Create your ultimate getaway
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Create your ultimate getaway
Go Together 2016 ALL STAR VACATION PLANNER Create your ultimate getaway With tips for traveling on a budget, choosing the perfect vacation home for your family, and visiting Florida’s best attractions – both iconic and off-the-beaten-path – this guide has everything you need to plan the best trip yet. CONTENTS 1Welcome 2 Our 5-Star Promise 4 Features & amenities 6 How to save on an All Star vacation 8 All Star Stories from our guests 9 Event services 10 Florida – off the beaten path 12ORLANDO, FLORIDA Discover the magic that awaits at your favorite attractions 21 Fab Orlando events in 2016 22 Orlando vacation home communities 24 Fullhouse™ – vacation homes reinvented 26 Business retreats & services 28SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA Escape to this island paradise offering miles of pristine beaches 30 Wild, wacky, wonderful water activities in Sanibel & Captiva 31 Best island desserts to try 32 Free island fun 34A HOME OF YOUR OWN Discover the benefits of All Star’s turnkey vacation home management solution 36 All Star Vacation Home Realty 38 Beyond Furnishings 39 Vacation home management 40 Stay connected BE IN THE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO YOU’RE ALREADY ON YOUR WAY TO AN AMAZING VACATION. We’re happy you decided to check out our latest issue of Go Together – it’s your first step toward planning an amazing getaway with All Star Vacation Homes. Each year, our team works together to create this magazine and fill it with the resources and information you need to have the best vacation yet! In this edition, learn about our homes, discover ways to save on a vacation and explore new things to do in Orlando and Sanibel & Captiva Islands! We hope that you find its contents entertaining while uncovering a variety of tips to make planning your vacation easier than ever. Did you know that the All Star Team is at your service 24/7? Our entire team, and our sister companies, are dedicated to providing you with a vacation home experience like no other. Whether you are looking for a quick weekend getaway or taking the first steps in planning a family reunion that’s been years in the making, our team can help you find the right home that meets your needs and budget. Reserve a home with the amenities you want close to Disney or the beach with the assistance of our Reservations Team. Our knowledgeable Guest Services Team can secure discount attraction tickets, provide restaurant recommendations and directions, or help you coordinate a special event during your stay. Rest assured that we’re here to serve you whenever you need it – before, during and after your visit. If you’re thinking of buying a vacation home, the team at All Star Vacation Home Realty can guide you through the process. Our management team has the expertise to make your home’s transition into the All Star program effortless. And the design team at Beyond Furnishings can add the right touches to make your home attractive to potential guests. All Star Vacation Homes will ensure your home is a place your family will want to visit again and again. If you have a question about our homes, booking a vacation, your stay, home ownership or anything at all, we’re always just a phone call away! Also, feel free to email us or give us a shout out on social media. We can’t wait to welcome you for your 2016 vacation! The All Star Team THE ALL STAR VACATION HOMES TEAM WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 1 Our 5-STAR PROMISE TO OUR GUESTS To provide an ever-improving vacation home experience by exceeding guest expectations from start to finish. TO OUR HOMEOWNERS To serve as an exemplary asset manager for our homeowner partners by providing efficient and excellent management and marketing services. TO OUR TEAM MEMBERS To develop the leader within each team member by providing a learning environment and quality work experience. TO OUR COMMUNITY To set an example as an honest, ethical industry leader while positively impacting our community. TO OUR COMPANY To achieve a fair and reasonable profit for our company by upholding our promises to our guests, homeowners, team members and community. A VACATION HOME EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER FEATURES & AMENITIES Discover all the ways you can enjoy an All Star home There’s nothing like an All Star vacation home. All Star offers a growing collection of homes, town homes and condos ranging from 2 to 14 bedrooms that accommodate up to 38 guests. But that’s not all! They feature luxurious amenities that are tailored to fit your family’s or group’s unique needs and preferences. From world-famous theme parks to beautiful beaches, our homes are situated in resort destinations close to attractions, shopping, restaurants and more. Explore all there is to do in an All Star home. Multiple suites Home theaters Escape to your own space to rest and relax. Our homes include private bedroom suites with attached bathrooms. Push play, kick back in recliner seating and experience the magic of the movies. Private pools & spas Fully equipped kitchens Splash and swim day or night. Our pools and spas include free heat and never close. Cook up something delicious, prepare money-saving meals or meet special dietary needs. Themed rooms Outdoor spaces Kids and kids at heart can find enchantment and adventure with beloved characters in immersive themed rooms. Take in the fresh air on spacious patios and lanais, or enjoy views of the ocean, golf courses or lakes from patio balconies. Game & arcade rooms Complimentary Wi-Fi Go for the high score or challenge friends to a video game, arcade game or billiards – no quarters required. Stay connected 24/7 on all your favorite devices. 