Night swimming at Regal Palms Resort

The pool complex at Regal Palms Resort & Spa stays open until 11 p.m. With the zero-entry pool, lazy river, and water slide, it's the perfect place to relax, unwind and soothe yourself after a long day in the sun.

Hair braiding at the Regal Palms Resort pool

Regal Palms has always offered an on-site spa, fitness center, restaurant and bar. Now there's a daily hair-braiding service, too.

We used the service during our recent trip and had a very positive experience. The braider, who is employed by the resort, offers half-head and full-head options, as well as decorative beading (there's an extra charge for beads).

Our daughter opted for a half-head-with-beads style that lasted our entire vacation--and beyond.

Ready to book?
If you'd like to book your stay at Regal Palms Resort, shoot us an email or give us a call (888-353-6600). You can always check rates at availability at our website -- http://www.regalpalmsresort.com/.

Time to think about Christmas? Already?!

Although it's still August--and most of us are still enjoying the final days of summer--the retail stores are already in full swing for fall. Fall clothes are on the racks. Halloween candy is on the shelves. And harvest-themed displays are gracing store entrances.

I don't know about you, but I never enjoy feeling "rushed" through the seasons! However, if you and your family are thinking about spending the 2010 holiday season in sunny Florida, you might want to act sooner than later.

From mid-December through New Year's Day is one of the busiest times in Orlando and the surrounding areas. The hotels and villas book fast. For the best selection, it's wise to book early!

Our beautiful four-bedroom, three-bathroom Regal Palms townhouse is still available. To learn more, visit our website or give us a call at 1-888-353-6600.

Put your iPhone to work at Walt Disney World

The iPhone rocks at taking and storing photos and videos, giving you convenient, on-the-go access to email and the Web, and letting you tap into a wealth of cool apps via the iTunes Store. As you plan your trip to Orlando, consider using the iPhone to make your days at Walt Disney World a little easier, too!

We're gearing up for our next trip to our four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse at Regal Palms Resort. In addition to booking our flights and our rental car, we're also downloading some new apps for the iPhone. From providing maps and menus to estimated wait times at Disney attractions, these apps make your days with the mouse a bit smoother and more relaxing. For a round-up of six iPhone possibilities, check out this article courtesy of About.com.

Once we're back from our trip, we'll let you know which apps we found the most useful.