<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Vacation Yap</title><link>http://www.vacationyap.com/blog/feed.aspx</link><description>&lt;div&gt;All of us here at Vacation Yap welcome you to our website. We offer a vast selection of luxurious private homes and condos all within easy reach of the major attractions, such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and the Orange County Convention Center.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Whether visiting the No.1 destination for business or pleasure we have the perfect place to accommodate you and your family. In our private homes and condos you will have the space and comfort not offered in your regular hotel room but with the same great amenities and only a stones throw from all the local attractions and business hot spots.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;</description><managingEditor>toby@vacationyap.com</managingEditor><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1740</guid><link>http://www.vacationyap.com/blog/2010/2/19/vacationyap-owner-services</link><author>sam@bookt.com</author><title>VacationYap - Owner Services</title><description>&lt;p&gt;VacationYap.com also caters to owners and management companies. We offer two different options for your business needs. We offer a flat rate per year regardless of the bookings made. If that does not fit your business needs, we do have an option that is based on number of bookings made. If your business has a last minute seminar or meeting to attend, our company can accommodate your lodging request quickly. Your company officials will appreciate being in a &amp;quot;home away from home&amp;quot; while on their business trip. We can accommodate your needs to have a rental near the Orange County Convention Center or if you want to provide customers and employees with some rest and relaxation, we have rentals available near all the major golf courses.&lt;/p&gt;</description><a10:updated>2010-02-19T12:04:29-05:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1394</guid><link>http://www.vacationyap.com/blog/2009/12/14/summer-in-orlando</link><author>sam@bookt.com</author><title>Summer in Orlando</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #ff6600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Once you've booked your with Vacation Yap it's time to think about what you're going to do in the vacation capital of the world!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Of course there's the theme parks which Orlando is famous for.&amp;nbsp; Do your kids want to meet Mickey and the Disney characters or how about entering the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios with it's Grand Opening on June 18th.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;If theme parks are your thing, we make it easy&amp;nbsp;by giving you an option to book&amp;nbsp;your tickets through us at VacationYap.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;If you're looking for some relaxation how about a round of golf at&amp;nbsp;one of the many award winning, designed golf courses in the area.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Let's not forget the many beautiful tranquil beaches.&amp;nbsp; Cocoa beach is only an hours drive on the Atlantic Ocean or there's the award winning Clearwater beaches about a 2 hr drive from Orlando.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;If it's the natural Florida you're after take a trip to one of the State or National Parks where you can kayak, hike, bike and see some incredible wildlife.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.floridastateparks.org/"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;www.floridastateparks.org/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #ff6600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Or take advantage of what Florida is famous for - oranges.&amp;nbsp; Pick your own is a fun morning or afternoon activity and many sell other orange related souvenirs like marmalades etc.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><a10:updated>2010-05-03T11:48:20-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">860</guid><link>http://www.vacationyap.com/blog/vacation-yap-making-it-easier-for-you-860</link><author>sam@bookt.com</author><title>Vacation Yap Making It Easier For YOU</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #ff6600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Last minute vacation?&amp;nbsp; On a budget?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Here at VacationYap we can accomodate you and work with your needs even at the last minute.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Tell us what you need: &amp;nbsp;How many bedrooms, location and your budget and we will do our very best to find the perfect villa or condo for you in and around Orlando.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Need Disney, Universal or Seaworld Tickets - look no further.&amp;nbsp; Here at VacationYap we do it all to make your vacation planning that bit easier.&amp;nbsp; Just&amp;nbsp;ask with your booking enquiry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><a10:updated>2010-05-03T11:51:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">859</guid><link>http://www.vacationyap.com/blog/off-the-beaten-path-the-other-side-of-florida-859</link><author>sam@bookt.com</author><title>Off The Beaten Path. The other side of Florida.</title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: center"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: large"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="color: #ff6600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;Off The Beaten Path&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;There&amp;rsquo;s no denying the fun and thrills of all the theme parks here in Orlando but there is so much more to the Central FL area. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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There are probably few places with such diversity when it comes to activities and we suggest taking a look around and venturing beyond the usual hotspots.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080"&gt;With everything from gorgeous beaches, fascinating wildlife and even a bit of history thrown in, Central Florida has so much to offer to make your vacation one to remember.&lt;br /&gt;
From a relaxing day on the beach, to an exhilarating afternoon zip lining through the tree tops with a bird&amp;rsquo;s eye view of the alligators below, you&amp;rsquo;re sure to find something for you.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #ff6600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;Try a morning or afternoon picking the local produce &amp;ndash; oranges and grapefruit; it&amp;rsquo;s inexpensive and so much fun. There&amp;rsquo;s nothing like eating fruit from the tree! A great place is the Showcase of Citrus. Along with the pick your own they produce their own jellies, jams pickles and more and even have free range chickens on site which the kids always enjoy.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #006600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;A day at one of the State Parks is always a fulfilling one from swimming in the natural springs, kayaking down a tranquil river, horseback riding through the trees or simply relaxing and having a pick nick. There are many parks to choose from depending on what you are looking for. Blue Springs is a great day out and in the fall/winter a haven for the beautiful manatee. Wekiva Springs is also beautiful with its natural springs and a small but interesting nature center.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.floridastateparks.org/"&gt;www.floridastateparks.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #006600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;How about an airboat ride? With the many lakes in the area this is a great way to see them from a different perspective and you&amp;rsquo;re likely to see a Gator or 2. The guides are always very knowledgeable and make the ride fun and informative. Along with gators you can see a lot of the birdlife of the area and turtles. There are different options from group to individual rides and it&amp;rsquo;s always worth the trip.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bcairboats.com/"&gt;http://www.bcairboats.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #006600"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re looking for a little more adventure take a trip to Forever Florida. They provide a variety of experiences from Horseback Safaris to Gliding through the treetops on the Zip line safari. Or for the not so brave there&amp;rsquo;s the coach safari which is elevated 5ft off the ground! Camping is also available.&lt;br /&gt;
Located in the beautiful area of St Cloud just south of Kissimmee.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: medium"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;span style="color: #330000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;History/Culture&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: #800080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;Looking for something a little more civilized? Then the beautiful city of Winter Park might be for you with its quaint boutiques, antique stores, art galleries and restaurants. Stroll through the streets, stop for a spot of lunch at one of the sidewalk restaurants and let the kids play in central park and watch the trains go by. Or maybe you prefer to visit one of the museums and art museums.&lt;br /&gt;
There are also boat rides available.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #800080"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Verdana"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: small"&gt;In the same area as Winter Park are 2 interesting days out, Harry P Leu Gardens and Bok Tower Gardens, both having historical buildings and stunning gardens.&lt;br /&gt;
Bok Tower Gardens has been awarded for its gardens and includes an historic estate which is open for self guided tours and the singing tower. &lt;br /&gt;
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Harry P Leu Gardens is on a similar note but geared more towards the gardens with museums and art exhibitions. &lt;br /&gt;
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