Discovering Discovery Cove

We've been vacationing in Orlando and Central Florida for eight years--but we just made our first visit to Discovery Cove. In case you aren't familiar with Discovery Cove, it's part of the Sea World (Anheuser-Busch) family of parks. But it's hardly a "typical" amusement park.

Discovery Cove offers the tropical atmosphere of a Caribbean beach plus the convenience of an all-inclusive resort (parking, food and drinks, towels, locker, and snorkel gear are all covered in the price of admission). While the price is inclusive, the atmosphere is quite exclusive: Discovery Cove is available by reservation only, and the park limits the number of guests who can visit on any given day.

The result: a tranquil, relaxing, and unforgettable day. And that's even before your dolphin encounter!

Indeed, Discovery Cove is perhaps best known for giving guests a chance to pet, kiss, and swim with one of the park's adorable and friendly dolphins. Our family got to interact with LaToya--and we all loved every minute of it.

If you're looking for a truly memorable day--and you're willing to splurge a bit--visit the Discovery Cove website and start planning your visit. You won't regret it!

Coming to the Orlando area?
Consider staying in our four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse at Regal Palms Resort. A quick ride down I-4 gets you from Regal Palms to Discovery Cove.

Wawa has come to Florida!

We live in metro Philadelphia, where the word "Wawa" isn't the sound of a baby crying but rather an immensely popular and much-loved convenience store.

For people in Philly and New Jersey, Wawa is the go-to place for terrific coffee, delicious (and super-customized) hoagies--"hoagie" is Phillyspeak for "sub sandwich" or "hero sandwich," by the way!--lottery tickets, fruit smoothies, and much more. We're lucky to have a bustling Wawa less than two miles from our house--and we're there at least once or twice each week.

Imagine our delight, then, to learn that this Philly favorite is heading south to Florida! This summer, Wawa is opening five new locations in Central Florida.

From the news release, it doesn't look like there'll be a Wawa around the corner from Regal Palms Resort--at least not right away. But when we head to Orlando next month, you can bet we'll take a quick ride to Kissimmee to get a cup of the world's best coffee (and some hoagies, too!).

We'll let you know how the Sunshine State Wawas compare to those in and around the City of Brotherly Love! :)

Coming soon: Banana Jack's

Have you heard the news? Banana Jack's is coming to Regal Palms!

If you're a fan of Dave & Buster's or Chuck E. Cheese, you're sure to love the food, games, and prizes that Banana Jack's will offer in a fun, family-friendly, and pirate-themed environment.

Best of all, if you stay in our four-bedroom townhouse at Regal Palms Resort, Banana's Jack will be within walking distance. As if the Regal Palms pool complex weren't enough, now you'll have another reason to carve out time to enjoy all that Regal Palms Resort has to offer.

Banana Jack's is under construction now, and we can't wait to visit during our trip this coming August. You can see progress photos and stay "in the know" by visiting Banana Jack's Official Facebook Page.

Ready to book your trip?
If you're ready to plan your family's vacation in Regal Palms Resort, please check out our website or give Susan a call toll-free at 1-888-353-6600.

Pack those iPods, iPads and Kindle devices!

By popular demand, we have added a wireless network to our four-bedroom, three-bedroom townhouse at Regal Palms Resort. When you book directly with us, we will provide the network name and security key.

This service is FREE of charge to guests in our townhouse....and it's just one more example of the upgrades we've made to provide a more comfortable stay!

Our summer calendar is filling fast. If you're thinking about a vacation to the Orlando area, check out our website or call Susan toll-free at 1-888-353-6600.

P.S. Don't forget: Regal Palms is convenient to LOTS of attractions in and around Orlando!

Summer fun at Regal Palms: Booking up fast!

So far, 2012 is proving to be a very busy year for our four-bedroom townhouse at Regal Palms Resort!

We were very booked throughout February, March and April--and the summer months are filling up fast. We still have availability in most of May and June, and limited availability in July and August.

Speaking of May and June... If you have the flexibility to travel then, it's a great time to enjoy milder weather and lighter crowds.

Check out the photos of our unit and then call us at 1-888-353-6600 or visit our website to find out more!

Ascension Day Spa at Regal Palms Resort

If you'd like to enjoy a little pampering during your stay at Regal Palms Resort, be sure to check out Ascension Day Spa. Located in the pool/clubhouse area, the spa offers a full complement of services, including:

• Massage Therapy -- Choose from 30, 60 or 90 minute sessions using a variety of techniques (Swedish, Hot Sone, Deep Tissue)
• Skin Care -- Spa Facial, Re-Hydrating, Deep Pore Cleansing, Age-Defying, Microdermabrasion and even Chemcial Peels
• Nail Care -- Mani/Pedi, Spa Mani/Pedi or Polish Change
• Hair Care -- Cuts, Color, Styles, Highlights, Extensions, Up Do's
• Waxing
• Teeth Whitening
• Other Enhancements -- Foot/Hand Scrub, Paraffin Dip, Aromatherapy

You can even buy a Scalp Massage or Foot Reflexology -- just $10 for 10 minutes.

And if your little princess likes pampering, too, take advantage of the spa's "Under 14" offerings. Choose a Mini Manicure ($10), Mini Pedicure ($15) and/or a Mini Facial ($20). (On a related note, our young daughter got a mani/pedi at the nail salon by Publix, and their prices were WAY higher than Ascension's! Next time we'll definitely be taking advantage of the "Mini" services.)

The spa is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 352-200-2970 to learn more or to book your appointment! Then sit back, relax and enjoy...

Ho-Ho-Holidays: A Great Time to Visit Regal Palms Resort!

Just realized that our last blog post was all the way back in September. Whew--guess we blinked and fall flew by!

Now it's December...time to think about the holidays, where you'll spend them, and with whom.

Our four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse in Regal Palms Resort and Spa usually books up for the holidays months in advance. But this year, you're lucky: It's still available for you and your loved ones.

And this year, the resort is hosting a variety of holiday happenings:

• Breakfast with Santa. On December 22 and 23, Santa will be taking a quick break from the hustle and bustle to have breakfast with Regal Palms guests of all ages! 

• Christmas Dinner in the Bamboo Tiki Bar & Grill. On Christmas Day, the Regal Palms restaurant will be offering a traditional Christmas dinner--along with other tasty options at the cold and hot buffets, carving station, and pasta station. (Having spent the last two Thanksgivings at Regal Palms, we highly recommend the restaurant's holiday buffet. It's convenient, delicious, affordably priced, and--best of all--you don't have to shop, cook, OR clean!)

• New Year's Eve Bash. Join live band "Punch 'n' Judy" as they perform on the outdoor stage at the clubhouse/pool complex and DJ Dave as he hosts a dance party inside the clubhouse. Enjoy plenty of food and drinks--including a Champagne toast at midnight--and save $10 off the adult and child (ages 6 to 10) prices if you book online! 

Ready to celebrate at Regal Palms?
To inquire about staying in our townhouse, please call Susan at 1-888-353-6600 or shoot us an email at info@regalpalmsresort.com.