In my job, I get to travel all over the world. Although I have to work long hours, the opportunities for high pay and exotic travel destinations make it worth it. Still, I often have regrets that I don't get to spend more time with my family. I have been waiting for the perfect destination to come along on a business trip, but recently it has been slim pickings. When I was picked by my boss to go to an Orlando convention, I jumped at the opportunity. I decided I would bring my family along. My daughter was just getting to the age when she would appreciate Disney World, and it seemed like one of the best vacation opportunities in years.

At first, we thought about getting an Orlando rental, but we couldn't find anything that quite suited our needs. I wanted to provide the best for my family, and that included a spa, a swimming pool, an exercise room, and other amenities. Staying in an Orlando resort just made a lot more sense. I have never stayed in Orlando resorts before, but I assumed they would be adequate. Adequate barely describe it. It was luxurious! The Orlando resort had everything. It had a heated outdoor pool, an on staff masseuse, excellent room service, and an extremely knowledgeable and courteous staff who could recommend many different vacation activities.

At first, I thought that we were wasting some money by staying in that Orlando resort. I assumed that we would spend most of our time in Orlando theme parks, barely having time to go back to the hotel. I was pleasantly surprised, however, by how much use I got out of the accommodations. You see, although my wife and child had a lot of time to enjoy the parks, I had quite a bit of work to do. When I came back in the evening, I didn't always want to go right out into the park. Sometimes it is nice to hang out around the resort, enjoying a massage, taking a dip in the pool, and reading a good book.

Talking to the other people I met at the conference, however, I realized that my experience was not universal. For every good Orlando resort, there is a bad one. Many of these Orlando hotels specialize in separating tourists from their money while providing minimal services. It is important to go through a good travel agency so that this doesn't happen to you.