4 GO TOGETHER WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM How to Save ON AN ALL STAR VACATION STAY CONNECTED Ensure you hear about All Star’s specials at the earliest possible moment – sign up for our e-newsletter or follow us on social media to stay connected. You’ll be in the know as soon as we announce a new offer or discount. Also, it is helpful to call our Reservations Team and ask about any specials or discounts you may not be aware of. GO WITH LOW You don’t have to break the bank to get away on a luxurious vacation with All Star. The first step towards saving is to plan your vacation early so you can take full advantage of the options available. It is also helpful to speak with everyone in your travel party so you can determine the kinds of savings that would be the most beneficial to you. Travel smart and save hundreds with these tips. It’s no secret that everything is cheaper during off season. Along with less expensive airfare and smaller crowds, accommodations are more affordable too. The general rule is that busy season coincides with the time when kids are out of school so you can save if you avoid traveling during these times. Choose to travel during slow season and you’ll enjoy the vacation home of your dreams at a fraction of the price. THE MORE, THE MERRIER One of the best ways to save on any vacation is to invite additional friends or family members to help share the cost. If a 5-bedroom home is shared by the number of guests it can host, the savings and value can be significant when compared to other accommodations. (Don’t worry, All Star’s spacious homes provide plenty of privacy.) If you want to split the total, you can make payments on your schedule with no interest and no fees using All Star Flex Pay. STANDARD SPECIALS All Star offers a variety of discounts year-round including past guest, AAA, AARP, Florida resident and military. Be sure to have your membership card or ID handy. If you’re staying for 7 nights or more, you could be eligible for a free car rental or instant money rebate. Visit our website for full details.* WHAT’S IN SEASON There’s no telling when a seasonal special or limited-time offer will pop up where you can save big. Seasonal specials could be added at any time and often expire quickly so be sure to act fast to snag a great deal. (Tip: Make sure you stay connected with All Star!) Reserve a home like this for as low as $40 a night per person* THINK OUTSIDE YOUR HOME Extend the savings beyond your vacation home! Through All Star’s partnerships with local organizations and businesses, you can save precious vacation dollars on Disney and attraction tickets, golf tee times, sporting events, dinner shows and entertainment, and more. Contact our Reservations Team to receive a quote and learn how you can save on a vacation. *Specials subject to terms and conditions. *At maximum occupancy. Rates are seasonal and subject to change. 6 GO TOGETHER WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 7 All Star Stories FROM OUR GUESTS Make your vacation EVENTFUL Discover how our team can help make your vacation unforgettable We took all of our kids and a grandson to a vacation in Florida our treat for our 25th wedding anniversary. We renewed our vows on the 17th of November at Leu Gardens with the family and it was wonderful! We then visited the parks, Disney and Universal, which of course was another wonderful time. … The home was spectacular! [There were] bedrooms for all the kids (three couples) and a room for our 9-month-old grandson, at the time. The kids decided to cook an anniversary dinner for us one night [to thank us] for taking them on a wonderful vacation and it turned out fabulous! Filets on the grill (the boys) and all the fixings cooked up in the well equipped kitchen by the ladies. We will most definitely be staying at an All Star home again and couldn’t be happier to recommend it to all our friends and family! The resort had everything there we needed and felt very safe with the gated community. [All Star] also went out of their way to deliver us a wonderful food basket for staying with them and to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It was not expected and was a great surprise when we got home from a grocery run to find it had been delivered. The Horrex Family, Pennsylvania Wow! I have been to Orlando many times but have always stayed in a hotel or in a Disney resort. Last May, I brought my family of 15 so we rented a house from All Star. And let me say it was amazing, from the time you arrive to the time you depart. … I have recommended All Star to many of my friends and am planning to return in December this year, and I will be staying with All Star. Thank you for all your hard work. Julie Daniel, Ohio 8 GO TOGETHER OMG, from before we even landed in FL , All Star Vacation Homes was contacting us to be sure that we had all that we needed to make our vacation wonderful. The staff at ASVH was very accommodating and ensured that our wishes were met. Our family was extremely happy with the guest services and the house. They even helped us with getting our boarding passes for our return flight by bringing them to the house. The house was clean and up-to-date. [We] loved coming back home each night to a heated pool after an exhausting, [yet] fun, day at Disney. We would definitely return to All Star Vacation Homes and have recommended it to many of our friends. EVENT SERVICES VACATION PLANNING SERVICES All Star’s Guest Services Team is committed to providing you with a vacation home experience like no other and exceeding your expectations as you prepare for your vacation and throughout your stay. To add to the fun and truly make your getaway unforgettable, we offer a variety of in-home event and entertainment experiences perfect for any celebration you may have in mind. Whether you are in charge of organizing a large family reunion, elegant wedding, child’s surprise birthday party, sporting event, church group or an intimate anniversary dinner for two, we can take care of everything so you don’t have to. Leave the stress behind and enjoy your vacation while the All Star Guest Services Team and destination partners arrange an event to meet your needs – from planning to clean up. We offer full event services to fit your style and budget right in the comfort of your vacation home. Services include customized catering, personal chefs, live entertainment, kids’ entertainment, wine tastings, cooking classes, family or group photo shoots, equipment rentals, spa treatments, special services and more. Have a special request? Our team can help! No matter the size of your group, our dedicated Reservations and Guest Services Teams are available to assist with the many aspects of planning and organizing your