like visiting the polar bear exhibit and the Wild Arctic simulator ride, checking out the Penguin Encounter®, playing some games in the arcade, enjoying one of many shows in the Nautilus Theater or checking out Turtle Trek, SeaWorld’s newest attraction and a 3-D domed theater experience.

RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES WHILE KIDS PLAY: When your body and feet need a break or you just want some down time while the kids still have energy to burn, turn them loose at Shamu’s Happy Harbor, which is full of youthful adventurers and fun, family rides. They can climb a four-story nets link with a series of winding tunnels and slippery slides. Don’t worry; they’re big enough for parents to enjoy, too. Spin away on a teacup-style ride, enjoy the starter thrills of a kiddie coaster, hop up and down on a fiddler crab ride, rock side to side and back and forth on a 19-inch tug boat, and much more.

CHECK PARK SMOKING POLICIES: Check the guide for the park’s smoking policies, then locate and use the smoking sections.

SeaWorld brings out the kid in everyone and is well worth a day or more while you’re in Orlando. You don’t even need to worry about your family pet given SeaWorld offers exceptional kennel services so your dog doesn’t need to stay stashed alone in the room all day. Be sure to mention your desire to bring your pet when booking your travel to Orlando, so your Preferred Guest Resorts representative can advise you of your options and try to get a resort, hotel or vacation timeshare rental that accommodates bringing your best buddy along as well. Having your Preferred Guest Resorts representative book accommodations that are within close proximity to all your options and work your SeaWorld Orlando adventures into your itinerary will help ensure that you and your family have your BEST VACATION EVER!

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