vacation. Through our team’s knowledge of the area and our connections with local companies, we can provide maps and directions, attraction information & tickets, restaurant and shopping recommendations, rental cars & transportation, flexible payment plans for one home or multiple homes and assistance with locating & reserving homes side-by-side. Ask our Guest Services Team for more information and discover how we can coordinate everything from a single meal to daily activities. A day at Disney: $400.00 A day at Universal: $350.00 Coming back to a place [where] you can relax and swim after a day at theme parks: PRICELESS! The Heffernan Family, Connecticut Share your story at ShareYourAllStarStory.com for a chance to win a FREE 7-night stay! WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 9 Do you need suggestions for other off-the-beaten-path activities or tickets to these attractions? Our Guest Services Team can provide recommendations and help you find discounted tickets! Off the Beaten Path 1 Florida is so much more than theme parks and beaches. While there’s nothing quite like visiting them, it is worth taking time during your vacation to discover what else the state has to offer. Check out some of our favorite offthe-beaten-path attractions and what makes them special. 1 Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse 5 Edison & Ford Winter Estates Ponce Inlet Lake Wales Fort Myers Climb 203 steps to the top of the 175-foot Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and take in 360-degree views of famous Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet and surrounding waterways. Built in 1887, the Ponce de Leon Lighthouse, located about 65 miles from Orlando, is the tallest lighthouse in Florida and the second tallest masonry lighthouse in the country. Located between Tampa and Orlando, Bok Tower Gardens is home to the famous 205-foot neoGothic and art deco Singing Tower carillon, 50 acres of gardens, the Visitor Center & Museum, and the 1930s Mediterranean-style mansion, Pinewood Estate. Built in 1928, listen to the historic Tower carillon featuring 60 bells performing daily at 1 and 3 p.m. The famous winter retreats of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are located about 23 miles from Sanibel. Explore 20 acres of botanical gardens; nine historic buildings including Edison’s Botanic Research Laboratory; and the Edison Ford Museum which contains an impressive collection of inventions, artifacts and special exhibit galleries. 2 Forever Florida St. Cloud Discover the vast wilderness of Florida on an exhilarating zipline or horseback adventure. Experience an eco-tour through 4,700 acres of nature preserve and explore streams, forests, pastures and wetlands, and learn about an array of native wildlife like alligators, black bears and the endangered Florida panther. Forever Florida is located about 50 miles from Walt Disney World® Resort. 10 3 Bok Tower Gardens GO TOGETHER 4 Lithia Springs Regional Park Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico 2 3 4 6 Everglades Wonder Gardens Lithia Bonita Springs About 20 miles from Tampa and located on the Alafia River, Lithia Springs Regional Park features 160 acres of river cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks and other plant communities. Swim in a crystal-clear natural spring with 72-degree (F) water year-round. Other activities include canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, volleyball and a playground. Located approximately 33 miles from Sanibel is an original Florida attraction, Everglades Wonder Gardens. One of the last survivors from Florida’s Golden Age of roadside attractions, it was established in 1936. Today, the 3.5-acre park is a one-of-a-kind botanical jungle including gardens, dozens of flowers and plants, bird and reptile exhibits and a butterfly house. WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM 5 6 ORLANDO Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom® Park ©Disney Soar, explore, splash, twirl and celebrate like never before with classic favorites and brand-new surprises IN A LAND WHERE DAYS ARE FILLED WITH SUNSHINE and nights are illuminated with fireworks, where princesses dance, dolphins play and wizards fly, the magic of the theme parks comes alive. Orlando is a world-famous destination for family fun with new and exciting experiences around every corner. Whether you’re visiting as friends, coworkers, a family or a couple, there’s a seemingly unlimited number of attractions, museums, restaurants, shops, sporting events and other things to enjoy. Never the same adventure twice, discover the enchantment that awaits at some of your favorite Orlando theme parks. GO TOGETHER ©Disney Discovery Cove® © SeaWorld Parks 13 ORLANDO, FLORIDA Walt Disney World® Resort The scoop on all four Theme Parks and the best ways to do it all Walt Disney World® Resort offers more magic than any place else on Earth. It’s four Theme Parks brimming with all-time great attractions, nighttime spectaculars and Disney Characters, along with two sun-splashed Water Parks – plus Disney Springs™, an eclectic mix of over 100 unique shopping, dining and entertainment locations. ©Disney ©Disney ©Disney The thrills of stage and screen Celebrate nature At Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, thrill-seekers can blast into Star Wars™ dimensions and never have the same adventure twice, fall 13 frightening stories down a haunted hotel and scream on a rockin’, rollin’ radical indoor coaster. Family fun takes center stage with a live sing-along featuring favorite Frozen friends, a twisty ride through 3-D games as Disney•Pixar Toy Story friends cheer, and a nighttime special effects extravaganza starring Mickey Mouse with Disney heroes and villains galore. Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park is the place where animals – natural, prehistoric and mysterious – flourish across authentic habitats and exotic lands. Go back in time to dodge dinosaurs. Board a high-speed train through twisting Himalayan mists where the fierce Yeti lurks! Journey on safari into the African savanna and sing with your Lion King friends, laugh along with Finding Nemo pals and splash through rushing rapids … all in a day’s adventure! How to do it all? Plan at least a day to fully experience each Theme Park; arrive at Park open, and go at your own pace. Walt Disney World® Resort multiday tickets offer the best value per day, and the Park Hopper® option provides maximum flexibility to visit more than one Park per day. Visit an authorized Walt Disney World ticket seller to purchase your tickets today! Once you’ve purchased your tickets visit StartYourDisneyExperience.com or download the MyDisneyExperience app for free and learn more about how to add a visit to the Disney Water Parks, dine with Disney Characters, reserve access to select attractions before you hit the Theme Parks with Disney FastPass+, review daily entertainment schedules and so much more! ©Disney/Pixar © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. ©The Muppets Studio, LLC. ©Disney CFOFP-15-38940 Future World meets World Showcase Real magic lives here Epcot® is the ultimate mash-up of exciting, high-tech thrills with the cultures and cuisines of 11 great nations. Float through the big blue world of Nemo, blast off to Mars, soar above the clouds and put a virtual custom car through its paces at up to 70 mph! World Showcase serves up fabulous international dining options, shows, and attractions like a family boat tour starring Donald Duck. A journey behind the Great Wall of China. Living history made possible by Audio-Animatronics® magic. And the nightly laser, music and fireworks splendor of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth! Magic Kingdom® Park is the place where you step inside once upon a time and emerge happily ever after. Pirates, princesses – even ghosts! Don’t miss Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, a rollicking family coaster celebrating Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Challenge all three thrilling Magic Kingdom “mountains!” Zoom through the galaxy, ride a wild runaway train through craggy cliffs and plunge 52 feet down a waterfall into the briar patch! 14 GO TOGETHER WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM All Star Vacation Homes is proud to be included in the Disney affiliation program for vacation rental home companies, Vacation Rental Home Connection, part of the Disney Ticket Network®. This affiliation program provides Central Florida rental home property management companies and guests staying in the vacation rental homes with a greater connection to Walt Disney World. Disney recognizes the value in partnering with the vacation home rental industry in Central Florida and through the Vacation Rental Home Connection, part of the Disney Ticket Network® identifies these spacious accommodations providing families and groups of all sizes the ability to enjoy a great Disney vacation. Look for the Vacation Rental Home Connection, part of the Disney Ticket Network® logo when looking for a great place to stay on your next visit to Orlando. WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 15 A visit to Walt Disney World Resort is a trip to the most magical place on Earth. Across four amazing Theme Parks, you’ll discover timeless fantasy at Magic Kingdom® Park, human spirit at Epcot®, blockbuster action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and natural wonder at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. The aractions and entertainment go from thrilling to tame so Guests of all ages can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. Beyond the four Theme Parks, explore two incredible Water Parks and the one-of-a-kind shopping, dining and entertainment of Disney Springs™. With so much to see and do, Magic Your Way® Tickets allow you to customize each day of your trip into the best day ever. Make your next dream vacation one for the storybooks. Ask All Star Vacation Homes about purchasing Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets today! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Disney’s Hollywood Studios® Epcot® Magic Kingdom Park CFOFP-16-45961 Disney Springs Disney Water Parks Tickets valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Water Parks subject to seasonal or weather closures. ©Disney ©Disney/Lucasfilm © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. ORLANDO, FLORIDA SeaWorld® Orlando Immerse yourself in wonder at SeaWorld® Orlando, where the aquatic world comes alive like no place else. Climb aboard and ride the mighty Manta®. Experience the power and grace of killer whales in the awe-inspiring Shamu® show One Ocean®. Share an epic voyage with sea turtles on the 3-D, 360-degree TurtleTrek®. And there’s nothing cooler than to see the world through the eyes of a penguin in the thrilling, chilling adventure of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin®. Coming soon is the all-new Mako™ surfacing summer 2016. The 200-foot hypercoaster soars to the top of the food chain as the tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster in Orlando. Discovery Cove Aquatica Orlando Discovery Cove® in Orlando is an all-inclusive day resort where you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds, and encounter playful otters and curious marmosets. Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers, and white, sandy beaches. Freshly prepared meals, snacks and beverages throughout the day and swim gear are included, plus unlimited admission to sister parks SeaWorld® Orlando and Aquatica® Orlando. Experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere. From high-speed water slides and exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil beaches and the remarkable animal habitats that are the hallmark of SeaWorld®, Aquatica® Orlando delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring 42 slides, rivers and lagoons and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches. It’s where serene-to-extreme waters fill double wave pools, sun and shade cover the beach and fun is as endless as the sea. Get ready to brave a watery free-fall at Aquatica’s newest water thrill slide – Ihu’s Breakaway Falls®. The drop slide is Orlando’s tallest, steepest, and only multi-drop tower slide of its kind. © SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. All rights reserved. NOT ANOTHER DAY. ANOTHER WORLD. Swim with a dolphin . Snorkel with thousands of fish . Play with a ray. The thrills go deeper at Discover y Cove®. This one - of-a -kind paradise has taken care of ever y thing , so your family can relax and enjoy a day f ull of amazement and special connec tions . And your day at Discover y Cove gets you unlimited admission to SeaWorld ® and Aquatica , SeaWorld ’s Waterpark ®. VISIT KGStickets.com TO PURCHASE TICKETS and for more information about our Orlando parks. VISIT KGSTICKETS .COM TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ORLANDO PARKS. © 2015 SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2015 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. ORLANDO, FLORIDA FAB SeaWorld ® Wild Days Skull Island: Reign of Kong ® SEAWORLD® ORLANDO UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE® WEEKENDS, JAN 16–31 OPENING SUMMER 2016 EVENTS A Celebration of Harry Potter ™ 4th of Jul-EYE ORLANDO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT JUL 4 Mardi Gras Halloween Horror Nights ® UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA® UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA® SELECT NIGHTS, FEB 6–APR 16 SELECT NIGHTS, SEP 16–OCT 31 Bands, Brew & BBQ ™ Epcot ® International Food & Wine Festival JAN 29–31 SEAWORLD® ORLANDO WEEKENDS, FEB 13–MAR 6 Epcot ® International Flower & Garden Festival Welcome to disney springs™. Come savor the day as you enter this eclectic mix of unique boutiques, one-of-a-kind eateries and jaw-dropping entertainment. I-DRIVE 360 EPCOT® SEP–NOV Winter Park Autumn Art Festival EPCOT® CENTRAL PARK, DOWNTOWN WINTER PARK MAR 2–MAY 30 OCT 8 & 9 Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival Holidays at Disney Springs ™ RAGLAN ROAD, DISNEY SPRINGS™ DISNEY SPRINGS™ MAR 17 NOV–DEC Invictus Games Festival of Trees ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS® ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART COMPLEX NOV MAY 8–12 It’s the perfect place to connect with all the things you love, especially each other. MegaCon disneysprings.com ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER Kids’ New Year’s Eve MAY 26–29 LEGOLAND® FLORIDA RESORT DEC 31 FREE PARKING // EXIT 67 from I-4 Exciting new venues will continue to open throughout 2016! ©Disney WDWDS-16-45966 Event dates subject to change. GO TOGETHER 21 ORLANDO, FLORIDA Orlando VACATION HOME COMMUNITIES Stay close to everything Central Florida has to offer Vacation in the heart of it all! Our Orlando vacation homes, town homes and condos are located in premier communities situated as close as 3 miles to Walt Disney World® Resort and minutes from SeaWorld® Orlando, Universal Orlando® Resort and other theme parks and attractions. Our homes are also just around the corner from restaurants, shops, grocery stores, pharmacies and other retail outlets. Enjoy resort pools and spas, game rooms, sport courts, fitness centers, recreation areas and other on-site facilities, or the amenities found within your vacation home. New for 2016, explore our homes in ChampionsGate, Storey Lake and Windsor at Westside. Visit AllStarVacationHomes.com to learn more about our communities. Interested in owning your own home? See pages 36 & 37. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO® RESORT 429 4 528 A world-class vacation home community, Reunion® Resort provides a picturesque backdrop for family vacations, golf outings, business trips, girlfriend getaways and romantic retreats. Reunion is located near popular Orlando theme parks and attractions. Choose from All Star’s high-end custom vacation homes and condos ranging from 1,750 to over 12,000 square feet and featuring upscale furnishings and décor. For the ultimate in luxury, size and comfort, choose our Fullhouse™ or Signature Series vacation homes with up to 14 bedrooms! ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 528 MAGIC KINGDOM® PARK Escape to Reunion Resort FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE SEAWORLD® ORLANDO 600 429 EPCOT® 27 DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS® 417 4 417 192 STOREY LAKE ACADIA ESTATES WINDSOR HILLS WINDSOR AT WESTSIDE FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE 192 FORMOSA GARDENS ALL STAR OFFICES 600 192 429 27 THE RETREAT AT CHAMPIONSGATE 22 GO TOGETHER 4 REUNION RESORT REUNION RESORT AMENITIES 54 HOLES OF CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF* For guests wanting to experience full resort access, All Star offers a day pass for select Reunion amenities. In order to best serve you, Reunion guests can pre-arrange a day pass through All Star’s Guest Services Team. §§ Watson Course §§ Palmer Course §§ Nicklaus Course §§ Select resort pools* §§ Hot tubs §§ Game room & outdoor billiards §§ Newly upgraded fitness center §§ On-site fine & casual dining 600 WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM §§ Splash pad §§ Bike rentals & walking trails §§ Activities for kids* §§ Tennis center* §§ Spa* §§ Water park* GROUP EVENTS & MEETINGS Make your next meeting, family reunion, wedding or group event first-class at Reunion with options that include 25,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting space. Plus, many of our Fullhouse™ and Signature Series homes provide the ideal setting for a business retreat or beautiful destination wedding. *Requires a day pass access card. Additional participation charge may apply. GO TOGETHER 23 EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTION Fullhouse – vacation homes reinvented Imagine a first-of-its-kind vacation home that brings people together unlike ever before. Imagine your loved ones enjoying a vacation together under one roof. Imagine a house full of smiles, time spent with family and memories that will last a lifetime. Imagine the possibilities in a Fullhouse™ vacation rental home. All Star Vacation Homes is pleased to present the remarkable Fullhouse™ brand of rental homes, fully optimized, designed, furnished and constructed with the vacation home guest experience in mind and created to fit a wide variety of groups, families and lifestyles. They are strategically designed to deliver a vacation home experience to meet the high demand for multi-generational vacations and business and leisure group travel needs. The magnificent, Purpose Built™ homes are ideal for family vacations, gatherings, special events, corporate retreats or executive meetings and are paired with unmatched service from All Star. Drawing from All Star’s more than 18 years of knowledge utilizing surveys, reservation patterns and guest selections, Fullhouse™ rental homes are Guest-Influenced™, featuring spacious floor plans, leading-edge electronics and equipment, custom furnishings and themed décor directly influenced by guest feedback. More than just vacation homes, these homes are designed to bring groups together in luxury settings, situated in popular resort and vacation destinations. Offering a resort within a home, guests 24 GO TOGETHER can stay together with 7 to 14+ bedroom en suites, make a splash in private pools and spas, reconnect in large open living and dining areas, let their creativity shine in meeting spaces, hang out with characters from TV and movies in themed rooms, compete for the high score in game and arcade rooms, watch magic come alive in home theaters and unleash their inner chef in gourmet kitchens. Most importantly, Fullhouse homes are built for fun. Host a family reunion, surprise a family member with a birthday getaway, renew wedding vows, escape on a business retreat or Disney trip, honor an anniversary or important milestone, or simply celebrate life. A vacation in a Fullhouse is an unforgettable vacation that everyone will be talking about for years to come. Browse All Star’s expanding collection of Fullhouse homes at AllStarVacationHomes.com. For information on owning a Fullhouse or other vacation home, see pages 36 & 37. WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 25 RETREAT FROM THE ORDINARY FOR YOUR NEXT BUSINESS TRIP Take your business retreat to the next level! Hold a board meeting poolside, present slides and new ideas in a cinema-style home theater or brainstorm over brunch. The possibilities are endless in a luxury vacation home from All Star. We offer a collection of homes with substantial flexible meeting space that are ideal for executive meetings, corporate retreats, team building excursions and casual special events. With 7 to 14 bedrooms and bathrooms, our retreat vacation rentals bring corporate and business groups together with a host of incredible amenities located in popular resort and vacation destinations. Our homes feature expansive floor plans including oversized private pools with spillover spas, multiple bedroom en suites, grand dining and living areas, spacious meeting areas, game rooms, recreation areas, HD home theaters, gourmet kitchens with catering space, patios, balconies, state-of-the-art electronics and high-speed Wi-Fi Internet. 26 GO TOGETHER SERVICES FOR YOUR BUSINESS RETREAT Leave the planning to us! Spend less time planning and stressing over the details and more time experiencing the upscale amenities of our retreat homes. While you and your team enjoy opportunities for creativity, problem solving, networking and fun, our Guest Services Team and destination partners can arrange a multitude of special events services right in your vacation home. We can coordinate meeting planning, presentation and electronics setup, equipment rentals, in-home catering and chefs, professional photography, itineraries and group outings and special events and parties. We can customize retreat packages specific to your event, budget and needs! For more information and retreat planning options, please contact our Guest Services Team. WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM SANIBEL THE ISLANDS OF & CAPTIVA Sunset on Captiva Island Kick off your shoes, step into the sand and escape to the quaint islands and pristine wilderness of Pine Island Sound EXPERIENCE CAREFREE ISLAND LIFE at its finest in this seaside community located off the coast of Southwest Florida. The colorful history of Sanibel & Captiva invites your mind to wander to distant times as you explore pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Do the “Sanibel Stoop” and gather shells, come face-to-face with rare wildlife, reel in some of the country’s best sports fishing, taste unique Florida cuisine, bike lush trails with family or simply relax on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Discover our vacation homes within walking distance of beaches and popular shops, restaurants, cafés with live music and other attractions. GO TOGETHER 29 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA WILD, WACKY, WONDERFUL Water Activities You’re probably familiar with typical beach activities like building sandcastles, relaxing on the sand and riding the waves – but do you want to take your vacation to the next level? If you and your family like to think outside the (sand)box and try fun new things, check out our list of 6 unique water activities you can experience on Sanibel & Captiva. Nama-stay on your board in a SUP Yoga session Learn to hover over the waves on a water-powered Flyboard® Stand-up paddle boarding and yoga are combined into this unusual workout on the waves. Surrounded by the serenity of the islands, SUP yoga focuses on stretching, flexibility and finding your inner calm. Have you heard of this extreme, yet safe watersport? A Flyboard® is a water-powered jet board that is strapped to your feet like a wakeboard. Easy to control, a Flyboard® can soar high or splash down in the water. Dive like a dolphin under the sea with a Seascooter Zoom around the islands aboard a high-speed catamaran Ideal for adding more excitement to snorkeling or scuba diving, seascooters, or sea jets, propel you through the water. Use them to speed under water, dive down for a better look at fish or shells, or as an extra kick during your undersea adventure. Sanibel & Captiva’s only high-speed boat tour, the Sanibel Thriller cruises the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound at adrenaline-inducing speeds. Climb aboard the 55-foot power catamaran for the thrill of a lifetime. Ride the wind on a kitesurfing adventure Have bunches of fun on a silly banana boat ride Kitesurfing harnesses the power of the wind with a large rider-controlled kite to propel you across the water on a board. Sign up for lessons and learn to do amazing aerial tricks. Great for kids, an inflatable banana boat is towed behind a motor boat and holds up to six people. Glide across the water at 15 mph and bounce over the waves. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. Satisfy your sweet tooth island style! If the sight of sugar-white sand and cotton candy-like clouds cause a sudden craving for something sweet, rest assured that you can find a multitude of treats on Sanibel & Captiva. Hit the beach and then try one of these desserts. Key Lime Pie Orange Crunch Cake KEYLIME BISTRO, CAPTIVA ISLAND THE BUBBLE ROOM, CAPTIVA ISLAND An island favorite, grab a forkful (or many forkfuls) of Keylime Bistro’s authentic award-winning key lime pie. The Bubble Room is known for their generous servings of delicious cakes. Order a slice of their award-winning original orange crunch cake, featuring yellow cake layered with almond brown sugar crunch topped with decadent orange cream cheese icing. Sanibel Krunch® Ice Cream PINOCCHIO’S ORIGINAL ITALIAN ICE CREAM, SANIBEL ISLAND Choose a cone or cup and order a scoop of Pinocchio’s world-famous Sanibel Krunch, creamy praline ice cream mixed with shredded coconut. Look for the animal cracker on top! Chocolate Semifreddo SWEET MELISSA’S CAFÉ, SANIBEL ISLAND This dessert is chocolaty and fruity! Indulge in a frozen chocolate semifreddo dome with a Rice Krispies® and Nutella® base served with orange sorbet and a burnt orange sauce. Key Lime Cookies BAILEY’S GENERAL STORE, SANIBEL ISLAND Visit Bailey’s bakery for their fresh-from-the-oven soft-baked key lime shortbread cookies. You can also find an assortment of pastries, doughnuts, fudge, cakes and other desserts. 30 GO TOGETHER WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM Maple Bacon Donut BENNETT’S FRESH ROAST, SANIBEL ISLAND Featured on the Cooking Channel’s “Donut Showdown,” Bennett’s is famous for doughnuts. If you’re in the mood for something sweet and savory, try their popular maple bacon doughnut topped with authentic maple-flavored homemade icing and Nueske’s® applewood smoked bacon. Bennett’s also offers an array of flavors of Artisan Gelato by Norman Love™. Invent Your Own Shake CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER®, SANIBEL ISLAND Founded on Sanibel Island, you can now find Cheeburger Cheeburger locations in 16 states! Invent your own shake with over 1,285,000 combinations – choose from apple pie, banana foster, blackberry, coffee, coconut, peanut butter, cherry, vanilla, mango and many more. SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA Free Island Fun Some of the best things in life are free – like spending time with the people you love. Sanibel & Captiva’s tropical island setting presents a variety of free things you can do together. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the islands, save your dollars and make priceless memories while enjoying one of these activities. Swimming Wildlife viewing Hit the beach and dive under the waves. The warm and crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico are irresistible. Also, if your vacation home has a private or community pool, go for a refreshing swim to cool off. The islands are famous for their abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. You never know where you might spot some amazing animals but to maximize your chances, be sure to visit Bailey Tract and Pond Apple Park. Shelling Hiking You can find 250 kinds of shells on the beaches of Sanibel & Captiva. Rise early, grab a shell bag and prepare to do the “Sanibel Stoop” in search of beautiful shells along the shore. See if you can find a junonia, the islands’ most coveted shell. With so many island trails, there are plenty of spots you can tour the great outdoors. We recommend Sanibel Gardens Preserve, Lighthouse Beach Park and the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Nature Center & Trails. Fishing Biking No boat is needed to reel in the catch of the day! Bring your pole and visit the Sanibel Fishing Pier for chances to hook snook, redfish, sheepshead, black drum and snapper, or fish off of the causeway beaches. Sanibel & Captiva offer 25 miles of bike paths with zero traffic lights. For fitness and fun, bring your bike, pedal the islands and see the sights in the sunshine. If you don’t have a bike, there are a several places to rent them. Walking Relaxing Pick up a free map at the Chamber Visitor Center and experience a 2.5-mile walking (or biking) tour of Old Town Sanibel, once the focal point of the island’s development. You can also walk the grounds of the Sanibel Lighthouse filled with informative displays. Relaxing is a must-do island activity! There are endless spots to relax and feel warm breezes like under the shade of a tropical palm tree, on the beach watching the sunset or poolside on a lounge chair. Flock of Roseate Spoonbills, Sanibel Island 32 GO TOGETHER WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 33 A HOME OF YOUR OWN Discover an investment that you can enjoy with friends and family for years to come WHETHER YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO OWN A VACATION RENTAL or already own a home and want it to be managed by someone you trust, All Star Vacation Homes, All Star Vacation Home Realty and Beyond Furnishings can guide you through every step in the process. Real estate agents with All Star Vacation Home Realty help you choose the right home, interior design experts with Beyond Furnishings add décor that turns your house into a home, and experienced teams with All Star Vacation Homes care for and market your home. Realize your dream of owning a rental home with All Star Vacation Homes and its sister companies. GO TOGETHER 35 New construction opportunities Have you ever asked yourself, “Just who owns these vacation homes, anyway?” These amazing homes are owned by someone like you, someone who has realized not only the joy of owning a vacation home, but the benefits of it. Through our 18 years of experience, the All Star team has the answers to many questions you might have about owning a rental home. Who will furnish my new vacation home? Who will maintain my home and prepare it for each guest while I’m not there? Who will market my home to secure reservations? Orlando is the number one family vacation destination in the nation and welcomes more than 60 million guests each year. Whether you’re looking to create precious memories with your family or simply want to invest in your own vacation rental home, our seasoned vacation home specialists are ready to help you begin your search. Unlike general real estate companies, All Star Vacation Home Realty focuses exclusively on vacation homes to provide the startto-finish guidance that you need to ensure that the home you purchase is the right choice for your investment goals. By facilitating your connection with All Star’s management, marketing, and design services, All Star Vacation Home Realty can assist in answering all your questions. Your agent can find you the perfect vacation home located minutes to Walt Disney World® Resort and close to other popular attractions. Brand-new homes are available in some of the most sought-after vacation home communities in the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort area. Act fast to choose from the largest selection of homes and lots. Learn more about new construction opportunities at AllStarVacationHomeRealty.com. The Retreat at ChampionsGate Windsor at Westside Reunion® Resort Storey Lake Currently situated in Reunion Resort, the Fullhouse™ collection of vacation rentals from All Star are an evolution of the latest vacation home designs and are fully optimized, designed and furnished with the guest experience in mind. Created to flexibly fit a wide variety of groups and families, Fullhouse homes feature premium amenities, high-end electronics and equipment, custom furnishings and themed décor. These extraordinary homes are efficiently engineered to create a top-tier vacation rental experience for the guest and produce maximum potential revenue for the asset owner. Please visit AllStarVacationHomeRealty.com to see existing properties available for purchase. To learn more, contact the All Star Vacation Home Realty Team: 866.921.8459 | 407.809.9100 Contact All Star Vacation Home Realty to discover the benefits of owning a one-of-a-kind Fullhouse vacation home, or visit OwnFullhouse.com. 36 WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 37 PROVEN VACATION HOME MANAGEMENT ALL IN THE DETAILS The skilled design team at Beyond Furnishings can add the right touches to turn your house into a home Maximize the potential of your home and make it attractive to guests with All Star’s turnkey management solution Transform your vacation home into a welcoming space for both you and guests. Established in 2000 to reveal the full potential of vacation rentals, Beyond Furnishings is the exclusive home furnishings and design company for All Star Vacation Homes. This unique partnership was formed out of a need for an upscale furnishings product that would meet the standards of the high-quality accommodations All Star provides. The Beyond Furnishings design team works closely with All Star in listening to guests to determine what they are looking for in furnishings and amenities when selecting a vacation rental. That information is shared with homeowners like you to assemble a package designed to result in higher occupancy, guest satisfaction and owner satisfaction. The Beyond team can guide you every step of the way in furnishing your home – conducting a personalized walkthrough Relax and rest assured the care of your rental home is in the capable hands of All Star Vacation Homes. With more than 18 years of unmatched hospitality, marketing and management services, All Star brings a higher standard to vacation home management. Our team of dedicated professionals look after your home and protect your investment while maximizing its potential. The friendly Reservations Team assists guests with their vacation plans. The Guest Services Team is available 24/7 to answer questions and provide information. The Property Care and Quality Control Teams maintain your home in the best possible condition. The Owner Relations and Accounting Team serve as your personal liaisons to All Star and manage payments. The Marketing Team showcases and promotes your home to potential guests. Our trusted formula for vacation rental management produces revenue for our homeowners and exceeds the expectations of our of your home, providing one-on-one design consultation and creating custom packages that meet your tastes and preferences while attracting potential guests. The design team tailors each furnishings package to bring out the best in your vacation home and highlight its luxurious features and amenities. The designers have extensive experience and knowledge of current trends, ensuring your home looks wonderful and maximizes its ability to generate revenue as a well-performing property. For the owners of Fullhouse™ homes, the Beyond team is skilled in offering upscale designs that accentuate the quality craftsmanship and unique details of these extraordinary vacation homes. The design team can provide custom furnishings and themed décor created to fit the Guest-Influenced™ specifications of these properties to delight both owners and guests alike. guests. Each home we manage receives industry-leading and innovative services and we focus on a guest-centered operation with a hospitality mindset. Through the five elements of our Formula for Success – Personalized Service, Quality Home Care, Proven Marketing, Guest-Influenced™ Experience and Strategic Location – All Star is committed to providing the highest level of service to guests and homeowners. Each year All Star welcomes more than 50,000 guests, and over 40% of them are repeat and referral guests. Our team maintains active involvement in local, state and national vacation rental and tourism organizations. In addition, we effectively engage in online marketing, and the All Star websites have received over 1.3 million visits over the past 12 months. It all adds up to more exposure and revenue for your home. To learn more about Beyond Furnishings and its partnership with All Star Vacation Homes, contact: 866.310.7838 | 407.809.0089 | BeyondFurnishings.com Discover the All Star Difference and call our team today for a complimentary financial analysis of your existing home or prospective purchase: 866.310.7838 | 407.809.0089 38 WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER WWW.ALLSTARVACATIONHOMES.COM GO TOGETHER 39 STAY CONNECTED Before, during and after your vacation, be sure to stay connected with All Star. 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